How to Collect Mini Football Helmets

Collecting mini football helmets can be fun and inexpensive. These helmets are available in different sizes, for different teams, and can even be customized to look exactly how you want. If you are just beginning, or considering starting a mini football helmet collection, there are several step you can follow to help you be successful with your new hobby.

Instructions

1. Find a location that sells mini football helmets. Often they can be found in sporting goods stores or even in shops that sell sports cards. There are also online outlets where you can purchase mini football helmets. These stores are sportscollectibles.com and nfl.com, which even sells some autographed mini helmets.

2. Figure out which size you want to collect. Some mini football helmets are sold for $0.50 to $0.75. These are quite small and made of plastic. There are other mini helmets that are more authentic. These will range from $18 to $30. These will most likely be made from the material of actual football helmets. These might also include the same foam and padding as those in real football helmets.

3. Design a strategy for your collection. Where do you want to begin? Maybe you want to start with your favorite team and then expand. Those who start their collection with their favorite teams might then move to collecting their team's conference, and maybe eventually the entire league. Others collect college and even high school mini football helmets. Designing a strategy will help you reach your long-term goals.

4. Get them signed. This is the fun part. The value of your mini helmet will increase dramatically if you get them autographed. You can wait after games in hopes that players will sign your helmet. This makes collecting a fun challenge. You can also purchase already autographed mini helmets. These will cost from $200 to $400, and they will come with a certificate of authenticity.

5. Display your collection. Once you have acquired several helmets, you may want to clear a shelf or buy a case for your collection. People will enjoy seeing your progress, as will you. Collecting can be hard work. Once you have found a helmet that took a lot of searching, you are going to want to display it proudly.

Tips & Warnings

• Ebay and other online stores will sell sports memorabilia for lower costs.

• Getting your mini football helmets signed by professional players may not always be possible. You may need to purchase one that is already autographed.

References

• Sportsmemorabilia.com - Autographed Football Mini-Helmet Buying Guide