Heer & Luft Helmets

[tanker1]

A few helmets. I am still doing some research on values. Just showing here, not asking for values.
1st is Q68. Liner string not original. Ron

[tanker1]

2nd is NS-62

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3rd is Q-66

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4th is NS-66

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WW1 1916 EM Pickelhaube

[mauser99]

Nice lids..all are the most common type of their series. But, are in better than average condition. Thanks for showing them...

also I sent you a pm..

[tanker1]

A couple more.

[tanker1]

Last one
Thanks for looking.

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next group

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last group

[mjones]

Tanker1,

All are in superb condition. Thanks for showing. What size is the Picklehaub?

Mike J

[tanker1]

Hello mike
Thank you. Not sure what size (other than small) it is. The only stamping is the date 1916 and the round depot(?) stamp.
Ron

[Hambone]

Nice helmets all Ron. Thanks for posting them.

[tanker1]

Thank you gentleman.
The only one I have not been able to assess a current value is the pickelhaube, so if any body has info on it I would appreciate it. Thanks, Ron

[mauser99]

I sent you a pm per you're request.

[tanker1]

Got it. Appreciate the help. Ron

[tanker1]

From what I read and researched, a legitimate auction wouldl net the most dollars.

[Hambone]

Well, I'd recommend at the very least posting up the items on the WTS for the guys here who commented and assisted. You sold your bayonet for as much or more than you would have gotten on epay, and there would have been a deduction on epay for their fee. Auctions can be hit or miss and epay is going to force you to use Payscam and take their own lick. I sell direct to fellow collectors and as a result have gotten good prices, had them reciprocate on other deals, not had to deal with random idiots from auctions, always gotten paid, not had to deal with incessant stupid questions, not had to pay vig to auction houses. Just my thoughts.

[tanker1]

I know.I did not say I was going to put them up on auction. I just said it appears that is where the most dollars would be. My bayonet was worth every penney of what I sold it for . I did sell it to a fellow collector for less than what it was advertised for. Date, condition and maker was well worth it. Ron


Well, I'd recommend at the very least posting up the items on the WTS for the guys here who commented and assisted. You sold your bayonet for as much or more than you would have gotten on epay, and there would have been a deduction on epay for their fee. Auctions can be hit or miss and epay is going to force you to use Payscam and take their own lick. I sell direct to fellow collectors and as a result have gotten good prices, had them reciprocate on other deals, not had to deal with random idiots from auctions, always gotten paid, not had to deal with incessant stupid questions, not had to pay vig to auction houses. Just my thoughts.

[Hambone]

Sometimes auctions don't yield the best prices though Tanker. Add on top of that fees and BS. I've watched mint nice bayonets sit at auction unsold for months when the reserve was set up too high and I've scored nice stuff when there wasn't much bidding. I don't mess with ebay much anymore. Never found I got that great of prices and never got that great of deals either. Do something with "Rock Island" and they skin you for around 20-33% plus other "fees".

[tanker1]

I just better hang on to them.

[Hambone]

Yep, you probably should. They hold their value better than money does I reckon. It's not the best economic time to be selling anyway. Buyers' market. I've never run across more cool stuff at reasonable prices than in the last year. :thumbsup:

[tanker1]

That is it. Folks are thinking that since economy is bad that, items will be sold for alot less than they are worth. I guess if you need the money and have to sell, you could get a "good" deal, but not eveyone is in that situation.

[Hambone]

The bad economy has made more available at better prices for sure. Exceptional condition and hard to find items have held or only dropped a little. Marginal condition, regular stuff is slow.

[tanker1]

Since we just had a thread on wire helmets, thought I would bring mine up again. Ron

[tanker1]

Thought I would bring this post up again since I just listed the pickelhaube and troppenhelm on the FS section. Ron

[jimdvan]

Really nice helmets. I'm finding the auction sites and collectors sites still have high prices or high reserves and not much is moving. Private party wise I've done well lately. 2 weeks ago I scored a WKC Army dagger with knot and hangers and flawless blade off the San Diego Craigslist. A buddy living there checked it for me and bought it. There's 2 chips from the handle but they're under the ferule. I got it for $225. The deals are out there because the economy is soft. Same with collector cars. My 63 vette took a huge hit about 3 years ago.

[tanker1]

I think if a person is selling because they have to have the money, then they will be losing. I bought pieces for the history and becasue I liked them. If they sell fine, if not then nothing is lost.
By the way, one of my pet pieves is using the terms "scored" "snagged" and etc has always bothered me. It seems like it cheapens the collectors h
Ron


istory. My pet pieve only!

Really nice helmets. I'm finding the auction sites and collectors sites still have high prices or high reserves and not much is moving. Private party wise I've done well lately. 2 weeks ago I scored a WKC Army dagger with knot and hangers and flawless blade off the San Diego Craigslist. A buddy living there checked it for me and bought it. There's 2 chips from the handle but they're under the ferule. I got it for $225. The deals are out there because the economy is soft. Same with collector cars. My 63 vette took a huge hit about 3 years ago.

[jimdvan]

I think if a person is selling because they have to have the money, then they will be losing. I bought pieces for the history and becasue I liked them. If they sell fine, if not then nothing is lost.
By the way, one of my pet pieves is using the terms "scored" "snagged" and etc has always bothered me. It seems like it cheapens the collectors h
Ron


istory. My pet pieve only!

One of my pet pieves is to be publically criticized for my innocent choice of words and therefore seemingly not showing the proper reverence for the "hobby". But hey, that's just me.

[Turbo Archie]

I try to score as much as possible...
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[tanker1]

Please, let's not get off track on the subject post. Ron


One of my pet pieves is to be publically criticized for my innocent choice of words and therefore seemingly not showing the proper reverence for the "hobby". But hey, that's just me.

[jimdvan]

Please, let's not get off track on the subject post. Ron

I agree wholeheartedly. Nice helmets. The photos are great.

[tanker1]

Wrong Thread!

[LUIS22]

Wow!! Those are some serious helmets that you have there!! Have you sold them??

[tanker1]

Thank you. The only only one I had listed for sale was te pickelhaube and did not get any offers, so it went back into the collection.
Ron

[tanker1]

I am considering listing all these helmets for sale. Just have to decide my prices. Not collecting anymore, so don't really need them. Ron