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

[fmw]

Looks like you've been a good influence on her.

 

[Lefty]

great 30s Stetson homburg, 6 7/8 no sale

 

[Lefty]

nice Standard Quality bowler

 

[billyspew]

great 30s Stetson homburg, 6 7/8 no sale

That was immaculate too!

 

[flyfishark]

I know, I had it for sale. I know shoes, but I seem to be woefully ignorant when it comes to homburgs--and not much brighter with derbys or fedoras, either. Thanks for the compliment.

 

[alanfgag]

I know, I had it for sale. I know shoes, but I seem to be woefully ignorant when it comes to homburgs--and not much brighter with derbys or fedoras, either. Thanks for the compliment.

A beauty from Buffalo... I was tempted to buy it and tug on it a bit, but I think it would be a tough stretch to 22 1/8. Gorgeous old homburg in beautiful shape.

 

[Lefty]

I know, I had it for sale. I know shoes, but I seem to be woefully ignorant when it comes to homburgs--and not much brighter with derbys or fedoras, either. Thanks for the compliment.

Your auction was great, as the category was right, the photos showed everything one needs to see, and the description was fine. It's just a small hat in a less popular style. Good luck with a re-listing.

 

[flyfishark]

Thanks so much...as soon as my son shows me how to put photos on this site, I'll go to the classifieds and offer them discounted. Your encouragement is truly appreciated, and Alan's too.

 

[Lefty]

7 1/8 Whippet

the size 7 Nutria Quality western sold this time

 

[Viktor]

I grabbed this vintage Knox Homburg for $10.00

 

[Fedora Jay]

Absolutely gorgeous blue Adams 7 3/8

Anyone here win it? It went far beyond what I can afford, but I've drooled after it all week!

 

[billyspew]

Absolutely gorgeous blue Adams 7 3/8

Anyone here win it? It went far beyond what I can afford, but I've drooled after it all week!

I was winning until the last minute, two snipes came in to take it away!

Congrats to the lounger who sold it.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Wow someone really wanted that one.

 

[delectans]

I was winning until the last minute, two snipes came in to take it away!

Congrats to the lounger who sold it.

I watched this one all week with interest but did not bid, and certainly thought you would come away with it, Billy.

 

[Lefty]

IMO, that Adam price makes Whippets look reasonable.

 

[fmw]

I thought the price was beyond sensible. I would much rather have a brand new custom for that kind of money.

 

[billyspew]

I thought the price was beyond sensible. I would much rather have a brand new custom for that kind of money.

Certainly beyond my limit and I'm normally the one paying top dollar for vintage Adams. I wouldn't say beyond sensible, there were obviously a few of us that thought that price was about right. It is certainly a rare hat, being made by Long's Hats for Adam and in a rare colour. Most likely 40's era and in great condition too.

 

[fmw]

I understand, Billy. It gets down to the difference between collecting and wearing. I'm not a hat collector but rather a hat amasser. I buy them because I like them and like to wear them. I'm happier wearing a new, pristine custom hat than I am spending the equivalent sum on an old, used collector item. It is just a different orientation. For me it is beyond sensible. For someone that wants that particular hat, it is a different story. I have no problem with collecting. I just don't do it.

 

[billyspew]

I understand, Billy. It gets down to the difference between collecting and wearing. I'm not a hat collector but rather a hat amasser. I buy them because I like them and like to wear them. I'm happier wearing a new, pristine custom hat than I am spending the equivalent sum on an old, used collector item. It is just a different orientation. For me it is beyond sensible. For someone that wants that particular hat, it is a different story. I have no problem with collecting. I just don't do it.

Completely understand... that is how I started. Still have to go through the whole cleaning/de-lousing when I get a vintage hat, and yes I certainly am a collector as well as a wearer.

 

[Lefty]

I'm all for paying top dollar for a high quality vintage hat, but Adam was never anything more than second rate. That's not a criticism, that was their market position. Paying top vintage dollar for an Adam, to me, is like treating a Honda Civic like a collector's item.

great Stetson derby, 7 1/2

60s 7 1/4lo OR (don't see where it says that) 25 -To me, here's where spending bigger bucks makes more sense.