Ebayer Flipsyr - King Of Bogus Football Helmets

[xpress34]

Re: Ebayer Flipsyr - King Of Bogus Football Helmets

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_f...ino+Cappaletti

Is this the same helmet forger?

FWIW (and I'm not a football guy - but I like a good bad guy bashing) I found this photo on Google tha actually shows Capaletti in the background in his REAL 1960 Boston helmet...



- Smitty

[gaytorhater703]

Re: Ebayer Flipsyr - King Of Bogus Football Helmets

Someone should take the time to invite everyone on his buyer list to this forum and direct them to this thread

[aeneas01]

Re: Ebayer Flipsyr - King Of Bogus Football Helmets

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_f...ino+Cappaletti

Is this the same helmet forger?

no, different guy - the guy who put together the capp helmet is someone to watch out for to be sure, but he isn't nearly as prolific as flipsyr - his fakes are better than flipsyr's as well....

[Jules9]

Re: Ebayer Flipsyr - King Of Bogus Football Helmets

Reporting this guy to Ebay will probably accomplish nothing but trying to contact the authorities that have been involved with the recent memorabilia investigations may be a better idea.

[yosef777]

Re: Ebayer Flipsyr - King Of Bogus Football Helmets

Great work as usual Robert!
A few years ago this guy bought one of my reproduction, clear shell helmets, an Ol Miss Rebels I think. I clearly listed it as a repo in the auction which Flipsyr won for a few hundred dollars. He then turned around and flipped (pun intended) it. Relisting and claiming it was team issued and received double the money. I contacted ebay (who did nothing to my knowledge) and I also contacted the winning buyer who ended up getting some financial retribution from Flipsyr when confronted with his scam. BTW, Flipsyr now keeps his auctions private to avoid this type of retribution.

[aeneas01]

Re: Ebayer Flipsyr - King Of Bogus Football Helmets

yep, shady ebayers always love it when you drop them a line to let them know that you're onto their bogus operation - a love note to me from the ebayer in question:

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NOW LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING MR. CRAP FOR BRAINS FOR ONE THING YOU SAID THINGS ABOUT HELMETS I SOLD THAT WERE NEVER IN YOUR POSSESION. AND BECAUSE YOU COMPARED A PICTURE OR TWO DOES NOT MAKE IT SO. YOU MENTION MY REDSKINS HELMET, DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE STARTING BID WAS ON IT? ONLY $9.00 STARTING BID WITH NO RESERVE. SO NOBODY GOT RIPPED OFF, NO MATTER WHAT YOUR STUPID OPINION IS.DO THE MATH STUPID. JUST LIKE MANY PEOPLE WHO SELL THINGS AT A STARTING BID. SO IF PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO BID AND PURCHASE THAT'S THEIR CHOICE. I DON'T TELL CURTIS WHAT PRICE TO SELL THINGS FOR EITHER. THERE AR HELMETS ON HIS SIGHT WHO'S TO SAY WERE THEY CAME FROM MR.EXPERT, DID YOU HAPPEN TO SEE THE PRICES THAT HE'S ASKING FOR THEM. THE MORE HE GETS FINE THAT'S HIS BUSINESS. ALSO YOU BRING UP THE 49ER HELMET THE ONE I SOLD AND THE BUYER TOTALLY HAPPY FOR PURCHASING IT FOR $199.00 IS NOT THE HELMET THAT HELMET HUT DID I STILL HAVE THAT ONE. POSSESION IS 9/10 OF THE LAW YOU HAVE NOTHING. YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT THE FINAL ANALYSIS IS? I DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER TO YOU. YOU ARE NOTHING BUT A MOUTH PIECE STIRRING UP TROUBLE AND E-BAY SEE'S YOU AS A DO NOTHING BY YOUR PROFILE. AND DON'T FORGET TWO CAN PLAY YOUR GAME PAL.

- flipsyr

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guess that will show me! ha ha!

[commando]

Re: Ebayer Flipsyr - King Of Bogus Football Helmets

Well, the guy got one thing right... Robert IS Mr. Expert.

[yosef777]

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Yes indeed, Robert knows his stuff and is very generous with his knowledge hopefully flipsry won't heed too much of his advice: )
I have to say that the rant of flipsyr is hilarious, if not completely off base (possession is 9/10 of the law?!?). Robert never questioned his ownership, only his integrity. I guess the strategy is to go on the offensive when you are called on questionable ethics (polite terminiology : ) Somebody please tell flipsyr to try another defence, maybe deny, deny, deny...a.k.a. "I did not have sexual relations...".

[Shipp_96]

Re: Ebayer Flipsyr - King Of Bogus Football Helmets

yep, shady ebayers always love it when you drop them a line to let them know that you're onto their bogus operation - a love note to me from the ebayer in question:

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NOW LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING MR. CRAP FOR BRAINS FOR ONE THING YOU SAID THINGS ABOUT HELMETS I SOLD THAT WERE NEVER IN YOUR POSSESION. AND BECAUSE YOU COMPARED A PICTURE OR TWO DOES NOT MAKE IT SO. YOU MENTION MY REDSKINS HELMET, DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE STARTING BID WAS ON IT? ONLY $9.00 STARTING BID WITH NO RESERVE. SO NOBODY GOT RIPPED OFF, NO MATTER WHAT YOUR STUPID OPINION IS.DO THE MATH STUPID. JUST LIKE MANY PEOPLE WHO SELL THINGS AT A STARTING BID. SO IF PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO BID AND PURCHASE THAT'S THEIR CHOICE. I DON'T TELL CURTIS WHAT PRICE TO SELL THINGS FOR EITHER. THERE AR HELMETS ON HIS SIGHT WHO'S TO SAY WERE THEY CAME FROM MR.EXPERT, DID YOU HAPPEN TO SEE THE PRICES THAT HE'S ASKING FOR THEM. THE MORE HE GETS FINE THAT'S HIS BUSINESS. ALSO YOU BRING UP THE 49ER HELMET THE ONE I SOLD AND THE BUYER TOTALLY HAPPY FOR PURCHASING IT FOR $199.00 IS NOT THE HELMET THAT HELMET HUT DID I STILL HAVE THAT ONE. POSSESION IS 9/10 OF THE LAW YOU HAVE NOTHING. YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT THE FINAL ANALYSIS IS? I DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER TO YOU. YOU ARE NOTHING BUT A MOUTH PIECE STIRRING UP TROUBLE AND E-BAY SEE'S YOU AS A DO NOTHING BY YOUR PROFILE. AND DON'T FORGET TWO CAN PLAY YOUR GAME PAL.

- flipsyr

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guess that will show me! ha ha!

ILL WRITTEN, MIS SPELED () ALL CAPS RESPONSES ALWAYS SCARE ME BECAUSE IT SHOWS A LACK OF INTELLIGENCE!

[slats7]

Re: Ebayer Flipsyr - King Of Bogus Football Helmets

"Sure they're fake, but I listed them at a low price, so that makes it alright!"

[jppopma]

Re: Ebayer Flipsyr - King Of Bogus Football Helmets

The buyers were "totally happy" with their helmets and prices...until Robert gets ahold of them and explains they wasted their money on fakes.

Good work and nice to see you back on here Robert.

[Bob Gengler]

Re: Ebayer Flipsyr - King Of Bogus Football Helmets

Always have wondered about this guy. Glad to see this thread. Thanks.

[cohibasmoker]

Re: Ebayer Flipsyr - King Of Bogus Football Helmets

He has sold a lot of helmets and has many a happy customers. Unfortunately, I fear that those helmets will be making their way back into the hobby. It reminds me of back in the 1980's when Angels and Dodgers knit jerseys were getting out of the back door at Goodman and Sons.

Just an opinion,

Jim

[AKSaint]

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He is back with a vengeance... Any Packers collectors have thoughts on this offering by Flipsyr?

ORIGINAL VINTAGE 1960'S RIDDELL TK-2 GREEN BAY PACKERS HELMET #34

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-VINTAGE-1960S-RIDDELL-TK-2-GREEN-BAY-PACKERS-HELMET-34-/161190779780?pt=US_Football_Fan_Shop&hash=item2587b81b84

Just curious.

Bob

[sportsnbikes]

Re: Ebayer Flipsyr - King Of Bogus Football Helmets

I would've never thought any different on these helmets.

Now, I also wouldn't buy them either for that exact same reason. I just can't tell and unless something has very good provenance or a photomatch or something that leaves no doubt in my mind then I am out.