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

[DJH]

I was wondering about that Scott. I'd been watching the overpriced 7 1/8 which has been for sale for ages. Seeing the other BIN I thought for a second that the price had been dramatically reduced.

All very confusing.

 

[ScottF]

I was wondering about that Scott. I'd been watching the overpriced 7 1/8 which has been for sale for ages. Seeing the other BIN I thought for a second that the price had been dramatically reduced.

All very confusing.

I'm really hoping that he just pilfered a photo, and that the hat he's sending (if any) is in similar shape. The interior photos he sent indicated a hat from the late '50s to early '60s. The one on ebay looks to have a newer interior. I also double-checked on the '7 1/4' claim and he verified it, plus promised no moth bites. If he's a scammer, he spent a lot of time communicating with me for only $75.

 

[mattface]

If it works out, that's a great deal. Good luck.

Huckel green seal velour, 7 1/8

Flagship, 7 1/8

I was watching that flagship, but it went too rich for my blood. Probably look better on you anyway, the color goes nicely with your steely complexion.

 

[Rick Blaine]

I'm really hoping that he just pilfered a photo, and that the hat he's sending (if any) is in similar shape. The interior photos he sent indicated a hat from the late '50s to early '60s. The one on ebay looks to have a newer interior. I also double-checked on the '7 1/4' claim and he verified it, plus promised no moth bites. If he's a scammer, he spent a lot of time communicating with me for only $75.

$75 clams for that would be sweet indeed. I was awaiting the answer to a question regarding the hat as you snapped it up! Potentially a nice snag!

 

[alanfgag]

I'm really hoping that he just pilfered a photo, and that the hat he's sending (if any) is in similar shape. The interior photos he sent indicated a hat from the late '50s to early '60s. The one on ebay looks to have a newer interior. I also double-checked on the '7 1/4' claim and he verified it, plus promised no moth bites. If he's a scammer, he spent a lot of time communicating with me for only $75.

You should be protected if it's a scam. The low feedback experience and odd feedback comments add to the weirdness. I hope it turns out to be a good surprise. Keep us posted.

 

[DJH]

Scott, it will be very interesting to see what actually arrives at your door.

Matt, I don't believe Lefty was the buyer of the Flagship. I do think we can all look forward to some pics in the near future though.

 

[HatsEnough]

I got the flagship. I have another one, though. This one is in better shape. Paid more than I wanted to, but I haven't bought a hat for quite a while! LOL

 

[ScottF]

I got the flagship. I have another one, though. This one is in better shape. Paid more than I wanted to, but I haven't bought a hat for quite a while! LOL

So you saved up for one you really wanted - nothing wrong with that. And still a great deal if you compare it with today's equivalent...oh yeah, there is none!

 

[HatsEnough]

So you saved up for one you really wanted - nothing wrong with that. And still a great deal if you compare it with today's equivalent...oh yeah, there is none!

Yeah, I let a ton of hats go the last week while watching the Flagship.

Edit to add...

I might be disappointed with this one, tho. The seller says it has a real short brim at 2-1/4. I am not a fan of such a small brim. My guess is that some idiot cut it down at sometime in the past. I can't believe that 2-1/4 was its original size.

I have my fingers crossed that the seller has the brim size wrong and its larger than that. But I'm not sanguine that my hope will turn out to be reality.

 

[ScottF]

Scott, it will be very interesting to see what actually arrives at your door.

There is no telling, but I'm hopeful. The seller emailed me a pic this morning that showed two bites on the underside, and offered a full refund or $25 off. I accepted the discount.

I rarely buy hats any more - only have five 'keepers' - so it's no big deal. Only bought this one because no fedora-wearer should be without a Borso.

 

[DJH]

The seller says it has a real short brim at 2-1/4. I am not a fan of such a small brim. My guess is that some idiot cut it down at sometime in the past. I can't believe that 2-1/4 was its original size.

I'd not thought of that when I looked at this hat, but you might be right. Looking at the Flagships posted on the forum, they seem to have a welted or Mode edge, not raw edge brim.

Still looks to be a very nice hat though.

no fedora-wearer should be without a Borso.

Very true!

 

[mattface]

Just snagged this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160662232688#ht_4951wt_1219

I think I got an amazing deal, but sometimes when things seem too easy I start to have doubts. Still for under $25 shipped I can't go TOO far wrong, and I think it'll look real nice rebashed in a diamond or teardrop.

 

[randooch]

Just snagged this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160662232688#ht_4951wt_1219

I think I got an amazing deal, but sometimes when things seem too easy I start to have doubts. Still for under $25 shipped I can't go TOO far wrong, and I think it'll look real nice rebashed in a diamond or teardrop.

WOW! :eusa_clap Do you and your handsome son share that size, or is this another just for him? Either way, great catch.

 

[DJH]

Matt, I think it's safe to say you got a cracking good deal on this.
Well done - this will look great on you!

 

[mattface]

WOW! :eusa_clap Do you and your handsome son share that size, or is this another just for him? Either way, great catch.

I wear between a 7 1/8 and 7 1/4. He was a solid 7 1/8 a year ago, but I think he and I are pretty much exactly the same size now. That Richman Bros fits both of us about perfectly, and it's a bit large for a 7 1/8. He really doesn't wear wider brims and i can't wear stingy ones, so there isn't much fighting over hats, but he'll probably wear my brown Stetson 3x for his Indiana Jones costume. We get a lot of compliments when we're out walking around the town in our hats.

 

[mattface]

Matt, I think it's safe to say you got a cracking good deal on this.
Well done - this will look great on you!

Thanks!

 

[EggHead]

Does long oval 7 1/8 = small 7 1/4 normal?

 

[mattface]

Does long oval 7 1/8 = small 7 1/4 normal?

I think it just means a little longer and a little narrower than a normal 7 1/4. I guess we'll see how well it fits.

Does anyone have a guess on the approximate age of this bad boy?

 

[EggHead]

Looks mid-50's to me.

I think it just means a little longer and a little narrower than a normal 7 1/4. I guess we'll see how well it fits.

Does anyone have a guess on the approximate age of this bad boy?

 

[HatsEnough]

Plastic cover on the liner screams 1950s to me.