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OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
In the same shop, I saw this hat block in my size for $80. Other than serving as a hat stand, would there be any other use to have a block around the house?- Jerry Probst
- Post #936
- Forum: Hats
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OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
I found this Dobbs in a local antique store today. It's in very nice shape and listed for $40. Can anybody venture an age? The lining says Dobbs New York and the sweat band says Genuine Fur Felt. It's very light. It fits my noggin. I'm wondering if I should pick it up. ;)- Jerry Probst
- Post #935
- Forum: Hats
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OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Thank you Mr. Cab, I took the hat into the Resistol Outlet Store in Garland, TX today and talked with the manager. He did some gentle stretching, but we both pretty much agreed with your assessment to just leave it alone. The manager told me to get a modern replacement would cost upwards of...- Jerry Probst
- Post #929
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OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
I found this yesterday in a thrift shop. I don't know if It had a model name but t's a vintage Resistol Beaver Fifteen Kitten Finish Fedora. It has a Cavanagh Edge and is in near pristine shape. I had to reach into the back of a case to get it and before I even layed eyes on it I knew from...- Jerry Probst
- Post #927
- Forum: Hats
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The Resistol Roundup
Thanks, Yes it does say Byer Rolnick in the liner. Does that indicate a range of dates? Cool. When I looked up Byer Rolnick, I noticed they also produced Churchhill Ltd. hats. In my search today, I saw Fedoras made by Churchill, Cavanagh, Adam and Lion as well as a Resistol Beaver XXX ... all...- Jerry Probst
- Post #1,361
- Forum: Hats
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The Resistol Roundup
Ok, This is probably a case where a little information can get you in trouble. I'm a newbie here and a newcomer to brimmed hats. I've worn flat caps all of my life, but ventured into a quality hat store in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico two months ago and walked out with two very nice Panama Hats...- Jerry Probst
- Post #1,359
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OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Yes, with the exception of the fancy hooks, t's pretty simple, but it has meaning to me. I also like using it in the way it was meant to be used. Back in the day, a rack like this was present in just about every house and workplace in the country. It's been around my entire life, but was...- Jerry Probst
- Post #925
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OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Thanks for the tips and encouragement. I have a gorgeous arts and crafts solid oak hall tree that my Dad built as a HS shop project in the early 1930s. My Mom painted it a horrible antique avocado green in the 1960s. Two years ago I completely restored and refinished it with some beautiful cast...- Jerry Probst
- Post #923
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OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
I'm new to brimmed hats and thought I would check out some local thrift shops to see what they had to offer. I was surprised how many nice fur felt fedoras and other styles I found. The problem was almost all of them were too small for my 7 1/4 bean. My question is: is it worth buying a...- Jerry Probst
- Post #921
- Forum: Hats
