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

[Rogera]

Lee Fifth Ave White Label "Handlee." It's an open crown virgin with a wind trolley and 2.5 inch brim in original box. Boxy crown and nice brim flange. I had to but didn't want to. View attachment 73716 View attachment 73717 View attachment 73718 View attachment 73719 View attachment 73720 View attachment 73721 View attachment 73722

Oh WOW!!! NICE BOB!!

 

[moontheloon]

Lee Fifth Ave White Label "Handlee." It's an open crown virgin with a wind trolley and 2.5 inch brim in original box. Boxy crown and nice brim flange. I had to but didn't want to. View attachment 73716 View attachment 73717 View attachment 73718 View attachment 73719 View attachment 73720 View attachment 73721 View attachment 73722

you snagged that one ???

nice haul Bobito

look at the big wallet on Hemingway

 

[Bob Roberts]

Glad you did. That was a nice one.

Thank you Allen. I usually don't jump into the bidding frenzy with multiple bidders. I believe there was only one bidder on this one and I'm glad there wasn't alot of interest. I never do this but it looked so nice.

 

[Frunobulax]

Lee Fifth Ave White Label "Handlee." It's an open crown virgin with a wind trolley and 2.5 inch brim in original box. Boxy crown and nice brim flange. I had to but didn't want to. View attachment 73716 View attachment 73717 View attachment 73718 View attachment 73719 View attachment 73720 View attachment 73721 View attachment 73722

Yeah you wanted to. Good get, Robert!


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Oh WOW!!! NICE BOB!!

Thank you! I don't have one like this nor a pristine new vintage. First for me. Lol.

 

[Bob Roberts]

you snagged that one ???

nice haul Bobito

look at the big wallet on Hemingway

Thanks Anthony. I never really do this kinda stuff. You kno that, but this one was one I liked and really wanted. I have to say that yer virgin acquisitions have inspired me. Especially "The Blackie" so I blame you.

 

[VintageEveryday]

Bought a 7 3/8 (which, as I've been told is a "common size", yet is INCREASINGLY difficult to find) off of Ebay last October, a Fawn colored Lee's of Connecticut white label for about 80 bucks. It's my everyday/knockaround hat, and it's quality, though beat up, somewhat, is still as fine as top-tier hat of today. I was even asked by a seller at Brooks brothers (boy, that made me sound pretentious!) if it was a Borsalino, and they were shocked to find out that it's an early 1940s hat. Can't find the pictures of it, but i definitely posted it in the Lee Lounge Form a few months ago.


But yah, you definitely have to simultaneously hope you have a seller who doesn't know what they have, and dread a seller who doesn't know what they have. They could either be the best thing that happened to you, or a beaucoup-dollar mistake.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Yeah you wanted to. Good get, Robert!


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

Okay. I lie. I did. Thanks Fruno. Nice thing is, it's returnable if I don't like it... and it's abt 1 size larger (as I'm a 7 1/4) but I'll deal with it.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Bought a 7 3/8 (which, as I've been told is a "common size", yet is INCREASINGLY difficult to find) off of Ebay last October, a Fawn colored Lee's of Connecticut white label for about 80 bucks. It's my everyday/knockaround hat, and it's quality, though beat up, somewhat, is still as fine as top-tier hat of today. I was even asked by a seller at Brooks brothers (boy, that made me sound pretentious!) if it was a Borsalino, and they were shocked to find out that it's an early 1940s hat. Can't find the pictures of it, but i definitely posted it in the Lee Lounge Form a few months ago.


But yah, you definitely have to simultaneously hope you have a seller who doesn't know what they have, and dread a seller who doesn't know what they have. They could either be the best thing that happened to you, or a beaucoup-dollar mistake.

This seller unfortunately new what they had.

 

[moontheloon]

Thanks Anthony. I never really do this kinda stuff. You kno that, but this one was one I liked and really wanted. I have to say that yer virgin acquisitions have inspired me. Especially "The Blackie" so I blame you.

I'll take the blame
That's a beauty Bob... for real

 

[VintageEveryday]

This seller unfortunately new what they had.

actually, I've been told that I got it for a steal. It's really in amazing shape in person (though I've worn a small hole in the crease of the crown after a year of constant use) and several vintage clothing dealers have each offered me about $200 for it.

 

[Bob Roberts]

I'll take the blame
That's a beauty Bob... for real

Much appreciated Anthony. Im a little concerned though, abt what may be some tiny little blems in the crown.

 

[moontheloon]

Much appreciated Anthony. Im a little concerned though, abt what may be some tiny little blems in the crown.

The piece looks pretty mint in the photos
I've been watching it since it was put up ... we'll see
I have no problem living with a blemish here and there if it is a piece I really dig.
and often they can be brushed or sponged out
You got a killer piece man ... I wouldn't be too concerned

 

[Bamaboots]

Dang! My size and I knew I should have bid. Good get, Bob.

 

[Bob Roberts]

The piece looks pretty mint in the photos
I've been watching it since it was put up ... we'll see
I have no problem living with a blemish here and there if it is a piece I really dig.
and often they can be brushed or sponged out
You got a killer piece man ... I wouldn't be too concerned

Thanks. I feel better. Blems in the felting or a little "dirt" are okay. It's the idea of "nibbles" that sorta turns me off.

 

[moontheloon]

Thanks. I feel better. Blems in the felting or a little "dirt" are okay. It's the idea of "nibbles" that sorta turns me off.

Does not look like nibbles to me

 

[Bob Roberts]

Dang! My size and I knew I should have bid. Good get, Bob.

Thanks Bama but leave some scraps for this starving 'po boy. It's abt almost a size up for me so if it's not ever gonna be doable I will let you kno for sure.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Does not look like nibbles to me

...encouraging.

 

[BobHufford]

Lee Fifth Ave White Label "Handlee."

Is your middle name Lee? (cause your name is all over this one)

Congrats Bob!

 

[Bamaboots]

Thanks Bama but leave some scraps for this starving 'po boy. It's abt almost a size up for me so if it's not ever gonna be doable I will let you kno for sure.

Beautiful, unique and rare hat, Bob. That's what we all hope for. Especially one as pristine as that Lee. Great color, ribbon and dimensions. It looks like you.