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

[Scooterz]

I’ll admit it doesn’t look too bad in the photo, but I think that when it arrives it it will turn out to be one of those macrame bands that I’ve never liked.


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It looks like a macrame snakeskin.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Let me know if you want to unload the band Brent (or the entire hat). It would work on a couple of my hats.

You got it, Bob.


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[jlee562]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stetson-Hat-Add-1950s-/392319925864

Hat budget has been a little thin lately, but this little ditty won't break the bank.

Seller listed this as 50's, but I don't think Select quality returned after the war...no?

 

[Cornshucker77]

I’ll admit it doesn’t look too bad in the photo, but I think that when it arrives it it will turn out to be one of those macrame bands that I’ve never liked.


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I don't care for them either.

 

[M Hatman]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stetson-Hat-Add-1950s-/392319925864

Hat budget has been a little thin lately, but this little ditty won't break the bank.

Seller listed this as 50's, but I don't think Select quality returned after the war...no?

YES....pre-war!!! NICE FIND!!!! Be sure to post in the Stetson Ephemera thread!!!

 

[Steinbockhase]

ATTENTION !!!

Just found this on eBay Europe:
"Vintage Imperial Stetson BOWLER HAT Failsworth Hats Ltd 1954 Black Made In England - 7 3/8"

https://www.ebay.de/itm/Vintage-Imp...302371?hash=item2f324bf7e3:g:z70AAOSwgmVdA7Wj

Not my size or preferred style, but for 70 Pounds "buy now" not bad.
I assume it will sell fast, so if you like it, go for it as long as it's available.

 

[steur]

ATTENTION !!!

Just found this on eBay Europe:
"Vintage Imperial Stetson BOWLER HAT Failsworth Hats Ltd 1954 Black Made In England - 7 3/8"
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https://www.ebay.de/itm/Vintage-Imp...302371?hash=item2f324bf7e3:g:z70AAOSwgmVdA7Wj

Not my size or preferred style, but for 70 Pounds "buy now" not bad.
I assume it will sell fast, so if you like it, go for it as long as it's available.

Failsworth had the license for Stetson for England in the post-war years (from 1948 onward). They made very nice hats. It's not a bowler though, but an open crown homburg. I own two of them. As far as I know these always had the "imperial" designation.

 

[Hat and Rehat]

Failsworth had the license for Stetson for England in the post-war years (from 1948 onward). They made very nice hats. It's not a bowler though, but an open crown homburg. I own two of them. As far as I know these always had the "imperial" designation.

It's a soft hat, then?
That's interesting. I have a soft Resistol I bought as a Bowler/Derby. I was surprised to find a soft crown.
Is it actually an open Homburg?

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[steur]

It's a soft hat, then?
That's interesting. I have a soft Resistol I bought as a Bowler/Derby. I was surprised to find a soft crown.
Is it actually an open Homburg?

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Yes, I believe it is. The shape of the hat, brim and the liner suggest it. Has happened to me more than once that I bought a hat listed as a bowler that was actually either a homburg or even a fedora (love those listings).

 

[Steinbockhase]

Yes, I believe it is. The shape of the hat, brim and the liner suggest it. Has happened to me more than once that I bought a hat listed as a bowler that was actually either a homburg or even a fedora (love those listings).

When sharing the eBay offer, I thought it was more or less obvious that it is not a true hard bowler / derby.
I have already bought some "open" Homburgs like that before; in fact even a German made Stetson Homburg in grey, marked as Excellent other than Imperial (I doubt there are noticeable differences in quality).

P.S.
If I could of bought it cheaper than the 70 Pounds, I would have took it myself and try to resell it here on FL

 

[deadlyhandsome]

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[Desert dog]

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Congratulations! A unique hat, with one of the most beautiful liners!

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[deadlyhandsome]

Congratulations! A unique hat, with one of the most beautiful liners!

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Thanks, Ed. I’m still looking for a wider brimmed Game Bird; one of my other favorite liners.


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[Hat and Rehat]

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I do not usually like a matching band. It's perfect on that hat.

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[Scooterz]

Stumbled onto Dobbs Cross Country

 

[Cornshucker77]

Congratulations! A unique hat, with one of the most beautiful liners!

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+1

 

[bowlerman]

I try to steer clear of things like this, but this was just too funny on so many levels.

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[Bamaboots]

I try to steer clear of things like this, but this was just too funny on so many levels.

I needed that. Thanks.

 

[bowlerman]

I needed that. Thanks.

Glad to be of service, BB. My buddy just “corrected” the post “never worn *with clothes*”


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[Woodtroll]

I needed that. Thanks.

Well, I didn't need that! But it is very funny!