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

[Bob Roberts]

they aren't really selling a hat they are selling movie memorabilia... sports and celebrity autographs

folks who are into that sort of thing spent tons on it

seems very strange to me ... but I am sure what I spend on hats would seem strange to them

Seems strange to me...

 

[moehawk]

It's almost to the point where I can tell the day of the week just by the woolies, tweeds and stingies being re-relisted...anyone else notice this or do I just really need to be less obsessive about my online hat shopping?

 

[Frunobulax]

It's almost to the point where I can tell the day of the week just by the woolies, tweeds and stingies being re-relisted...anyone else notice this or do I just really need to be less obsessive about my online hat shopping?

Both.


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[ryan_289]

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/282111813935

I never have been real interested in cowboy hats. Which is odd since I actually own a small herd of cows and wear boots every day. This one however speaks to me. Not at $500 though! Anyone know if I could replicate this look at a lower price?

 

[moontheloon]

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/282111813935

I never have been real interested in cowboy hats. Which is odd since I actually own a small herd of cows and wear boots every day. This one however speaks to me. Not at $500 though! Anyone know if I could replicate this look at a lower price?

I still have this if you are interested

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/caxton-western-5x-7-1-4-w-box-1950s.84980/

 

[ryan_289]

I still have this if you are interested

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/caxton-western-5x-7-1-4-w-box-1950s.84980/

I sent you a pm. I may be interested in this hat.

 

[Bigger Don]

Just saw this on ebay. ..description says Fur Felt...picture says Pure Wool...

 

[iwantthatimp]

Any thoughts on this colonial Panama ???? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152351059849. Would want to clarify the colour before making a judgement myself. Would love to add a herbert Johnson to the collection.

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[Bob Roberts]

If you like it buy it. I like it...

 

[Michael R.]

@ryan_289 check out this Beauty http://www.ebay.com/itm/152351979624?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Has anyone noticed the "closet" thing seems to be spreading ? There's some CRAZY Prices on eBay on some average Hats on several listings .

 

[Bob Roberts]

Just saw this on ebay. ..description says Fur Felt...picture says Pure Wool...
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"LIARS!"

 

[ryan_289]

@ryan_289 check out this Beauty http://www.ebay.com/itm/152351979624?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Has anyone noticed the "closet" thing seems to be spreading ? There's some CRAZY Prices on eBay on some average Hats on several listings .

Thanks for the link. Moon fixed me up!

I don't understand why those closet hats are priced so high.

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[ofcoursemyhorse]

 

[Redfokker]

I saw this, didn't pull the trigger soon enough. Any idea what size?

 

[Frunobulax]

"LIARS!"

Nah, just ignoramuses.


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[Bigger Don]

"LIARS!"

Just too stupid to know what "fur felt" means. As far as they know, it's 100% wool that felt like dog fur.

 

[Frunobulax]

Just too stupid to know what "fur felt" means. As far as they know, it's 100% wool that felt like dog fur.

When you list, many times the details in the drop down menu for things like era, materials, etc. are already filled out, based on the title you provide and the category you choose. That, and if you're copying a previous listing, you run the risk of this type of mistake. In this case, I doubt the seller is trying to put one over. They're QA/QC needs some work, is all.

 

[blueAZNmonkey]

yeah ... thats Tim

you will get to know his deal when you are around here long enough

I've only purchased one hat from him -- offered him 70 bucks on a 180.00 BIN and he accepted! It was for my gray Stetson pork pie beater. I was shocked because even when he has a "sale" his hats are extremely pricey. He must not have had an attachment to my pork pie.

 

[moontheloon]

I've only purchased one hat from him -- offered him 70 bucks on a 180.00 BIN and he accepted! It was for my gray Stetson pork pie beater. I was shocked because even when he has a "sale" his hats are extremely pricey. He must not have had an attachment to my pork pie.

He does that quite a bit
Tim is a good guy.... just doesn't have the best hat education
... or at the very least has a bit of a twisted perception of what is extremely rare or in demand... things he deems extremely valuable are at times puzzling


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[DJH]

When you list, many times the details in the drop down menu for things like era, materials, etc. are already filled out, based on the title you provide and the category you choose. That, and if you're copying a previous listing, you run the risk of this type of mistake. In this case, I doubt the seller is trying to put one over. They're QA/QC needs some work, is all.

For me the best listings are the ones where the seller makes mistakes.

Incorrect descriptions and titles are the best way of finding a good deal with little competition.


Cheers!
David