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

[Redfokker]

Thanks Mike. You can count on detail shots in the Cav thread over the weekend. Have a great Monday.

Looking forward to them.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I just found a Biltmore Peluche hat for sale that I really like. Don't ask me why, but I dig the long hair fur felt hats. My wife hates them.

My question is this: is this Biltmore different enough from my Borsalino to justify adding it to my collection? I realize that I'm ultimately the only one who can make the decision, but your help would be appreciated. My Borsalino:

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[deadlyhandsome]

I just found a Biltmore Peluche hat for sale that I really like. Don't ask me why, but I dig the long hair fur felt hats. My wife hates them.

My question is this: is this Biltmore different enough from my Borsalino to justify adding it to my collection? I realize that I'm ultimately the only one who can make the decision, but your help would be appreciated. My Borsalino:

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Another of my Borsalino:

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[steur]

Another of my Borsalino:

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You're in the wrong place to ask if you need another hat....

 

[boze]

Another of my Borsalino:

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I feel like that Borsalino will outclass the Biltmore and keep it on the rack. It looks like less well done version of what you already have to me.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

You're in the wrong place to ask if you need another hat....

Ain't the the truth. You're all a bunch of enablers!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I feel like that Borsalino will outclass the Biltmore and keep it on the rack. It looks like less well done version of what you already have to me.

The Borso is one of the dreaded newer manufactures (the shame). But yes, they are similar and the Borso is the nicer hat.

One of my problems is passing up nice used hats in my 7 5/8 to 7 3/4 size. They don't come along often enough.

 

[boze]

The Borso is one of the dreaded newer manufactures (the shame). But yes, they are similar and the Borso is the nicer hat.

One of my problems is passing up nice used hats in my 7 5/8 to 7 3/4 size. They don't come along often enough.

Okay, you talked me into it. I'm a 59 to 60 and even there I'm jealous of the options for the three sizes smaller than me. Sometimes it's like I can't even find a hat to buy!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Okay, you talked me into it. I'm a 59 to 60 and even there I'm jealous of the options for the three sizes smaller than me. Sometimes it's like I can't even find a hat to buy!

That's how I ended up with a dozzen stingy brims that I never wear; I just couldn't pass up a hat in my size. I kicked the stingy brim habit, but I still suffer from size anxiety (no, not that kind).

 

[belfastboy]

I feel like that Borsalino will outclass the Biltmore and keep it on the rack. It looks like less well done version of what you already have to me.

I agree with this, HOWEVER there is a place for duplication. I have duplicates of hats. Usually it is a fine one, say a Borsa with a cheaper version, a sacrificial anode kind of hat that I wear on crappy weather days, or knockabout days. The cheaper hats takes the abuse and saves the "good" one for more special occasions. That's my story and I am sticking to it.

 

[steur]

The Borso is one of the dreaded newer manufactures (the shame). But yes, they are similar and the Borso is the nicer hat.

One of my problems is passing up nice used hats in my 7 5/8 to 7 3/4 size. They don't come along often enough.

This is a reasoning that is quite sound (a bit selfserving too, but hey). If you do find a vintage hat in your size, especially if you have a tough size: buy it. They're not made anymore.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I would be bidding if this was two sizes larger. If it sales for a decent price, someone is getting a good deal on this Stetson Gun Club.

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[splintercellsz]

I'm stoked

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[Bamaboots]

I'm stoked

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Oh, to have your head size.

 

[splintercellsz]

Oh, to have your head size.

I suppose it can be seen as both being in luck, and cursed

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[DJH]

I'm stoked

Brilliant! I was debating with myself whether to put in a big bid on that hat or get a window tint job for my car.

The car looks fabulous this afternoon [emoji1]


Cheers! David

 

[splintercellsz]

Brilliant! I was debating with myself whether to put in a big bid on that hat or get a window tint job for my car.

The car looks fabulous this afternoon [emoji1]


Cheers! David

Don't remind me... need tires and i want tint lol

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[steur]

I'm stoked

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I thought that one would be right up your alley. Can't wait to see what it looks like when you get it (the auction shots were nice enough, but still...). Have to admit you paid more than I do for my hats, but then again how many of these come along?

 

[splintercellsz]

I thought that one would be right up your alley. Can't wait to see what it looks like when you get it (the auction shots were nice enough, but still...). Have to admit you paid more than I do for my hats, but then again how many of these come along?

I wasn't going to go that high... but old Stetsons are my addiction, and the wife approved (loves the color), so I obligated to appease her.... at least that's what I'll tell myself

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[DJH]

Don't remind me... need tires and i want tint lol

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I think I made the right choice.

Cheers! David