Author Topic: Why is this helmet worth so much $$$? (Read 1715 times)

Canada · « **on:** June 03, 2008, 01:32:15 PM »

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320256672044&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011

How bizarre! Or is it?

kghost · « **Reply #1 on:** June 03, 2008, 01:50:10 PM »

I don't understand it.

There was a couple other Bell's in another thread that went high like that.

DarkRider · « **Reply #2 on:** June 03, 2008, 01:56:41 PM »

I cant see why someone would pay that much for a helmet they shouldnt even be using unless they are using it as a shelf orniment...because dont helmets have a life span of about 3-4 years before you should replace it?

Hope · « **Reply #3 on:** June 03, 2008, 02:15:52 PM »

dunno. LTD sometimes means limited, so maybe it's a limited edition.

eldar · « **Reply #4 on:** June 03, 2008, 02:17:31 PM »

Helmets can go for 5 years or so, maybe Little more but certainly not 20. Kinda smells like BS to me.

tramp · « **Reply #5 on:** June 03, 2008, 05:11:33 PM »

some one should know why the bid is so high
don't helmets have a shelve life befor the materials weaken

kghost · « **Reply #6 on:** June 03, 2008, 05:15:26 PM »

Ok...gonna go out on a limb here....

Whoever paid that probably knows what the service life of a helmet is....

I'm guessing it was bought for a reason other than wearing....

Just a guess of course but given the $$$ involved....

old76cr · « **Reply #7 on:** June 03, 2008, 05:40:46 PM »

Yeah. I saw a few others go for similar and lower prices (800.00) ! All Bell Magnums. All Malaysian buyers.... Who's finally going to a yardsale with the wife this weekend ?

burmashave · « **Reply #8 on:** June 03, 2008, 06:35:53 PM »

That is bizarre. Did you catch some of the buyer questions:

Quote from: Nut

Q:    Hello Dear I just want to let u know....many joybidder from my country just want to play bid price your item especialy brand bell helmet magnum....i not mean to instigate...u can see usually feedback below 20..when they win they not pay...so i hope this not happen to your item....because that i make offer to u but u not respond...that all...regards...Riki    27-May-08
A:    Hello- This item has already been bid on several times so I cannot end the auction. Just bid what you wish to pay for it and the highest bidder wins. Good Luck. Kind Regards, Pinecone80

Q:    Are you willing to add a buy it now for 300. Shipping will be etra. So it will safe our time. Thanks    27-May-08
A:    Hello- This item has already been bid on several times so I cannot end the auction. Just bid what you wish to pay for it and the highest bidder wins. Good Luck. Kind Regards, Pinecone80

Q:    could i make a buy it now for this helmet... would usd150.00 be okey...    27-May-08
A:    Hello- This item has already been bid on several times so I cannot end the auction. Just bid what you wish to pay for it and the highest bidder wins. Good Luck. Kind Regards, Pinecone80

Q:    would like to buy it now this one, hope u can put a price which u are comfortable, will pay right over, payment is immediate via paypal, shipping is usps priority mail international to Malaysia. Hope u could reply right over. I am waiting for your answer. Best Rgards    27-May-08
A:    Hello- This item has already been bid on several times so I cannot end the auction. Just bid what you wish to pay for it and the highest bidder wins. Good Luck. Kind Regards, Pinecone80

Strange indeed. Here's another one for sale if you want to be a joybidder too:
http://tinyurl.com/5bz8k6
No dopey questions yet.

heffay · « **Reply #9 on:** June 03, 2008, 06:39:01 PM »

i'm guessing they are to sit next to, or on, their concourse winners...

754 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 03, 2008, 08:22:08 PM »

5 yr shelf life.. man am I in big trouble..

, my helmet is older than some of you guys..

What are they made out of.. foodstuffs..?

Still got a White Bell Star for sale for 75 + shipping..

eldar · « **Reply #11 on:** June 03, 2008, 08:47:49 PM »

754, the shell gets brittle with age so it cracks easier. The eps(foam) inside hardens and so does not absorb like it should. Plus given the age of your helmet, its tech would be considered "primitive" these days.

So at its age, it provides less protection now than it did when new, which is poor compared to todays lids.

The classic style look is cool but do yourself a favor(and us too) and get yourself a new lid. I am sure we would rather jaw with you here then read your obit.

nickjtc · « **Reply #12 on:** June 03, 2008, 09:20:08 PM »

Quote from: eldar, Master of the K8 Thunder! on June 03, 2008, 08:47:49 PM

The classic style look is cool but do yourself a favor(and us too) and get yourself a new lid. I am sure we would rather jaw with you here then read your obit.

Oh oh, I feel a helmet debate coming on.

Remember that (Frank excepted) to a lot of people riding is just part of the overall picture. The cruiser types yawn and fall asleep when we give our helmet presentation, since they will be wearing ashtrays on their heads because it looks 'cool'. Then there is the 'retro' crowd who fall over themselves to get open face Davida helmets in the mistaken belief that if it is new it must be better.....never mind that in 30% of accidents it's your jaw/lower face that hits the ground first. To many riders of our generation the whole thing is about the bike plus the gear they wore when they were riding the bike the first time around. I had an early full coverage Bell helmet. I would wear it today in preference to an open face......

eldar · « **Reply #13 on:** June 03, 2008, 09:30:40 PM »

Well it was not meant to start a debate.

medic09 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 03, 2008, 09:34:38 PM »

Okay, I feel really stupid now. I tossed a '76 Bell helmet in the trash because it was old and I won't wear it. I should have tried to sell the damn thing!

Who knew?

heffay · « **Reply #15 on:** June 03, 2008, 09:56:47 PM »

i'm telling you... its the Art.

nickjtc · « **Reply #16 on:** June 03, 2008, 10:07:31 PM »

Quote from: eldar, Master of the K8 Thunder! on June 03, 2008, 09:30:40 PM

Well it was not meant to start a debate.

Hey, Eldar. I was bored and wanted to try and stir things up a bit.....you know, see if we could get as many pages out of this thread as the Crotch Rocket and Bush's War ones!!

DarkRider · « **Reply #17 on:** June 03, 2008, 11:01:44 PM »

Hell i just tossed an old helmet of unknown make...didnt even know how old it was when i bought it years ago...it was an early full face that looked like a face shield should attach by 4 snaps at the ends of it..

SamIAm · « **Reply #18 on:** June 04, 2008, 12:19:59 AM »

I know why its so expensive b/c it was made in the USA, its not everyday that you see that anymore.

eldar · « **Reply #19 on:** June 04, 2008, 06:34:25 AM »

Nick Nick, you need a bigger spoon! Something like what Terry has!

nickjtc · « **Reply #20 on:** June 04, 2008, 07:02:18 AM »

Quote from: eldar, Master of the K8 Thunder! on June 04, 2008, 06:34:25 AM

Nick Nick, you need a bigger spoon! Something like what Terry has!

Ah yes, but does size matter?

j-conn · « **Reply #21 on:** June 04, 2008, 07:09:11 AM »

i bet its a front...
its actually a mold made of coke!

burmashave · « **Reply #22 on:** June 04, 2008, 08:07:08 AM »

Quote from: connjob

i bet its a front...
its actually a mold made of coke!

Ah, the first reasonable explanation: "The Helmet Connection." That would explain the term "joybidder."

eldar · « **Reply #23 on:** June 04, 2008, 09:26:58 AM »

I think when it comes to stirring, size does matter! But I am sure it is all just compensation for other things lacking!

cleveland · « **Reply #24 on:** June 04, 2008, 09:58:24 AM »

Only a puss would wear a helmet.

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