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

[Hurricane Jack]

I snagged this one a couple of days ago. Not sure what I'll do with the pug but the stars on the crest and the blue liner told me I had to have it. View attachment 115332 View attachment 115333

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.

 

[Richard Morgan]

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]

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.

1949

 

[Redfokker]

Good get. I was high bidder for about 0.5 seconds. It's a unique hat and I think the pug adds to that.


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Me too. Glad it stayed in the family though...

 

[Richard Morgan]

1949

Thanks Justin. Eric @Short Balding Guy has posted a couple of vintage felts with pugs on the hat adornment thread. One was a Stetson Beachcomber. So this is at least two styles of Stetsons that were sold with pugs.

 

[Nathaniel Finley]

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

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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.

 

[Nathaniel Finley]

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.

Cheers,
Nathan

 

[Frunobulax]

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.

 

[BobHufford]

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.

Good get Nathan!

 

[Nathaniel Finley]

Good get Nathan!

Yeah? I hope so! Another lounger once described his Wide Country 3X in glowing terms - we’ll soon see if I can speak as highly. I just haven’t found a lot a lot of info on it.

 

[Nathaniel Finley]

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!

 

[LuvMyMan]

Long time itch scratched...

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/202293261901


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I think that hat is very nice!

 

[LuvMyMan]

I snagged this one a couple of days ago. Not sure what I'll do with the pug but the stars on the crest and the blue liner told me I had to have it. View attachment 115332 View attachment 115333

Leave the pug it looks one of a kind and very attractive!

 

[LuvMyMan]

Seal it up in a black plastic bag or box with one of those static cling dryer sheets & set it in the sun. Works very well & the perfume/soapy odor of the dryer sheet will dissipate quickly.

That sounds like it would work well.

 

[RJR]

Good get Nathan!

+1

 

[MondoFW]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-Resistol-for-Brent-7-1-8-1940s-gray-fur-felt-mens-hat/273160795964?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

Can everyone make a pact to NOT bid on this one? 21 watchers, my lord...

 

[splintercellsz]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-Resistol-for-Brent-7-1-8-1940s-gray-fur-felt-mens-hat/273160795964?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

Can everyone make a pact to NOT bid on this one? 21 watchers, my lord...

watchers dont equal bidders

 

[MondoFW]

watchers dont equal bidders

Safe to say it may elicit traction (in the last 5 auction minutes)

 

[splintercellsz]

Safe to say it may elicit traction (in the last 5 auction minutes)

quite possible now that you posted the live auction link. no, i won't be targeting it, but in essence, you possibly aided others who may.

 

[MondoFW]

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!