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

[Panadora]

that teardrop shaped coffin is a Three Way box ... very nice

That's been sitting there for a while with the 3-way box. It would have fit my wife, but not me. Good pick up!

I'm not a collector, but never the less I felt something were missing and after only about 6 weeks I just won a hat for box

 

[DJH]

Yeah, fantastic!

 

[moontheloon]

I'm not a collector, but never the less I felt something were missing and after only about 6 weeks I just won a hat for box

glad it was you that won it ... was watching

great hat .. congrats

 

[Alexander Sommerset]

Is that Three Way a 6-7/8 or a 7-7/8?

 

[moontheloon]

Is that Three Way a 6-7/8 or a 7-7/8?

6 7/8

 

[Alexander Sommerset]

6-7/8. That is what I thought. I mean, I realize that Stetson Three-Ways are far and few between but I guess I was a bit surprised that a tiny 6-7/8 went for that price.

 

[Panadora]

Thanks!
The lack of information makes it somewhat of a lottery ticket when it comes to colors though

@Mr. Sommerset
No need to be surprised (unless you actually think that the price is directly connected to size).
All it takes is two buyers seriously interested in the same lot!

 

[tommyK]

That Three Way is absolutely stunning! Unreeded sweatband, vita felt, NOS quality and fantastic color combo. Worth every penny. Just doesn't get any better

 

[moontheloon]

That Three Way is absolutely stunning! Unreeded sweatband, vita felt, NOS quality and fantastic color combo. Worth every penny. Just doesn't get any better

agreed

 

[40Cal]

Great hat Pandora! I was watching also. I think the price you paid was just fine..... If it was a size larger i would have bid on it

 

[moontheloon]

Great hat Pandora! I was watching also. I think the price you paid was just fine..... If it was a size larger i would have bid on it

absolutely

if it was my size I would have paid more than what it went for in a second ... no question

 

[Alexander Sommerset]

"unless you actually think that the price is directly connected to size"

Of course size matters. Any look at the field of sales will prove that larger sizes in vintage hats generally take the bigger dollars.

I agree with everyone above that the hat in question was stunning. Nearly in perfect shape. And Three-Ways are very hard to come by. I think I've only seen a handful over the last few years. Less than 10 for sure. It looks like a great piece.

 

[RJR]

"unless you actually think that the price is directly connected to size"

Of course size matters. Any look at the field of sales will prove that larger sizes in vintage hats generally take the bigger dollars.

I agree with everyone above that the hat in question was stunning. Nearly in perfect shape. And Three-Ways are very hard to come by. I think I've only seen a handful over the last few years. Less than 10 for sure. It looks like a great piece.

Great catch!

 

[alanfgag]

No need to be surprised (unless you actually think that the price is directly connected to size).
All it takes is two buyers seriously interested in the same lot!

Absolutely right. Most high numbers are achieved by two bidders who want the item - or sometimes a few neophyte bidders playing tit for tat early in the auction. Size is of little consequence with something special.

 

[Alexander Sommerset]

While I certainly agree that all it takes on anything--no matter what the item is--is two people going nuts to "win" in a bidding war, it is absurd to pretend that size doesn't matter in vintage hat sales. How many times have you seen a 6-7/8 Stratoliner go for $50 and a 7-7/8 Strat in the same condition go for over $300?

Anyway, I had to laugh today because here is an actual photo one ebay seller is using to sell a hat... now remember, this is the real photo he posted... I did nothing to it...

 

[g.durand]

That leaves me speechless....

 

[moontheloon]

While I certainly agree that all it takes on anything--no matter what the item is--is two people going nuts to "win" in a bidding war, it is absurd to pretend that size doesn't matter in vintage hat sales. How many times have you seen a 6-7/8 Stratoliner go for $50 and a 7-7/8 Strat in the same condition go for over $300?

Anyway, I had to laugh today because here is an actual photo one ebay seller is using to sell a hat... now remember, this is the real photo he posted... I did nothing to it...
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I just bid $475 on it ... and it is a 6 1/8

I'm running low on thimbles

 

[moontheloon]

ok... who got Brunos blue 40s Premier ?

 

[rclark]

ok... who got Brunos blue 40s Premier ?

Not me, but hard to believe it didn't go for a bit more than it did. I have a dark grey one very similar to that one and the felt on it is incredible.

 

[moontheloon]

Not me, but hard to believe it didn't go for a bit more than it did. I have a dark grey one very similar to that one and the felt on it is incredible.

I got the 40s Strat ... wasn't letting that one get away ... but that blue Premier was sweet ... if not for the replaced sweat I would have been in on that one as well