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

Tango Yankee

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Matt Deckard said:
Very nice brown homburg. looks perfect. Now show it on your head.

i think my greatest ebay find was a cream Borsalino

Too bad it was stolen on the Queen Mary

Would if I could, but I didn't buy it, just watched it. :( I posted it because of the unusually high price (for a homburg) it brought.

I remember the story about the cream Borsalino. Makes me feel ill just thinking about it!

Regards,
Tom
 

bolthead

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I remember the story about the cream Borsalino. Makes me feel ill just thinking about it!

So do i Matt, I couldn't believe my eyes when I was reading it either.

On another note though.....I really dig your new Avatar Matt, great job and Props to whomever did it. :eusa_clap
 

feltfan

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Tango Yankee said:
Until now. Here's a Stetson St Regis Royal Deluxe, size 7 1/2, that went for just under $200.

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I watched it, too. Might have bid more than that if it
had the saddle curvature that Spiridon's Dobbs homburg has
or if it had been 7 1/2 Long Oval.

This hat has a wonderfully tall crown and wide brim.

I certainly hope some boob doesn't try to make it into
an ugly fedora.
 

Stoney

Practically Family
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cookie said:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI...m=130224587974&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=003

What is so nice technically about this hat? Or is it that old "nice hat /right size" combo? Please advise all ye expertos....


It looks like a 1980s or late 1970s lid. Nothing too special but it does have nice proportions and a pretty straight sided block as well as size 7 1/2.
There were only two serious bidders on this one and I think the winner
did OK at $122.50 considering the size. All I can say is that I'm glad that my noggin size is small. I would hate to have to pay rates like this for a decent hat.
Yeah I'm spoiled. [huh] I think you hit the nail on the head nice old hat in the right size.
 

carter

I'll Lock Up
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The style is Temple (Stetson still makes this style). The color is Dove (grey). It's a nice hat but I wouldn't pay that much for one. On the other hand, I live near the Hatco Outlet Store in Garland. I've purchased two of this style there over the last year. I believe I paid about $60.00 each.

cookie said:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI...m=130224587974&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=003

What is so nice technically about this hat? Or is it that old "nice hat /right size" combo? Please advise all ye expertos....
 

bolthead

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"All I can say is that I'm glad that my noggin size is small. I would hate to have to pay rates like this for a decent hat.
Yeah I'm spoiled."


I hear that, and I'm happy as well. The only problem I have now is, competing with you, Viper, Harp & a few others here. :D

PS: The list is growing......
 

J. Baxter

New in Town
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Sydney, Aus.
gah! The same schmuck vastly outbid me on both of the '30s tweed caps I was after the other week, and they rarely ever seem to come up...

On the other hand I managed to snag this (slightly worn) chocolate Resistol Homburg for only about $20 - either it was due to its' listing not as a homburg but as a 'business hat' or its lack of worth or popularity (as I have noticed above). I'm very happy with it, though it does have a rather large brim for my pinhead.
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And I would love to know the vague date of this hat (I was speculating '40s) and can post a picture of the hat-box too if needed.
 

feltfan

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J. Baxter

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Sorry, this is the best I could do. The clear material has become rather opaque.
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The leather sweat-band says: President - Jack's Jaggery [address]... - Aqua-Brut by Campbell in gold emboss.
 

carter

I'll Lock Up
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Look under the sweatband to see if there is any information there. There may be one or two tags either on the sides or in the back.

J. Baxter said:
Sorry, this is the best I could do. The clear material has become rather opaque.
Photo172.jpg

The leather sweat-band says: President - Jack's Jaggery [address]... - Aqua-Brut by Campbell in gold emboss.
 

AlanC

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Victory?

I don't know if it will fit yet, but this one makes me swoon. It might (I said, 'might' ;) ) cure me of my Strat/OR lust:

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If it's tight I may have to make use of Ande's Franko-stretcher.
 

Crane's

Familiar Face
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Williamsburg, MO
I bid to win this one.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190224391878

It's a Portis bowler, dark brown, size 6 7/8 that's supposed to be pretty much brand new. From what I've read here at the Lounge this company produced very very nice hats, yes? If I read things right the company was Chicago based and went out of business around 1960, correct? If these things are true then this hat will be on mein kopf at a very special event in the near future.....
 

AlanC

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^I'm downright shocked that a hat in that size went for over $100. The picture of the frolicking bunnies below "Imported Fur" cracks me up. lol

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Looks like a great hat.

Edited to add pic.
 

Crane's

Familiar Face
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Williamsburg, MO
Shhhh.... I'm hunting wabbit....

AlanC said:
^I'm downright shocked that a hat in that size went for over $100. The picture of the frolicking bunnies below "Imported Fur" cracks me up. lol

Looks like a great hat.


AlanC, thanks. By chance are the things I mentioned about the company correct, especially being Chicago based?
 

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