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

[Joao Encarnado]

Wow! That is clean. Too bad it's not bigger.

It was... too bad the seller don't send outside US.
Am I repeating myself?

 

[Miamibruno]

Many savvy eBay bidders don't throw in right off the bat. Waiting til the auction is about to end keeps something you want from being bid up by the duffers. You can't go wrong with a hat from our own @Miamibruno He is great to deal with and always sells quality.

@Redfokker Red you are too kind. Thanks for the plug.

 

[Miamibruno]

It was... too bad the seller don't send outside US.
Am I repeating myself?

I ship anywhere, Joao, but, of course, I would have to glue two hats together to get one even close to your brim size. You are truly Joaoesque!

 

[Miamibruno]

Just copped Bruno's hat i previously mentioned. Hopefully it was worth it!

@MondoFW

I am really taken with that Stevens hat. I've been wearing it on and off. The felt is absolutely wonderful and it is really stylish. If you have any problems with it, let me know.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

I ship anywhere, Joao, but, of course, I would have to glue two hats together to get one even close to your brim size. You are truly Joaoesque!

Yes I know.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

The shipping cost was 50% more than the price of the hat! The seller agreed to cut the shipping by 75% and this stingy brim Dobbs in 7 5/8 is now on its way to me. It never hurts to ask sellers to lower their prices; the worst they can say is "no."

I really wasn't in the market for another stingy brim but a 2 1/4" brim is an in between size and the condition of this hat made it too hard to pass on...the low price helped too.



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[splintercellsz]

The shipping cost was 50% more than the price of the hat! The seller agreed to cut the shipping by 75% and this stingy brim Dobbs in 7 5/8 is now on its way to me. It never hurts to ask sellers to lower their prices; the worst they can say is "no."

I really wasn't in the market for another stingy brim but a 2 1/4" brim is an in between size and the condition of this hat made it too hard to pass on...the low price helped too.



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gratz!

 

[Redfokker]

The shipping cost was 50% more than the price of the hat! The seller agreed to cut the shipping by 75% and this stingy brim Dobbs in 7 5/8 is now on its way to me. It never hurts to ask sellers to lower their prices; the worst they can say is "no."

I really wasn't in the market for another stingy brim but a 2 1/4" brim is an in between size and the condition of this hat made it too hard to pass on...the low price helped too.



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Nice, open crown is a plus. Sometimes I wonder if sellers just let eBay set their shipping costs. The calculator is all screwed up.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Nice, open crown is a plus. Sometimes I wonder if sellers just let eBay set their shipping costs. The calculator is all screwed up.

More than once I've had seller's tell me they had no idea their listing had $60 shipping. Sometimes it's done as a way to get around eBay fees, sometimes it's just an oversight, and when I sell I never let eBay set my shipping costs.

 

[Redfokker]

More than once I've had seller's tell me they had no idea their listing had $60 shipping. Sometimes it's done as a way to get around eBay fees, sometimes it's just an oversight, and when I sell I never let eBay set my shipping costs.

+1 true dat!

 

[OldStrummer]

Two gripes I have with eBay:

1. Color rendering. As a photographer, I'm particular that color rendering is done correctly. Frequently, I see black hats that look blue, brown hats that appear grey, grey hats that seem brown, etc. I've been looking for a specific color, and I just can't tell by looking at most of them!
2. The word "vintage" being applied to brand new hats. Obviously, the seller hasn't a clue as to what "vintage" means.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Two gripes I have with eBay:

1. Color rendering. As a photographer, I'm particular that color rendering is done correctly. Frequently, I see black hats that look blue, brown hats that appear grey, grey hats that seem brown, etc. I've been looking for a specific color, and I just can't tell by looking at most of them!
2. The word "vintage" being applied to brand new hats. Obviously, the seller hasn't a clue as to what "vintage" means.

Can I add the use of the word "mint" and then showing items with obvious wear.

 

[BobHufford]

Can I add the use of the word "mint" and then showing items with obvious wear.

Or "new-in-the-box" just because it comes with a hat box.

 

[Frunobulax]

Two gripes I have with eBay:

1. Color rendering. As a photographer, I'm particular that color rendering is done correctly. Frequently, I see black hats that look blue, brown hats that appear grey, grey hats that seem brown, etc. I've been looking for a specific color, and I just can't tell by looking at most of them!
2. The word "vintage" being applied to brand new hats. Obviously, the seller hasn't a clue as to what "vintage" means.

Well, most eBay sellers aren't professional photographers so you won't get accurate renderings for the most part. You have to realize this is an everyman's marketplace and you're usually not dealing with professionals.

Besides, most of my good gets were from folks who didn't know what they had and listed incorrectly or posted a low-ball BIN on something that would garner much more. I happily snap those up.

Ran across a particular item last night going foe under $200 that would likely get over $500 if it were listed properly. Almost bought it just so I could relist it.

Edit: just went back and checked. Looks like it went to a Lounger.

Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[MondoFW]

Update: the hat has arrived, and unfortunately the hat does not suit my face. It is also a tad bit big, would you believe it? What a shame, this hat is a quality piece for sure. Oh well, hopefully Miami will accept a return.

 

[moontheloon]

Two gripes I have with eBay:

1. Color rendering. As a photographer, I'm particular that color rendering is done correctly. Frequently, I see black hats that look blue, brown hats that appear grey, grey hats that seem brown, etc. I've been looking for a specific color, and I just can't tell by looking at most of them!
2. The word "vintage" being applied to brand new hats. Obviously, the seller hasn't a clue as to what "vintage" means.

they put "vintage" to get hits ... not unlike the way sellers put "whippet" in a title when they hat has absolutely nothing to do with anything remotely related to a Stetson Whippet

 

[Joao Encarnado]

This one ended cheap.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/202234235704?ul_noapp=true&autorefresh=true

 

[Redfokker]

This one ended cheap.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/202234235704?ul_noapp=true&autorefresh=true

 

[hatsRme]

Update: the hat has arrived, and unfortunately the hat does not suit my face. It is also a tad bit big, would you believe it? What a shame, this hat is a quality piece for sure. Oh well, hopefully Miami will accept a return.

You probably shouldn't buy hats online yet.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Update: the hat has arrived, and unfortunately the hat does not suit my face. It is also a tad bit big, would you believe it? What a shame, this hat is a quality piece for sure. Oh well, hopefully Miami will accept a return.

The risks of buying vintage on line. Unless it was misrepresented, I never ask to return them unless that is a service the seller officers and even them the cost of shipping is the buyer’s so better to just re-sell the hat.

If it’s just a little too big you can add shims for a perfect fit.

As for the proportions of the hat being too large, keep the hat and see how you feel in a few months. A lot of us are not comfortable in tall crown and big brimmed hats at first only to later decide that is our favorite style. Don’t trust yourself to evaluate the style yet: we are always hard on ourselves when there is a big change involved.