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

[Tango Yankee]

Tom,

If she don't see them then they don't exist and they don't look alike.

John

:rofl: Funny, that's a strategy I've been known to employ from time to time!

Cheers,
Tom

 

[Garrett]

This little guy will be making the transition from homburg to fedora when I get my hands on it next week. Should make for a nice beater fedora. Details to come in the conversion corral

http://www.ebay.com/itm/350500118962?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648

 

[HatsEnough]

I'll be discovering that brim width. Size label and leaf in logos makes it mid to later 50's. Liner matches sweat and I would be amazed if it is under 2". There are 1-3/4-2" mode edge Stetsons quite common but all appear a bit smaller than this one. Could be trimmed or covered, but certainly seems well executed.

I'd have been bidding against you if it was a 2-3/8 or more brim, for sure. Can't wait for your analysis on the piece, though. It looks very, very interesting.

 

[ScottF]

I'll be discovering that brim width. Size label and leaf in logos makes it mid to later 50's. Liner matches sweat and I would be amazed if it is under 2". There are 1-3/4-2" mode edge Stetsons quite common but all appear a bit smaller than this one. Could be trimmed or covered, but certainly seems well executed.

I dropped out when the seller told me it was 1 3/4". To me this looked like an adulterated mode edge.

 

[HatsEnough]

Here is a classic idiot seller's description on his hat...

"No size tag, it fits on my head so will say it is a larger size."

So we are to take this guy's word for the fact that he has a large hat size when he doesn't even offer a guess on the size relative to his own hat size?? Are we expected to just assume he knows what a large hat size even is?

 

[Garrett]

Here is a classic idiot seller's description on his hat...

"No size tag, it fits on my head so will say it is a larger size."

So we are to take this guy's word for the fact that he has a large hat size when he doesn't even offer a guess on the size relative to his own hat size?? Are we expected to just assume he knows what a large hat size even is?

The seller must've known you'd come across it Honestly, HE, I love your rants about the uneducated seller. Keep em' coming

 

[feltfan]

This Playboy Air-Lite has the color--but what is with the low price?

Size 7.5??? Because I didn't see it.

 

[alanfgag]

Here is a classic idiot seller's description on his hat...

"No size tag, it fits on my head so will say it is a larger size."

So we are to take this guy's word for the fact that he has a large hat size when he doesn't even offer a guess on the size relative to his own hat size?? Are we expected to just assume he knows what a large hat size even is?

Did you ask the seller for clarification?

 

[Mario]

German sellers are the worst when it comes to hats. You're likely to find something like "Black hat! Cool for helloween party! L@@k!!!!!".

And that's it. Well...

 

[Tango Yankee]

Wasn't that the same playboy everyone is talking about?

No, this was a newer Stetson that is still on the auction block.

Cheers,
Tom

 

[chopperama]

First Ebay Score of any worth was this.

It was listed as a GREY FEDORA STYLE TRILBY HAT. I assume it's a 1940's model based on the "G.A Dunn & Co" on sweatband and "Dunn & Co" on the label in the crown. Perfect at £10.50 all in. My Everyday hat as it goes. It needed a little reshaping (Crown and brim) and a little tidy up but it's all done and better for it!

My most recent Victory was this hat, Described as "Man’s Vintage Black Felt Hat from Dunn & Co". A good score for me at £20 all in. Not sure how to go with this one.... may "Adjust" the crown a bit. But what model hat is it?

What do you guys think? good deals?

 

[alanfgag]

German sellers are the worst when it comes to hats. You're likely to find something like "Black hat! Cool for helloween party! L@@k!!!!!".

And that's it. Well...

I love L@@K!!

The poorly described, badly photographed auctions are my favorite safaris. They require finesse. The perfectly pictured hats are more like slugfests.

I have also had great experiences messaging sellers for additional information. In fact, some of my best FL friendships began with questions asked on an auction item. But I generally like people, too.

 

[alanfgag]

First Ebay Score of any worth was this. What do you guys think? good deals?

Hello and welcome... Both look great!

 

[chopperama]

Thank you alanfgag, on both counts

 

[zetwal]

My most recent Victory was this hat, Described as "Man’s Vintage Black Felt Hat from Dunn & Co". A good score for me at £20 all in. Not sure how to go with this one.... may "Adjust" the crown a bit. But what model hat is it?

I'm not sure what you mean by model. To me, it looks like a soft fedora. As such, you may need to crease it.

Welcome to the Lounge!

:yo:

 

[Cicero]

German sellers are the worst when it comes to hats. You're likely to find something like "Black hat! Cool for helloween party! L@@k!!!!!".

And that's it. Well...

Or, it's a Michael Jackson hat! :eeek:

 

[HatsEnough]

Just picked up a size 7-1/8 7X Clear Beaver Open Road-styled Stetson for $41!

The seller did not know it was a clear beaver because the gold ink on the stamp that says xxxxxxx Clear Beaver is worn and can only be read if you look real closely at it.

This one has the black, square size tag so it is between 1960 and 1974.

A pleasing tan color with a nice lighter ribbon treatment. Maybe photos later after I clean it up and get rid of the stupid rancher crease.

Might sell this. Not sure yet.

 

[alanfgag]

The felt looks thin and supple on that one... it might be very nice despite being a newer hat. Missing the seven Xs on the liner. Hope it works out for you.

 

[zetwal]

Stetson Nutria Western,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140625756992?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

 

[alanfgag]

Stetson Nutria Western,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140625756992?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

I love that the seller is the original purchaser. Glad it sold.