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

Lefty · May 17, 2011

It did jump a bit at the end, but this 7xCB western still went very cheap.

SteveAS · May 17, 2011

Somebody should be happy with this old Dobbs Leisure Light. I have one just like it and love the hat . . . great felt and proportions.

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randooch · May 17, 2011

ejbhats said:
diamond in the rough??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...hU4HGGU%3D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT

designed to fit a 23? what the heck?

Brad Bowers · May 17, 2011

randooch said:
designed to fit a 23? what the heck?

Women's hats are often sized by the circumference in inches, hence the 23, which is around a size 7 3/8.

Brad

ejbhats · May 17, 2011

Brad Bowers said:
Women's hats are often sized by the circumference in inches, hence the 23, which is around a size 7 3/8.

Brad

Hmmm? Hadn't thought of that. Maybe that explains the cloth band. Figured it was an option opposed to a leather sweat on a lightweight.

HatsEnough · May 17, 2011

Looking over my little collection, it seems I've become a Stetson man. At this point only 1/3 of my collection is other than Stetsons.

Lefty · May 17, 2011

ejbhats said:
Hmmm? Hadn't thought of that. Maybe that explains the cloth band. Figured it was an option opposed to a leather sweat on a lightweight.

Check out the vintage cloth sweat hats thread. They're real and they're fantastic.

Mario · May 17, 2011

Joshbru3 said:
I won this hat this afternoon:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...2BnRvDk%3D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I couldnt pass it up this time. I missed it when it was sold by the original seller, and luckily Rilico bought it and resold it. I love the proportions and its my first NRA labeled hat. The moth damage in the rear of the hat doesnt bother me. It will be added to my pre-1940 collection. I just love the sweatband in the hat and the colors just popped out to me. I wonder if this "Gordon" is the same company as the Gordons that Dinerman owns or owned? I would assume it is, but one can never be too sure. I cant wait to have it in my hands.

I was watching that one closely but again decided not to bid. I thought it was just a tad too much moth damage. Still a very nice hat. Congrats! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Mario · May 17, 2011

Lefty said:
not mine 7x CB OR, size 7

Stunning! I absolutely love the color!

Joshbru3 · May 17, 2011

Mario said:
I was watching that one closely but again decided not to bid. I thought it was just a tad too much moth damage. Still a very nice hat. Congrats! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Thanks, Mario! I just had to have the hat as an example piece. Ive never seen another one like it and those colors just spoke to me. I still have never seen a sweatband quite like that one either. I hope the moth damage can be toned down a little with some good steaming and brushing. If not, its okay. The hat might be a really tight fit on me, but like I said, it is mostly just going to "collection" status and not "everyday wear" status.

M_Jones · May 17, 2011

Lefty said:
It did jump a bit at the end, but this 7xCB western still went very cheap.

I had friends over last night and had the computer on for the sole purpose of bidding on this hat. I was bragging about how cheap I would procure this hat and explaining the awesomeness that is 7x beaver. But I lost....

The winner ruined my dinner party. Remember that the next time any of you think about bidding on a poorly listed 7x.

billyspew · May 17, 2011

M_Jones said:
I had friends over last night and had the computer on for the sole purpose of bidding on this hat. I was bragging about how cheap I would procure this hat and explaining the awesomeness that is 7x beaver. But I lost....

You ruined my dinner party Lefty. Remember that the next time you think about bidding on a poorly listed 7x.

Fairly certain Lefty did no bid and did not win as that hat is 2 sizes too small for him!

M_Jones · May 17, 2011

That's what I get for skimming the post. I thought he said he bid. Heh.

Still, great hat for a great price!

billyspew · May 17, 2011

M_Jones said:
That's what I get for skimming the post. I thought he said he bid. Heh.

Still, great hat for a great price!

Definately, and if I'd seen I'd have bid too!

Mario · May 17, 2011

Joshbru3 said:
Thanks, Mario! I just had to have the hat as an example piece. Ive never seen another one like it and those colors just spoke to me. I still have never seen a sweatband quite like that one either. I hope the moth damage can be toned down a little with some good steaming and brushing. If not, its okay. The hat might be a really tight fit on me, but like I said, it is mostly just going to "collection" status and not "everyday wear" status.

Ah, the collector's bug...quite a dangerous athropod indeed!

By now I've downsizd my 'collection' from something like 35 to a mere 8 hats. And even though I'm constantly scanning the 'Bay I won't be buying another one unless it really screams at me to buy it. The same is true for all other kinds of wardrobe. I've never been much of a collector just for the sake of it - with the little exception of that initial feeding frenzy two years ago...

All that said you've scored a few really nice hats over those last couple of month.

Lefty · May 17, 2011

M_Jones said:
That's what I get for skimming the post. I thought he said he bid. Heh.

Still, great hat for a great price!

When I thought I could get it for under $60, I was going to bid, just to resell it.
Those last 10 seconds are always unpredictable, so you've never got it until you've got it.

Justin B · May 17, 2011

Joshbru3 said:
I won this hat this afternoon:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=270747163226&si=aEFVm%252FdenFDCuzE%252FO2glM%252BnRvDk%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT
I couldnt pass it up this time. I missed it when it was sold by the original seller, and luckily Rilico bought it and resold it. I love the proportions and its my first NRA labeled hat. The moth damage in the rear of the hat doesnt bother me. It will be added to my pre-1940 collection. I just love the sweatband in the hat and the colors just popped out to me. I wonder if this "Gordon" is the same company as the Gordons that Dinerman owns or owned? I would assume it is, but one can never be too sure. I cant wait to have it in my hands.

Was hoping you were who got this one. When I saw it I knew it'd be one you'd want. Look forward to seeing pictures of it all cleaned up.

Lefty · May 17, 2011

not mine Lee, 7 1/2, cheap

billyspew · May 17, 2011

Lefty said:
not mine Lee, 7 1/2, cheap

A bit of a rough looking sweat on it though. Is that an Edge-Lee (Cav) though?

Lefty · May 17, 2011

It looks like one, but it seems odd that it's not marked as such. That seems like it would have been a high-end feature on a mid-range hat.

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