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

[Joshbru3]

Steve, that one looks super cool! It should clean up very nicely. I'm excited to see the "after" photos! :eusa_clap

 

[alanfgag]

Wow, that one's cool!

+1. You are posting some exceptional hats... a pleasure to see.

 

[mayserwegener]

Steve, that one looks super cool! It should clean up very nicely. I'm excited to see the "after" photos! :eusa_clap

Josh, Thanks! I am excited about it too. I have been looking for an old Wilke soft felt for a long time.

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

+1. You are posting some exceptional hats... a pleasure to see.

Thank you very much to both of you and in fact everyone who posts here. If it wasnt for seeing the absolutely stunning examples of Bowlers that have been posted here over the years I wouldn't have known that they're out there just waiting to be found and worn.

 

[splintercellsz]

Mayser, I can't wait to see the after pics! Great find!

OCMH, I really like that one! I hope it fits you!

I just picked up this Knox. Not sure of the age...

 

[hatophile]

Good lookin hat Justin.

 

[mayserwegener]

Justin, Thanks! Super find with the Knox!

OCMH, Great find with the Marrone Bombetta!

Looking forward to seeing more of both of these!

 

[alanfgag]

If anyone should find a box containing a Bersaline Fendora somewhere in Sonoma, CA... please let me know. :eeek:

 

[hatophile]

Uh Oh, that doesn't sound good.

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

If anyone should find a box containing a Bersaline Fendora somewhere in Sonoma, CA... please let me know. :eeek:

I'll keep my peepers peeled, I live in Sonoma County.

 

[alanfgag]

Seller has a severe case of dyslexia. Hoping the tracking number provided goes with something else they sold.

 

[alanfgag]

I have wanted one of these for some time. Now I can retire the water glasses I use to hold up my block and flange.

 

[Lefty]

100% beaver, Beaver Brand in size 7 for $40 shipped

 

[delectans]

I have wanted one of these for some time. Now I can retire the water glasses I use to hold up my block and flange.

Nice acquisition, Alan. Quite scarce, and while not as rare as hens teeth, these are altogether far more useful. I prize my specimen.

 

[rlk]

If anyone should find a box containing a Bersaline Fendora somewhere in Sonoma, CA... please let me know. :eeek:

At least its bubble boxed.

 

[fluteplayer07]

Well that's a relief.

 

[alanfgag]

Yes... Wherever it is, it's cumfertable.

 

[alanfgag]

Nice acquisition, Alan. Quite scarce, and while not as rare as hens teeth, these are altogether far more useful. I prize my specimen.

Now just hoping I will find that the dowel spacing was an industry standard... Like brim width and crown height. 8^o

 

[jrbobbyh]

Rats!
I have done well with two previous Ebay hat purchases, but recently received a Beaver Brand. It is in great condition, and in the original box. But within two days of opening the box, the musty old odors began to flow out, worsening steadily. Problems are that the hat is not wearable with that odor, but more, that it really irritates my nose.

Is this just a loss? Should I toss it in the trash, or is it possible to really get rid of the smell (and I assume kill the invisible mold)?

Bobby

 

[casechopper]

It didn't smell bad when you first received it? Maybe check to see if there's a dead mouse or something like that in the box? It sounds odd to me that it would begin to smell bad after you received it instead of smelling bad right from the start. One thing that's been recommended here for bad smelling hats is to place the hat in a trash bag with scrunched up newspaper.