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  1. Lefty

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Had I known the Air Light Stetson block was only going to run about $10, I would have paid a bit more attention and maybe tossed in a bid.
  2. Lefty

    Interesting Parisian Hatter

    I had a similar issue with bi-corns.
  3. Lefty

    The Wonders of Eldon's Wonder Hat Cleaner!

    This miracle product contains no acid or harmful abrasives. Not one. Its the best thing you can do for your hat. (Caution: This product is filled with carcinogens, some known at the time of production, and many others discovered long after the the manufacturer was ordered by the...
  4. Lefty

    Binding a Brim?

    Tonyb's brim binding tutorial advice from Art
  5. Lefty

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    51-53, guaranteed Factory store Stetsons have the year of sale (not necessarily of production) stamped on the inside of the sweat, NRA tagged goods are 33-35, and the original Vita-Felt is 1940 to about 46. As far as I remember (and I keep editing this post with other things I remember), these...
  6. Lefty

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Very nice. I love the certainty of OPS tag dating. I'll be all around, and probably in, Bay Villiage this weekend. ____________ great, one might even say, Supernatural milan, 7 5/8, from Cleveland
  7. Lefty

    A Loose Affiliation of Ribbons Niether Wide nor Thin

    Beautiful.
  8. Lefty

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    I thought it must have been an incredible derby for that price. Hats are always with the wrong boxes, but this is the first time I've heard of a price tag being stuck on the wrong hat.
  9. Lefty

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Optimo? Chicago. link Good luck with finding a vintage Borso, especially in that size. It can be done, but you'll probably end up paying quite a bit. Also, don't discount later Borsos - up through the 70s. Borso kept a lot of the old proportions around long after American companies had mostly...
  10. Lefty

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    four way stretcher no. 1 four way stretcher no. 2 nice Dobbs bowler with original $15.95 price tag from "The Spencer"
  11. Lefty

    Post New Hats Here!

    +1. The little loop reminds me of a belt's keeper holding the pug.
  12. Lefty

    Post New Hats Here!

    My pride and my envy are currently engaged in a battle to the death. I'll let you know how it turns out. ;) (I dig it.)
  13. Lefty

    Post New Hats Here!

    Great Stetsons and snostetS.
  14. Lefty

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    These are wild.
  15. Lefty

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    If you see me wearing it, I'm a'fleeing. ;)
  16. Lefty

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Even in larger sizes, the ebay hunt can yield great results to a patient buyer. I've only paid over $100 for five of the (edit to add "vintage") hats I've owned, and have purchased a Stetson 100 ($125 with case, shipped), 7xCB (around $200 with case, shipped), and 25 (around $175 with box...
  17. Lefty

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    +1. I love that hat.
  18. Lefty

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    I love this 7 1/8 Dobbs with a long-hair finish and self-felt ribbon.
  19. Lefty

    Need help very important ! NEED Goldstein Migel Co. Logo

    I tried to find an image of a hat from the store, but only came up with this WWI hat on the Osh Kosh Public Museum site, and evidence of a 2009 ebay sale of a Stetson from the store (last one on the page). Good luck.

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