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

[Lefty]

Post #1 of this thread says it's okay to post live auctions...

There are the rules posted by administrators, and then there are the guidelines followed by those of us who don't want to ruin someone else's opportunity.

 

[Rudie]

It always goes two ways. When somebody posts an auction I have my eyes on I don't like the competition I might get. When somebody posts an auction I might have otherwise missed I'm grateful I got the heads-up.

 

[mayserwegener]

Also picked up this (probably 1930s) J. Hückel´s Söhne Velour, size measured at 58/59cm. The ribbon is missing and for some reason button snaps were applied to the felt. Hopefully they can be removed and a ribbon can be installed that cover the holes. Also has seen some heavy wear. I went for this one because it's very rare to find a larger size old Austrian Velour in a lighter color.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Please don't post live auctions.

 

[randooch]

Finally scored an Alessandria! I credit the Super Bowl. Can't imagine why so many folks enjoy football, but I'm certainly glad the auction ended during the concussion-fest.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160726202248?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_500wt_690

 

[Lefty]

Great price on that one.

Air Light Playboy, 7 3/8

Whippet and Stetsonian, 7 1/8 go cheap

 

[Tango Yankee]

Congratulations, Randall!! That looks like a nice one. I'd forgotten that today was the Super Bowl, but you're probably right... there may have been some interested in the hat that got caught up with the game and forgot about it. Worked out well for you!

Cheers,
Tom

 

[alanfgag]

Great price on that one.

Air Light Playboy, 7 3/8

Congratulations Randall!

Great price on that 30's Playboy too. I would have taken a chance on the cleaning had it been my size.

 

[randooch]

Thanks Alan and Lefty. I've heard so much about this model, all positive, so I am excited to have one on the way. My maximum bid was a good deal higher, too. All the better in case it looks ludicrous atop my rustic bean.

And yes, that Playboy looked to be a good gamble.

 

[Kirk H.]

Congrats on the hat Randall. Keep us updated when it arives.

Kirk

 

[Lefty]

more Bowl savings

7 1/4 Strat

7 1/4 Borso Rex

 

[Aureliano]

Can't wait to see better pictures of the Rex.

 

[randooch]

Zowie. I was watching that Rex . . . what a hat! Right out of the one classic movie I've not seen twice.

Thanks, Kirk!

 

[Aureliano]

Zowie. I was watching that Rex . . . what a hat! Right out of the one classic movie I've not seen twice.

Thanks, Kirk!

Who wasn't! I saw a blue Rex in Milano in December, It was a 7 7/8! :eeek:

 

[Mystic]

Finally scored an Alessandria! I credit the Super Bowl. Can't imagine why so many folks enjoy football, but I'm certainly glad the auction ended during the concussion-fest.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160726202248?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_500wt_690

I suppose everyone has their "Drug" of choice.

 

[bowlerman]

I haven't watched a football game in probably nine or ten years, but somehow found myself in front of this one today-- nor particular reason, in fact.

Randall-- that Alessandria looks really beautiful-- congrats!

 

[hatophile]

Wow Randall, that Borso looks unworn, good catch!
Someone got some great Stetsons, too!

 

[Marc Chevalier]

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How on earth can it be that no one around here has posted this yet:


www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Fedora-OVI...-Hills-Gray-Brown-Felt-Sz-7-1-4-/140691021108



It's from Oviatt's, for Pete's sake! Almost certainly a Knox model designed especially by James Oviatt for his store.



Don't know about Oviatt's? Look here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Oviatt_Building

And click on the photo albums in here: http://www.myspace.com/oviatt_2008/photos

 

[TipTop]

Since we are talking about Souper Bowl Sales, ironically, Googling this "Thoroughbred" last night is what first led me HERE on a search for info on the brand. Anybody know something about the brand?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAP...sPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:3160#ht_500wt_1114

I snagged this pinched telescope, in box, as a first sale for the seller; we'll see how it goes. It looks like a nice quality, and when I enquired about labels inside the hat, he cheerfully responded "10Xs and it says "long oval." Buy It Now; done. I'll pluck those feathers and find something a bit more contemporary to band it.

My second last night was another, in box, from Barney's in NYC..at my and its opening bid. Not well described, but certainly well preserved.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAP...&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:1123#ht_4487wt_1099

I'll steam that upturned flap down and and add a band we'll be in business. If you aren't familiar with Barney's, it's top shelf, so even though the Aussie brand is unfamiliar to me, I have no doubts about the quality.

Thank you NBC.

 

[TipTop]

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How on earth can it be that no one around here has posted this yet:


www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Fedora-OVI...-Hills-Gray-Brown-Felt-Sz-7-1-4-/140691021108



It's from Oviatt's, for Pete's sake! Almost certainly a Knox model designed especially by James Oviatt for his store.



Don't know about Oviatt's? Look here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Oviatt_Building

Fascinating architectural tidbit. I also got a kick out this Wiki euphemism: "Mr. Oviatt and a colleague, hat salesman Frank Baird Alexander, launched their partnership in men’s clothing." Coming from Salt Lake, we can bet that "partnership" was a new release in LA...lol