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

[Frunobulax]

Someone got a good deal... View attachment 79722

Almost threw a bid at that. Don't know why I didn't.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Almost threw a bid at that. Don't know why I didn't.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

Very surprised. Such a good price and (what appears to be) nice condition hat as well. If I hadn't just bought that "Whippet" a few days ago...

 

[KarlCrow]

Very surprised. Such a good price and (what appears to be) nice condition hat as well. If I hadn't just bought that "Whippet" a few days ago...

'regrets, I've had a few...'

 

[Bob Roberts]

'regrets, I've had a few...'

...and sometimes it's great just to watch em fly away with no angst.

 

[steur]

Looking forward to seeing more

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[FedOregon]

Well, I made a $35 offer on a Milan weave that was listed at $50 and the seller accepted. Free shipping, so woo-hoo! Hat came today and looks decent enough. It has a crummy sweat, which i was going to have replaced anyway, but when I went to snap dowm the front brim and try on the hat I noticed a tear right at the spot where the brim meet the crown, and also right where the sweat is sewn in. Crap.

Thing is, I don't know of this is a simple fix that can be addressed when adding the new sweat or not. I thought about changing out the hatband treatment as well, for a pug or something... I've looked closer there at the tear and the threads next to it on the right side look like they are about ready to pop loose, too. I sent an email to the seller, but what do you guys think? Is this one I should send back or can it be fixed with a new sweat and a few new stitches???

My first time dealing with something like this, so any info is greatly appreciated.

 

[belfastboy]

Well, I made a $35 offer on a Milan weave that was listed at $50 and the seller accepted. Free shipping, so woo-hoo! Hat came today and looks decent enough. It has a crummy sweat, which i was going to have replaced anyway, but when I went to snap dowm the front brim and try on the hat I noticed a tear right at the spot where the brim meet the crown, and also right where the sweat is sewn in. Crap.

Thing is, I don't know of this is a simple fix that can be addressed when adding the new sweat or not. I thought about changing out the hatband treatment as well, for a pug or something... I've looked closer there at the tear and the threads next to it on the right side look like they are about ready to pop loose, too. I sent an email to the seller, but what do you guys think? Is this one I should send back or can it be fixed with a new sweat and a few new stitches???

My first time dealing with something like this, so any info is greatly appreciated.

My inclination would be for the $35 to try and fix it. If nothing else it would keep me busy for a few hours and thus I would maybe not end up with a useable hat but I would have had a few hours of fun....not a bad trade off.

 

[belfastboy]

Well, I made a $35 offer on a Milan weave that was listed at $50 and the seller accepted. Free shipping, so woo-hoo! Hat came today and looks decent enough. It has a crummy sweat, which i was going to have replaced anyway, but when I went to snap dowm the front brim and try on the hat I noticed a tear right at the spot where the brim meet the crown, and also right where the sweat is sewn in. Crap.

Thing is, I don't know of this is a simple fix that can be addressed when adding the new sweat or not. I thought about changing out the hatband treatment as well, for a pug or something... I've looked closer there at the tear and the threads next to it on the right side look like they are about ready to pop loose, too. I sent an email to the seller, but what do you guys think? Is this one I should send back or can it be fixed with a new sweat and a few new stitches???

My first time dealing with something like this, so any info is greatly appreciated.

Oh yes, and def get a new ribbon and bow once you have fixed the tear!

 

[FedOregon]

Oh yes, and def get a new ribbon and bow once you have fixed the tear!

Thanks for that! I just got home from an air conditioned movie theater (how I love A/C!) so I'll check my emails from ebay to see if the seller has anything to say about it... I like your thinking on this!

 

[Scooterz]

Well, I made a $35 offer on a Milan weave that was listed at $50 and the seller accepted. Free shipping, so woo-hoo! Hat came today and looks decent enough. It has a crummy sweat, which i was going to have replaced anyway, but when I went to snap dowm the front brim and try on the hat I noticed a tear right at the spot where the brim meet the crown, and also right where the sweat is sewn in. Crap.

Thing is, I don't know of this is a simple fix that can be addressed when adding the new sweat or not. I thought about changing out the hatband treatment as well, for a pug or something... I've looked closer there at the tear and the threads next to it on the right side look like they are about ready to pop loose, too. I sent an email to the seller, but what do you guys think? Is this one I should send back or can it be fixed with a new sweat and a few new stitches???

My first time dealing with something like this, so any info is greatly appreciated.

Heck send it to me...... For that price if its real milan I would work with it if I were you.

 

[Bill Hughes]

Please tell me what you think. I really liked the stitching on the brim.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-195...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[Bob Roberts]

Please tell me what you think. I really liked the stitching on the brim.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1950s-Stetson-Size-1-8/201996679745?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

I think you bought a nice hat.

 

[FedOregon]

Please tell me what you think. I really liked the stitching on the brim.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1950s-Stetson-Size-1-8/201996679745?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

I ove a triple-stitched brim like that. A 50's Royal Stetson is a great hat. I agree with Bob, you picked up a real nice hat!

 

[M Hatman]

Please tell me what you think. I really liked the stitching on the brim.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1950s-Stetson-Size-1-8/201996679745?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

I agree with the posts above..........Very, very nice hat!
M

 

[KarlCrow]

this knox overwelt looks nice, they don't ship overseas, hadn't noticed until I was thinking of bidding, so thought I'd stick it here in case anyone is interested http://m.ebay.ie/itm/352120545397?_mwBanner=1&ul_ref=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F0%2Fe11010.m1951.l3160%2F7%3Feuid%3D2bb63825957246f0a80fd95848040d7f%26bu%3D44800382937%26loc%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.ie%252Fulk%252Fitm%252F352120545397%26sojTags%3Dbu%3Dbu%26srcrot%3De11010.m1951.l3160%26rvr_id%3D0&ul_noapp=true

 

[Bill Hughes]

this knox overwelt looks nice, they don't ship overseas, hadn't noticed until I was thinking of bidding, so thought I'd stick it here in case anyone is interested http://m.ebay.ie/itm/352120545397?_mwBanner=1&ul_ref=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F0%2Fe11010.m1951.l3160%2F7%3Feuid%3D2bb63825957246f0a80fd95848040d7f%26bu%3D44800382937%26loc%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.ie%252Fulk%252Fitm%252F352120545397%26sojTags%3Dbu%3Dbu%26srcrot%3De11010.m1951.l3160%26rvr_id%3D0&ul_noapp=true

It's not an overwelt. The brim is bound with black ribbon. Also not sure about it being 60s.

 

[KarlCrow]

hopefully someone got that for $19.99

i thought i could bid and just ship it elsewhere, which i've done before, tried to throw a bid in but ebay system wouldn't let me bid as my PRIMARY ebay address is not in the US.

feck. Someone did well.

 

[alanfgag]

I am puzzled by the high bids on this seller's items.

 

[splintercellsz]

I am puzzled by the high bids on this seller's items.

someone realllllly wanted that

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[moontheloon]

I am puzzled by the high bids on this seller's items.

oh my ...

what in the world is going on ?