I'm brand new to this...so brand new I own exactly zero game used merchandise. I'm interested in NFL mostly, MLB second. My ultimate goal in life at this moment is to own a game used Houston Texans helmet before I die...I don't even care who actually used the helmet. I used to collect mini-helmets and pocket pros, and collect things with helmet graphics on them like beer signs and lunch box. Basically I've been drawn to football helmets my entire life, even drawing them since I was very little. I never even thought about owning the actual thing until just a few days ago when I stumbled across this site and now I must have one.

My question is how to even begin looking for such a specific item. Do you just have to luck out and hope you see one on some auction site, or is there a more aggressive way to search.

As far as online dealers that have helmets I've found Real Stuff Sports, Jimy Jackel and A J Sports Collectibles. Are there any others I'm missing?