When shopping for a new motorcycle helmet online is it wise to consider the discount motorcycle helmets selection or only the full priced motorcycle helmets? Depends on your needs and desires. Is the helmet only for occasional use? If so then by all means consider a discounted motorcycle helmet from reputable and established online motorcycle helmet dealers selling name brand helmets. But do not purchase any motorcycle helmet that is not Snell and DOT tested and approved. Even the cheapest line of helmet from the major manufactures of motorcycle helmets will have stickers showing that helmet has passed all the safety tests. Do stay away from off brand motorcycle helmets made from companies or countries that do not have quality or safety built into them. And actually when you look at most of the discounted motorcycle helmets you will see that the helmet is probably last years design or model and the dealer has discounted the price to clear out old inventory and make room for the new styles. If you do not have to have the most current popular look or features of the new models then the discounted motorcycle helmet is a good purchase. You can also find great dealers on discounted motorcycle helmets from dealerships who are going out of business and many riders look on eBay but if you do consider buying a helmet on eBay check the sellers rating and reputation. This information is easy to find and will tell you if you are making a wise decision. How about buying that helmet from the guy or kid down the street who has just the motorcycle helmet for you at a price so low it is a steal? Is it really a steal? Chances are the helmet has been dropped many times or even been in an accident and if so then the integrity of the motorcycle helmet to protect YOUR head has been ruined. Stick to the NEW motorcycle helmets, and yes even the discounted motorcycle helmets as long as you are buying one that has passed the safety tests and then you can ride with the assurance your head is fully protected.  J&P Cycles® - Motorcycle Parts and Accessories RideGear.com