Ah, so you got that one! Good for you. Glad to see it go to a fellow lounger. I had been watching that one, but in the end did not bid because it's such a specific style. Very interesting though and I would love to see more pictures once you receive it.
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NOS Biltmore Imperial dove gray homburg. It’s one size too small (7 1/2) but I have a hat stretcher and a block...it will fit 
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St.Ignatz
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Very nice indeed. I've found Biltmore to be generous on size. How did the stretching work out?NOS Biltmore Imperial dove gray homburg. It’s one size too small (7 1/2) but I have a hat stretcher and a block...it will fit
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To be honest, I’ve been busy and haven’t opened the package. There’s also a long hair Stetson waiting to be opened. Work has just been too busy these last couple of weeks.
This will be my fourth Biltmore and unfortunately I have not had the experience of them being generous in fit. Even my 7 5/8 Homburgs take to stretching (more to give them a long ova shape than to go up in size). I’m sure I’ll get around to it in the next day or two.
This will be my fourth Biltmore and unfortunately I have not had the experience of them being generous in fit. Even my 7 5/8 Homburgs take to stretching (more to give them a long ova shape than to go up in size). I’m sure I’ll get around to it in the next day or two.
Joao Encarnado
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Ebay decided I was not suitable for this hat and decided to lag on the last 10 seconds.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/142803998170
https://www.ebay.com/itm/142803998170
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You need to make a sacrifice to the eBay gods. Sorry you missed out.
M Hatman
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That is really a shame......looked like an awesome hat. Great short-hair finish too.....
I feel for you!
M
MondoFW
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https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/253660177753
Blast it! I was going to pull the trigger, but the seller removed the BIN button, presumably to invite attention. Such a perfect hat and I need a summer hat very soon!
Blast it! I was going to pull the trigger, but the seller removed the BIN button, presumably to invite attention. Such a perfect hat and I need a summer hat very soon!
M Hatman
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Looks like a great hat!! I see there are bids on it, often once someone places a bid the BIN option automatically disappears......
M
MondoFW
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Alas, it is mine!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1940s-1950s-Straw-Panama-Hat-Fedora-Mint-6-7-8-/253660177753?nma=true&si=UxgJob600N0SdtGAgqDNRv1wEUs%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Assuming this fits well, last long and is a breathable weave that will stand the test of New York summer heat, this is a dream hat. I'll have to show pic in action accompanied with some cool gabardine slacks and spectators.
EDIT: There's an odd glitch where it may lead you to some listing for another panama hat because this one ended. Hopefully, the link works, or else I'll post the seller's pics and credit him.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1940s-1950s-Straw-Panama-Hat-Fedora-Mint-6-7-8-/253660177753?nma=true&si=UxgJob600N0SdtGAgqDNRv1wEUs%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Assuming this fits well, last long and is a breathable weave that will stand the test of New York summer heat, this is a dream hat. I'll have to show pic in action accompanied with some cool gabardine slacks and spectators.
EDIT: There's an odd glitch where it may lead you to some listing for another panama hat because this one ended. Hopefully, the link works, or else I'll post the seller's pics and credit him.
Bill Hughes
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That’s a fantastic find. Just search for listing 253660177753 to get to the correct hat.
Just Daniel
One Too Many
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Whoa. I was wondering where this one went. Someone just shelled out a cool $800 for a 1950s 7X Open Road. Were they taking Timothy's Closet a little too seriously?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-JO...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-JO...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
MondoFW
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thanks! I should just post the guy's pics. Seller is venomindenim.
A beautiful 1940's unworn straw.
Sea Spray--Does anyone have some information on this maker? I remember seeing a 1940s Panama in this style from Sea Spray sell for a pretty penny.
Bah! That's ridiculous. I've actually had a timothiescloset listing in my Watched for some time-- a 1940's homburg with its box for $212 (with a best offer option), which is chump change compared to some of his other listings. I always thought, "wouldn't it be funny if I ended up actually buying from this guy?".
Just Daniel
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Exactly. I'm guessing he has a real store, and his prices online reflect his retail sales prices.
I saw Art Fawcett (if I remember correctly) comment that a vintage hat is worth no more than $250. I'd agree, plus or minus a hefty chunk of nostalgia. $800 pays for a lot of nostalgia!!
Maybe the buyer was comparing to modern pure beaver Stetson prices? That would be a rational explanation. So far the vintage market has not matched those levels.
Daniel
I saw Art Fawcett (if I remember correctly) comment that a vintage hat is worth no more than $250. I'd agree, plus or minus a hefty chunk of nostalgia. $800 pays for a lot of nostalgia!!
Maybe the buyer was comparing to modern pure beaver Stetson prices? That would be a rational explanation. So far the vintage market has not matched those levels.
Daniel
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MondoFW
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I agree with that price. I probably wouldn't pay over $100 for a hat, vintage or modern. Though, I only own two, maybe I'll make an impulse purchase on a 1940's Cavanagh fedora, my dream hat
Bill Hughes
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thanks! I should just post the guy's pics. Seller is venomindenim.
A beautiful 1940's unworn straw.
Sea Spray--Does anyone have some information on this maker? I remember seeing a 1940s Panama in this style from Sea Spray sell for a pretty penny.
Bah! That's ridiculous. I've actually had a timothiescloset listing in my Watched for some time-- a 1940's homburg with its box for $212 (with a best offer option), which is chump change compared to some of his other listings. I always thought, "wouldn't it be funny if I ended up actually buying from this guy?".
I bought one from timothiescloset a few months ago. He had it listed for $225. I offered and he accepted $90. So once in a while he can be reasonable.
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And it never hurts to make an offer you think is fair. Asking and getting prices are often very different.
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Bill Hughes
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True that!
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I kind of think he is hoping for a Japanese buyer with more Yen than brains to pay full boat for his stuff. The fact that he took a $90 offer is promising.