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

[g.durand]

Very nice.

 

[mayserwegener]

20's Borsalino Homburg. Mayser scored an equally awesome Borsalino from the same seller.

Yes this one looks fantastic too. What is strange is the liner and sweatband photos are the same the first hat. It could be that they are similar so the seller shared photos. Also the seller hasn't been responsive. Hopefully all turns out ok.

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

Yea i noticed after posting the sweat pics, i've contacted the seller for more info and photos. Until then i'll hold back from sending payment.

 

[mayserwegener]

I heard back from the seller so just slow. Let me know what you find out. Both of these hats are some of the oldest Borsalino soft felts I have encountered and I have never seen any in such great condition.

 

[rclark]

Really bummed I missed out on this hat. I hope one of you guys won this auction. If so, please post photos when you get it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vntage-Stet...xZTrI8T1iIPhMe82Xx6mQ%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

[beetleything]

Oh wow ! Nice hat and my size too!

I hope some one here got it too!

Seemed cheap to me.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

wow $184 for a 3x beaver!

 

[Guardian Enzo]

I got a 3X for 70 bucks in near-mint condition, but it wasn't a Western, it was a 50's-era fedora. Still, I count myself very lucky - I was really wowed by the quality. It's a fantastic hat.

 

[1mach1]

Really bummed I missed out on this hat. I hope one of you guys won this auction. If so, please post photos when you get it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vntage-Stet...xZTrI8T1iIPhMe82Xx6mQ%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

I was watching that one too, Rick. Very cool. Clint picked that one up.

 

[rclark]

I was watching that one too, Rick. Very cool. Clint picked that one up.

Yessir he sure did! I was hoping it would be me that picked that one up!

 

[gtdean48]

How can a hat made in 2004 be described at "vintage"??? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stetson-5X-...564?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c971a6584

 

[javadave61]

I'm new to the world of hats, but I'm developing an interest very quickly, thanks to all of you. I've been considering a nice panama hat from Panama Bob, but I thought I'd try my hand at a cheap one first to see how I like them. And this one could serve as a great beater later on.

I picked up this one on eBay $15, shipping included. With the iron and steam kettle, I was able to pump some life back into it. And of course, I'm a suckered for the pencil roll.

 

[RJR]

Good job.

 

[triple-d]

Java....I have a whole pile of ebay hats i need to send you buddy!!! Not to shabby with that kettle!! I bought a steamer, and still haven't managed to bring an ebay buy back to life...lol

I had to take a break from the ebay vintage investment scene. They always look savable in the pics on the bay.........they somehow morph into " This couldn't be the same hat I bought", when i open the box.....lol

 

[suitedcboy]

How can a hat made in 2004 be described at "vintage"??? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stetson-5X-...564?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c971a6584

I'd love to see an ad for a used car hat they would write...........

I'm not of the opinion that the final production of a closing hat factory means anything special. IF you do a crappy job because you are talking with co-workers about what you are going to do with no job and you miss some stitches or fail to pounce it who's going to fire you 2 days from being kicked out the door?

 

[javadave61]

For the little I spent, it was worth the risk. But I'm not sure I'm brave enough to put down real money for an eBay purchase. Besides, I'm afraid with my 7 1/2 to 7 5/8 head, I'd end up with an expensive hat that didn't fit.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

This one gone very cheap
http://www.ebay.com/itm/vtg-real-co...MtNNf9KEKJPK0o5Uqk1Ng%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

This one went sky high
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ste...MtNNf9KEKJPK0o5Uqk1Ng%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

And this one a bit too high for me.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/john-b-stet...MtNNf9KEKJPK0o5Uqk1Ng%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

[Lefty]

Came in a distant 3rd
Stetson 5x cb in black
http://m.ebay.com/bidhistory?itemId=151592440300&pAction=VI

 

[1mach1]

Came in a distant 3rd
Stetson 5x cb in black
http://m.ebay.com/bidhistory?itemId=151592440300&pAction=VI

Yeah, I was bidding on that one too. Too rich for my blood.

 

[alanfgag]

Rarer than chicken lips... I thought it would go higher.