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

[The Wiser Hatter]

I was watching this Barbisio, very nice hat. I was happy it wasn't my size so didn't have to worry about being tempted.

Same here David glad it wasn't my size.

 

[mayserwegener]

The original lining of the top hat I restored has this exact logo, which I reproduced on silk when I made another lining for it (the original is somewhat damaged, but I kept it for historical authenticity). Do you know much about Borchert?

Appears they were a highend (Prussian Royal Court Supplier) Berlin hat store. The ad (12/1913) is from Rehfus & Cie., Kehl a. Rhein who were using this mark so they were probably the maker. Chepstow (Manfred) might be able to clarify the wording in the ad. Here is a link to some info Chepstow provided on Rehfus & Cie..

http://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/20-rehfus-federleicht/page__view__findpost__p__503

 

[zetwal]

Neat little outfit,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300628378335?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

 

[bowlerman]

I kind of expected to see more activity on this one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/25094079002...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648#ht_4400wt_1170

(not me.)

 

[Chepstow]

The original lining of the top hat I restored has this exact logo, which I reproduced on silk when I made another lining for it (the original is somewhat damaged, but I kept it for historical authenticity). Do you know much about Borchert?

C.W. Borchert was the Supplier imperial court, he had a hat shop in Friedrichstr.
In the Ad: It means that Borchert was a customer of Rehfus. The quality and look, is the same of Rehfus produced Hats.

http://books.google.de/books?id=g_v...=0CEYQ6AEwBg#v=onepage&q=c.W.Borchert&f=false

 

[EggHead]

I was watching it too, it is my size, but for some reason I didn't like it enough.

Same here David glad it wasn't my size.

 

[Mario]

Not mine: Wonderful Disney with MIGHTY edge binding.

Given the description in the listing I think the colors are pretty off in most photos. Image no. 12 seems to be the most accurate representation of the tan felt color.

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[Jedwbpm]

Who does this guy think he is fooling? That is a couple of month old Hatco Stratoliner not a vintage.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-VINTAGE-STETSON-STRATOLINER-FUR-FELT-FEDORA-HAT-7-1-4-SILVERBELLY-MINT-/150713834591?pt=US_Hats&hash=item23173e9c5f#ht_535wt_1270

Jeff

 

[Jedwbpm]

Who does this guy think he is fooling? That is a couple of month old Hatco Stratoliner not a vintage.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-VINTAGE-STETSON-STRATOLINER-FUR-FELT-FEDORA-HAT-7-1-4-SILVERBELLY-MINT-/150713834591?pt=US_Hats&hash=item23173e9c5f#ht_535wt_1270

Jeff

 

[monbla256]

Who does this guy think he is fooling? That is a couple of month old Hatco Stratoliner not a vintage.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-VINTAGE-STETSON-STRATOLINER-FUR-FELT-FEDORA-HAT-7-1-4-SILVERBELLY-MINT-/150713834591?pt=US_Hats&hash=item23173e9c5f#ht_535wt_1270

Jeff

EVERYTHING is "Vintage" on e-prey! You wouldn't buy "new" there would you ?

 

[Terry "The Hat"]

How about this one (sorry if it's one of the loungers) http://www.ebay.com/itm/STETSON-STR...-/200683449801?pt=US_Hats&hash=item2eb9aa6dc9. Minor imperfections? It looks like it was used for show and tell at a moth convention.

 

[bowlerman]

yikes.
Though I have to admit, generally "vintage" mislabeling might fool me if it weren't for you guys.

 

[Jedwbpm]

Well I sent him a message and this is his reply
Dear jedwbpm,

HI- I CHECKED IT OUT AND YOU ARE RIGHT! ITS NOT VINTAGE. THANKS FOR TELLING ME! I WILL RELIST IT ACCURATELY.

- roberts1hfb
Well it looks like he is an honest guy.

Jeff

 

[MaricopaKid]

I buy a lot of vintage photos on the bay. I find most sellers honest, but misinformed.

 

[Garrett]

I find most sellers misinformed.

:arated:

 

[randooch]

To be filed under the Ebay heading, "A Fool Born Every Minute."

http://www.ebay.com/itm/30-mens-vin...7?pt=US_Hats&hash=item519bcdbeab#ht_500wt_688

 

[zetwal]

Premier Knox gets some love,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/25094334109...XX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649#ht_3740wt_898

 

[zetwal]

Angora Topper does not,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/19060936184...DXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649#ht_500wt_915

 

[Ordinary Guy]

Premier Knox gets some love,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/25094334109...XX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649#ht_3740wt_898

I must admit I am absolutely horrible at what should sell at what price..

Sometimes I try to get an idea from past closed auctions but that isn't entirely accurate either.

Sometimes I seek help here from someone who is very knowledgeable about fedoras or a specific make and model ...

Bottom line for me is the hat is worth what someone is willing to pay for it.....

But is there a reason why this Fedora sold for this amount ??????

 

[zetwal]

[...] But is there a reason why this Fedora sold for this amount ??????

It's a nice hat in a good color and size and style. Consumer juices are flowing and you need only two to tango.