U Want Bode's stinky smelly helmet???

[billski]

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Miller's Signed Olympic Helmet on eBay
PARK CITY, UT (March 4) – Five-time Olympic medalist Bode Miller (Franconia, NH), who captured a historic full compliment of medals in Vancouver is auctioning his signed Olympic helmet on eBay to help raise money for Pam Warman, a former U.S. Ski Team technician, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
http://www.usskiteam.com/alpine/news?storyId=2608

 

[campgottagopee]

What's the winning bid, 10K????

 

[billski]

Given the cause, I hope so!

 

[campgottagopee]

Me too----I'd think it goes close to that.

 

[RootDKJ]

$2,600

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180475141285&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123

 

[billski]

I suspect that the actual helmet value would be about $200 or $300, and hope that the bidder would be able to claim the balance as a charitable contribution. However, I didn't see any mention of an IRS registered charity, so maybe not.

It looks like Jake is the actual seller.