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

[suitedcboy]

That is a nice vintage western.
If it just isn't YOU I bet I know a Texan who'd be interested.....

 

[Rick Blaine]

That is a nice vintage western.
If it just isn't YOU I bet I know a Texan who'd be interested.....

Understood!

 

[Rodkins]

I could not resist buying a 50+ year old hat for forty nine cents more than it sold for when new.
I am NOT a cowboy, I dunno where I would ever wear it & it seems a shame to cut down that brim.

BUT I love everything about this hat FANTASTIC crease, ruby red liner, cool cushy sweatband. Just the brim that scares me. :eeek:

Awesome hat. Now that is a serious Ft. Worth kick.

 

[bowlerman]

+1. A kick from some steel-toed boots, for sure! Beautiful hat. Lemme know if you can't stand it.

 

[bowlerman]

Congrats to the winner of this! http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAP...&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:1123#ht_5683wt_1095

I still haven't been able to successfully plant that money tree, or I'd be buying all over the bay right now!

 

[mayserwegener]

I picked up this gray Mayser Velour. I am thinking this one could be an old one (pre 1940) so very rare. Looking forward to its arrival.

 

[mayserwegener]

I also picked up this size 6 Point Wilke Melone from the same seller.

 

[bowlerman]

both look fantastic, Steve. Point size 6 must be huge, right?

 

[mayserwegener]

Jeff, Thanks! Point (French) 6 is size 59cm or 7 3/8.

 

[Chepstow]

Steve, fantastic, both looks great. Congrats to the new ones!

 

[mayserwegener]

Manfred, Thanks! I am very interested in the Mayser. It definitely looks like it could be an early one. It has more in common with this old Masyer Melone than later Maysers. This would be a first regarding a soft felt.

http://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/3-mayser-hutfabrik/page__st__60#entry473

 

[Chepstow]

Steve, indeed, that could be right. I look forward to the details!

 

[Terry "The Hat"]

Ok, One small step for mankind...One giant step for the technology challenged Mystic.
A couple of weeks ago I ran into a sale on a pretty good point & shoot camera. A good deal for my use, anyway.
I have just today had time to play with it.

BEWARE !!! Scary photos could appear on your computer screen at any time now....

The technology challenged Mystic getting a demonstration with new camera from sales person.

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I have a great Nikon my wife got me for Christmas a couple of years ago but since I got my iPhone I don't use it anymore. I've taken and posted some great pictures on here and they've all been from my phone.

 

[dnjan]

I have a great Nikon my wife got me for Christmas a couple of years ago but since I got my iPhone I don't use it anymore. I've taken and posted some great pictures on here and they've all been from my phone.

Like the hat, but are you suggesting that those of us who are technically-challenged should dump our cameras and get i-phones???

 

[bond]

Terry ,I like that look with the matching color shirt and hat, you have that Hemingway swagger about you with that cigar too!
I agree the I phone camera best for posting pics here too.

 

[hatophile]

Steve, that Mayser looks pristine. It'll be nice to see some pics when you get it!

 

[Mystic]

I have a great Nikon my wife got me for Christmas a couple of years ago but since I got my iPhone I don't use it anymore. I've taken and posted some great pictures on here and they've all been from my phone.

I considered a camera/phone. And, noted Alan's great photo's taken from his iPhone. And, even asked some questions on this thread about iPhones, cameras used to post photos on the internet.

But, I have no need of a cell phone and the additional bill to pay.

A point & shoot camera better suits my needs. And, the reduced price made it even more suitable.

This photo was taken by the salesperson showing me the ease and quality of the product. Both met my satisfaction and intended purpose for taking photos.

As I grow older I actually would prefer a less than perfect photo of my mug.....so I could blame the camera for my looks. :smile:

 

[dnjan]

As I grow older I actually would prefer a less than perfect photo of my mug.....so I could blame the camera for my looks. :smile:

I've contemplated smearing a bit on vaseline on the lense...
In the old days, when photographers often used filters on the front of their lenses, it wasn't unusual to have a plain filter reserved for the "soft-focus" (vaseline) treatment.

 

[Mystic]

I've contemplated smearing a bit on vaseline on the lense...
In the old days, when photographers often used filters on the front of their lenses, it wasn't unusual to have a plain filter reserved for the "soft-focus" (vaseline) treatment.

Hey, maybe that's better than adding the caveat, best viewed from a distance, to every head shot.

 

[hatophile]

Terry ,I like that look with the matching color shirt and hat, you have that Hemingway swagger about you with that cigar too!
I agree the I phone camera best for posting pics here too.

He does look Hemingway-esque.