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

[Garrett]

Another old Topper

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320587227302&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

 

[rlk]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320587227302&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Amazing condition!
I think the neighborhood has changed:

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

That is very nice, good pickup for you. Get some photos on your head, too.
It appears you are partial to grays.

Well, so far gray ones are all I've been able to win on ebay! I would like a black one. And I really, really want a cream colored one.

I have a nearly brown gray, a tannish gray and two medium brown grays. Now this one is a blue-gray. I also have a reddish brown stingy brim.

I'll get a photo when I am wearing it next.

Anyway, I'll keep trying.

 

[hatophile]

Actually, grays are nice, I like them also, they have a lot of versatility. Finding a cream in size 7 on Ebay is very tough, although many of the open road type hats can be a beige/cream color. Good Luck!

 

[mayserwegener]

Hückel Hatbox

I picked up this Hückel hat box. This is the first paper one I have encountered. I am not sure on the date (could be 1930s or older) but it does have felt protector which don't see with American hat boxes. Would have liked to see the hat that was in it.

 

[rlk]

I picked up this Hückel hat box. This is the first paper one I have encountered. I am not sure on the date (could be 1930s or older) but it does have felt protector which don't see with American hat boxes. Would have liked to see the hat that was in it.

Congratulations. I thought you would go for that, so with the 35 Euro shipping I didn't bid it up.

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

shipping

Yeah, I saw a great Stetson in a box. The bid was only at $20. Then I saw why no one else was bidding. The ebay seller was trying to charge $45 for shipping! FORTYFIVE DOLLARS!! Ridiculous.

 

[Rat Pack]

Wonder if it's the same person who had a BIN Hat Box for 10 bucks with $44 shipping.

 

[hatophile]

Hey MV,

When I have seen outrageous shipping charges on Ebay I have asked the seller to recalculate or check the price. Most times they will come back with something more reasonable. If not, no bid from me.

 

[mayserwegener]

Hückel Hatbox

Robert, Thanks! I really wanted this one for my gray (not the velour) Hückel Superior.

Hatophile, RP, MV, The problem with this one is the size. It is too big to ship from Germany to the USA for less based on the over all dimensions and I don't think I could get them to drop the price because it is a rare piece. It is the first one I have encountered so I was willing to pay some $. Usually I can get them to down size the shipping box but couldn't in this case. I am kinda of a master at this shipping stuff.

 

[rlk]

Robert, Thanks! I really wanted this one for my gray (not the velour) Hückel Superior.

Hatophile, RP, MV, The problem with this one is the size. It is too big to ship from Germany to the USA for less based on the over all dimensions and I don't think I could get them to drop the price because it is a rare piece. It is the first one I have encountered so I was willing to pay some $. Usually I can get them to down size the shipping box but couldn't in this case. I am kinda of a master at this shipping stuff.

Yes, this has been very frustrating! I've found many spectacular hat boxes on European ebay but the shipping is so costly

 

[mayserwegener]

Yes, this has been very frustrating! I've found many spectacular hat boxes on European ebay but the shipping is so costly

Yes this is the first time I did this for just a box but I am not sure if or when I will see another one of these.

 

[BanjoMerlin]

If you smash them down they'll fit in a smaller box.

The first and only empty box I bought from eBay came that way.

 

[CRH]

...
Older than the description, but not superfine weave. Early Fedora form.

Looks like a nice hat to have around especially if you're in a pinch.

 

[theinterchange]

The Morfelt, A Bigger Piece of Trash Than I Could Have Imagined!!

Here folks is where it gets hilarious. Check out the sweatband....

Like I said previously, I was oddly fascinated by this hat. I knew it was junky, but couldn't pass it up. [huh]

Randy

P.S The hilarious part of the whole thing is the seller put a STINKING dryer sheet inside the hat and I can't even keep the box or hat in the house. It's giving the whole household sinus headaches!

 

[Lloyd]

Resistol Kitten Finish

Found this in the mail when I got home

 

[theinterchange]

Found this in the mail when I got home

That's GREAT looking. It's green, right?

Randy

 

[Lloyd]

I wish!
It's chocolate with an antique gold ribbon.
I haven't had a chance to fix the colors yet

 

[theinterchange]

I wish!
It's chocolate with an antique gold ribbon.
I haven't had a chance to fix the colors yet

Ahh. I think it's the gold ribbon making it look greenish to my eyes. Still yet, a fantastic looking hat!

Oh, and that kitten finish is some fantastic feeling stuff, isn't it?!

 

[Lloyd]

that ratty ribbon certainly skews the color but I love it
Love the kitten finish too. The only thing better in my collection is a VS feather weight