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

[ScottF]

It's great! Anything more specific than pre-1940's? I don't think I've seen a sweat quite like it before.

No, not yet. My guess would be late '20s, mainly by comparing to my 'Standard Quality' (which others, but not 'the' others, have suggested is mid-'30s). The 'Standard' has |||| sweatband stitching, whereas this one has ^^^^. The Standard is stitched at the sweat seam, whereas this one is taped and has the tiny round size sticker. Both have curled sweatband edges, but this one is more pronounced. It also has a frayed bow, which I believe is more common to '20s (in fedoras), and a '20s-look bow design. Finally, the bird on the Select's sweatband stamp is weird and older-looking.

But if someone told me mid-30s on this one, it wouldn't surprise me.

 

[mayserwegener]

Stetson Select, 7 3/4 (24")

Fantastic! The sweat detail is amazing. It's a old one! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Maguire]

such SAD news, i really LOVE this hat. Its not huge like my fed IV, and not too stingy like my Knox, its the quintessential fedora you'd see on a cop in a cop drama set in the 50s or so. I emailed the seller to see if they have anything like it in 7 3/8ths. I have no interest in making a stink about a refund or return, i knew what i was buying and he delivered everything very well. Here are some photos of it, you can see it doesn't fit ( X( X( X() but its a great hat :

Tragedy!

thanks for the info though- i wouldn't want to risk a hat stretcher, its a good hat and not worth ruining, especially since it looks the vintage role.

 

[Mr. Lucky]

Stetson Select, 7 3/4 (24")

STELLAR lid! Congrats! Please, PLEASE, let me know if you ever wish to part ways with it.

 

[billyspew]

Picked up this guy today. A little small and a little above budget but... i'm hooked on hats...., and I could not resist the Adam Hats "eva-shape process" lol , looks from the 40's with the brown sweat band,crown protector and general style...It looks a little soft and i may rebash it sometime down the road....all and all I really enjoy the look.

That one has been relisted quite a few times. Love it everytime I see it, glad someone finally picked it up.
You're correct on the time estimate around '47-'50.

 

[jimmy the lid]

That one has been relisted quite a few times. Love it everytime I see it, glad someone finally picked it up.
You're correct on the time estimate around '47-'50.

Yup -- very nice looking Adam.

Counting the recent acquisition by Tango Yankee, that's two fedoras in very short order that are "missing" the front part of the bow on the ribbon. Interesting...

Cheers,
JtL

 

[jeffconnors]

Yup -- very nice looking Adam.

Counting the recent acquisition by Tango Yankee, that's two fedoras in very short order that are "missing" the front part of the bow on the ribbon. Interesting...

Cheers,
JtL

I like it... I really enjoy the "Adam eva shape process" it think its pretty great

 

[fluteplayer07]

Just won this vint. Borsalino. I went a bit over budget, but I really wanted it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Authent...ltDomain_0?hash=item3358b83bb9#ht_1422wt_1167

Second from Ebay in a week. I'll be broke before I have time to put them on! At least my head will be warm when I move out of my house, and into a cardboard box.

 

[billysmom]

Just won this vint. Borsalino. I went a bit over budget, but I really wanted it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Authent...ltDomain_0?hash=item3358b83bb9#ht_1422wt_1167

Second from Ebay in a week. I'll be broke before I have time to put them on! At least my head will be warm when I move out of my house, and into a cardboard box.

It looks like a very nice hat. Congratulations!

Welcome to the madness.

Sue

 

[rlk]

Stetson 3X Western Wide Ribbon

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110474617285#ht_671wt_1167
Not much serious interest. Thank you Scott.

 

[M_Jones]

Not much interest in this one either which is good for me because a similar hat in size 7 reached triple digits not too long ago......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140370351345&ssPageName=ADME:B:BCA:US:1123

 

[Aureliano]

Yup -- very nice looking Adam.

Counting the recent acquisition by Tango Yankee, that's two fedoras in very short order that are "missing" the front part of the bow on the ribbon. Interesting...

Cheers,
JtL

I got this Mallory (which, BTW is identical--literally--to my Knox foxhound except fot a back bow) a while back from the bay. Front part of the fat bow "missing" too. I love it!

 

[rlk]

Not much interest in this one either which is good for me because a similar hat in size 7 reached triple digits not too long ago......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140370351345&ssPageName=ADME:B:BCA:US:1123

If they spelled Hückel correctly you might have paid a good bit more(the smaller size also helped).

this one had even less(fear of rope-ribbons):$9.99
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370314032807#ht_2720wt_1167

 

[ScottF]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110474617285#ht_671wt_1167
Not much serious interest. Thank you Scott.

Sorry for running it up on you. You still got a good deal.

 

[rlk]

Sorry for running it up on you. You still got a good deal.

Not complaining, I thought I wasn't going to win it but your bid was much lower than expected. If it had one of those "Tom____"Creases or a pencil curl brim it would have gone for 3-4 times as much for a lesser quality hat.

 

[Dreispitz]

Not much interest in this one either which is good for me because a similar hat in size 7 reached triple digits not too long ago......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140370351345&ssPageName=ADME:B:BCA:US:1123

This one should turn out to be quite a nice fetch! Looking forward to see more pictures! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[carouselvic]

Not complaining, I thought I wasn't going to win it but your bid was much lower than expected. If it had one of those "Tom____"Creases or a pencil curl brim it would have gone for 3-4 times as much for a lesser quality hat.

It otter had brought more, must be made of some kind of rat.

 

[ScottF]

Not complaining, I thought I wasn't going to win it but your bid was much lower than expected. If it had one of those "Tom____"Creases or a pencil curl brim it would have gone for 3-4 times as much for a lesser quality hat.

I have too many hats...like everyone here

What intrigued me about that one was the color in a 3X, and the wide ribbon - I bet it's a great hat and look forward to seeing more revealing pics.

 

[High Pockets]

Stetson Select, 7 3/4 (24")

Wow,......that is one beautiful hat!

 

[Zemke Fan]

What's the link on this one...?

Stetson Select, 7 3/4 (24")

Can't find it...