Garrett
My Mail is Forwarded Here
- Messages
- 3,782
-
The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
rlk
I'll Lock Up
- Messages
- 6,100
- Location
- Evanston, IL
Amazing condition!Garrett said:
I think the neighborhood has changed:
Mobile Vulgus
One Too Many
- Messages
- 1,144
- Location
- Chicago
hatophile said:
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.
- Messages
- 15,279
- Location
- Somewhere south of crazy
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!
- Messages
- 17,549
- Location
- Maryland
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.
pbmFsUGBMg46Ls0Vg~~_12.JPG)
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.
Featured products
-
John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather. -
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - $395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. -
Schott 568 Vandals Jacket - $1,250 The classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, in a very special limited-edition Schott double rider style.
rlk
I'll Lock Up
- Messages
- 6,100
- Location
- Evanston, IL
Congratulations. I thought you would go for that, so with the 35 Euro shipping I didn't bid it up.mayserwegener said: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.
Mobile Vulgus
One Too Many
- Messages
- 1,144
- Location
- Chicago
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.
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
One of the Regulars
- Messages
- 115
- Location
- Pacific NW, Seattle area.
Wonder if it's the same person who had a BIN Hat Box for 10 bucks with $44 shipping.
- Messages
- 15,279
- Location
- Somewhere south of crazy
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.
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.
- Messages
- 17,549
- Location
- Maryland
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.
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
I'll Lock Up
- Messages
- 6,100
- Location
- Evanston, IL
mayserwegener said:Robert, Thanks!
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
- Messages
- 17,549
- Location
- Maryland
rlk said: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
A-List Customer
- Messages
- 477
- Location
- New Hampshire, USA
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.
The first and only empty box I bought from eBay came that way.
CRH
Call Me a Cab
- Messages
- 2,275
- Location
- West Branch, IA
rlk said:
...
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
One Too Many
- Messages
- 1,673
- Location
- Why do you ask?
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!
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
A-List Customer
- Messages
- 451
- Location
- Los Angeles
Resistol Kitten Finish
Found this in the mail when I got home
Found this in the mail when I got home
theinterchange
One Too Many
- Messages
- 1,673
- Location
- Why do you ask?
Lloyd said:Found this in the mail when I got home
That's GREAT looking. It's green, right?
Randy
Lloyd
A-List Customer
- Messages
- 451
- Location
- Los Angeles
I wish!
It's chocolate with an antique gold ribbon.
I haven't had a chance to fix the colors yet
It's chocolate with an antique gold ribbon.
I haven't had a chance to fix the colors yet
theinterchange
One Too Many
- Messages
- 1,673
- Location
- Why do you ask?
Lloyd said:
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
A-List Customer
- Messages
- 451
- Location
- Los Angeles
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
Love the kitten finish too. The only thing better in my collection is a VS feather weight