Lots of friendly collectors here that I learn from every day! :army:
Just beware of a certain fellow that goes by the name of G*s*u and his notorious truck... apart from that; you'll be fine!
I was in Paris for a month earlier this year, and while I didn't find any pickelhauben for sale to bring home as souveniers, it was a wonderful wonderful trip. I am now a confirmed Francophile!