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

[hatophile]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150967863768?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Someone just got a steal on this nice old fuzzy. I was waiting for the seller to check the size and it got whisked away....

 

[Joshbru3]

I have no clue what size this early 1900's Velour is, but for $25 BIN it looked like a deal to me. I couldn't pass this one up.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMTER-BROS-HAND-MADE-BLACK-FEDORA-SCRANTON-PA-OUTFITTERS-/150967863768?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&nma=true&si=rKzlUBsbAkLmFu%2FzZdm91UKUBR0%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

[hatophile]

I have no clue what size this early 1900's Velour is, but for $25 BIN it looked like a deal to me. I couldn't pass this one up.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMTER-BROS-HAND-MADE-BLACK-FEDORA-SCRANTON-PA-OUTFITTERS-/150967863768?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&nma=true&si=rKzlUBsbAkLmFu%2FzZdm91UKUBR0%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

So it was you eh? It's a 6 7/8, that's a fabulous find Josh!

 

[Joshbru3]

So it was you eh? It's a 6 7/8, that's a fabulous find Josh!

Sorry I snatched it from you, Perry. :eusa_doh:

I sure hope its a large 6 7/8....

 

[hatophile]

No problem, I figured a lounger would go for it, knowing what it was, and I know you really like those early century hats. Congrats!

 

[Joshbru3]

No problem, I figured a lounger would go for it, knowing what it was, and I know you really like those early century hats. Congrats!

Thank you Sir! :yo:

 

[Walt]

I can't believe what this one sold for given it is really nothing more than a run-of-the-mill 1970's or later Stetson western made to look like a fedora with a leather outer band I think most of us would say is rather ugly! At least the leather for sure...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-STETSON-FEDORA-WESTERN-HAT-4XBEAVER-FUR-FELT-SZ-7-1-2-LG-OVAL-GR-COND-/150963019006

Modern westerns like that usually sell for a lot less...at most maybe a third of what this one got but usually a lot less than even that that so wow talk about about a bid frenzy! I can't imagine paying that much for that... Now a pre-WW2 Stetson western or a nice 50's OR 100 or 7x clear beaver but for this!?!?!?!?

 

[bond]

I guess you could say "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" on that one. Someone must of liked that color a lot .

 

[Lotsahats]

Ok, just grabbed this Wynewood for a song. http://www.ebay.com/itm/WYNEWOOD-DARK-OLIVE-GREEN-FUR-FELT-FEDORA-HAT-7-3-8-/360543621240 It looks a mite stingier than I'd like, but after doing a little research on the company--not much out there, but a vintage hat-maker--I thought I'd take a chance. There might be some condition issues based on the interior shot. I'll post photos when the hat arrives.

Best,
Aaron

 

[Chepstow]

Aaron, your are right. Looks very stingy but give him a chance is a nice one and a great deal!

 

[Historyteach24]

Man the prices of Stetsons are becoming laughable.

 

[JonnyO]

Man the prices of Stetsons are becoming laughable.

Agreed, I have been seeing the one gentlemen post Whippets, Playboys, and other hats up the rear but putting them up for over $200 BIN or BO...all in my size of course, it is such a tease.

 

[tridentine]

Or this Stetson going for well over 200.00:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Royal-Stets...9Q0GfqC2GHtYaexsubTBwo4=&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Cripes!

 

[Historyteach24]

Tridene I think 200 for a strat is reasonable especially in a 7 5/8

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Very reasonable price for a 7 5/8 strat. they have gone over 300 dollars for such a hat.

 

[tridentine]

Really?
266.00 for a 10.00 hat?

 

[Landman]

Or this Stetson going for well over 200.00:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Royal-Stets...9Q0GfqC2GHtYaexsubTBwo4=&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Cripes!

I would have bet money that hat would go for more than that. I don't think I have ever seen a Stratoliner on Ebay in a size larger than 7 1/2. Looks like it is in very nice shape too.

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Honestly one hardly sees any Strats in 7 3/8 size, 7 1/2 size and that one being larger was a first for me!

 

[DJH]

Tri, it is all supply and demand. Vintage Stratoliners are popular right now and since the supply is limited, the price is high - especially for those large sizes. Actually even small sizes are expensive right now. I've bought 3 of them for about the same total price people are currently paying for one.

If you want a hat of that style you do have a few choices:

eBay and pay what you need to

Get a modern Stetson Stratoliner - about $160 I believe and generally considered to be poor quality compared to the vintage model.

Get a custom Stratoliner clone from Art or another hatter.

Oh, a fourth option is to check the classifieds here. I've seen a few nice Strats there - often better pricing than eBay.

 

[tridentine]

Tri, it is all supply and demand. Vintage Stratoliners are popular right now and since the supply is limited, the price is high - especially for those large sizes. Actually even small sizes are expensive right now. I've bought 3 of them for about the same total price people are currently paying for one.

If you want a hat of that style you do have a few choices:

eBay and pay what you need to

Get a modern Stetson Stratoliner - about $160 I believe and generally considered to be poor quality compared to the vintage model.

Get a custom Stratoliner clone from Art or another hatter.

Oh, a fourth option is to check the classifieds here. I've seen a few nice Strats there - often better pricing than eBay.

Thank you all, I am still learning.
I will be patient and wait for a good vintage to show up on the classifieds or ebay.
Thank you