Skins helmet

Frost · 11-01-2008, 11:42 AM

hey i'm kinda browsing around ebay and craigslist for some authentic redskisn helmets, some autographed etc.. not sure what to look for in terms of authenticity of helmets, but im looking at this WASHINGTON REDSKINS TEAM SIGNED FULL SIZE F/S HELMET - eBay (item 130265910276 end time Nov-02-08 16:50:55 PST)

what do u guys think? is it worth it, do u think the signatures are real and how about the price, so far all the signatures i have collected are from the actuall palyer so i've never dealt with ebay items.... any help or info is greatly apreciated.

saden1 · 11-01-2008, 12:10 PM

I can't tell how bit it is. Is it really full size? Ask the seller to take a picture of the helmet with something that would give you perspective on how big it is next to it (i.e. 1 gallon milk container). As for the authenticity of the signatures, who knows? You'll just have to take their word for it or take it to someone knowledgeable in the field.

saden1 · 11-01-2008, 12:20 PM

If you can get the seller to take close up pictures of Betts, Rogers, Griffin, Moss, and Cooley signatures on the helmet I can verify for you (to some degree) based a signed ball I have.

Frost · 11-01-2008, 12:52 PM

yea im gonna write him, i mean it does say its a full size REPLICA, does that mean its a cheap plastic one ? hmmm and what is it with everyone that says it comes with CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY,, where do these certificates come from? i can understand the stores that sell these/but where do individual sellers get these so called COA lol

SC Skins Fan · 11-01-2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Frost

hey i'm kinda browsing around ebay and craigslist for some authentic redskisn helmets, some autographed etc.. not sure what to look for in terms of authenticity of helmets, but im looking at this WASHINGTON REDSKINS TEAM SIGNED FULL SIZE F/S HELMET - eBay (item 130265910276 end time Nov-02-08 16:50:55 PST)

what do u guys think? is it worth it, do u think the signatures are real and how about the price, so far all the signatures i have collected are from the actuall palyer so i've never dealt with ebay items.... any help or info is greatly apreciated.

1) It looks horrible; 2) He says he got the signatures "in person" which means a COA will likely be something he prints out on his computer; 3) It is a full size REPLICA helmet, which is basically a full size helmet that is the same quality as the replica mini helmets. It is not an authentic helmet. Here are some sellers you should check out:

ballpark_sports : for decent prices on helmets, unsigned.

Real Stuff Sports Serving Collectors Since 1980 : helmets, again not the best prices in the world but some interesting things.

leader_in_sports : they do local signings and have some merchandise on eBay.

Autographed Memorabilia - Radtke Sports : not the best prices but nice stuff.

Also check out local autograph shows. Welcome Page ; Collectors' Showcase of America ; among others.

Look for COAs from Steiner, Mounted Memories, Leader in Sports, PS Game Gear, PSA/DNA, James Spence (JSA). Avoid GAI and others less reputable COAs. Any seller should be able to tell you where and when the signing too place and you can verify at Autograph Signings - SigningsHotline.com.

Gmanc711 · 11-01-2008, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by saden1

If you can get the seller to take close up pictures of Betts, Rogers, Griffin, Moss, and Cooley signatures on the helmet I can verify for you (to some degree) based a signed ball I have.

I can make out the Cooley signature, and it looks like the one he signed for me in person. I mean, obviously if it was fake, they'd make it look like that too, but that looks legit (Cooleys). I'm interested to see what kind of helmet that is though, it doenst look like a real one.

Smooter · 11-01-2008, 06:21 PM

Thats a replica helmet. Look at the white sticker on the back that tells you not to wear it for protection.

dmek25 · 11-02-2008, 07:15 AM

it says replica right in the description

Hogroll · 11-02-2008, 08:18 AM

I would agree that it looks a little trashy. This is one of those cases where more is not better.

Smooter · 11-02-2008, 09:28 AM

Who cares really. If you're going for the autographs and not planning on running around the house headbutting walls I say go for it. I've got a replica helmet like that if you want some close ups of the inside or something else.

redskinjim · 11-02-2008, 09:50 AM

I Have Art Monk Signed Football Card Dont Know What It Is Worth!but I Would Never Sell It

Frost · 11-02-2008, 10:42 AM

yea i wrote the guy, he hasn't answer yet, but i do want to buy a few authentic helmets to display in my room and maybe eventually get some signed, I've been searching around for a while now for sean taylor autographed stuff, they had a live auction about 2 weeks ago on a game worn jersey by sean, looked awsome had the grass stains on it, bid started @ 500 i got in but couldn't go much higher than 700, it ended up selling at about 1500 i believe, but its amazing how some people try to cash in on his death more like disgusting, this one guy on craigslist was selling the damn #21 towel that's on the skins website for 3$, f**ker was selling it for 50$ saying they go for about 300 on ebay, are you kidding me?? but yea thanks for the help guys, I think I'm gonna buy a couple of the site SC Skins Fan provided and try to get them signed myself.
p.s. i met JC @ dulles town center about a month ago, he was doing a private signing for PSgameGear store, i got his autograph,, maaan the guy is really tall, I was like hey jason I'm andre, - hey dre dont worry I won't bite... lol i'm thinking to myself wtf I'm 26 yrs old grown man and this dude is making me feel like I'm in kindergarten, anyways I did talk to the manager there and he said they have a lot of players who come in there every week and signings, ex. apparently chris cooley is in there about 3 times a week doing signings, but the store number is 703-433-2204, guy said if you call and ask if any of the skins are coming in that week they will let you know who's coming in and when, i thought that was pretty cool for autograph enthusiasts like me

11-01-2008, 11:42 AM	#1
Frost Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Burke, VA Age: 30 Posts: 269	Skins helmet hey i'm kinda browsing around ebay and craigslist for some authentic redskisn helmets, some autographed etc.. not sure what to look for in terms of authenticity of helmets, but im looking at this WASHINGTON REDSKINS TEAM SIGNED FULL SIZE F/S HELMET - eBay (item 130265910276 end time Nov-02-08 16:50:55 PST) what do u guys think? is it worth it, do u think the signatures are real and how about the price, so far all the signatures i have collected are from the actuall palyer so i've never dealt with ebay items.... any help or info is greatly apreciated. __________________ "He can run like Jerry Rice and hit like Night Train Lane" 21

11-01-2008, 12:20 PM	#3
saden1 Eternally Legendary Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 33 Posts: 9,735	Re: Skins helmet If you can get the seller to take close up pictures of Betts, Rogers, Griffin, Moss, and Cooley signatures on the helmet I can verify for you (to some degree) based a signed ball I have. __________________ RG3, RGIII, RG三, RG३, RGγʹ, RGג, RG٣, RG๓, RG..., RG셋, RGԳ!

11-01-2008, 12:52 PM	#4
Frost Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Burke, VA Age: 30 Posts: 269	Re: Skins helmet yea im gonna write him, i mean it does say its a full size REPLICA, does that mean its a cheap plastic one ? hmmm and what is it with everyone that says it comes with CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY,, where do these certificates come from? i can understand the stores that sell these/but where do individual sellers get these so called COA lol __________________ "He can run like Jerry Rice and hit like Night Train Lane" 21

11-01-2008, 06:21 PM	#7
Smooter Impact Rookie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Age: 29 Posts: 965	Re: Skins helmet Thats a replica helmet. Look at the white sticker on the back that tells you not to wear it for protection. __________________ Same freakout different year.

11-02-2008, 07:15 AM	#8
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 51 Posts: 10,440	Re: Skins helmet it says replica right in the description __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

11-01-2008, 12:10 PM	#2
saden1 Eternally Legendary Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 33 Posts: 9,735	Re: Skins helmet I can't tell how bit it is. Is it really full size? Ask the seller to take a picture of the helmet with something that would give you perspective on how big it is next to it (i.e. 1 gallon milk container). As for the authenticity of the signatures, who knows? You'll just have to take their word for it or take it to someone knowledgeable in the field. __________________ RG3, RGIII, RG三, RG३, RGγʹ, RGג, RG٣, RG๓, RG..., RG셋, RGԳ!

11-02-2008, 08:18 AM	#9
Hogroll Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cecil-tucky, MD Age: 48 Posts: 274	Re: Skins helmet I would agree that it looks a little trashy. This is one of those cases where more is not better. __________________ Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein. *- Joe Theismann*

11-02-2008, 09:28 AM	#10
Smooter Impact Rookie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Age: 29 Posts: 965	Re: Skins helmet Who cares really. If you're going for the autographs and not planning on running around the house headbutting walls I say go for it. I've got a replica helmet like that if you want some close ups of the inside or something else. __________________ Same freakout different year.

11-02-2008, 09:50 AM	#11
redskinjim Special Teams Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: fresno ca Posts: 371	Re: Skins helmet I Have Art Monk Signed Football Card Dont Know What It Is Worth!but I Would Never Sell It

11-02-2008, 10:42 AM	#12
Frost Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Burke, VA Age: 30 Posts: 269	Re: Skins helmet yea i wrote the guy, he hasn't answer yet, but i do want to buy a few authentic helmets to display in my room and maybe eventually get some signed, I've been searching around for a while now for sean taylor autographed stuff, they had a live auction about 2 weeks ago on a game worn jersey by sean, looked awsome had the grass stains on it, bid started @ 500 i got in but couldn't go much higher than 700, it ended up selling at about 1500 i believe, but its amazing how some people try to cash in on his death more like disgusting, this one guy on craigslist was selling the damn #21 towel that's on the skins website for 3$, f**ker was selling it for 50$ saying they go for about 300 on ebay, are you kidding me?? but yea thanks for the help guys, I think I'm gonna buy a couple of the site SC Skins Fan provided and try to get them signed myself. p.s. i met JC @ dulles town center about a month ago, he was doing a private signing for PSgameGear store, i got his autograph,, maaan the guy is really tall, I was like hey jason I'm andre, - hey dre dont worry I won't bite... lol i'm thinking to myself wtf I'm 26 yrs old grown man and this dude is making me feel like I'm in kindergarten, anyways I did talk to the manager there and he said they have a lot of players who come in there every week and signings, ex. apparently chris cooley is in there about 3 times a week doing signings, but the store number is 703-433-2204, guy said if you call and ask if any of the skins are coming in that week they will let you know who's coming in and when, i thought that was pretty cool for autograph enthusiasts like me __________________ "He can run like Jerry Rice and hit like Night Train Lane" 21

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