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Where to?
I apologize in advance if this is in the wrong area, but I just want to know where everyone picks up there German helmets? From what i read eBay is not the best place to get helmets due to scammers/fakers. I understand if you have a secret supplier or something, but is there a general area that is relatively safe to buy helmets from, besides this forum and GHW? I am just trying to be on the look out for another helmet!
Thanks everyone,
Haydn
EDIT: I hope this isnt a really stupid question!
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06-07-2012 02:26 AM
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Re: Where to?
Recommended dealers and both here and ghw.
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Re: Where to?
There are a lot of good online dealers, this is how I acquire mine. I recommend HELMETS OF WAR, this website has the best balance of price and selection, nowhere on the internet will you find high quality helmets with such low prices. I recently purchased a helmet from the owner, Jesse. He is a really nice guy. The website is only been up for around 12 or so months.
Here are some more good dealers:
The Ruptured Duck - German WWII Memorabilia / Militaria
World War II German Helmets - Buy the BEST HERE!
Helmetssale
Time Traveler - Quality Authentic Historical Militaria
The Collector's Guild
River Valley Militaria - WWII Military Antiques, Helmets [Home ]
Regards,
Corey
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Re: Where to?
Thank you Corey, you are the man!
Haydn
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Re: Where to?
Others are;
Dave Shirlin ww2germanhelmets.com
Ken n Germanhelmetsinc
Ken B germanwarhelmets
Kelly H SSsteel
But networking is the best with other collectors in my opinion
Last edited by DougB; 06-07-2012 at 08:21 PM.
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Re: Where to?
Ebay is good for relics, however, the prices have gotten insane IMO the past year or so. $50 shipping for a rusty lid with holes in it? I was getting similar ones 1.5 years ago for $30 including shipping. As mentioned above, The Ruptured Duck and others are tops. I also would add Stewarts Military Antiques - militaria, collectables, photography and books, as they occasionally have good deals for beginners and are really friendly.
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Re: Where to?
yes, check dealers with a good rep and a return policy in case you have doubts about authenticy.
You do pay top dollar with dealers, but you also get garanty. Same goes for WW2 exhibitions, you can find the real deal there, but also frauds so watch out
Sometimes you can get lucky for cheap at biddingsites, but be carefull. Also try flee-markets
you might get lucky
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Re: Where to?
Some dealers guarantee isn't worth the paper its printed on. And all dealers make mistakes. Some dealers use a lifetime guarantee to lure buyers into a false sense of security. Buy the item not the guarantee.
Stay away from anything SS or camo when starting out, keep it simple and learn as you go.
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