If you have an old or used motorcycle helmet that you want to get rid of, you might think of just selling it off. However, as soon as you start looking for places to sell a motorcycle helmet, you might get the same feeling as many others feel, ‘what do I do with this?’, Where to sell a motorcycle helmet?
You can indeed sell a motorcycle helmet. But what you are going to get compared to the hassle of selling a used motorcycle helmet, might not be worth it. So, here’s what I’d do if I wanted to sell my old Bell Qualifier helmet.
Where to sell a motorcycle helmet? The best place to sell a motorcycle helmet is a garage sale or online platforms such as Craigslist or Facebook marketplace if it’s a used one. You can sell a brand-new motorcycle helmet on 2nd hand stores, eBay, or Amazon. However, there’s a catch, whether anyone is actually going to pay decently for a used helmet that’s the question, most of the time they won’t. Motorcycle helmets have an expiration date, and wearing an expired or damaged helmet can be quite risky. So, if you want to get rid of an old helmet, it’s best to use it as a spare, donate it or recycle it. |
For the buyers of used motorcycle helmets, it’s way better to get a new one. You can even get brand-new motorcycle helmets that are way more budget-friendly than you thought.
Can you sell a motorcycle helmet?
Yes, you can sell a motorcycle helmet, but whether someone actually buys it (or should buy it) that’s a whole other matter. Motorcycle helmets degrade over time, even if they look fine from the outside. The inner damage-absorbing material EPS liner gets crushed after years of use or even if it’s sitting on the rack. An expired or damaged helmet won’t protect a motorcycle rider nearly as much as it should and that’s risky. And most of the time, it’s not even worth the effort to sell a used helmet, unless you are okay with 30 bucks for a quality helmet.
So, is it illegal to sell a used motorcycle helmet? No, it’s not illegal to sell a motorcycle helmet. You won’t be charged for selling a motorcycle helmet. But is it worth it to sell a used motorcycle helmet? Or even is it morally okay to sell a used helmet? Maybe not, because someone might use it to ride a motorcycle, which can be risky for the buyer.
Even eBay, a largely popular online platform for buying or selling used stuff, won’t allow users to sell used helmets.
Best places to sell an old motorcycle helmet
- Garage sale
- Second-hand shop
- Facebook Marketplace
- Craigslist
Selling it off might get you like 50 bucks but it’s more satisfying to just donate it than to sell an old motorcycle helmet.
What do you do with an old helmet?
The best thing to do with an old helmet is to use it as a spare or passenger helmet. You can sell it, but you might not be able to get much out of a used motorcycle helmet. And if you have no use for it and want to get rid of the helmet, you can donate it or recycle it. Here’s what you can do with an old motorcycle helmet-
- Use it as a spare helmet
- Donate it to emergency services
- Donate it to a school
- Donate it to a local organization
- Recycle it
- Use it as a test subject for your next helmet painting project
- Become Mythbusters for a day and see how much torture a helmet can handle
- Use it as a decorative
- Use it as a flower pot
Conclusion
Selling an old motorcycle helmet might not give you a great outcome, but you can definitely use it for greater purposes. Donating it to a local org or someone who needs it might be the most satisfying outcome. So, now you know what to do with a used motorcycle helmet, maybe try out some of the methods mentioned above. Or maybe release your wrath on the old helmet, have a blast!