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[hatsRme]

Thanks John got my answer HatsRme found pretty much exactly what I was talking about,and no the brim on the "Tandos" of the Zoot Suiters are to wide.

If you're interested, the hat you liked was made a few weeks back by Art Fawcett...
http://www.vintagesilhouettes.com/

 

[nice hat dude!]

If you're interested, the hat you liked was made a few weeks back by Art Fawcett...


Than HatsRme,I checked out Mr. Fawcett's site nice stuff now to convince the powers that be(wife)that I need one!(haha)

 

[hatsRme]

If you're interested, the hat you liked was made a few weeks back by Art Fawcett...


Than HatsRme,I checked out Mr. Fawcett's site nice stuff now to convince the powers that be(wife)that I need one!(haha)

Of COURSE you NEEeeeed one! How else might you survive the Lumby winters. And be forwarned... when she sees you wearing it, you'll need to apply a bit of "woman repellant." Better to ask forgiveness than permission, isn't it?!

 

[nice hat dude!]

Of COURSE you NEEeeeed one! How else might you survive the Lumby winters. And be forwarned... when she sees you wearing it, you'll need to apply a bit of "woman repellant." Better to ask forgiveness than permission, isn't it?!

Somehow I think(I know)I'd be singing that Billy Ray Cyrus song"Where Am I Gonna Live"

 

[Mystic]

When did JCP begin using the Penny's Towncraft label and who made these hats for them?

Was it during the time of Lee hats or after Lee was bought out?

 

[tridentine]

Is this Cavanaugh really worth the present bidding price?:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110985779202?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

 

[hatsRme]

Is this Cavanaugh really worth the present bidding price?:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110985779202?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

There are a LOT of folks here with a LOT more knowledge than me; but I vote absolutely yes, especially in that size, and most especially if you like it.
It's a beaut!

 

[alanfgag]

One would have to say yes, but is it worth the ending price? That is the question.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Very nice Cav edge hat nice ribbon with frayed edge. It is worth what it is worth. Depends on how bad someone wants it. Posting it here will add a few more dollars to the final price for sure.Just checked and 62 people have it on the watch list so it will be going up in price 200.00 and up is possible especially in 7 1.2 size.

 

[Brad Bowers]

If I had the money, I'd pay $350 for it, if not more, since you can't buy a modern hat like a Cavanagh, even a'50s/'60s one.

 

[Mystic]

One would have to say yes, but is it worth the ending price? That is the question.

I bet the seller doesn't stop the bidding and say.....

Whoa....that's enough.....this hats not worth anymore money....

 

[nice hat dude!]

Interesting thought just occurred to me,minus a one off custom built or the holy grail of collectibles where do we draw the line?I say $300,anyone want to reply?

 

[tridentine]

Excuse my amateur naivite, but are the folding Boralinos that come in the long triangular box, vintage, and are they decent for a beater type hat?

 

[Historyteach24]

Interesting thought just occurred to me,minus a one off custom built or the holy grail of collectibles where do we draw the line?I say $300,anyone want to reply?

i just dropped 300 for a custom I have been saving for a longgg time. I would pay up to 500 for a VS. I would never pay Optimo prices

 

[randooch]

Excuse my amateur naivite, but are the folding Boralinos that come in the long triangular box, vintage, and are they decent for a beater type hat?

Yup. They're total beater hats. Pure crap, on the same par as an XX wool blend hat by Eddy Bros. You wouldn't want one. Especially in a larger size! They get weaker and weaker the bigger size they are. PM me with the auction details, so I can buy it and dispose of it properly.

 

[tridentine]

I agree,
VS are are worth 385.00.

A second hand Optimo in a large size can be come by for 250.00

 

[alanfgag]

Interesting thought just occurred to me,minus a one off custom built or the holy grail of collectibles where do we draw the line?I say $300,anyone want to reply?

The line is more of a bell curve. How much would one pay for a suit, or a pair of shoes, or an automobile? Optimo has very fine panama hats at 2000 and very very fine panama hats at 10,000. and above. There are customers for all of them.

Myself, I only bid on holy grails. I just wish there weren't so many fakes. Some day I will find the real one.

 

[nice hat dude!]

i just dropped 300 for a custom I have been saving for a longgg time. I would pay up to 500 for a VS. I would never pay Optimo prices

Yea as I said Teach for a one off Art Fawcett I understand paying that,I'm talking your basic fur?

 

[Historyteach24]

Basic fur felt. I wouldup to 200 for vintage whippet. Even though the prices of a whippet have skyrocketed. Brand new I just stick to 100 dollar Akubra great hats for what they are

 

[mikespens]

Yup. They're total beater hats. Pure crap, on the same par as an XX wool blend hat by Eddy Bros. You wouldn't want one. Especially in a larger size! They get weaker and weaker the bigger size they are. PM me with the auction details, so I can buy it and dispose of it properly.

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