saunders13 Posted June 28, 2021 Share #1 Posted June 28, 2021 https://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Army-2nd-Infantry-Division-Painted-M1-Fixed-bail-Steel-Helmet-WW2-WWII-/184902491872?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286 Anyone see this auction? Wondering opinions on whether it’s legit or not. It’s up over 2k so obviously someone likes it…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodes Posted June 28, 2021 Share #2 Posted June 28, 2021 Has 141 watchers, so yes there is an ample amount of interest....Could be legit, but the seller has no return policy.....Bodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elh1311 Posted June 28, 2021 Share #3 Posted June 28, 2021 I'm at the point where I consider all painted helmets fake. I bought one not too long ago that was sketchy at best but was nowhere near 2k. I like it but I also don't believe it to be genuine in the slightest. 2k and a no return policy makes me leery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted June 28, 2021 Share #4 Posted June 28, 2021 No return policies do not stop returns as eBay guarantees it. We have a no return policy on our eBay account but still take returns. A no return policy does not equal fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Lerenfort Posted June 28, 2021 Share #5 Posted June 28, 2021 Looks very much like a nice original lid with a very recent insignia addition. Looks far too bright and distinctive to be original. Also originals seem to be placed higher up the helmet rather than directly above the brim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchangelDM Posted June 28, 2021 Share #6 Posted June 28, 2021 All the information you need not too bid is in the painted insignia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Lerenfort Posted June 28, 2021 Share #7 Posted June 28, 2021 28 minutes ago, ArchangelDM said: All the information you need not too bid is in the painted insignia and in the starting price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted June 28, 2021 Share #8 Posted June 28, 2021 I know the seller. He often starts his auctions at 9.99. A low price isnt any indicator of originality if so 99 cent start auctions should really be suspect. Helmet was found in Michigan. He does take returns and is an honest seller and selling as he found it. Always hard to tell with out an item in hand and with the lighting from a photo box or flash makes things look a lot brighter. If he was trying to "hide" something or "slip one by" everyone then use bad pictures not the detailed ones provided.. He strives to take the best he can. At the end of the day its the buyer who has to be satisfied if original or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodes Posted June 28, 2021 Share #9 Posted June 28, 2021 5 hours ago, manayunkman said: No return policies do not stop returns as eBay guarantees it. We have a no return policy on our eBay account but still take returns. A no return policy does not equal fake. I believe you have to prove item isn't as stated....If you have to prove it's a fake, it may come down to his word against yours...Bodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted June 28, 2021 Share #10 Posted June 28, 2021 I don’t know what the criteria is but I never won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted June 29, 2021 Share #11 Posted June 29, 2021 Pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccauslandpara1944 Posted June 29, 2021 Share #12 Posted June 29, 2021 No red flags that I can see. The insignia looks original. Of course inspecting it in hand is the best way to determine authenticity, but this one looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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