Worried to order a helmet online incase the courier drops it

[Dan0990]

Slightly concerned ordering a new helmet online. Is it a an old wives tale to replace a dropped helmet? Online is a lot cheaper but don't want the worry of not knowing if the helmet is okay!

[Polarbear]

[andyscooter]

How do you think the one in te shop got there
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[Beehive Bedlam]

The likelihood of a helmet being dropped during shipping before the consumer gets their grubby mits on it is pretty high.

On the plus side they are usually well packaged.

[Alex A]

Consider the box a helmet for the helmet. It'll be fine.

[Shaft]

I'd be more concerned it doesn't fit properly, that could cause you a lot more damage than rolling round in the back of a van will.
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[Raffles]

OP, if you want to purchase a good-fitting helmet with the back-up service that a bricks and mortar supplier can provide then you should purchase from a bricks and mortar supplier. If you choose to 'save' a couple of quid (and gamble your safety) by buying from some internet-based lucky lucky man then more fool you.
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[Old Git Racing]

Make a tin foil under helmet in preparation and wear it if you suspect they may have possibly dropped it. You'll be ok then.

OGR
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[hellkat]

I bet you're worried to fart in case you shit your pants and there's nobody around to wipe your arse for you, as well.
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[UrbanRacer]

What online shop are you getting it from?
If it's sportsbikeshop.co.uk then you don't need to worry about damage in transit. They are double boxed with additional packing between them.

[ws4936]

[almostthere]

If it's being delivered by Hermes you can guarantee it'll have been dropped, kicked and then thrown over your gate ready for any passing stranger to pinch
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[RhynoCZ]

[Rogerborg]

Unless the courier actually puts it on and then smashes his head off the ground, he's not going to damage the polystyrene that will actually protect you.
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[rubyhorse2]

wow you must worry about a lot

i always try mine on in a shop and then order online saving usually a good amount of cash. Dont worry so much.

[stinkwheel]

It'll be coming in a cardboard box.

If that looks badly damaged, refuse to accept the shipment.
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[dydey90]

[RhynoCZ]

[J.M.]

How do you think the helmet would get to the shop in the first place..
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[Baffler186]

[Polarbear]

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[Beehive Bedlam]

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[Beehive Bedlam]