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

[Garrett]

All very nice lids, Top Dog. Well done.

 

[Topdog]

I'm on a roll!!! How about this Stetson 3x Beaver with Selv Edge for a $67.50 Buy It Now price. The previous owner said there was a best offer pending from France at the time I hit the BIN. I don't know why they just didn't pull the trigger on this baby.

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[Topdog]

All very nice lids, Top Dog. Well done.

Thanks Garret. The problems I'm running into now are the lack of room in my home office for storage and display and the lack of number of days in the week to wear them all.

 

[Michaelshane]

Thanks Garret. The problems I'm running into now are the lack of room in my home office for storage and display and the lack of number of days in the week to wear them all.

I can relate to that.....

 

[thunderw21]

And to the winner of this Knox:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...190286185497&_sacat=See-All-Categories&_fvi=1

Holy...

What a steal that was.

 

[cookie]

parabuntal

Nice vintage Parabuntal/Balibuntal (?) but I had a too low bid and got sniped ...pity they are AUD300 new and not this quality - 2 1/4in brim was a little short for summer Down Under.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI...m=330307182297&ssPageName=STRK:MEDW:IT&ih=014

 

[lc1484]

I'm on a roll!!! How about this Stetson 3x Beaver with Selv Edge for a $67.50 Buy It Now price. The previous owner said there was a best offer pending from France at the time I hit the BIN. I don't know why they just didn't pull the trigger on this baby.

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Topdog,

that is a great stetson!!I got one on ebay last year in navy blue...its a great stingy!
:eusa_clap
Larry

 

[scotrace]

Breaking The Rules

Not really. This is a current auction, but it falls under the "outlandish" clause, and is a Buy It Now, so here it is.

A "stovepipe" that the seller hints is connected with some tall President who happens to be 200 this year. $1,600+. I think it looks like it's been pulled through a cow wrong-end-to. Interesting bit of history though. AND it's a topper with a thin ribbon.

 

[nickn5]

Not a hat but of interest...

got these two pins, taking my collection to three total (but only have two Stratoliner hats, potential Customs VAT charges, not to mention the lack of hat cleaners and restorers this side of the water prevented me bidding on either of last night's two... )

This one for $13.50:

and this one for $15.50:

N.

 

[Sargon]

Outlandish!

That stovepipe hat is what I point to when my SO rolls her eyes at another new hat acquisition. "Things could be worse. I could be wearing these all over the place".

 

[Gilgamark]

Royal Stetson

My first vintage purchase arrived today. A Royal Stetson I got on eBay for $45.

Okay, being new to vintage, I want to ask some questions and solicit advice.

1. How do you date Stetsons?

2. How does the fit look? It feels great. It sits a little higher on my head than some of my other hats, but that's the vintage look, correct?

3. There are what looks to be scuff marks on the back (I hope you can see it in the photo below) and on the underside of the brim. Both small. What's the best way to get these out? A brush? A hat sponge?

4. Thoughts on the ribbon? How would this hat look with a smaller ribbon? This ribbon is 1 7/8, same as the brim. Crown is 4 1/2.

5. I want to play with the bash, and I'd really like some suggestions as to what you think would look good.

 

[Tango Yankee]

Not really. This is a current auction, but it falls under the "outlandish" clause, and is a Buy It Now, so here it is.

I'll bet the seller's getting excited at all the visits and increased number of watchers he's probably seeing as a result of this post! lol

Cheers,
Tom

 

[gtdean48]

My first vintage purchase arrived today. A Royal Stetson I got on eBay for $45.

Okay, being new to vintage, I want to ask some questions and solicit advice.

1. How do you date Stetsons?

2. How does the fit look? It feels great. It sits a little higher on my head than some of my other hats, but that's the vintage look, correct?

3. There are what looks to be scuff marks on the back (I hope you can see it in the photo below) and on the underside of the brim. Both small. What's the best way to get these out? A brush? A hat sponge?

4. Thoughts on the ribbon? How would this hat look with a smaller ribbon? This ribbon is 1 7/8, same as the brim. Crown is 4 1/2.

5. I want to play with the bash, and I'd really like some suggestions as to what you think would look good.

Nice one! Need to see the insides to get an idea of date...

 

[Gilgamark]

Royal Stetson liner

 

[Wil Tam]

leave the vintage ribbon alone!!!!

My first vintage purchase arrived today. A Royal Stetson I got on eBay for $45.

Okay, being new to vintage, I want to ask some questions and solicit advice.

1. How do you date Stetsons?

2. How does the fit look? It feels great. It sits a little higher on my head than some of my other hats, but that's the vintage look, correct?

3. There are what looks to be scuff marks on the back (I hope you can see it in the photo below) and on the underside of the brim. Both small. What's the best way to get these out? A brush? A hat sponge?

4. Thoughts on the ribbon? How would this hat look with a smaller ribbon? This ribbon is 1 7/8, same as the brim. Crown is 4 1/2.

5. I want to play with the bash, and I'd really like some suggestions as to what you think would look good.

especially if it's in great condition like it is .. brush or use the eraser to clean the scuff marks ... tighter front pinch would look nice ... over all IMHO that lid looks great on you... nice score, congrats!

 

[Michaelshane]

That's a great hat! I would leave it as it is.

 

[Garrett]

Not really. This is a current auction, but it falls under the "outlandish" clause, and is a Buy It Now, so here it is.

A "stovepipe" that the seller hints is connected with some tall President who happens to be 200 this year. $1,600+. I think it looks like it's been pulled through a cow wrong-end-to. Interesting bit of history though. AND it's a topper with a thin ribbon.

Thanks for posting this, Scot. I just acquired one of these (identical - thin ribbon) in my size locally and will post pics soon enough. True US history treasures.

 

[Wil Tam]

I scored my first Stetson OR Sovereign!!



The Listing

did not have a lining though ... so if any of you guys have a Stetson lining that is in good condition from a beater that you are willing to part with ... PM me please

thanks

I see a nibble but for less than $40.00 with s/h ... I decided to pull the trigger on it...

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Now playing: Robert Arkins - Slip Away
via FoxyTunes

 

[gtdean48]

Black sweatband & that size tag...maybe 1970's. Others may have a better idea.

 

[jimmy the lid]

Black sweatband & that size tag...maybe 1970's. Others may have a better idea.

Unless I miss my guess -- although the sweat may appear black in the photo, I'm thinking that it is actually a very dark brown. The color and width of the sweat, along with that particular liner logo, would be consistent with a 60's Stetson lid.

Cheers,
JtL