I have a small collection. Very proud of it as I was fascinated with WW2 as a child. Thank you for talking to honest and knowledgeable people who also share my interests.
Plenty of interviews with Kelly explaining the champagne decal situation in detail, he also takes full accountability for his role, bunch of haters who don't let stuff go.
@@michaeledwards7668 He didn't take "full accountability" when it really mattered, and only did so AFTER he was called out on it instead of being the first one to speak when given the opportunity. Once a shyster, always a shyster. Just like Kanzler and that russian dude with all the silverware. Why does it matter if he took accountability? He was still aware that they were all fake when selling them, so IMO he's an objectively bad person and scammer. Only sorry that he got caught.
Really good video, Alex. Great respect for Kelly Hicks, and his knowledge and passion for the hobby. Truly one of the “founding fathers” of TR collecting.
Appreciate this video. Kelly is a true gentleman and an asset to the collecting community. By the way, who's the redneck in the black hat at the :12 mark? 😄
You know a certain hobby market needs significant reforms if a decent amount of the 'top dogs' are a bunch of scammers. Though I'm largely unaware of the whole problem with this guy and his illegitimate SS decaled helmets.
How much was that minty SS helmet worth???? I’ve been collecting for a little over two years and I have hundreds of items. I owns a few things that were Adolf Hitler’s some pretty impressive stuff.
I have a small collection. Very proud of it as I was fascinated with WW2 as a child. Thank you for talking to honest and knowledgeable people who also share my interests.
Great new upload! Gonna enjoy this with a nice champagne.
No mention of the champagne decal fraud?
Plenty of interviews with Kelly explaining the champagne decal situation in detail, he also takes full accountability for his role, bunch of haters who don't let stuff go.
@@michaeledwards7668 He didn't take "full accountability" when it really mattered, and only did so AFTER he was called out on it instead of being the first one to speak when given the opportunity. Once a shyster, always a shyster. Just like Kanzler and that russian dude with all the silverware. Why does it matter if he took accountability? He was still aware that they were all fake when selling them, so IMO he's an objectively bad person and scammer. Only sorry that he got caught.
@n9ter not sure he actually knew they were fake, I agree with Kanzler though.
@@n9ter I'll have to find the interview from a few years ago
@@n9ter you can only loose your reputation once in business.
Would love to see a longer form interview with this man along with other veteran collectors in their own niche. Thanks!
Really good video, Alex. Great respect for Kelly Hicks, and his knowledge and passion for the hobby. Truly one of the “founding fathers” of TR collecting.
good stuff Alex ... thank you Mr. Hicks !!! ...Alex is always interested in educating us ...thanx Alex !!!!
how can he still be here after thé champagne fraud
Excellent interview Alex! Really hope that you can meet up again with Mr. Hicks for more content.
Alex what a treat to see Kelly Hicks...........great video
Appreciate this video. Kelly is a true gentleman and an asset to the collecting community. By the way, who's the redneck in the black hat at the :12 mark? 😄
What about champagne decals?
Great, thanks so much!!🎉
He must have paid a small fortune to get that helmet back . Good investment in that condition I'm sure .
Good video Alex 😊
You know a certain hobby market needs significant reforms if a decent amount of the 'top dogs' are a bunch of scammers. Though I'm largely unaware of the whole problem with this guy and his illegitimate SS decaled helmets.
You finally meet! You need to do another video together
According to my wife my helmets are just metal
Got hooded on this channel while watching Mr. Whitman.
Kelly Hicks, Really.......
well hicks just skimmed lightly on identifying originals. very lightly lol not even helpful
How much was that minty SS helmet worth???? I’ve been collecting for a little over two years and I have hundreds of items. I owns a few things that were Adolf Hitler’s some pretty impressive stuff.
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