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

[hatophile]

Some lovin' for this nice Stetson 20 Open Road. Don't see too many of these and this one is a beauty...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-STE...NTY-N-WINKLER-SONS-TEXAS-W-BOX-/110958874515?

That's a nice hat!

 

[m0nk]

It's very weird. I sold an almost identical one on ebay in size 7 (even ina bit worse condition) just 2 days ago for $130, with 3 bidders. i just don't get the eBay marketplace. It's so variable. Almost like there're a significant number of "impulse" buyers of quite expensive things out there.

But I don't get your point. Are you saying you find difficulty finding size 7 vintage hats? This seems unreasonable.

I just mean that at times there isn't much in the way of competition for size 7, but I really don't find the styles that I want in my size very often either. I also really wasn't expecting to win this one because my top bid was only $41, and I know they've been going for at least 3 times that (I had eyed yours up as well).

 

[Rabbit]

It's very weird. I sold an almost identical one on ebay in size 7 (even ina bit worse condition) just 2 days ago for $130, with 3 bidders. i just don't get the eBay marketplace. It's so variable. Almost like there're a significant number of "impulse" buyers of quite expensive things out there.

My sentiments exactly. Ebay auctions seem to draw in impulse buyers and unreasonable buys.

 

[flyfishark]

Rabbit,

I bought a fedora from you a couple of weeks ago. The color and the style, while not classic, are my favorite. Thanks so much.

 

[Rabbit]

Rabbit,

I bought a fedora from you a couple of weeks ago. The color and the style, while not classic, are my favorite. Thanks so much.

I'm glad to hear that. You don't find the light shades of tan in vintage felts every day - enjoy!

 

[gtdean48]

Coming back around...
This one looks to have been bought by somebody with too small of a head the first time. It was well listed that time but not the write-up this time.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200829730631&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

 

[carouselvic]

Coming back around...
This one looks to have been bought by somebody with too small of a head the first time. It was well listed that time but not the write-up this time.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200829730631&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

Been there, nice store.

 

[davidraphael]

Has anyone seen this?

Michael Jackson's hat for a mere US $70,000.00
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michael-J...824?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25763f6fc8

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Has anyone seen this?

Michael Jackson's hat for a mere US $70,000.00

For how many?

 

[suitedcboy]

For $70,000 it must be a very nice Whippet......

 

[randooch]

Has anyone seen this?

Michael Jackson's hat for a mere US $70,000.00
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michael-J...824?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25763f6fc8

One would think he could have afforded a fur felt hat.

 

[hatophile]

One would think he could have afforded a fur felt hat.

And paid a lot less for it!!!

 

[danofarlington]

A large share of EBay sellers call fur felt hats "100% wool." I think this is because they have never encountered fur felt before, and can't identify the material itself.

My wife says that I can't go a nickel above $69,000 for a hat though, so I'll reluctantly have to pass on this one.

 

[Paul Roerich]

One would think he could have afforded a fur felt hat.

These were the hats that Michael Jackson used to give away to fans, VIPS and charities at concerts and showings. He didn't keep these for his private use; he'd wear one once per concert or event and then give it away.

 

[m0nk]

These were the hats that Michael Jackson used to give away to fans, VIPS and charities at concerts and showings. He didn't keep these for his private use; he'd wear one once per concert or event and then give it away.

Still, one would think he could have afforded fur felt...

 

[Paul Roerich]

Still, one would think he could have afforded fur felt...

Why bother? These were prop hats whose characteristics could barely be seen from the stage. He gave away dozens each year to people who didn't care what they were made of: 100% of their value is in the provenance, not the materials or workmanship.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Yes you see this come up every so often.
Nothing but fan bait.

 

[Walt]

Has anyone seen this?

Michael Jackson's hat for a mere US $70,000.00
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Michael-J...824?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25763f6fc8

Now if that hat gets anywhere near that I suppose that will be proof positive that the global recession is truly over! :eeek:

 

[Mystic]

One would think he could have afforded a fur felt hat.

I think Michael prefered fur that was still on live animals for his Never Land personal zoo. lol

 

[randooch]

You may be right, Mystic. Good point!