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

[Lefty]

Size 7, No. 1 Quality in great condition continues the trend of very nice, small hats going for impressive amounts

 

[DJH]

Yes, as soon as I saw that nice western I could only think of one person who should be wearing it.

 

[bowlerman]

That's a very cool hat.
I deleted the bookmark, but another 3X Stetson in good shape went for a pretty penny-- 150-200 ish, if I recall!

Coble, I swear I'll tone it down! I can't sustain this kind of activity either. I did buy that Stephen Stetson Lord's hat, and will certainly post photos when it arrives.

This hobby/obsession does tend to consume many of us who hang out in the lounge. What I want to know is where is the "one hat to rule them all?"

 

[alanfgag]

Yes, as soon as I saw that nice western I could only think of one person who should be wearing it.

I hope the right person ends up wearing it!

I thought it might have gone higher had the opening bid not been so high. Or maybe not... westerns have a narrow audience around these parts.
Anyone have a sense how late the No.1 quality of this prewar generation was offered?

Surfing around late last night I found this one hanging out on an antler. If it turns out as small as advertised, it might be a present for my dad. I think it should fit his shaved head.

 

[Mr. Lucky]

Anyone here drop the $3k for this puppy?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/11077693105...:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_13535wt_1195

 

[DJH]

I hope the right person ends up wearing it!
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I believe that's the case, yes.

At one point I was thinking that there would be no bids at all , since the starting price was so high. Really nice hat!

 

[SteveAS]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MR-DISNEY-V...ultDomain_0&hash=item53ea11a383#ht_500wt_1413

Nice one, Robert. I got one that looks identical (but is a 3X Beaver quality) a year or so ago.

One thing I note in particular: it looks like the brim flanging is quite a bit flatter at the front than the back. Mine is the same way. Until now, I presumed a previous owner had ironed the front, but it looks like Stetson might have made the Tijuanas that way.

 

[Lt.Sam]

Well I have been lurking for a month or so and registered last week. I bought a Dobbs fedora in brown for $35 at a local second hand shop. It is a size 7-1/4, so I hope I did OK? The ribbon is interesting as it has like a little cord on the top and the bottom of the thing. Never seen anything like it.

 

[alanfgag]

Nice one, Robert. I got one that looks identical (but is a 3X Beaver quality) a year or so ago.

+1... price scooted up there too. I think the one I sold went for $25. The Disneyana must have done it.

 

[figment2179]

last week i "won" a Stetson Drifter (4x buffalo felt) for 71 bucks. not a bad deal.

 

[AXL DEMOCRACY]

Congrats Axl - an Alessandria is a wonderful thing.

I have one coming as well, but my investment was only about $50 so I'm not expecting perfection.

Sounds like a score! Thanks, DJH. Yeah, the Alessandria I purchased was in mint condition (well from the photos, waiting for the hat to come) has a very wide brim (I only wear wide brims) and a really beautiful color (again, from the photos). Really looking forward to getting it and putting it on me head
As I said, I paid a lot for it, probably could have bought a brand new one (even this one is apparently vintage but brand new cause it was rarely worn) or had one made for the price...but something about the hat being vintage - over 60 years old that makes it even cooler...for me.
I'll try to post some photos when I get it.

 

[DJH]

Yep, you can put some photos in the Borsalino Brotherhood thread.

 

[Str8Jacket]

Mallory Fedora ebay catch

Hi Gents, I'm going to humbly ask for the opinions of the forum Gurus and SMEs. What do you think of this hat? I pulled it off of ebay today and it is a Gray Mallory Fifth Ave. fedora. Did I do well my first time out or did I flop for $25

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200676850417&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123#ht_500wt_1413

 

[Lefty]

It's hard to go wrong for $25. That's a pretty good place to be for a starter hat.

Of course, once you're hooked, you'll be looking to spend a bit more on something like this Whippet-eque Stetson.

 

[Str8Jacket]

Thank you Sir, I appreciate your opinion.

 

[randooch]

Anyone here get this EarthWormser?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...sPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:US:1120#ht_500wt_921

 

[Garrett]

Decided to give this one a go:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/260894442176?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

 

[neanderthal57]

Anyone here get this EarthWormser?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...sPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:US:1120#ht_500wt_921

I did.

 

[bowlerman]

Decided to give this one a go:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/260894442176?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

That one looks cool-- great proportions. Is it sextuple-stitched?

 

[alanfgag]

Decided to give this one a go:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/260894442176?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

That looks great Garrett... in the same general design family as this Stetson Standard Quality.