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

[Marc Chevalier]

I used to say, "what does the brim measure?"

Why not say "What is the width of the brim? Is it over two inches?"

 

[zetwal]

WOW, a 1920s or 30s Stetson Airlite goes for well over $300!!

I notice that you often refer to something you call an Airlite. I have several Stetsons marked Air Light (one below), but I have never seen one marked Airlite. If you have one marked that way, I'd like to see it. The Stetson you link to above is neither.

 

[HatsEnough]

Why not say "What is the width of the brim? Is it over two inches?"

Even when I said, "what is the width of the brim" in the past I'd get every measurement but the brim. By adding "is it over 2 inches" that solves the problem (as I said in my post above).

 

[HatsEnough]

I notice that you often refer to something you call an Airlite. I have several Stetsons marked Air Light (one below), but I have never seen one marked Airlite.

No, no. "Air Light" is what I was referring to. Was just not spelling it properly.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Even when I said, "what is the width of the brim" in the past I'd get every measurement but the brim. By adding "is it over 2 inches" that solves the problem (as I said in my post above).

Oh. I thought you were merely saying "What does the brim measure", as opposed to "What is the brim's width."

 

[randooch]

Here's a chap who takes worse pictures than I do, and that's tough! Actually, though, he only bothered to take ONE. Ah what the heck, it's only 300 bucks. Who cares what the hat looks like?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pre-1960s-E...aultDomain_0&hash=item415ec03a58#ht_500wt_921

 

[HatsEnough]

Oh. I thought you were merely saying "What does the brim measure", as opposed to "What is the brim's width."

I've said both (without adding the "is it over 2 inches") and often got a non-informative reply. Even the word "width" has often confused these sellers, sadly. Once I started adding the "is it over 2 inches" I've had fewer confused replies.

 

[HatsEnough]

An all gray size 7 Whippet does a little better than average at $175 smackeroos. But it is a pretty color. I have one just like it.

 

[Johnny J]

I've said both (without adding the "is it over 2 inches") and often got a non-informative reply. Even the word "width" has often confused these sellers, sadly. Once I started adding the "is it over 2 inches" I've had fewer confused replies.

Same has happened to me. I ask "is the brim width at least 2 1/2 inches wide"? They usually get it after that.

 

[Lefty]

Scott's fab Fabroc

 

[DJH]

The Fabroc is too big for me, or I'd have been bidding on it. It is indeed a Fab hat and a nice price for the buyer.

Would have sold for way more if the label had said Whippet or Borsalino - lesser known brands are a great way to find great hats at good prices.

 

[Rodkins]

I picked up a couple of Borsalinos in the last couple of days. Some unknowns on these and I gambled so I'll just have to see. I don't have much experience with these...
Thin Ribbon
Wide ribbon

 

[mattface]

I picked up a couple of Borsalinos in the last couple of days. Some unknowns on these and I gambled so I'll just have to see. I don't have much experience with these...
Thin Ribbon
Wide ribbon

Those look like they'll clean up really nice.

 

[DJH]

Mike, I was wishing the thin ribbon one was my size, that is a beauty.
I think you'll be very happy with both of them.

 

[bowlerman]

looks like they'll have a lot of potential, Rodkins!

I've been bidding on hats with too many "unknowns" lately as well. I've also asked sellers for additional photos and have regularly been getting responses like "sorry, I can't" or "Ebay won't let me" which makes no sense, or else flat out ignoring the question. Also, in this day and age, how can anyone posting digital photos of any size still seem to get away with using photos that are so inexcusably blurry?

I won an auction last night for a "ladies wool felt hat" and though I suppose there's a possibility of this being true, I have a hard time believing it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/270840731476?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648

Of course, my wife already thinks all my hats are "ladies' hats" so pray that she doesn't see this listing...

 

[randooch]

Cool, B-Man! So the seller didn't send you a pic of the inside?

Mike, that wide ribbon is sharp! . . . for a woolie.

 

[bowlerman]

Cool, B-Man! So the seller didn't send you a pic of the inside?

actually this seller was a lesser offender, since he did respond and answer questions, but alas no pics!

 

[alanfgag]

I picked up a couple of Borsalinos in the last couple of days. Some unknowns on these and I gambled so I'll just have to see. I don't have much experience with these...
Thin Ribbon
Wide ribbon

The second hat might be a velour... the bow looks like a marque grand luxe, but the other elements are different. Looking forward to hearing how they work out.

 

[ScottF]

The Fabroc is too big for me, or I'd have been bidding on it. It is indeed a Fab hat and a nice price for the buyer.

Would have sold for way more if the label had said Whippet or Borsalino - lesser known brands are a great way to find great hats at good prices.

HAHAHA! I seriously thought about adding 'Whippet'-style, but I cringe when others do it.

 

[Rodkins]

I just realized the thin-ribbon borso I just won is from a lounger