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

[MissMittens]

I'm bidding on this. I have a hat steamer that I've never had a chance to use on a Fedora.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260720676322&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[carouselvic]

not mine

old green Dobbs
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ucC7EUg%3D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[MissMittens]

old green Dobbs
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ucC7EUg%3D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT

This one's not my style, and I'm not bidding on it, but it's a rather nice hat
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Dobbs-T...=260719966708&ps=63&clkid=6339658083050568728

 

[Justin B]

So upset I missed on this one. Was exactly what I was looking for at the price I wanted...Grrrrrr!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Royal-Stetson-M...-/280612337944?pt=US_Hats&hash=item4155cc7918

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

That one is a nice one, JustinB.

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

My second Mallory (sold the first one, an Open Road styled in gray)...

Seems to me to be a 1940s era Mallory. Anyone agree?

 

[mayserwegener]

Did anyone watch this auction? I thought this was a beautiful top hat.

Very nice! It's actually silk and does have some nicks but at the price that is to be expected. Silk Toppers are very prone to nicks and dents so the mint or near mint ones go for big bucks.

 

[danofarlington]

I'm not sure I can often guess the difference between a 1940s hat and a 1950s hat, by the looks of it. I'm not one to follow the heiroglyphics on the inside rim. I would like to get better at judging decades of hat manufacture by their style and appearance though.

 

[rlk]

I'm not sure I can often guess the difference between a 1940s hat and a 1950s hat, by the looks of it. I'm not one to follow the heiroglyphics on the inside rim. I would like to get better at judging decades of hat manufacture by their style and appearance though.

This is not possible. A full range of changing dimensions and styles were offered--particularly in the 30's and 50's. Anyone who thinks they can reliably date hats that are not of a particularly unusual short-lived style by their exteriors is kidding themselves or too uninformed to know better. Look at any crowd scene photo or catalog of offerings by a manufacturer.

The styles pictured for movie characters do not necessarily represent the entire hat-wearing public at any time as they are part of a projection of character.

 

[jimmy the lid]

This is not possible. A full range of changing dimensions and styles were offered--particularly in the 30's and 50's. Anyone who thinks they can reliably date hats that are not of a particularly unusual short-lived style by their exteriors is kidding themselves or too uninformed to know better. Look at any crowd scene photo or catalog of offerings by a manufacturer.

The styles pictured for movie characters do not necessarily represent the entire hat-wearing public at any time as they are part of a projection of character.

Totally agree, rlk. In addition, attempting to date hats based on styles seen in photos or movies from a particular year isn't really reliable, since the hats that are pictured may actually date from years earlier.

Cheers,
JtL

 

[Tango Yankee]

Blotter Card advertising Stetson Whippet

In a nice crossover between my collection and wearing of vintage hats and collecting and using vintage fountain pens, I purchased this ink blotter card off of Ebay:

Although I generally purchase vintage items to actually use, this one may be an exception. I may just add it to my small collection of Stetson paraphernalia.

Cheers,
Tom

 

[rlk]

Resistol Beaver Fifty for Dale Robertson

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...mUQZXK8cyejBBK8vskw%3D&viewitem=#ht_731wt_907

Tales of Wells Fargo '57 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMMjwRghQ2Q

80's TV Solar Energy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBeVBUACqFc&feature=related

 

[billyspew]

Someone got a good deal on this Adam

I was surprised at the price this one made

Especially as it's a fair bit newer than the other one.

Seller wouldn't ship to the UK

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

I watched those two, as well, Billy. I bid on the first one in your photos, but only half-heartedly. I was second place on the bidding, even so. I didn't bid a second time once outbid.

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

As discussed in the other thread....

Here is an auction and seller to avoid:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Royal-Stetson-Hat-Vintage-50s-Motor-Fedora-Size-7-/220723227093?pt=Vintage_Men_s_Women_s_Accessories&hash=item33642129d5

He is selling a 1970s era Stetson as a 1950s era hat. It is not. Further, he is trying to rip you off by charging $99 to ship a 20 ounce hat!
This guy is a liar and a thief. Avoid any auction by this guy.

 

[danofarlington]

I watched those two, as well, Billy. I bid on the first one in your photos, but only half-heartedly. I was second place on the bidding, even so. I didn't bid a second time once outbid.

I like that Adam, quite a bit. But it is being outbid on most hats that keeps my money safe. I am usually happy for those that outbid me, although I'm sad to lose the good hats.

 

[alanfgag]

I thought the price disparity was interesting too. Love these blurry photo auctions... leaves a lot of room for the imagination to run.

This is my new favorite auction... hard to find Stetson. Hard to see, too.

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

Alan, I saw that one last night, too. It could be a loaf of bread or a hat. Hard to tell in those blurry, dark photos! LOL

 

[T Rick]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...mUQZXK8cyejBBK8vskw%3D&viewitem=#ht_731wt_907

Tales of Wells Fargo '57 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMMjwRghQ2Q

80's TV Solar Energy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBeVBUACqFc&feature=related

That's a really cool bit of history you got there!

Thanks for the links too, not sure I'd seen that episode of Tales of Wells Fargo. That one is from '57 (noted when I looked up the work of Dan Blocker, Bonanza's Hoss, who played one of the new trainees in that episode, and re-reading, I see you already mentioned it being from '57). Mr. Powers (the ramrod/firearms instructor etc.) needs to learn a thing or two about muzzle discipline... .

 

[Bob]

I've had some good luck on ebay with hat purchases. I always ask a lot of questions as $ is tight for everyone these days. Bob B