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

[MDphoto]

Just lost this auction in the last 2 seconds: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...28&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&autorefresh=true

I hesitated, trying to figure out if I really wanted it or not lol. Got beat by a dollar for my hesitation. Oh well. Was surprised, though, that a Whippet was being listed as a western/cowboy hat lol lol lol!

I was watching that one too. The eBay app for the iPad wouldn't let me see all the pics in the auction and of course the Whippet pic (if there was one) wouldn't show up. I just could not tell what type of condition it was in.

 

[DJH]

Good price on the Whippet, HE. I was watching that one but didn't bid.

 

[HatsEnough]

Thanks, DJH. If it had exceeded $100 like Whippets usually do I would have dropped out. Surprisingly, no bidders after my $90 bid. By Fall I think I might sell my 1950s era Whippet its a bit big for me at a roomy 7-1/8, anyway.

 

[hatophile]

Good price on the Whippet, HE. I was watching that one but didn't bid.

Yes, nice catch on that one, decent price.

 

[Justin B]

LOL. HE, I decided to pass on that one otherwise you'd have had to bid more for it.

 

[HatsEnough]

I have to say, fellas, I really, really like seeing all of you that bowed out on bidding! That is something I could use more of! LOL

 

[mayserwegener]

I recently picked up this old (1915) calendar. This German company (Felix Weissbach, Glauchau) was the worlds largest brand of crushable hat fabric.

 

[bowlerman]

This morning I had my only bidder back out of a wool derby bid hours before the auction ended because they decided they didn't really want it anymore. I'm new at this: was I wrong to allow the cancellation?

 

[zetwal]

This morning I had my only bidder back out of a wool derby bid hours before the auction ended because they decided they didn't really want it anymore. I'm new at this: was I wrong to allow the cancellation?

You did the right thing.

 

[Rick Blaine]

Sharp Shootin'

Which of you jokers got here seconds before I did? D@mn your' eyes! :eusa_doh:
I ain't the fastest draw around anymore! Well done looks a real beaut'! :eusa_clap

 

[Brad Bowers]

Which of you jokers got here seconds before I did? D@mn your' eyes! :eusa_doh:
I ain't the fastest draw around anymore! Well done looks a real beaut'! :eusa_clap

Wow, that's a great price for a larger-sized '40s Dobbs!

Incredible!

Brad

 

[bowlerman]

You did the right thing.

Thanks, zetwal. I hope it was right by business standards, and not just by anti-wool sentiments!
Ok, another silly embarrassing question for you experienced ebay sellers: what would be considered an average or reasonable turnaround time between invoice sent and payment received?


that's a beautiful bound brown Dobbs, btw.

 

[Lefty]

the other half of the Shore Club, the rare Stetson Turf Club in 7 3/8

beautiful Hopkins panama, 7 1/4

 

[T Rick]

This morning I had my only bidder back out of a wool derby bid hours before the auction ended because they decided they didn't really want it anymore. I'm new at this: was I wrong to allow the cancellation?

Forcing an unwanting Buyer to go through with a sale (even though you had a right to) would simply lead to an unhappy Customer, which is bad for business. In the end, even if you have to re-list, you made the right call.

 

[Lefty]

I tied the high bid for your milan, Josh. I'm surprised it didn't go for more.

 

[Joshbru3]

I tied the high bid for your milan, Josh. I'm surprised it didn't go for more.

Well I want to thank everyone for their bid! I'm happy with the price it went for, but to be real honest, I am kind of shocked it didn't go a bit higher as well. Ive only seen a couple of these 50's open road milans, and especially in a 7 1/2, trends would show that similar hats went for a bit more. Like I said, I'm very happy with all the positive response I got for this sale. I know if this thing said "Whippet," the final auction price would have been doubled.
Again, THANK YOU to everyone who bid on the hat!

 

[bowlerman]

Forcing an unwanting Buyer to go through with a sale (even though you had a right to) would simply lead to an unhappy Customer, which is bad for business. In the end, even if you have to re-list, you made the right call.

Thanks TRick! needed to hear that.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Josh, the really, really fine vintage panama hats (with high WPI) don't tend to fetch their corresponding prices on eBay. I've no idea why not.

 

[HatsEnough]

Josh, the really, really fine vintage panama hats (with high WPI) don't tend to fetch their corresponding prices on eBay. I've no idea why not.

I'd guess it's because few people understand the differences between a high end straw and a loe end straw.

 

[alanfgag]

The ebay price range for desirable vintage hats in very good condition that are well advertised and photographed is mostly in the $100 - $200 range. The occasional hat drifts higher. My guess is the knowledge base provided by the Lounge and a relatively small number of bidders are responsible for the highest bid prices on many auctions.

Exotic panamas are few and far between on ebay. Given the price one would have to pay for a new fine weave montecristi from the premier sources, the ebay auctions for high quality vintage are probably among the best hat values out there. The customers for new fino fino finos don't seem to be bidding up these vintage thousand dollar hats... yet.