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

Richard Morgan

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Very nice Richard. I like the block a lot. But I would have to go against the grain here on the pug & replace it with a mid ribbon.
Right now, before I have the hat in hand, I'm inclined to agree with you Jack about the pug. I'll see what I think when I have a good look at it. I'll also do some research about factory pugs on 40s felt Stetsons like Justin suggests. If it looks like it came that way I'll be more likely to keep it.
I do think a light color 1" or so ribbon might look pretty good on it.
 

splintercellsz

I'll Lock Up
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Somewhere in Time
Right now, before I have the hat in hand, I'm inclined to agree with you Jack about the pug. I'll see what I think when I have a good look at it. I'll also do some research about factory pugs on 40s felt Stetsons like Justin suggests. If it looks like it came that way I'll be more likely to keep it.
I do think a light color 1" or so ribbon might look pretty good on it.
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Nathaniel Finley

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1940s or so Penney's Marathon. Snatched it right before bed on a BIN.

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Sent directly from my mind to yours.
I was looking at that one, it was a tad above my price range so I slept on it. By the time I woke up, apparently you owned it! Congrats, I hope it’s even better in person - the color reminds me of Akubra’s bluegrass green.
 
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I was looking at that one, it was a tad above my price range so I slept on it. By the time I woke up, apparently you owned it! Congrats, I hope it’s even better in person - the color reminds me of Akubra’s bluegrass green.

Me as well. The seller described it as "blue/grey," so I think it might look different in person. Thanks for sleeping! I hesitated about 30 seconds before I pulled the trigger. A 1940s Marathon (not 1970s as the seller listed) in that condition doesn't come along very often, and the price was good. It's supposed to be here Monday.

Luck (or fate) keeps bringing me nice covers at dirt cheap prices...

I don’t know much about Resistol hats - not even the age of this “Wide Country” (my guess is 1950s, but for all I know it could be 2017) - but for 20 USD I’ll bite.

My first Resistol.

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Cheers,
Nathan

If it still says Byer-Rolnick, it's pre-1968. You probably have a late 50s hat, and those Wide Country's are supposed to be pretty nice. Resistol made a helluva hat.
 

Nathaniel Finley

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Me as well. The seller described it as "blue/grey," so I think it might look different in person. Thanks for sleeping!


If it still says Byer-Rolnick, it's pre-1968. You probably have a late 50s hat, and those Wide Country's are supposed to be pretty nice. Resistol made a helluva hat.

You’re welcome for sleeping, I’m looking forward to hearing more about that one.

Late 50s seems to be where my hat angel lives. I have yet to be disappointed with a hat from that era, though!
 

MondoFW

Practically Family
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quite possible now that you posted the live auction link. no, i won't be targeting it, but I essence, you aided others who may.
I figured Dinerman's ebay store had risen from obscurity anyway ;)

Doubt I'll bid because i gotta start saving, but it's an awesome hat. Happy bidding to those who take the plunge!
 

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