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

[rclark]

FYI - all of you that purchase items on eBay would be wise to avoid a seller that goes by the name of raidersfan37.

I asked the seller detailed questions about the condition of the hat and specifically about insect damage prior to bidding. He said it was in "excellent condition" and had no insect damage.

I received the hat Monday and of course it is has a large amount of moth damage and fading near the brim. Of course the seller is claiming ignorance as he is no "hat expert" but refuses to accept the return, instead offering only a partial refund.

Life is too short to deal with people like this so I have accepted the partial refund, but others please beware. One of my worst experiences after 17 years on fee bay.

 

[blueAZNmonkey]

FYI - all of you that purchase items on eBay would be wise to avoid a seller that goes by the name of raidersfan37.

I asked the seller detailed questions about the condition of the hat and specifically about insect damage prior to bidding. He said it was in "excellent condition" and had no insect damage.

I received the hat Monday and of course it is has a large amount of moth damage and fading near the brim. Of course the seller is claiming ignorance as he is no "hat expert" but refuses to accept the return, instead offering only a partial refund.

Life is too short to deal with people like this so I have accepted the partial refund, but others please beware. One of my worst experiences after 17 years on fee bay.

He's a Raiders fan.... which is already a red flag. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[rclark]

He's a Raiders fan.... which is already a red flag. Thanks for the heads up!

Yeah I should have known better by the name!

 

[blueAZNmonkey]

So the Churchill homburg I mentioned earlier arrived and unfortunately the seller measured it incorrectly =( So I'm eating crow a bit on the initial enthusiasm. The condition is really nice, though. Slight fading on the lining and a moth nibble on the backside of the brim, but other than that it's in great condition.

Thankfully, I got it for next to nothing -- like, I've spent more on gourmet burgers in downtown SD. I'll post photos when I get a chance but if anyone wants a 6 7/8 (~22"), you can just PM me about it and it's yours.

 

[Frunobulax]

He's a Raiders fan.... which is already a red flag. Thanks for the heads up!

Hey! I - aw hell, you're probably right.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Someone really wanted a dirty hat
http://www.ebay.com/itm/North-Valle...MtNNf9KEKJPK0o5Uqk1Ng%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

[Michael R.]

Someone really wanted a dirty hat
http://www.ebay.com/itm/North-Valley-10X-Felt-Beaver-Cowboy-Hat-Size-7-3-8-/282291908043?ul_noapp=true&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=20150112095601&meid=ddde721b2b374080a9151dcb1535872e&pid=100352&rk=12&rkt=12&sd=122266951014&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&autorefresh=true&nma=true&si=BXMt7WMtNNf9KEKJPK0o5Uqk1Ng%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Nice Hat , maybe it will clean up . Merry Christmas Joao !

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Nice Hat , maybe it will clean up . Merry Christmas Joao !

I wouldn't clean it, I liked the way it looked.
Merry Christmas Michael.

 

[Tonio]

 

[Redfokker]

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[Joao Encarnado]

I wanted this one but shipping + hat was too high...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ste...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[Michael R.]

I wanted this one but shipping + hat was too high...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Stetson-Nutria-Quality-Hat-Waterproof-1930-Red-ribbon-cowboy-/371815311497?ul_noapp=true&autorefresh=true&nma=true&si=BXMt7WMtNNf9KEKJPK0o5Uqk1Ng%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Nice Looking Sombrero in vintage Nutria ! Joao , you and several others find some great Hats and I never see them (probably a good thing). It got up there though .

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Nice Looking Sombrero in vintage Nutria ! Joao , you and several others find some great Hats and I never see them (probably a good thing). It got up there though .

I just couldn't convince myself on the size.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Nice Looking Sombrero in vintage Nutria ! Joao , you and several others find some great Hats and I never see them (probably a good thing). It got up there though .

A lot of them escape from my filters... this one looked really nice.

 

[Bamaboots]

Just when you think it can't get more rediculous.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-50s-Royal-Stetson-Whippet-fedora-Size-7-3-8-Long-Oval-Hat/282305607469?_trksid=p2050601.c100574.m4253&_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=37338&meid=58a1669ec3684851bd24f59895ee4ba1&pid=100574&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=282305607469

 

[Redfokker]

Just when you think it can't get more rediculous.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-50s-Royal-Stetson-Whippet-fedora-Size-7-3-8-Long-Oval-Hat/282305607469?_trksid=p2050601.c100574.m4253&_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=37338&meid=58a1669ec3684851bd24f59895ee4ba1&pid=100574&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=282305607469

It is of course a larger size and thus worth so much more!

 

[moehawk]

Just when you think it can't get more rediculous.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-50s-Royal-Stetson-Whippet-fedora-Size-7-3-8-Long-Oval-Hat/282305607469?_trksid=p2050601.c100574.m4253&_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=37338&meid=58a1669ec3684851bd24f59895ee4ba1&pid=100574&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=282305607469

Ah yes....the "eBay Whippet"...little facts like it was made in the sixties (or later) and it's NOT A FRIGGING WHIPPET can't stand in the way of capitalism.

 

[Bamaboots]

Ah yes....the "eBay Whippet"...little facts like it was made in the sixties (or later) and it's NOT A FRIGGING WHIPPET can't stand in the way of capitalism.

But moe, it's got a tag right there that says 'Whippet'.

 

[moehawk]

But moe, it's got a tag right there that says 'Whippet'.

Is that what it says? Couldn't read it.

 

[Bamaboots]

Is that what it says? Couldn't read it.

That's what it says, moe. Never seen one quite like it with a $16.50 price on it.