Falcons Helmet

[Vikingshelmetguy]

Re: Falcons Helmet

Hi Darrin Jacuzzi,

I recall you had acquired a nice lot of helmets some months back. I also can't believe that same helmet you sold for $130 sold for over $1,000.

Hey, would you happen to have any Vikings helmets you might be willing to sell??? Let me know if you might. Thanks, Vikingshelmetguy

[aeneas01]

Re: Falcons Helmet

darrin and a few other collectors were lucky enough to get their hands on some very, very nice helmets earlier this year that came from a gentleman that first listed a number of them on ebay. as is often the case with ebay, some of the buyers also contacted him directly and were able to purchase quite a few more beauties. not only did this gentleman have a bounty of early to mid '80s gems, he also had a bounty of some very, very nice suspension era gamers that are more my cup of tea.

Sorry to hear your Falcons sold for a low price on ebay. Unfortunately, ebay is difficult to predict. I do think cohibasmaoker is correct in his assessment. Having it be confirmed by a helmet guru like Robert (aeneas01) does go a long way. Plus the fact that the GUU auction was professionally and beautifully presented can't hurt.

thanks for the kind words jeff and i'm very happy that you were pleased with how the auction was presented, a lot of work went into it! and i'm also extremely happy that you chose to contribute a couple of your beautiful pieces to the auction - i will touch base with you early next week.

So, DID Robert personally OK all the helmets in the GUU auction? Because I won the Jackie Slater, and to be honest, I'm really wondering why it went so cheap; I'm afraid it isn't good and everyone knew it but me.

yes ken, i looked at the helmets and i think you got a great deal on the slater helmet. imo a couple of things may have contributed to the price you picked it up for, not the least of which is over exposure. this slater helmet, along with a couple of other slater helmets, have appeared very often at auction in the past. fwiw i actually posted about this very helmet at the forum last year when it was featured in mastro's december '08 auction. as i mentioned then, imo this is best slater helmet that's been offered to date. congratulations on your solid buy.

Jacuzzi - PLEASE don't take this personal but I think the helmet sold for what it sold for because of one (1) reason - Robert. Members respect his opinion and when he put his stamp of approval on the helmet - that's all it took.

ha! thanks for the kind words my friend... perhaps i should include some sort of letter with the helmets i look at? if you guys that won helmets would like to receive something like that, just let me know.

[cohibasmoker]

Re: Falcons Helmet

Hi Jim,

Not at all. I was just surprised at the interest. That makes alot of sense. I hadn't realized that Robert had placed his stamp on it.

Thanks,
Darrin

I know Robert assisted with the auction so I can't imagine him disregarding a helmet that may be questionable.

Jim

[Jacuzzi]

Re: Falcons Helmet

Jacuzzi - PLEASE don't take this personal but I think the helmet sold for what it sold for because of one (1) reason - Robert. Members respect his opinion and when he put his stamp of approval on the helmet - that's all it took.

Jim

Hi Jim,

Not at all. I was just surprised at the interest. That makes alot of sense. I hadn't realized that Robert had placed his stamp on it.

Thanks,
Darrin

[earlywynnfan]

Re: Falcons Helmet

So, DID Robert personally OK all the helmets in the GUU auction? Because I won the Jackie Slater, and to be honest, I'm really wondering why it went so cheap; I'm afraid it isn't good and everyone knew it but me.

Ken
earlywynnfan5@hotmail.com

[yosef777]

Re: Falcons Helmet

Jacuzzi,
Sorry to hear your Falcons sold for a low price on ebay. Unfortunately, ebay is difficult to predict. I do think cohibasmaoker is correct in his assessment. Having it be confirmed by a helmet guru like Robert (aeneas01) does go a long way. Plus the fact that the GUU auction was professionally and beautifully presented can't hurt.

[cohibasmoker]

Re: Falcons Helmet

I can't believe the Gerald Riggs Falcons helmet I sold on Ebay & only went for $130 or something like that, just sold for $1,141 on the GUU Auction.

http://www.guuauctions.com/site/bid/...etauctionid=12

Jacuzzi - PLEASE don't take this personal but I think the helmet sold for what it sold for because of one (1) reason - Robert. Members respect his opinion and when he put his stamp of approval on the helmet - that's all it took.

Jim

[Jacuzzi]

I can't believe the Gerald Riggs Falcons helmet I sold on Ebay & only went for $130 or something like that, just sold for $1,141 on the GUU Auction.

http://www.guuauctions.com/site/bid/bidplace.asp?itemid=1860&getauctionid=12