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

[mayserwegener]

I must say that when it comes to vintage hats, I'm glad I'm a woman because I don't think you can find hats from those eras for mens' hats under $100 and the competition would have been fierce. I feel like a kid in a candy store that I have all to myself sometimes:whoo:

I often come across great women's hats from that era. As you said the men's hats from that era are rare and go for higher prices although I do come across the occasional steal.

 

[barrowjh]

Joshbru3, glad to see you won that Panama. I should not have, but did give in to temptation of an olive green Stratoliner, and won it at a fair price. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230821681080#ht_500wt_1413
Looking forward to getting this hat. I only have one Strat and it is a silver belly; the brim binding worn through at the back of the hat.

 

[gtdean48]

.... I should not have, but did give in to temptation of an olive green Stratoliner, and won it at a fair price. ....

Nice snag JB! GREAT color too...

 

[Doomstein]

Brim is too stingy for me, and I've already made my hat purchases for the next two weeks, so I'm not interested in bidding, but otherwise this hat seems beautiful. Supposedly recently re-blocked too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190700174275?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

[Doomstein]

My newest email gripe from ebay. I don't own a cat.

"Thank you for sending the replacement hat. The smell of cat urine puts it above all the rest. When I'm ready to purchase a quality (read expensive) hat, I'll be sure to contact you... last!"

I'm sure the guy is a lounge member. Now, that's a great way to make me take care of you. I will add that it says replacement because he pulled the backweave out of his first hat and I'd sent him another (gratis).

What a guy : D

 

[barrowjh]

Thanks Tom. I was surprised, expecting to pay more or not even win that one. Surprising lull in the market's desire for Strats, especially considering it is a color other than silver belly.

 

[gtdean48]

Thanks Tom. I was surprised, expecting to pay more or not even win that one. Surprising lull in the market's desire for Strats, especially considering it is a color other than silver belly.

Must be the hot weather all over....glad to see a good guy win one from time to time....

 

[barrowjh]

'nutty but good guys on here . . . some of us are sneaky snipe'n SOB good guys and some of us are straight-up good guys, but all of us be good guys.

 

[alanfgag]

Nice older black OR gets some attention.

 

[jlee562]

Just won this Ecuadorian Panama Hat Co. vintage grey(ish?) Milan. Seller thinks 1950s.

 

[TomS]

Just won this Ecuadorian Panama Hat Co. vintage grey(ish?) Milan. Seller thinks 1950s.

Awesome, man!

 

[alanfgag]

Just won this Ecuadorian Panama Hat Co. vintage grey(ish?) Milan. Seller thinks 1950s.

Great price on that one. I think you are going to like it.

 

[Rick Blaine]

Stamped "4 x beaver - Boss of the Plains - Death Valley 49ers"

So at least I know it is not buffalo fur, i.e.- not an Austral.

4x says to me 8o's or later.

Is the box shown the same as the current Stetson boxes?

Anyone know when/if the mighty Hatco might have put these out?

Maybe a special run f/ the Death Valley 49ers? [huh]

Anyway- I am glad to have one at last!

8:20 EST ~

Oops

Got this today. Wow. As close as I reckon I'll ever get to the "ur"-hat, it needs a stretch but these 4x will take it. I have a James Dean 4x from '86 that took a hella stretch & kept it.

I got a reply from the Death Valley 49ers as follows:

"How special it is that you recently purchased a Death Valley 49'er "Boss Of The Plains " Stetson hat!! Those are only worn by Directors in the DV49'er organization! I am currently on the road on my way to the DV49'er Board Meeting & I will get back to you next week, as I can give you more information at that time! May I ask you where you purchased this gem?

Thanks for your e-mail, Bev Malley, President, DV 49'ers"



> I recently bought the above hat. It is embossed with "4 x beaver - Boss of the Plains - Death Valley 49ers".
>
> Any chance you, or one of your members, could tell me an approximate year of production or any details about the hat?
>
> Thanks & kudos to your' worthy organization.
>
> Best,


I dunno...she sounded a bit politely pissed. "How special" seems to have a bit of a condescending tone to it... patronizing, hostile...disapproving ...The Church Lady.

Or maybe it's just me. [huh]

 

[RBH]

.....Or maybe it's just me. [huh]

Now Rick.... you know it aint just you.

 

[DJH]

They must have long and intensive board meetings if she can't get back to you until next week.

 

[Neophyte]

I think my favorite bit was the "Those are only worn by Directors in the DV49'er organization!"

Anyway, congrats on winning that hat. The Death Valley 49ers were a big inspiration for me when I was deciding on the specs for my first custom lid, and it's good to see a Stetson BotP model without the cruddy buffalo felt.

 

[jlee562]

Awesome, man!

Great price on that one. I think you are going to like it.

Thanks gents, looks like a great hat. The 'tape marks' on the band might be bothersome however. That ribbon is great, but I think I might replace it....or have the hat reblocked. I would feel a bit guilty about such a transformation on a vintage hat though....

 

[jlee562]

I think my favorite bit was the "Those are only worn by Directors in the DV49'er organization!"

Anyway, congrats on winning that hat. The Death Valley 49ers were a big inspiration for me when I was deciding on the specs for my first custom lid, and it's good to see a Stetson BotP model without the cruddy buffalo felt.

As an aside, Knudsen Hats makes the BotP model in 4x Stetson fur felt and their own (presumably Westchester) felt: http://knudsenhats.com/Hatdept/Bossoftheplains.html

 

[Grizzly Adams]

I dunno...she sounded a bit politely pissed. "How special" seems to have a bit of a condescending tone to it... patronizing, hostile...disapproving ...The Church Lady.

Or maybe it's just me. [huh]

Nope, she's pissed.:eeek: Gonna wack you for sure! However, if she ever finds out who the schmuck is that sold his hat......well, it ain't gonna be pretty!:kick:

 

[fedoracentric]

Rick Blaine: I guess it just shows that people can read anything into an email. As I read it, it just seemed like she was happy for you. I think inferring an unheard tone in the written word can very often lead to mistaken opinions of the writer's intentions.

Anyway...