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

[TheOldFashioned]

Yep! I will. So you were one of the slowpokes, and Daniel might have been the other...

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For what it's worth, that ribbon very well could be an one of the few original parts and the damage/flaw appears to be very minor. I would humbly suggest keeping that part as is. That being said, it is now your hat to do as you wish.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

That was me.

I told him one of my pals probably won it...

I asked him if the two were Loungers, but he didn't tell me. [emoji1]

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[Just Daniel]

The Doc finally buys at a discount!!!

I did, Daniel. I posted it above. [emoji4]
The seller said some slowpokes were wasting time inquiring about the tags behind the sweatbands, and that I beat them just in time. Were you one of them?[emoji51]

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[drmaxtejeda]

Saw it, wanted to buy it, but the details just weren't adding up. I had sent the seller a message asking for several clarifications but he never responded. Probably because you bought it in the interim.

I seriously considered buying it just for the body because I don't think it's mohair. The only visible part with Stetson branding is the liner, and it almost looks too pristine. The sweatband looks to be a replacement because I didn't see any pictures with Stetson branding/embossments. It was also sewn at the back seam, which wouldn't jive with his 20s description. Too many unknowns for me to take a chance, especially since I just bought a couple hats this past week.

That being said, if the felt body turns out to be vintage longhair it's still a darn good price even with a refurb. Please let me know the details when you get this.

Refurbs with Ignacio cost 55 bucks, but you have to provide the sweatband.

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[drmaxtejeda]

For what it's worth, that ribbon very well could be an one of the few original parts and the damage/flaw appears to be very minor. I would humbly suggest keeping that part as is. That being said, it is now your hat to do as you wish.

If Ignacio does a refurb on it, it looks like the ribnon will probably tear very easily... I have a lot of ribbons, so I might as well put in a new one..

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[drmaxtejeda]

Saw it, wanted to buy it, but the details just weren't adding up. I had sent the seller a message asking for several clarifications but he never responded. Probably because you bought it in the interim.

I seriously considered buying it just for the body because I don't think it's mohair. The only visible part with Stetson branding is the liner, and it almost looks too pristine. The sweatband looks to be a replacement because I didn't see any pictures with Stetson branding/embossments. It was also sewn at the back seam, which wouldn't jive with his 20s description. Too many unknowns for me to take a chance, especially since I just bought a couple hats this past week.

That being said, if the felt body turns out to be vintage longhair it's still a darn good price even with a refurb. Please let me know the details when you get this.

Oh! I forgot to say the seller said that the Stetson stickers were behind the sweatband. The sweatband fell off when he looked, so I will probably replace it, since I too think it's not original

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[TheOldFashioned]

That is beautiful, what a great score!

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Thanks for the kind words! Here's a few more pics from the seller:

This will only be my second straw, so my knowledge is very limited, but the weaving looks to be pretty impressive. I mean, it's not a superfino Panama, but still rather intricate in its own way.

After some digging I was able to find some pretty neat information about the hatter too. I love hats that have story associated with them - a previous owner, an old store, etc. More to come when the hat arrives next week.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Thanks for the kind words! Here's a few more pics from the seller:
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This will only be my second straw, so my knowledge is very limited, but the weaving looks to be pretty impressive. I mean, it's not a superfino Panama, but still rather intricate in its own way.

After some digging I was able to find some pretty neat information about the hatter too. I love hats that have story associated with them - a previous owner, an old store, etc. More to come when the hat arrives next week.

That is a very beautiful weave

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[Just Daniel]

The sweat is DEFINITELY not original. I don’t think the liner is remotely original either. As the other posted earlier, the ribbon looks like the only original part.

Enjoy the hat, the brim size and overall quality certainly look special! I’m really glad you got it.

Oh! I forgot to say the seller said that the Stetson stickers were behind the sweatband. The sweatband fell off when he looked, so I will probably replace it, since I too think it's not original

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[Garrett]

I just bought this one for $40.
The seller says it's Mohair, and I looked it up. Wikipedia says it's made from the hair of an Angora goat. It looks nice, and Ignacio can easily replace or repair the sweatband and the ribbon.
Does anyone know if Mohair is rough, like wool? I have no idea.

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Wow, Max - that one looks alot like the one I just sold you even down to the bow knot. Now I feel bad!

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Wow, Max - that one looks alot like the one I just sold you even down to the bow knot. Now I feel bad!

I hope it ends up looking like that one when Ignacio gets through with it.

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[Just Daniel]

I don’t think it’s mohair at all. I have yet to see a mohair Stetson from that era (wait for Allen to post one..) It is probably nutria or beaver, but without the original sweat and liner we can’t really tell.

For now it is a super sweet Stetson!

The reorder tag will help date it, that’s about all you need.

Wow, Max - that one looks alot like the one I just sold you even down to the bow knot. Now I feel bad!

 

[steur]

I just bought this one for $40.
The seller says it's Mohair, and I looked it up. Wikipedia says it's made from the hair of an Angora goat. It looks nice, and Ignacio can easily replace or repair the sweatband and the ribbon.
Does anyone know if Mohair is rough, like wool? I have no idea.

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Looks nice, Max. Probably not mohair though, but a velour hat. I don't think goat hair was used for hatting at all.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Looks nice, Max. Probably not mohair though, but a velour hat. I don't think goat hair was used for hatting at all.

We'll see. I couldn't press BIN fast enough when I saw it.

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[drmaxtejeda]

Just bought my second Willoughby, thanks to a tip from Stefan. Thank you, S!
This one's a longhair.

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[Steinbockhase]

Couldn't resist... I haven't seen one like it before

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Very nice; good find

 

[Frunobulax]

Just bought my second Willoughby, thanks to a tip from Stefan. Thank you, S!
This one's a longhair.

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[drmaxtejeda]

Very nice; good find

Wanna trade, Georg? This Panama and my car for the Sisal? [emoji16]

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[drmaxtejeda]

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[drmaxtejeda]

Just bought this Sombrero Andaluz for $30 dollars. Probably just a souvenir from Spain, but I decided to take a chance.
Will take it to Ignacio if it is worth it

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