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

[billyspew]

Are these worth bidding on?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220650521574&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300455155471&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180545928199&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110572353991&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120607946403&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I am new to hats, but have read and learned a lot here on FL. So help a guy out.

The first three are much later examples.

The 4th is one of the best quality vintage felts you can buy.
The 5th one looks nice.

All depends on your own personal preference though. Which style do you most like?

 

[rlk]

Are these worth bidding on?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220650521574&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300455155471&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180545928199&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110572353991&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120607946403&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I am new to hats, but have read and learned a lot here on FL. So help a guy out.

Thats a bit of a general question. If those are the colors, dimensions and styles you like they are all worthwhile hats of good quality(2 and 3 less so).
The later, stingier brims will probably sell for less money. The Cavanagh is much better than the Royal Stetson(1>2)

 

[Mario]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110569910260&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Lovely - and what a steal!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Neophyte]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Mens-Borsalino-Brown-Swing-Era-Fedora-Hat-7-3-8-/300453523348?pt=Vintage_Men_s_Women_s_Accessories

Look at the competition for my head size. Damn my huge head! :eusa_doh:

Also I have a question:

There's a hat on the bay in my size right now that I might decide to purchase. It would be my first ebay hat and my first vintage. At the risk of more competition, I'm going to tell you that it is vintage Stetson "Standard Quality" felt. I've no idea what this means, but maybe some of you do. After all, pretty much anyone contributing to this thread has more ebay experience than I. So, is this a good hat, or is it not worth the money? If you require a link, I will provide one, as I probably won't win it anyway.

 

[Mario]

That Borso looks gorgeous and the price tag is (at least at the moment) still pretty moderate considering the size. Chances are the price won't stay where it is...

 

[Garrett]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Mens-Borsalino-Brown-Swing-Era-Fedora-Hat-7-3-8-/300453523348?pt=Vintage_Men_s_Women_s_Accessories

Look at the competition for my head size. Damn my huge head! :eusa_doh:

Also I have a question:

There's a hat on the bay in my size right now that I might decide to purchase. It would be my first ebay hat and my first vintage. At the risk of more competition, I'm going to tell you that it is vintage Stetson "Standard Quality" felt. I've no idea what this means, but maybe some of you do. After all, pretty much anyone contributing to this thread has more ebay experience than I. So, is this a good hat, or is it not worth the money? If you require a link, I will provide one, as I probably won't win it anyway.

If its the one I'm thinking of then yes, good stuff and put a bid in.

 

[Neophyte]

If I'm thinking you're thinking I'm thinking of the one you're thinking of, then I followed your advice. Thank you .

 

[Lefty]

Be ready to spend for that nice oldie. IMO, it's pretty certain to sail over $200. I'm surprised the Borso didn't rate higher.

gold medallion Stetson 25, 7 1/4 with a box and a little pitting for $52.

 

[Neophyte]

You're probably right. Those damn sniping programs. I probably won't win it, but I'm gonna make damn sure whoever does is gonna pay through the nose. lol.

 

[bolthead]

wow

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110569910260&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

you dog. :eusa_clap

 

[Boxytheboxed]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110569910260&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I love hats with the shape/style of on Open road, but with a thinker brim. Great catch:eusa_clap

 

[Mr. Dobbs]

Just yesterday

I was able to get this hat. I've been looking for a close size for a few years now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&_trkparms=algo=LVI&its=I&otn=2#ht_500wt_1154

 

[Rick Blaine]

I was able to get this hat. I've been looking for a close size for a few years now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&_trkparms=algo=LVI&its=I&otn=2#ht_500wt_1154

Well done, Dobbs. I scored one last year. You WILL like it, no doubt. Hey & welcome to TFL. Where in GA are ya'? I grew up in Clarke Co.

 

[Lefty]

A royal deelux OR for $80 and potentially very high shipping.

 

[barrowjh]

Lefty

Beautiful hat Lefty - you did well to score that quality, condition, style, & color in a size 7 3/8 for under $100!!

 

[Lefty]

It's not mine, it's just one of interest.

 

[danofarlington]

Well, the price for that Standard Stetson has gone too high for me now. I'm going to just go buy a Bluegrass Green Akubra Campdraft.

If Ebay User P***E is one of you guys, I'm going to find you :rage: !

lol lol lol lol lol

You know, it's none of my business, but I'm a little afraid of you overdosing on the Akubra-Campdraft-Open Road look. The downside would be that you might get tired of it. For example, I've got one Open Road and one Borsalino Alessandria, which I learned here is an OR knockoff. But because a lot of other hat looks are interesting, I didn't think to buy more of same just yet (except of course for the Squatter and CEO hats I've seen on the Lounge). It reminds me of when I first started to buy businesswear for work--stocked up on local department store shirts and ties, until a few weeks later I realized many of them were alike, and I was mad I had put my money into more of same, when I should have widened. I still tend to do that with clothes, although I try to fight the urge. But again, it's not my business. It's just that when I go to the closet to look at my hat collection, because hats are so specific, that I want hats of many kinds (like shoes) to go with certain kinds of clothes, and achieve a certain look, and I say to myself, these hats had better be different, or I'll be ticked off.

 

[Lefty]

Borsalino Alessandria, which I learned here is an OR knockoff.

hmm.

 

[BanjoMerlin]

A royal deelux OR for $80 and potentially very high shipping.

There is a bit of risk with a 0 feedback buyer and the "I don't know how much shipping will be" thing.

So a nice 7 3/8 OR with some odd wear and warpage on the sweatband for up to $120. The market is still good.

 

[jeffconnors]

Looks like a 30's , it is a knox the seller told me, linerless, hope she will clean up nice
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250681670632&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123