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

[drmaxtejeda]

Hey Red:
I totally agree on all points! Last time i saw one, well i got it. I have only seen 2 in last couple years and this one appears to blow em both away.
I was gonna tell him he better hurry or i was gonna grab it just so it didn’t “get lost”.
But alas, the Doc done done it!! Lol
B
Ps: a Bantam one day and a Vagabond the next. Wonder what’s next?? Poweball ticket probably! Ha

And the greatest: A MGL!

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[drmaxtejeda]

The story of how I found my black late 50s Playboy started pretty much exactly like this.

Pics? Pretty Please?

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[Short Balding Guy]

I just found this Vagabond on eBay. This time I found it myself, but checked with my Senseis Bowen and Mike before buying.
Bowen said "Buy it, Buy it!" So I pressed BIN without waiting for Red to opine. $225, which Bowen says is a little overpriced, but OK. Ten dollar price tag. Seller says it is from the 1940s. Opinions?

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Dynamite hat Dr. IMO, the price is exactly what I would have paid for it. I enjoy the green one I have on my hat rack.

What a hat sir. Your collection grows with some grand hats! Congrats/

Best, Eric -

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Dynamite hat Dr. IMO, the price is exactly what I would have paid for it. I enjoy the green one I have on my hat rack.

What a hat sir. Your collection grows with some grand hats! Congrats/

Best, Eric -

Thank you, Eric! Your hats are very useful guide.

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[AbbaDatDeHat]

Dynamite hat Dr. IMO, the price is exactly what I would have paid for it. I enjoy the green one I have on my hat rack.

What a hat sir. Your collection grows with some grand hats! Congrats/

Best, Eric -

Hey Eric:
Wonderful green on your Vagabond. I see your’s is suffering slightly from the same ailment as my black one. That being popped sweatband stitching. While your’s seems minor, and i know it’s heartbreaking, mine are much worse because i love to wear it and it is ever increasing.
Have you tried any solutions to reinforce or suport your’s? Any suggestions? I know of no one who can restitch them?
Be well. Bowen

 

[Telemaster]

Black 50s Playboy!!
Let’s see it!
Please!!!
B

Sorry... I though I had, but apparently I did not.
Just posted some to the Playboys on Parade thread:
Playboys on Parade!

– SPOLIER ALERT – I‘m a crapulent photographer.

 

[Telemaster]

Some body got this off eBay over here. A BIN sale seemingly seconds before I could hit the button... any loungers wanna fess up?

The ebay details are gone so I could only grab this thumbnail from my “ended” list... <sniff>

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Hey Eric:
Wonderful green on your Vagabond. I see your’s is suffering slightly from the same ailment as my black one. That being popped sweatband stitching. While your’s seems minor, and i know it’s heartbreaking, mine are much worse because i love to wear it and it is ever increasing.
Have you tried any solutions to reinforce or suport your’s? Any suggestions? I know of no one who can restitch them?
Be well. Bowen

Bowen; The stitches show fraying but as of yet are not broken. When they break I will hand sew the ailing spot. Matching thread, using an appropriate needle and existing holes should have the hat back with no scars. Hand work done carefully. If I was to need pro support Art Fawcett, Northwest or others would be the choice. The prized vintage hats deserve the expert efforts and cost to put them back into gentle wearing shape.

Eric -

 

[Wyldkarma]

I have purchased 6 hats on ebay this last 60 days, 4 were winners. The other 2 were "not as described" and I was able to return for a full refund. Today comes the 3rd "loser". The first picture shows the listed hat, the other photos show what arrived. I paid $135 for this hat, they shoved it into a box too small so it arrived crushed and it was riddled with moth bites. The photos were all a bit low quality and the photos of the underside of the brim were cut off so you could not see the full brim or any moth damage. The liner and sweat band were otherwise excellent

This is what was described:

BEAUTIFUL Vintage 50’s MALLORY ARISTOCRAT QUALITY “THE DALLAS”, Grayish-Green 7 1/8 Fantastic condition. The pictures tell the story.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I have purchased 6 hats on ebay this last 60 days, 4 were winners. The other 2 were "not as described" and I was able to return for a full refund. Today comes the 3rd "loser". The first picture shows the listed hat, the other photos show what arrived. I paid $135 for this hat, they shoved it into a box too small so it arrived crushed and it was riddled with moth bites. The photos were all a bit low quality and the photos of the underside of the brim were cut off so you could not see the full brim or any moth damage. The liner and sweat band were otherwise excellent

This is what was described:

BEAUTIFUL Vintage 50’s MALLORY ARISTOCRAT QUALITY “THE DALLAS”, Grayish-Green 7 1/8 Fantastic condition. The pictures tell the story.

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If you happen to like this "loser" moth divots like you have pictured will often swell up & virtually disappear with a bit of steaming & ironing, especially on the brim & just above the ribbon.

 

[Redfokker]

If you happen to like this "loser" moth divots like you have pictured will often swell up & virtually disappear with a bit of steaming & ironing, especially on the brim & just above the ribbon.

+1 good to know.

 

[Wyldkarma]

If you happen to like this "loser" moth divots like you have pictured will often swell up & virtually disappear with a bit of steaming & ironing, especially on the brim & just above the ribbon.

Not gonna chance it, at least 15 good size divots, seller just sent me a return label, so off it goes.

 

[Tukwila]

Not gonna chance it, at least 15 good size divots, seller just sent me a return label, so off it goes.

Yeah, not for $135...

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Not gonna chance it, at least 15 good size divots, seller just sent me a return label, so off it goes.

At your size I’d send it back to. At my size I’d consider it a good score and live with the mothing or maybe use a dental tool to pick them out a bit, apply lots of steam, and maybe lightly pounce it.


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[Hurricane Jack]

Not gonna chance it, at least 15 good size divots, seller just sent me a return label, so off it goes.

I figured as much. A pre-Stetson Mallory Dallas is worth saving. Read Eric's quote below.

The prized vintage hats deserve the expert efforts and cost to put them back into gentle wearing shape.

 

[Wyldkarma]

I figured as much. A pre-Stetson Mallory Dallas is worth saving. Read Eric's quote below.

Those are all good points to consider so will wait a couple days to send back the hat. I'm still a novice as what can or cant be fixed on these hats. I will hit one of the areas with some steam and see if I can soften and carefully raise some divots. Kinda still pissed the seller didn't mention the damage and cropped out the damaged areas in their photos.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

I have purchased 6 hats on ebay this last 60 days, 4 were winners. The other 2 were "not as described" and I was able to return for a full refund. Today comes the 3rd "loser". The first picture shows the listed hat, the other photos show what arrived. I paid $135 for this hat, they shoved it into a box too small so it arrived crushed and it was riddled with moth bites. The photos were all a bit low quality and the photos of the underside of the brim were cut off so you could not see the full brim or any moth damage. The liner and sweat band were otherwise excellent

This is what was described:

BEAUTIFUL Vintage 50’s MALLORY ARISTOCRAT QUALITY “THE DALLAS”, Grayish-Green 7 1/8 Fantastic condition. The pictures tell the story.

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I saw that one! I wished it were my size at the time. Now I'm glad it wasn't

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[MondoFW]

I have purchased 6 hats on ebay this last 60 days, 4 were winners. The other 2 were "not as described" and I was able to return for a full refund. Today comes the 3rd "loser". The first picture shows the listed hat, the other photos show what arrived. I paid $135 for this hat, they shoved it into a box too small so it arrived crushed and it was riddled with moth bites. The photos were all a bit low quality and the photos of the underside of the brim were cut off so you could not see the full brim or any moth damage. The liner and sweat band were otherwise excellent

This is what was described:

BEAUTIFUL Vintage 50’s MALLORY ARISTOCRAT QUALITY “THE DALLAS”, Grayish-Green 7 1/8 Fantastic condition. The pictures tell the story.

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This is why, no matter how "rude" it seems to sellers, I always ask for more detailed photos, if the originals are insufficient. I'm glad you got a refund on this baby. It looks gorgeous, without the bites it'd be a WINNER

 

[deadlyhandsome]

This showed up and after less than one hour it had double digit watchers. It was cheap and had the “make an offer” option. I made a lowball offer and it was immediately accepted.

Burton Taylor was a line made by Mallory and ceased to exist after the 1947 Stetson merger.

No interior photos. No idea of the size. One in a thousand that it will fit me so look for it here in the classifieds...perhaps a trade?


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[M Hatman]

At your size I’d send it back to. At my size I’d consider it a good score and live with the mothing or maybe use a dental tool to pick them out a bit, apply lots of steam, and maybe lightly pounce it.


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YES...........in our sizes that hat is quite the score!!!
M