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

[bowlerman]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/22090515118...AX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648#ht_500wt_1187

tough to keep my mouse away from this one, but remained steadfast and didn't click. Anyone here grab this beauty?

 

[randooch]

You demonstrate admirable restraint, Jeff! See if this one tempts you in the same way: :eeek:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-188...pt=US_Hats&hash=item35a9e230b8#ht_9456wt_1026

 

[bowlerman]

Ha! Boy do I love those old "Hornbergs!" I can't believe they're only asking $99. It must have taken hours for them to get that stunning worn-in look. Plus it's a size "M", "71/4 (large)." Boy it would fit perfectly on a lot of heads.

 

[Joshbru3]

I won a couple hats on the bay yesterday from the same seller.

1930's Marathon Homburg

This one appears to have a basting stitch on the ribbon and another example of the really interesting sweatband just like Robert posted recently. I would assume this hat was made by Lee? I hope it cleans up nice.

1950's Resistol with cool felt ribbon work

I just had to see this one in person. I HIGHLY doubt its a size 8 7/8 like the seller said, its probably a 6 7/8. Possibly a small 7. This really isn't my style, so I might post it up in the classifieds after I receive it. I'm not sure yet. The ribbon work is awesome!

 

[randooch]

Interesting finds, Josh. That Marathon sounds tiny at 20 inches around. Looking forward to better shots of that singular sweat.

 

[casechopper]

Hey Joshbru3,
This is the reply I got from the seller when I requested more detailed sizing info 4 days ago.


Dear xxxxxx,

Thank you for your interest. Front to back inside is 7 3/4 inches and side to side is 6 1/2 inches. Thanks again

- cubid4fun

Thanks,
Sam

I won a couple hats on the bay yesterday from the same seller.


1950's Resistol with cool felt ribbon work

I just had to see this one in person. I HIGHLY doubt its a size 8 7/8 like the seller said, its probably a 6 7/8. Possibly a small 7. This really isn't my style, so I might post it up in the classifieds after I receive it. I'm not sure yet. The ribbon work is awesome!

 

[hatophile]

This one :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/270865363355?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648 is not pristine, but I was shocked there were no more bidders on it.

 

[Joshbru3]

Interesting finds, Josh. That Marathon sounds tiny at 20 inches around. Looking forward to better shots of that singular sweat.

I tell ya Randall, I never trust sellers measurements. I will bet its a size 6 7/8 or 7. Either way, I really bought it for an example piece.

 

[Joshbru3]

Hey Joshbru3,
This is the reply I got from the seller when I requested more detailed sizing info 4 days ago.


Dear xxxxxx,

Thank you for your interest. Front to back inside is 7 3/4 inches and side to side is 6 1/2 inches. Thanks again

- cubid4fun

Thanks,
Sam

I wonder if there is a hat calculator to find out what those measurements equate to.

 

[casechopper]

With this ellipse calculator: http://www.cleavebooks.co.uk/scol/callipse.htm I get a 22.4" circumference. So, between a size 7 and 7 1/8

 

[Joshbru3]

With this ellipse calculator: http://www.cleavebooks.co.uk/scol/callipse.htm I get a 22.4" circumference. So, between a size 7 and 7 1/8

Thanks!!!! Awesome, I'm a size 7, so maybe if I actually do like the hat, it will fit. Thanks for the website also!!

 

[randooch]

Thanks!!!! Awesome, I'm a size 7, so maybe if I actually do like the hat, it will fit. Thanks for the website also!!

Case in point, not trusting the seller's numbers! Those front/back side/side figures depend on where you measure, too. The tape measure can start and stop on either side of the sweatband's stitches, or into the hat a bit more, where one's head actually would be. The difference can be substantial.

That aside, my fingers are crossed for you.

 

[newturnofphrase]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/35051183057...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_852wt_1189

Looks like a 1950-60s make, though if anyone recognizes the lining design and can pinpoint the date that would be awesome. Hoping it's actually a 7 1/2, but even if it's not, feels good to help charity.

 

[RichardH]

I just won this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/23071187186...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_2713wt_1189

I hope it fits! (I have worn everything from 7 1/2 to 7 3/4, depending on the hat)
Anyone know how old it is? Made in the 50s perhaps?


P.s If it doesn´t fit, I'll sell it to one of you guys for the same price I bought it for (48 pound sterling) , if anyone´s interested.

 

[MikePotts]

Lamson Hubbard Ebay purchase.

Here's one I purchased on Ebay about 10 days ago:

I was concerned that my purchase had been too hasty but my buyer's remorse dissipated upon opening the box and feeling that soft, fine felt.

After a quick naptha bath and brush-up:

Some steam and a tweak:

..........and a head shot or two:

This hat is super light (99grams), marked 7 1/4 but fits bigger and may even deserve a new dark maroon ribbon at some point.

Thanks for looking,

MP

 

[DJH]

Looks good, MP. I like the matching of your tie to the hat ribbon.

 

[MikePotts]

That did turn out quite nicely didn't it!

MP

 

[Chepstow]

Again Mike. Looks very good on you.

 

[pjt113]

looks great Mike

 

[Cicero]

looks great Mike

+1.
Nice lid, looks great on you.