An informal, sometimes satiric, exploration of the steel combat helmet and its role in identifying, inspiring, and protecting the G.I.s of various nations over the past 100 years. The book I thought I'd like to write but with a longer shelf-life, no editors, publishers, or art directors; just me and you.
copyright 2015, Mannie Gentile
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The Problem with Antique Malls: the movie
I think all serious helmet collectors can relate to this one:
hey mannie,,,how much was the helmet!!!,,,lol,,nice video,,,i can find lots of helmets at the malls,,the usual problem that i encounter is not that they are over priced,but mis-identified,i can find some good prices still,but i do ocassionally run across one of those "BOINGGGG" PRICES,,,robert
hey mannie,,,how much was the helmet!!!,,,lol,,nice video,,,i can find lots of helmets at the malls,,the usual problem that i encounter is not that they are over priced,but mis-identified,i can find some good prices still,but i do ocassionally run across one of those "BOINGGGG" PRICES,,,robert
ReplyDeleteRobert,
ReplyDeleteAs I recall that very garden variety M1, a 35 dollar helmet was priced at $125.00
Recently I saw a $30.00 Spanish helmet at a gun shop priced for $165.00. Not THAT"S a "boing" reaction every time.
Mannie