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  • VISUALCONCEPTSNJ
    Senior Member
    • Feb 2012
    • 275

    Aaron Hernandez Game Used Helmet On Ebay...

    Hi.

    I Tried Matching This Helmet To Hundreds Of Hi-res Pics From 2011, 2012, And 2013 And I Can't Find Anything Even Remotely Close And Usually When It Comes To Photomatching, I'm Pretty Good...

    Can Anyone Please Help Me Out Here. If You Have A Few Minutes, Would You Please Have A Look At The Helmet And Please Let Me Know Your Thoughts...

    Thanks So Much,
    Jay
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  • GMEN92
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2013
    • 241

    #2
    Re: Aaron Hernandez Game Used Helmet On Ebay...

    I say it don't look like a real game issued/ worn helmet.. The padding on the inside looks a lot the the the reproduction helmets many people buy for 125-200 and get autographed ..
    Just my opinion and I'm no expert but look at the padding on other revolution helmets seems a lot different on the ones I seen .

    Again just my 2 cents..

    And for the amount of wear on it he would have had a Great game and would be able to photomatch all those marks.

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    • paul457
      Senior Member
      • Dec 2012
      • 215

      #3
      Re: Aaron Hernandez Game Used Helmet On Ebay...

      From the 3 minutes of research I did, I found several inconsistencies.
      * Riddell front decal is the old style logo
      * No quick change hardware on the lower facemask mounts
      * wrong chinstrap
      * interior padding is from a VSR4, not a Revo
      * facemask dip looks really thick
      * wrong screws holding the chinstrap down

      I'd pass...
      WTB -
      Rob Gronkowski GU / GI jerseys
      Patriots GU / GI red throwback or silver jerseys
      Jose Canseco A's GU jersey

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      • ctguy212003
        Senior Member
        • Mar 2013
        • 195

        #4
        Re: Aaron Hernandez Game Used Helmet On Ebay...

        I tried to contact the owner but he's on vacation. How convenient. I'd pass

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        • paul457
          Senior Member
          • Dec 2012
          • 215

          #5
          Re: Aaron Hernandez Game Used Helmet On Ebay...

          Just looked at the helmet a little more...

          * Riddell stopped using their logo with the rounded 'R' in 2008. So the front bumper decal is 4+ years outdated (if this is supposed to be a 2012 helmet)
          * Looks like the Pats don't use the quick-change facemask hardware on the Revolution classic models (I was wrong)
          * Hernandez wears a hard cup Riddell strap. This is a soft cup
          * Interior padding is fine (I was wrong)
          * The warning label on the back of this helmet is a reproduction and the font color is inconsistent with what's used on the Pats' helmet.
          * There are no reconditioning or recertification stickers on the inside of the helmet (NOCSAE)
          * The back sweatband decal is a bastardized reproduction decal, with incorrect font, sized for a VSR4.

          My guess is that this was a back-yard reconditioning effort, with eBay customizer decals, that this dude had signed by Hernandez. So yes, it was probably game used (by Joe Blow), and yes it is signed by Hernandez (NE Pictures is legit), but it was never worn or used by Hernandez.

          Given all of the other issues, and that the seller is lying about its origin, I'd also question the signature.

          STAY AWAY.



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          • ctguy212003
            Senior Member
            • Mar 2013
            • 195

            #6
            Re: Aaron Hernandez Game Used Helmet On Ebay...

            It went for almost 1000 bucks. Someone is going to be upset when they find out

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            • Jstef15
              Senior Member
              • Dec 2010
              • 136

              #7
              Re: Aaron Hernandez Game Used Helmet On Ebay...

              I have a pair of gu glove signed if you're interested...

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              • swainer
                Senior Member
                • Feb 2012
                • 344

                #8
                Re: Aaron Hernandez Game Used Helmet On Ebay...

                Originally posted by Jstef15
                I have a pair of gu glove signed if you're interested...
                Did you get them framed and are selling them on ebay?

                Always interested in Lance Parrish game used items. Looking for any Tigers game used jersey, game used glove, road Mariners jersey, and 94 Pirates home jersey. Contact me at john.swainer at gmail dot com

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                • Jags Fan Dan
                  Senior Member
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 1638

                  #9
                  Re: Aaron Hernandez Game Used Helmet On Ebay...

                  Originally posted by swainer
                  Did you get them framed and are selling them on ebay?

                  http://www.ebay.com/itm/aaron-hernan...item4179c6845d
                  Those gloves are worth 4 grand, easy. Think what they will be worth in15 years. What do Rae Caruth gloves go for nowadays?

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                  • sportsnbikes
                    Senior Member
                    • Sep 2012
                    • 1133

                    #10
                    Re: Aaron Hernandez Game Used Helmet On Ebay...

                    Not sure why anyone would want anything from a murderer. This guy had everything in life he could possibly want or need and he messed it up. What an idiot?!

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                    • cohibasmoker
                      Banned
                      • Aug 2005
                      • 2379

                      #11
                      Re: Aaron Hernandez Game Used Helmet On Ebay...

                      Originally posted by sportsnbikes
                      Not sure why anyone would want anything from a murderer. This guy had everything in life he could possibly want or need and he messed it up. What an idiot?!
                      Its a fashion and/or lifestyle statement -

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