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One of the reasons I first got into the NFL and the Seahawks as a little kid was the helmets. To this day, it's one of the most powerful and cool symbols of the league. I used to collect authentic Seahawks helmets (I regrettably sold them and they had great sigs on them too, see photo below)...The thing I noticed was the dramatic price increase in the new authentic helmet. Where in the past 10-15 years, the authentic was always around $250 bucks, the new helmet is over twice that at $650 or so! YIKES!

I LOVE the new helmet but there's no way I would pay that price unless it was signed by Wilson. Anybody have any idea why the huge price jump?

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That's crazy! How is the Pro Shop charging $650 bucks for the authentic if you can get the same thing on Ebay for a fraction? I question if that is really a replica dressed up to be an authentic...Appreciate the link all the same!
 

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Aros":2qj3mg0o said:
That's crazy! How is the Pro Shop charging $650 bucks for the authentic if you can get the same thing on Ebay for a fraction? I question if that is really a replica dressed up to be an authentic...Appreciate the link all the same!

No problem. :th2thumbs: Ask the seller if it's legit. Pretty sure it is. Let me know what they say.
 

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I believe that the price increase is due to the new technology that is included in the new helmet that is supposed to help prevent concussions. The thing about that, and I don't want to highjack the thread at all, but as someone who watches at least seven games on Sunday for years now, from what I have seen the helmets certainly do not seem to be helping at all. If anything I think it is actually worse. The receivers who are going to the ground after jumping for a catch and stand up woozy has increased a lot since the new helmets were brought into the league.
 
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Good point about the tech aspect...I hadn't considered that.
 

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I actually have the exact answer for you. I enquired on ebay to a seller on there and this is his response (hopefully it's ok if I quote it on here). I simply asked what was the difference between the two helmets to cause the price increase.

"Hi...yea it's really confusing believe me, but the Seahawks have what the helmet companies call a HydroFx design that is painted onto a strip on top of the helmets that run from the top to bottom. To make it more affordable for fans, the helmet company Riddell started producing a printed copy of the HydroFx design onto a decal and placing them onto helmets to knock the price down. The more expensive one is the one the teams uses....you can set both of these next to each other and not tell the difference, they look identical in my opinion. The actual helmets are the same, with full interior padding, polycarbonate helmet shell with matte finish, ect...they just make one with actual HydroFx design and one with printed HydroFx design onto a decal. Thanks"

I know it was kinda answered above, but hopefully this is a little more specific.
 

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Starrman44":2ns3v1od said:
I actually have the exact answer for you. I enquired on ebay to a seller on there and this is his response (hopefully it's ok if I quote it on here). I simply asked what was the difference between the two helmets to cause the price increase.

"Hi...yea it's really confusing believe me, but the Seahawks have what the helmet companies call a HydroFx design that is painted onto a strip on top of the helmets that run from the top to bottom. To make it more affordable for fans, the helmet company Riddell started producing a printed copy of the HydroFx design onto a decal and placing them onto helmets to knock the price down. The more expensive one is the one the teams uses....you can set both of these next to each other and not tell the difference, they look identical in my opinion. The actual helmets are the same, with full interior padding, polycarbonate helmet shell with matte finish, ect...they just make one with actual HydroFx design and one with printed HydroFx design onto a decal. Thanks"

I know it was kinda answered above, but hopefully this is a little more specific.

Good answer. I couldn't see why a fan would want the more expensive helmet when more than likely the helmet will sit in man cave or desk. Then again, if ya got it, spend it.
 

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I ordered one on ebay for $229 and It is awesome! Just came in the mail today. Everything looks authentic to me... now I just need to get some signatures!
 
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Starrman44":1jxzfjgx said:
I actually have the exact answer for you. I enquired on ebay to a seller on there and this is his response (hopefully it's ok if I quote it on here). I simply asked what was the difference between the two helmets to cause the price increase.

"Hi...yea it's really confusing believe me, but the Seahawks have what the helmet companies call a HydroFx design that is painted onto a strip on top of the helmets that run from the top to bottom. To make it more affordable for fans, the helmet company Riddell started producing a printed copy of the HydroFx design onto a decal and placing them onto helmets to knock the price down. The more expensive one is the one the teams uses....you can set both of these next to each other and not tell the difference, they look identical in my opinion. The actual helmets are the same, with full interior padding, polycarbonate helmet shell with matte finish, ect...they just make one with actual HydroFx design and one with printed HydroFx design onto a decal. Thanks"

I know it was kinda answered above, but hopefully this is a little more specific.

Fantastic! Answered my question to perfection. Now I know! Thanks!
 

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Impressive photo! I'm a huge fan of Yokohama's Geolandar series and the H/T-S is no exception. A very fine collection, sad to hear you no longer have them.
 
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