Why is it that celebrities are worth more after they die? Didn’t he almost go bankrupt at one point? Why didn’t he just have all of these interesting auctions, while he was alive?  Maybe he just couldn’t part with anything?

This Swarovski lochrosen stone crystal studded black velvet riding helmet was worn by Michael Jackson in his 1981 “Triumph” tour. Custom-made for MJ, the helmet bears the Pop King’s name printed on a 2. 1.5 tag sewed on the inside with stage make-up residue still on that label.

The other two indication that this is indeed the real one is the size “7″ and “57″ along with instruction on how to wear it. Though the helmet has a few of the many stones missing, its still stunning to look at. The helmet is expected to net between $18,000 to $22,000.