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

[g.durand]

I was wondering the same thing. Especially considering this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ste...oad-3X-Beaver-with-Original-Box-/152108483738

I can somewhat understand the sale price on this size 7 1/2 3X OR, it's an early to mid-60s hat that was made by the original Stetson folks, in a larger size. But the other one, the recent-issue Hatco product....mob-psychology is the only explanation.

 

[LuvMyMan]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stetson-Ope...4a89dc1&pid=100005&rk=2&rkt=6&sd=121996350152

Insanity.

 

[Frunobulax]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stetson-Open-Road-4X-Silverbelly-Size-7-1-2/131831451631?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=37117&meid=fa2dbfbc9f534bb89c63611854a89dc1&pid=100005&rk=2&rkt=6&sd=121996350152

Insanity.

Holy Moly!

 

[hatophile]

Holy Moly!

Was it worn by LBJ, maybe the Pope or something? Sheesh.

 

[Sweatbandjo]

OK.... Who's r***2? Don't be shy, maybe we can get you help, you are among friends here. Just pour yourself a coffee and empty the pot over your keyboard. We are all praying for you and that a higher bidder saves your day.

We should start an EA group... eBay Anonymous. I think you're right hatofile, it has to be Pope Francis' stepping out - line dancing hat.

 

[DJH]

$610.00? I guess there were no last second snipe bids. r***2 might have been hoping for one.

 

[Sweatbandjo]

Sitting down to dinner tonight might prove a bit fraught... "Well darling.... I know, I know...No don't do that! Oh jesssss!

 

[bobkeenan]

I recently got my first Barsolino and my first Ebay hat a few days ago. It should be here shortly. I am not sure if I got a good deal @ $175 or not. But there do not seem to be many Barsolino's in the 7 1/2 - 7 5/8 range. And this one seemed to be in good shape. The listing was here. It was listed as "Tan" so I wonder if the white balance is off on this photo.

 

[Frunobulax]

$610.00? I guess there were no last second snipe bids. r***2 might have been hoping for one.

I cannot, for the life of me, figure out why this hat didn't top out at ~$125. I see nothing so exceptional about it to warrant that bid.

On the other hand, kudos to the seller. They made out like a bandit!

 

[DJH]

It's a mystery to me, Jim. An average listing for a modern Open Road. I agree, something like $125 is what I'd pay if I wanted a hat like that.

I like Open Roads, but not that much!

 

[RJR]

I recently got my first Barsolino and my first Ebay hat a few days ago. It should be here shortly. I am not sure if I got a good deal @ $175 or not. But there do not seem to be many Barsolino's in the 7 1/2 - 7 5/8 range. And this one seemed to be in good shape. The listing was here. It was listed as "Tan" so I wonder if the white balance is off on this photo.

It certainly looks good in the pic.

 

[Sweatbandjo]

That's a beauty Bob, very like my warm grey Borsolino that originally hailed from a Venice hat shop - circa 1920 that I paid a LOT for and loved but managed to leave somewhere in Paris and never see again... sob... Mine had that exact ribbon but with a tight pleat instead of the bow. And a rolled stiched maybe 2 inch rim... And it was 7 3/4. Oh God I can't bear it... Where are my pills? I'm not new here guys, just can't remember who I was - or am really.
Have pity.

 

[makitright]

I recently got my first Barsolino and my first Ebay hat a few days ago. It should be here shortly. I am not sure if I got a good deal @ $175 or not. But there do not seem to be many Barsolino's in the 7 1/2 - 7 5/8 range. And this one seemed to be in good shape. The listing was here. It was listed as "Tan" so I wonder if the white balance is off on this photo.

But Bob - it's not your size - didn't you say you were a 62?

 

[g.durand]

Ebay trials and tribulations---I got this Stetson 25 in a box marked "Fragile". The postal service must not have noticed. The hat was not packed well to begin with.

But it cleaned up nicely.

 

[LuvMyMan]

Ebay trials and tribulations---I got this Stetson 25 in a box marked "Fragile". The postal service must not have noticed. The hat was not packed well to begin with.

But it cleaned up nicely.

You sure know how to steam and shape a hat! It now looks almost never worn by anyone!

 

[LuvMyMan]

I recently got my first Barsolino and my first Ebay hat a few days ago. It should be here shortly. I am not sure if I got a good deal @ $175 or not. But there do not seem to be many Barsolino's in the 7 1/2 - 7 5/8 range. And this one seemed to be in good shape. The listing was here. It was listed as "Tan" so I wonder if the white balance is off on this photo.

You will sure know on the color once you have it "home". Clean looking Borso, I think you got a real gem there!

 

[RJR]

Ebay trials and tribulations---I got this Stetson 25 in a box marked "Fragile". The postal service must not have noticed. The hat was not packed well to begin with.

But it cleaned up nicely.

Nice catch and good job cleaning it up.

 

[hatophile]

Ebay trials and tribulations---I got this Stetson 25 in a box marked "Fragile". The postal service must not have noticed. The hat was not packed well to begin with.

But it cleaned up nicely.

What was wrong with the original bash?
Great hat though, seriously.

 

[Bob Roberts]

No more USPS for me.

 

[addison]

Was it worn by LBJ, maybe the Pope or something? Sheesh.

I'm thinking for that kinda money I want to see a photo of JFK wearing it.