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

[Garrett]

what a lovely 6 3/4 Borsalino. That should clean up nicely.

 

[Roadmaster]

Thanks!

Welcome aboard Roadmaster. I don't think we've been hiding. Where in north central Pennsylvania are you? We have quarterly hat crawls here in Philly and you're welcome to join us. Best, Sam

Thanks for the welcome. I am in Cameron County...a fer piece from Philly, but thanks for the invite.

ALso Thanks to others for the advice on binging... I already decided to pass up a couple of hats until I get the one I already won to make sure I got the size right...it should be here tomorrow! Can't wait.

 

[Mr. Lucky]

I was gonna' go after that one but slept through it. Glad it went to a lounger.

 

[YETI]

This Dobb's 7 3/8 Went for Peanuts

How did this nice lid miss the radar?!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110416191064&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[Marc Chevalier]

How did this nice lid miss the radar?!

Good question!

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[Dreispitz]

Whew! My hands are still shaking...my sniper wouldn't let me add a new snipe (some trouble with the server, I gues), so I had to do this by hand...and it paid!

I just won this light grey Borsalino:

Crown is 5 1/2" tall, the brim 2 7/8" wide. Snatched for $23.28.

That looks like a rather fine one with Cavanagh edge. I am not sure, if Borsalino sold felted edge hats in Europe, at all. I have not seen one here, so far.
:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Dreispitz]

How did this nice lid miss the radar?!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110416191064&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

There were some fine hats that did not really raise bidder´s attention, recently. No suprise. Who on earth should buy felt hats in summer :eusa_doh:

Due to global warming the prospects for cold winters are not so positive til 2090. Straws, therefore, are the better long term investment. Meanwhile, I personally do not mind a good felt, though

 

[Mario]

What is the hat size of this superb Borsalino?

As Garret pointed out, it's rather small at 6 3/4, but I think the measurements given to me on request shift it a little up towards 6 7/8. This will be a high rider anyway. Knowing that it is a small one, I also knew that the price probably wouldn't go too high, so I had set my max to $41.79 or so. When I finally opened my eyes again and found out that I won the hat for a mere $23.38, I was still slightly baffled...

 

[rlk]

Knox Gray/Blue Wide Brim

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380141982499#ht_3250wt_1167
I did not win this one. The private bidder for $330.00

 

[Marc Chevalier]

That's a reasonable price for such a wonderful hat. Good for the seller! It's nice to see that some of eBay's vintage vendors aren't being killed by the economy. :eusa_clap

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380141982499#ht_3250wt_1167
I did not win this one. The private bidder for $330.00

 

[Lefty]

I've got to guess that it's jtl, as it's his size and one of the nicest hats I've ever seen.

 

[jimmy the lid]

I've got to guess that it's jtl, as it's his size and one of the nicest hats I've ever seen.

OK -- now, what's my weight...???

Cheers,
JtL

 

[Lefty]

more than you want it to be, but just right for your clothes.

 

[gtdean48]

I've got to guess that it's jtl, as it's his size and one of the nicest hats I've ever seen.

When it came up on my search, I immediately thought JtL was casting for this baby. The only thing wrong with this hat seems to be PMS written on the lining.

 

[jimmy the lid]

more than you want it to be, but just right for your clothes.

Right on both counts...lol

Cheers,
JtL

 

[babs]

That's a reasonable price for such a wonderful hat. Good for the seller! It's hopeful to see that some of eBay's vintage vendors aren't being killed by the economy. :eusa_clap

$300+ .. Really!?!? I was watching that one also and I figured maybe 150ish or maybe $200ish if the hat was flawless, but it did have one blem.. Wow I guess it's just me but I don't see $300 there. Then again, I am an admitted newb. I did think the ribbon-work on it was really top-notch, and the color was phenomenal. I guess in comparison of the kind of custom high-end hat you'd have to buy to get as close to it as you could, $300 doesn't sound like such a massive amount comparatively.

 

[gtdean48]

$300+ .. Really!?!? I was watching that one also and I figured maybe 150ish or maybe $200ish if the hat was flawless, but it did have one blem.. Wow I guess it's just me but I don't see $300 there. Then again, I am an admitted newb. I did think the ribbon-work on it was really top-notch, and the color was phenomenal. I guess in comparison of the kind of custom high-end hat you'd have to buy to get as close to it as you could, $300 doesn't sound like such a massive amount comparatively.

You have to consider the size in addition to the uniqueness of the vintage lid along with the condition. A near mint vintage in 7 3/8 & up is going to draw higher $$$ because those sizes are not that common. I can imagine what this would've demanded had it been 7 5/8. You are correct, you'd pay over $300 for a new custom that may or may not come close to the quality of this vintage one but they can never come close to the background this hat has. IMHO

 

[babs]

You have to consider the size in addition to the uniqueness of the vintage lid along with the condition. A near mint vintage in 7 3/8 & up is going to draw higher $$$ because those sizes are not that common. I can imagine what this would've demanded had it been 7 5/8. You are correct, you'd pay over $300 for a new custom that may or may not come close to the quality of this vintage one but they can never come close to the background this hat has. IMHO

Indeed.. I'm anxious to see what a particular stetson I'm watching will go for. I didn't even think.. I just said boom!!! I'll bid a c-note.. I knew I didn't stand a chance and I was right.. Instant outbid. What a hat!

 

[Lefty]

The live auction post is against the rules, so you might want to edit your post to remove it. (You didn't know, it's no big deal.)

That hat will go over over $300 - probably a little closer to 4.

 

[gtdean48]

Indeed.. I'm anxious to see what a particular stetson I'm watching will go for. I didn't even think.. I just said boom!!! I'll bid a c-note.. I knew I didn't stand a chance and I was right.. Instant outbid. What a hat!

You'll be hard pressed to get a Twenty-Five or 3X for under $200, $150 respectively, let alone a One-Hundred. I watch those just to see how high they go. Again, if it was a 7 5/8, I'd wager $500 wouldn't be surprising sell price.