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

[Joshbru3]

Well done, Josh! If that Dobbs Forty had had a 2-3/8"+ brim, I'd have been a competitor . . . I liked the Custom Mades, too, so I might become a customer.

Thanks, Steve! I will let you know when I have the hats in my hands.

 

[zetwal]

Very amusing song!

 

[email68]

I just won this hat.

It says it a vintage Schiaparelli. Of course I never heard of Schiaparelli. But that hat looked OK. Any ideas on this one?

Thanks

Tim

 

[Lefty]

fantastic oldie - clear beaver, 7 3/8 With a quick search, the only references I could find to the maker were from 1908. The maker also seems to share the name of an old Chicago Tribune editor.

 

[zetwal]

Amazing that it went that high in that condition. Interesting though ...

 

[Lefty]

Yeah, that one probably falls into the we'll-never-see-that-again category.

 

[email68]

Any idea if this is fur felt?

Also, how do you guys clean these hats if you plan on wearing them? Just hit them with lysol or something?

I just won this hat.

It says it a vintage Schiaparelli. Of course I never heard of Schiaparelli. But that hat looked OK. Any ideas on this one?

Thanks

Tim

 

[Chinaski]

Any idea if this is fur felt?

Also, how do you guys clean these hats if you plan on wearing them? Just hit them with lysol or something?

My best guess is the hat is fur felt. Lexol cleaner then Lexol conditioner on the sweatband, and a good brushing of the hat with a hat brush. Please don't use Lysol.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

^^ Gee, not bad email68! Looks like a fine fedora. Also looks clean. I've learned that putting them in the freezer (no kiddin') for a couple days will kill any cooties that might be in there. But if the hat doesn't have evidence of moth damage then I'd expect it to be clear.

If it's dusty, try visiting a western store to buy a proper hat brush and use as directed.

Otherwise it seems like you're off to a good start!

 

[Mario]

I've learned that putting them in the freezer (no kiddin') for a couple days will kill any cooties that might be in there.

I find the idea of putting a hat with cooties in my freezer somewhat less than appealing...

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

I send them to a Hat cleaner if they are dirty.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?53487-You-Don-t-Wear-Dirty-Socks.-Why-Would-You-Wear-A-Dirty-Hat-!

 

[ScottF]

I find the idea of putting a hat with cooties in my freezer somewhat less than appealing...

Mario, it's much better than trying to get rid of a moth infestation - I will definitely freeze any that enter my home in the future.

I saw a clothes moth by our elevator this afternoon and had a panic attack. Seeing the little dude's guts on the wall made me feel much better.

 

[ScottF]

fantastic oldie - clear beaver, 7 3/8 With a quick search, the only references I could find to the maker were from 1908. The maker also seems to share the name of an old Chicago Tribune editor.

What a cool old hat - would love to get my hands on that felt.

 

[randooch]

fantastic oldie - clear beaver, 7 3/8 With a quick search, the only references I could find to the maker were from 1908. The maker also seems to share the name of an old Chicago Tribune editor.

I stopped bidding on that at $51. Very surprised it shot up that high, although it is mighty cool.

 

[randooch]

I find the idea of putting a hat with cooties in my freezer somewhat less than appealing...

Even if you double-bag and twist-tie it?

 

[Lefty]

beautiful C&K derby, 7 1/2 - not mine

 

[Brad Bowers]

I figured if the seller is using my work as ad copy, they might as well sell me the hat. lol

Brad

 

[Lefty]

Very nice, especially in having to barely exceed the opening bid.

 

[Brad Bowers]

Apparently rlk and I were the only ones interested in it. [huh]

Brad

 

[DJH]

I figured if the seller is using my work as ad copy, they might as well sell me the hat. lol

Brad

Looks to be in exceptionally nice condition Brad.