AP game worn helmet real or fake?

[dashdot33]

anyone know if this could be a gamer? the guy has it for sale for 1000 and says it's game used but only has a auto cert from field of dreams...
let me know. thanks!

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http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt234/dashdot33/photo2_zps3f5b9ea3.jpg (http://s615.photobucket.com/user/dashdot33/media/photo2_zps3f5b9ea3.jpg.html)

[MarlinsFan1993]

I'm not an expert by any means but that facemask looks a bit generic/simplistic for a Running Back.

[tom1315]

Look up the postings by "Vikingshelmetguy" and you will see several of his gamers posted on here and compare to yours. Also there is a thread of "Show me your Game worn NFL helmets" and there are pictures in that file.

Tom

Go Pack! NC State 1981 graduate

[Jules9]

Shouldn't there be a screw hole or button on the Viking horn logo to attach the chinstrap's upper strap. Also there isn't a chinstrap on the helmet so you may want to ask to see it.

[paul457]

Right off the bat I see several things wrong with it:

* Wrong style of face mask
* No holes for upper chinstrap mounts
* AP's helmet has a purple 'Riddell' front sweatband decal, not 'Vikings'
* Wrong facemask stabilizers
* Wrong color font on warning rear label
* No purple air valve caps

I'd stay far away, and write the guy and tell him he's a fraud.

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