Batting Helmet Display Cases: NEED HELP!

[frikativ54]

I just got a nice game-used batting helmet, and it is a treasure to me. I don't want any dust or dirt getting to it and want to display it in a way that lasts. The helmet has a crack in the bill and it could easily break into two pieces, if the case does not protect it.

I've been looking on this forum and on eBay for display options, and none has really appealed to me. Except for maybe this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Glass-Baseba...item45f3b8418f.

I'm not much of a do-it-yourself-er, so I'm not looking to build a display case from scratch. I'm more looking for a case that is easy to install and that will preserve this helmet.

Let me know what your thoughts are.

Thank you.

[HawaiiSportsNut]

The case on eBay looks good. It also didn't mention having a stand for the helmet. I would suggest that you also purchase a stand, especially if the helmet has a single ear flap. The stand would also take the weight of the bill of the helmet.

[frikativ54]

The case on eBay looks good. It also didn't mention having a stand for the helmet. I would suggest that you also purchase a stand, especially if the helmet has a single ear flap. The stand would also take the weight of the bill of the helmet.

Yes - It is a single ear flap right-handed helmet. Where would I go about purchasing a stand? Is it better to just choose another option that already comes with a stand? I wouldn't know where to buy one. Any ideas?

Thanks for your help.

[loanapprover]

I can vouch for that case I have bought a couple from that seller and they look great.

[icollectDCsports]

Here's a stand on eBay, but probably too tall to fit in a display case:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MLB-Baseball...item53ef172f2f

I think this case better than the one you posted. Although it's advertised for football helmets, I think it would also work for batting helmets:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-NEW-YOR...item43b427d2d6

My preference is to display helmets without cases. However, if your helmet is fragile due to cracks and you need to protect it because it will be in a place where people will pick it up and handle it unless it's under a case, then I can see the value in protecting it under a case.

[icollectDCsports]

Here's a stand on eBay, but probably too tall to fit in a display case:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MLB-Baseball...item53ef172f2f

I think this case better than the one you posted. Although it's advertised for football helmets, I think it would also work for batting helmets:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-NEW-YOR...item43b427d2d6

My preference is to display helmets without cases. However, if your helmet is fragile due to cracks and you need to protect it because it will be in a place where people will pick it up and handle it unless it's under a case, then I can see the value in protecting it under a case.

I meant to say "I like this case better than the one you posted."

[frikativ54]

I can vouch for that case I have bought a couple from that seller and they look great.

What do you do with the single ear-flap helmet? Does it still look good in the Octagon case? I just can't have a ton of weight on the bill.

[rufusandherschel]

What do you do with the single ear-flap helmet? Does it still look good in the Octagon case? I just can't have a ton of weight on the bill.

Why not get the helmet stand on eBay mentioned in the previous post and have the center 'post' cut down to support the helmet and fit INside the octagon case. That should not be difficult to do. Get a friend or local hobby shop to do it for you. It's just plexiglass that can be easily re-glued to the base (or to the top helmet support) - which ever way you decide to go - with acrylic cement (e.g., Super Glue)

[frikativ54]

What about this one:

http://www.americansportscollectible...playcases.html?

It's way more expensive, but I don't know a lot of do-it-yourself people to cut down plexiglass.

[5toolplayer]

I just got a nice game-used batting helmet, and it is a treasure to me. I don't want any dust or dirt getting to it and want to display it in a way that lasts. The helmet has a crack in the bill and it could easily break into two pieces, if the case does not protect it.

I've been looking on this forum and on eBay for display options, and none has really appealed to me. Except for maybe this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Glass-Baseba...item45f3b8418f.

I'm not much of a do-it-yourself-er, so I'm not looking to build a display case from scratch. I'm more looking for a case that is easy to install and that will preserve this helmet.

Let me know what your thoughts are.

Thank you.

Who did u get??? I HOPE the store can get me a Montero helmet. PS...they NEVER called me back after I called 2x for those bats. I've bought like 5 off them and I still dont even get a call or email back??? Come on