Helmet collectors, does pro line over replica really matter?

Powell7db · 05-28-2015, 06:58 PM

Switching my focus toward signed memorabilia, and looking into adding some signed helmets to my collection. I know viewing wise it's really not going to matter, I'm just wondering value wise. Will pro line authentic helmets hold value more than replica helmet? Just wondering your preference I guess.

Whodey14 · 05-28-2015, 07:02 PM

Absolutely! I own both but a majority are authentic or tk suspension for that era. Not a ton of difference to the untrained eye just sitting on the shelf however there is a pretty good price drop from authentic to throwback.

Way I look at it I really like to get mini helmets for space and stacking ability but when I look for full size a good deal typically pulls me to replica vs authentic.

RW3FAN · 05-28-2015, 07:54 PM

Authentic only for me.

packman80 · 05-28-2015, 07:55 PM

I picked up a replica Riddell last December for like $50. It is a tad smaller then a authentic one but it still the replica looks just as good with autos on it as the authentic one does.

kmunch811 · 05-29-2015, 09:39 AM

100% pro line is the way to go. I own about 8 pro line auto'd helmets and 1 replica.

The only reason I own the replica is the price was too good to pass up on and I had the cash in my pocket at a show.

the pro-line helmets just feel like a better product overall. The padding in the replica I have feels like cheap foam, and in my opinion the helmet overall just doesn't have that shine to it.

rj.cataldo · 05-29-2015, 09:43 AM

I think the real helmets look a lot better. I only but proline helmets. They are more expensive but they hold their value a lot better, and the plastic is different (usually denser and has more shine) which I think displays the signature better. If you can swing it, go for the proline.

hreed2 · 05-29-2015, 10:15 AM

Valuewise Pro Line helmets sell for a lot more and just visually look way nicer IMO. I only have a couple Pro Line helmets but they REALLY stand out.

Grid · 05-29-2015, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hreed2

Valuewise Pro Line helmets sell for a lot more and just visually look way nicer IMO. I only have a couple Pro Line helmets but they REALLY stand out.

Yup on the above. If you only have full size replicas they still display nice. But add just one signed Pro line to the mix and you can see the difference in a heartbeat!

the1mcjensen · 05-29-2015, 05:56 PM

Depends on how and what you collect. I collect full sizes and have around 90 signed so far so for me, costwise, reps are the way to go

sportscardmania · 05-29-2015, 07:34 PM

I know nothing about autographed helmets so maybe some help... Where's the best place to find autographed Pro Line helmets? And where are the best prices? What would an Emmitt Smith signed Pro Line helmet cost? And how should it be displayed? Thanks in advance for any help!

Powell7db · 05-29-2015, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sportscardmania

I know nothing about autographed helmets so maybe some help... Where's the best place to find autographed Pro Line helmets? And where are the best prices? What would an Emmitt Smith signed Pro Line helmet cost? And how should it be displayed? Thanks in advance for any help!

I find it hard to believe that eBay isn't the way to go. Find a nice one with a reputable coa

manning99 · 05-30-2015, 10:38 AM

Authentic. Replicas are the Red Headed step-child of memorabilia collecting....

Powell7db · 05-30-2015, 11:42 AM

What's is everyone's opinion on signed helmet future value? I mean HOF signed authentics can only hold steady or go up right? I'm weary of spending 4-500 on an Aaron Rodgers signed helmet but would feel better knowing that the value is never going down...

packman80 · 05-30-2015, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Powell7db

What's is everyone's opinion on signed helmet future value? I mean HOF signed authentics can only hold steady or go up right? I'm weary of spending 4-500 on an Aaron Rodgers signed helmet but would feel better knowing that the value is never going down...

As long as he does not do anything criminal he should hold his value if not increase it if he wins any more SB's or MVPs.

the mesiah · 05-31-2015, 12:24 AM

It's like people who buy no name brand clothes and brand name clothes,psa cards or gma grading ..depends also what u plan to do with it later on

Powell7db · 06-01-2015, 08:06 PM

Can anyone post a side by side picture of a proline next to a replica?

the mesiah · 06-01-2015, 08:50 PM

Those are the insides ,

the mesiah · 06-01-2015, 09:05 PM

Top is replica and bottom is proline

Grid · 06-02-2015, 07:27 AM

Pictures wont really help you unless you are looking at one of each in the same pic. Not to mention Pro Line weighs more than twice as much. If you are looking for an investment Pro Line is what you want. I'd venture to say for every one Pro Line signed you'll see 10 full size replica's. The helmet itself is an investment.

Would you want a cheap replica jersey signed by your player or an on the field authentic? Its the same thing. You are getting the player to signed something they COULD use while playing VS something that was created to be collected alone.

05-28-2015, 06:58 PM	#1
Powell7db Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,969	Helmet collectors, does pro line over replica really matter? Switching my focus toward signed memorabilia, and looking into adding some signed helmets to my collection. I know viewing wise it's really not going to matter, I'm just wondering value wise. Will pro line authentic helmets hold value more than replica helmet? Just wondering your preference I guess.

05-28-2015, 07:02 PM	#2
Whodey14 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9,760	Absolutely! I own both but a majority are authentic or tk suspension for that era. Not a ton of difference to the untrained eye just sitting on the shelf however there is a pretty good price drop from authentic to throwback. Way I look at it I really like to get mini helmets for space and stacking ability but when I look for full size a good deal typically pulls me to replica vs authentic. __________________ thesportcardking on IG

05-29-2015, 09:39 AM	#5
kmunch811 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 1,890 kmunch811	100% pro line is the way to go. I own about 8 pro line auto'd helmets and 1 replica. The only reason I own the replica is the price was too good to pass up on and I had the cash in my pocket at a show. the pro-line helmets just feel like a better product overall. The padding in the replica I have feels like cheap foam, and in my opinion the helmet overall just doesn't have that shine to it. __________________ Mavs, Bama, Titans, Mets, St. John's (NY) Always Looking for High End or Rare Moe Harkless LF: 2012 NT Mark Sanchez Lettermen patch "E" LF: Amir Garrett NT 1/1's

05-29-2015, 05:56 PM	#9
the1mcjensen Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 987	Depends on how and what you collect. I collect full sizes and have around 90 signed so far so for me, costwise, reps are the way to go __________________ Supercollecting Gators/Eagles WR Riley Cooper....Bring me whatever you have. 235/265 88% Looking for the black Elite Plate and the Topps Plates

05-30-2015, 10:38 AM	#12
manning99 Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: St.Albert, AB Posts: 1,653 manning99 manning991	Authentic. Replicas are the Red Headed step-child of memorabilia collecting.... __________________ New White Whales I am Looking for: 1998 Black Diamond Horizontal Die Cuts of: PC5 Sanders PC7 Elway PC13 Marino PC 19 S.Young

05-28-2015, 07:54 PM	#3
RW3FAN Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 3,659	Authentic only for me.

05-28-2015, 07:55 PM	#4
packman80 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 17,242	I picked up a replica Riddell last December for like $50. It is a tad smaller then a authentic one but it still the replica looks just as good with autos on it as the authentic one does.

05-29-2015, 09:43 AM	#6
rj.cataldo Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,136 fattyc02	I think the real helmets look a lot better. I only but proline helmets. They are more expensive but they hold their value a lot better, and the plastic is different (usually denser and has more shine) which I think displays the signature better. If you can swing it, go for the proline.

05-29-2015, 10:15 AM	#7
hreed2 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,579	Valuewise Pro Line helmets sell for a lot more and just visually look way nicer IMO. I only have a couple Pro Line helmets but they REALLY stand out.

05-29-2015, 07:34 PM	#10
sportscardmania Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 1,425	I know nothing about autographed helmets so maybe some help... Where's the best place to find autographed Pro Line helmets? And where are the best prices? What would an Emmitt Smith signed Pro Line helmet cost? And how should it be displayed? Thanks in advance for any help!

05-30-2015, 11:42 AM	#13
Powell7db Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,969	What's is everyone's opinion on signed helmet future value? I mean HOF signed authentics can only hold steady or go up right? I'm weary of spending 4-500 on an Aaron Rodgers signed helmet but would feel better knowing that the value is never going down...

05-31-2015, 12:24 AM	#15
the mesiah Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 5,703	It's like people who buy no name brand clothes and brand name clothes,psa cards or gma grading ..depends also what u plan to do with it later on

06-01-2015, 08:06 PM	#16
Powell7db Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2,969	Can anyone post a side by side picture of a proline next to a replica?

06-01-2015, 08:50 PM	#17
the mesiah Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 5,703	Those are the insides ,

06-01-2015, 09:05 PM	#18
the mesiah Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 5,703	Top is replica and bottom is proline

06-02-2015, 07:27 AM	#19
Grid Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 13,146 Gridiron-Gladiators	Pictures wont really help you unless you are looking at one of each in the same pic. Not to mention Pro Line weighs more than twice as much. If you are looking for an investment Pro Line is what you want. I'd venture to say for every one Pro Line signed you'll see 10 full size replica's. The helmet itself is an investment. Would you want a cheap replica jersey signed by your player or an on the field authentic? Its the same thing. You are getting the player to signed something they COULD use while playing VS something that was created to be collected alone.