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

[MikePotts]

Bollman made Borsos from the early 80s into the 90s (I believe that's the period) under license. Search Bollman and Borsalino and you'll find plenty of posts by besdor that probably narrow it down further.

From the Borso Brotherhood:

Great info Lefty, Thanks! a lesson learned (fairly cheaply) for me!

MP


edit: the lining does state 'Made in Italy'

 

[Marc Chevalier]

That is a 30's font for sure I as watch movies from the period and you will see that font in the titles of many movies.

Well, yeah ... "The Ben Lomond" font is '30s for sure. But "The Skip" font --which is what I was talking about-- doesn't look '30s (or '40s) at all, IMO. Take a look at it: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270829361...sid=p3984.m1423.l2649&clk_rvr_id=274930907117

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

With the cover of clear celluloid on the liner does make it newer than the one pictured above for sure.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

With the cover of clear celluloid on the liner does make it newer than the one pictured above for sure.

You're right, I think. The CC41 existed from 1941 to 1952. That's a long period of time.

 

[Lefty]

nice, fuzzy Borso, 7 3/8

Vita-Felt, 7 1/8

7XCBOR 7 1/8

 

[HatsEnough]

Almost $160 for a 1960s or 70s era 7X Stetson Open Road-Style at 7-1/8. Doesn't say Clear Beaver, but there's a bunch of Xs. It's any body's guess was "7X" meant then, but, there ya have it.

 

[DJH]

Hmm, I looked at that one and assumed it was a CB. You are right though, there isn't the usual Clear Beaver mark anywhere to be seen.
JBS certainly made a lot of variants.

 

[HatsEnough]

I had a 7X like that one from that era once. Was not impressed in the least. Sold it off.

 

[ScottF]

If I had a small head, this would be mine: http://www.ebay.com/itm/290621377521

 

[Lefty]

I've been watching that thing for the past three weeks and it's killing me that no one is buying it. I could see that being my everyday hat.

 

[Garrett]

I thought about buying that one until sobriety kicked in

 

[HatsEnough]

It's just so tiny.

 

[bowlerman]

Is it weird for an ebay seller to have been a member since May of 2010, but have absolutely no feedback buying or selling?

Similarly, is it weird for a seller to indicate that my zip code on paypal "appears to be incorrect and is not allowing the printing of a shipping label" (I double checked and everything is correct on my account)?

On a positive note, the seller does appear to be friendly and communicative.

 

[zetwal]

Is it weird for an ebay seller to have been a member since May of 2010, but have absolutely no feedback buying or selling?

I don't find anything weird in that in itself.

 

[LoveMyHats2]

At times eBay will do some odd things, my Wife made several purchases recently, each time some sort of "alert" popped up stating that there was an outstanding dispute and that the payment would not go through to paypal until it was settled. There was no outstanding dispute and she just did the "pay now" step again and it finally went through. And, why would eBay place a hold on a buyer's money or account even if there was some dispute? Made no sense!

 

[alanfgag]

...Similarly, is it weird for a seller to indicate that my zip code on paypal "appears to be incorrect and is not allowing the printing of a shipping label" (I double checked and everything is correct on my account)?

Computerized shipping software for UPS and USPS will check addresses against a standardized database for accuracy. If a mismatch in street address or zip it will stop for correction before allowing the shipment to continue to be processed. This can be a headache.

 

[bowlerman]

Duly noted, and mind currently at ease. Thanks, all!

 

[ScottF]

At times eBay will do some odd things, my Wife made several purchases recently, each time some sort of "alert" popped up stating that there was an outstanding dispute and that the payment would not go through to paypal until it was settled. There was no outstanding dispute and she just did the "pay now" step again and it finally went through. And, why would eBay place a hold on a buyer's money or account even if there was some dispute? Made no sense!

Isn't that weird? I bought an item two weeks ago, paid via Paypal, and ebay elected to hold my money until the seller shipped the item (I called ebay to ask about the problem, and they actually told me that). Well, the seller won't ship it, because she can't get the money. I don't blame her.

 

[alanfgag]

BIG button baseball beanie... mine.

 

[zetwal]

BIG button baseball beanie... mine.

Do you have some particular (costume) purpose in mind?