Pre-owned Helmets
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Pre-owned Helmets
I'd like your thoughts on this;
I bought a new helmet last month - a Roof Boxer and made the rookie mistake of not trying it on properly or for long enough in the shop.
It just doesn't feel comfortable and doesn't suit my head.
Now the question is - Would you buy a month old helmet that has been worn but is in mint condition or not? And if so what percentage of the new list price would you pay?
It seems daft to just store it in the cupboard where it would just be a very expensive mistake ...
Cheers,
John
I bought a new helmet last month - a Roof Boxer and made the rookie mistake of not trying it on properly or for long enough in the shop.
It just doesn't feel comfortable and doesn't suit my head.
Now the question is - Would you buy a month old helmet that has been worn but is in mint condition or not? And if so what percentage of the new list price would you pay?
It seems daft to just store it in the cupboard where it would just be a very expensive mistake ...
Cheers,
John
JSG- Posts : 140
Join date : 2010-10-24
Location : Berkshire
Re: Pre-owned Helmets
No, I wouldn't buy one,(what size is it?How much) I dont care about my head.
For you John, dont buy second hand, your head is full of clever stuff, mine is full of murder and mayhem.
For you John, dont buy second hand, your head is full of clever stuff, mine is full of murder and mayhem.
Bill (the boss)- Posts : 1773
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Age : 63
Location : Somerset U.K.
Re: Pre-owned Helmets
I've bought a Shoei that deos fit my odd shaped head to replace it already - the Roof was £325 new and I'd like to get a reasonable amount back for it.
Size is XL / XXL
Size is XL / XXL
JSG- Posts : 140
Join date : 2010-10-24
Location : Berkshire
Re: Pre-owned Helmets
Hmm, Shoei's fit my head as well, so maybe the Roof wouldn't work for me either?
It is my size though. Won't the shop do a deal for you?
It is my size though. Won't the shop do a deal for you?
Bill (the boss)- Posts : 1773
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Age : 63
Location : Somerset U.K.
Re: Pre-owned Helmets
Generally no I wouldn't.
But if I knew someone to be honest about it's life then maybe I would. After all if I died you'd find out and live with that guilt.
But if I knew someone to be honest about it's life then maybe I would. After all if I died you'd find out and live with that guilt.
lwt big cheese- Posts : 1112
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Re: Pre-owned Helmets
Bill (the boss) wrote:Hmm, Shoei's fit my head as well, so maybe the Roof wouldn't work for me either?
It is my size though. Won't the shop do a deal for you?
It was my fat face that caused the problem - top was perfaect but my cheeks and chin caused the problem with the flip front down.
To be honest I didn't think to ask the shop as I know they have a no returns policy on helmets.
JSG- Posts : 140
Join date : 2010-10-24
Location : Berkshire
Re: Pre-owned Helmets
lwt big cheese wrote:Generally no I wouldn't.
But if I knew someone to be honest about it's life then maybe I would.
That was my thoughts too. Although as it looks as new as any in the shops with no marks got me thinking "how do you know the new one you buy hasn't been dropped in the shop"
JSG- Posts : 140
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Location : Berkshire
Re: Pre-owned Helmets
Little drops (6' or less) wont do any harm.
Saying that, I hereby start the bidding with a resounding offer of £3.25
Saying that, I hereby start the bidding with a resounding offer of £3.25
Bill (the boss)- Posts : 1773
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Age : 63
Location : Somerset U.K.
Re: Pre-owned Helmets
What, not even half a Mars bar?
JSG- Posts : 140
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Location : Berkshire
Re: Pre-owned Helmets
Not yet...
Bill (the boss)- Posts : 1773
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Location : Somerset U.K.
Re: Pre-owned Helmets
yes i would if i knew the history of it,
stick it on ebay, it could be exactly what someones looking for but on a bit of a budjet
stick it on ebay, it could be exactly what someones looking for but on a bit of a budjet
pastyman- Posts : 178
Join date : 2011-05-22
Location : plymuff
Re: Pre-owned Helmets
Piss of Jan....
£3.30 and the right Twix
£3.30 and the right Twix
Bill (the boss)- Posts : 1773
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Age : 63
Location : Somerset U.K.
Re: Pre-owned Helmets
It's sold now - collected and paid for.
So now do I put the cash towards the Shoei or buy something else ...
So now do I put the cash towards the Shoei or buy something else ...
JSG- Posts : 140
Join date : 2010-10-24
Location : Berkshire
Re: Pre-owned Helmets
Shoei, had mine for 10 years and I love it!
Bill (the boss)- Posts : 1773
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Age : 63
Location : Somerset U.K.
Re: Pre-owned Helmets
I've already bought the Shoei lol - I want to get an open face for an alternative so it may go for that ...
JSG- Posts : 140
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Location : Berkshire
Re: Pre-owned Helmets
I can give you an open face for free John!
Slash, chib, slash...owzat?
Slash, chib, slash...owzat?
caveman- Posts : 650
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