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

Michael R.

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Good point but if I contacted Michael to ask, as were the same size and it was a nice one he didn't know about, I've just invited another bidder in. Just because I like him doesn't mean I trust him.:p

You really can trust me . I'm not a hood . You can tip me off to a good one too . Just say "I'm after this one ." So I'll know . Even if I've gotten in , I'll back off . I figure you'll help a bro out some day .
 

Michael R.

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West Tennessee USA
So far, so good. I'm not bidding against you currently, LOL.

I'm 7 3/8 LO , but I'll try a 7 3/8 R . I can't get my dome into a 7 1/4 , no way . If I know my 7 1/2 buddies aren't on one of them , I'll think about it , but I haven't ever bid , yet . Just thought about it . ... also I might get in at the beginning , then wait , not wanting to run the price up in a crazy bidding war .
 

FedOregon

I'll Lock Up
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5,134
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Oregon
Sounds like we're about the same size, 7-3/8 LO. I can make a 7-3/8 R work in something like a Stetson fedora, but a 7-1/2 fits better. A Justin 4X western hat was way too big at 7-1/2 but my Akubra Coober Pedy was tight at 60cm (7-1/2).
 

LuvMyMan

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4,558
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Michigan
Depends on the hat.


Sent directly from my mind to yours
Alls far in love and war...(ebay bidding...is "watch out, coming through with a hot load) haha When I really want a hat on eBay or more high end shoes or anything...I bid NOSE bleed high....1,000.00 or more and let the games begin! If I know someone is looking for a particular hat I may let them know I am already bidding and if they are a long time lounger, I will let them have the sale....but there have been a few times when you just never know....I am aware of some lounger's feedback numbers so that at times will tell me if one of you is on a bid already...but that is for size 10 1/2 to 11 vintage shoes and 7 1/2 or 7 5/8 hats and if the hat is not super nice and clean, I don't put it on the watch list nor bid. Yes I know...fussy...but all our hats are super nice and that is how we like them here.
 

moontheloon

I'll Lock Up
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8,592
Location
NJ
As far as ebay goes, it sure would be nice if we knew each other's user names so we don't bid against our friends! :)

I know just about everyone here who wears my size eBay tag

I have figured them out **** and all simply by losing auctions and seeing the hat surface here ...

you hear me Rick , Vic and Jim ??? !!! :)

mine is not hard to figure out ... if you dig what I'm sayin'
 

LuvMyMan

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4,558
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Michigan
Sounds like we're about the same size, 7-3/8 LO. I can make a 7-3/8 R work in something like a Stetson fedora, but a 7-1/2 fits better. A Justin 4X western hat was way too big at 7-1/2 but my Akubra Coober Pedy was tight at 60cm (7-1/2).
Now you know at times hat sizes are a "ball park" good guess...at times some hats will be spot on...other times..you can tell that "Dennis the Menace " washed and dried them to shrink up or something like that....it is vital to have a seller measure that hat front to back and side to side before....way before you bid..,.ask how many moth holes do not show up in the pictures? Ask how many stains...what is under the ribbon and bow???? The more information the less later down the road problems...nip them all in the bud before you put out your hard earned dollar....and even have a alternate plan...if the hat does not fit or you just do not like it...who may want to own it here on the lounge?
So now you are a L.O. and in the 7 1/2 range...that makes you a potential customer!! Now let me also know your shoe and boot size...I may come up with a package deal you can't resist!
 

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