Reed Kasaoka is the head buyer of the Sports Division at Dave & Adam's. His primary responsibility is traveling all over the country, buying private collections out of people’s closets, bedrooms, attics, basements, garages, and storage units, as well as complete inventories of show dealers, shop owners, autograph dealers, and distributors. Reed comes up with some amazing finds – rarely seen unopened boxes, quality graded cards, certified autographed memorabilia, and much more.
We have tagged all of his acquisitions as a Reed Buy so you’ll know where to look first for all of his deals. Almost every item is “one-of-a-kind” – so when you see something interesting, don’t hesitate, because there are likely many other collectors who are thinking the exact same thing!
Kansas State Wildcats NCAA 2012 Game Issued Helmet
Helmet manufacturer unknown
Skill position facemask
Chinstrap has customized padding
Wildcats decals on both sides as well as front and back bumpers
"11", BCS logo, Big 12, US flag, and Town of Newtown decals on back
Interior padding completely removed
Helmet shows some wear but inconsistent with game use
Likely used for promotional events, as #11 is the only Kansas State football number
Acquired from the collection of a San Diego Chargers team employee