HELLO from accross the pond!

[Big A]

Hi everyone, great community you have here!!!

Thought i would introduce myself, i'm a lifelong NFL and Miami Dolphins fan from the UK and i've made my first move into the Game worn market!!!!

I've just purchased a game worn Jason Taylor face mask from NFL Auctions which arrived today, JT wore the facemask for the Dolphins Giants game held at Wembley (a game i went to) i've got a massive smile on my face and i can't wait to increase my collection.

I've searched gettyimages and google for image matches and the best images are attached below.

Thanks


Andrew (Big A)

[Vintagedeputy]

Re: HELLO from accross the pond!

Welcome Big A!

You wouldnt happen to have any extra Giants football cards from the special set that was made for the Wembley game, would you?

Jim

[Nathan]

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Welcome to the hobby from this side of the pond!

[David]

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Maybe Major League Baseball will have a game in London before long.

[Big A]

Re: HELLO from accross the pond!

Welcome Big A!

You wouldnt happen to have any extra Giants football cards from the special set that was made for the Wembley game, would you?

Jim

Hi Jim, Unfortunately not. I purchased quite a few items from the merchandise shops on the day but not the cards

I've just had a quick look on eBay UK but nothing on there. I'll keep an eye out for them though. Likewise if you find anything over here (eBayUK or elsewhere) and need any help with getting it shipped over to you give me a shout, i'd be more than happy to help.

Thanks

Andrew

[Big A]

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I would really appreciate anybody who can help with photomatching this facemask. The photo i've attached above was pretty much the best one i could find from a google search but i'd love to be able to get a higher res version so that i can frame it.

thanks

Andrew

[Eric]

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Big A-

Welcome to the site. Is teh NFL catching on over there?

Any Manchester United or Chelsea kits in your collection?

Eric

[Vintagedeputy]

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Big A - I'll take a look for pics if you can keep your eye out for the Giants cards. They were a special promo that I understood were given away free to fans entering the game.

Jim

[David]

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As it came from the NFL Auction with NFL COA, I don't think you should have much worry about the authenticity. No better provenance than getting it from the NFL.

[BULBUS]

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Hey Big A,

It doesn't appear that there are any distinctive marks on the facemask that you can get a solid photomatch. Being that it came directly from the NFL, and you have a photo from the game, that is pretty cool.

I bought a Michael Strahan game used facemask, then I bought a custom Strahan helmet from http://www.realstuffsports.com/, then I put the gu facemask on the helmet. It is one of my favorite pieces. Its a nice, maybe a little expensive, way to display that facemask.

And I'm sorry the Giants had to ruin your day

-Chris

[Vintagedeputy]

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And I'm sorry the Giants had to ruin your day

-Chris

After the season the Dolphins had, I dont really think it was just the Giants that ruined the day......

[camarokids]

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Welcome to GUU Big A!

I was a huge Dolphin fan most of life . We moved to Florida in 1971 and you know what happened the next year .

I had to quit being such a devoted fan . After the fins lost to the Steelers in the 1995 AFC Championship I broke a clock in the house . Which wasn't the first time I had broken something in the house due to their losing.

My wife said enuf is enuf .

[Big A]

Re: HELLO from accross the pond!

Hey Big A,

It doesn't appear that there are any distinctive marks on the facemask that you can get a solid photomatch. Being that it came directly from the NFL, and you have a photo from the game, that is pretty cool.

I bought a Michael Strahan game used facemask, then I bought a custom Strahan helmet from http://www.realstuffsports.com/, then I put the gu facemask on the helmet. It is one of my favorite pieces. Its a nice, maybe a little expensive, way to display that facemask.

And I'm sorry the Giants had to ruin your day

-Chris

Hi Chris,

its interesting you should mention Realstuffsports. I emailed Frank last week as i know he has a Jason Taylor helemton ebay. Unfortunately though they only appear to ship UPS expedite which is $140 (!!!!!!!!) to the UK. I've just had a dolphins helmet shipped over here via Fedex before for $35.

I really want to get a matched helmet with the high button snap for the chinstrap but Realstuff appear to be the only source, just wish the shipping was a bit cheaper.

roll on the draft.......

[David]

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The thing about shipping jerseys is you can fold jerseys.

[helmets]

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Yes, I just checked the UPS rates, and it is well over 100.00 to ship a 6 lb helmet to the UK from the US. Not sure on the fed ex charges or if the mail is cheaper.