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

[Bamaboots]

Nice one Michael. I'm sure you have a room full of hats that some of us would like to see more often.

I agree, HJ and if I didn't already have two #1's, he might not have that one to show off.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I agree, HJ and if I didn't already have two #1's, he might not have that one to show off.

Just remember the song lyrics:

One is one too many
One more is never enough

 

[Rosecitymike]

Just received this from the Bay. Kleinhaus Co Milan in what appears to be unworn condition. Seller had it listed as a panama straw “made in Italy”. The color on this is quite striking.

 

[alanfgag]

View attachment 160479 View attachment 160480 View attachment 160481 View attachment 160482 Just received this from the Bay. Kleinhaus Co Milan in what appears to be unworn condition. Seller had it listed as a panama straw “made in Italy”. The color on this is quite striking.

Can you share the Kleinhans mark?

 

[Rosecitymike]

Can you share the Kleinhans mark?

 

[alanfgag]

Nice... thank you. Don't remember if I've seen the Supernatural brand from Kleinhans before. They distributed good quality straw hats.

 

[Cornshucker77]

Stetson No.1 Quality ...

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Excellent Michael.

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Offer Accepted! The box bow and gills are what got me:

(Seller pics)

Dug through the Marathon thread and found a few others almost identical.

 

[M Hatman]

View attachment 160479 View attachment 160480 View attachment 160481 View attachment 160482 Just received this from the Bay. Kleinhaus Co Milan in what appears to be unworn condition. Seller had it listed as a panama straw “made in Italy”. The color on this is quite striking.

Welcome to the lounge AND NICE find!
M

 

[M Hatman]

Offer Accepted! The box bow and gills are what got me:

(Seller pics)
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Dug through the Marathon thread and found a few others almost identical.

THAT one would have caught me too........nice!
M

 

[M Hatman]

HAD to pony up for this cool pin!!!!!! Am in the wait...
Pins like this are few and far between!
M

 

[TheOldFashioned]

It's not vintage (contrary to listing), but here's one for you big heads:

 

[The Jackal]

Aaaaaaaargh!
I just lost out on a Cavanagh. It was going to be my first vintage hat.

Granted it was my fault for not setting a higher bid when I knew I should have, but it was painful seeing that higher bid tick in with 3 or 4 seconds left and not being able to fire off another bid before it hit zero.

If it was someone from here, I can only say congratulations, I truly hope it is going to a good home.

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[Just Daniel]

Good luck on the next one!

Aaaaaaaargh!
I just lost out on a Cavanagh. It was going to be my first vintage hat.

Granted it was my fault for not setting a higher bid when I knew I should have, but it was painful seeing that higher bid tick in with 3 or 4 seconds left and not being able to fire off another bid before it hit zero.

If it was someone from here, I can only say congratulations, I truly hope it is going to a good home.

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[TheOldFashioned]

Aaaaaaaargh!
I just lost out on a Cavanagh. It was going to be my first vintage hat.

Granted it was my fault for not setting a higher bid when I knew I should have, but it was painful seeing that higher bid tick in with 3 or 4 seconds left and not being able to fire off another bid before it hit zero.

If it was someone from here, I can only say congratulations, I truly hope it is going to a good home.

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What size hat do you wear? Any particular style you're looking for or casting a wide net?

 

[The Jackal]

What size hat do you wear? Any particular style you're looking for or casting a wide net?

I'm casting a pretty wide net. I'm still pretty new to the game and haven't identified a specific style I gravitate to yet. I'm pretty much just looking at as many listings as I can and deciding on the spot if I find it appealing or not.

EBay's search function isn't the best sometimes for narrowing down.

Based on the only hat I currently have, I wear a 7 1/2. I've got another hat coming tomorrow that will hopefully confirm that sizing as roughly correct

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[TheOldFashioned]

I'm casting a pretty wide net. I'm still pretty new to the game and haven't identified a specific style I gravitate to yet. I'm pretty much just looking at as many listings as I can and deciding on the spot if I find it appealing or not.

EBay's search function isn't the best sometimes for narrowing down.

Based on the only hat I currently have, I wear a 7 1/2. I've got another hat coming tomorrow that will hopefully confirm that sizing as roughly correct

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OK. I'm a 7-1/4 to 7-3/8, so nothing in my collection that would work. At 7-1/2 you're at a bit of a disadvantage in the vintage market as the supply is less. As such competition is fairly stiff. Not impossible by any means, but just something to be aware of when you're looking/bidding.

I know it's disappointing to lose an auction but hang in there and just try to enjoy the ride. For me personally the hunt is part of the fun, and it makes the wins that much more enjoyable. You'll snag one soon enough, and then you'll be hooked!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Aaaaaaaargh!
I just lost out on a Cavanagh. It was going to be my first vintage hat.

Granted it was my fault for not setting a higher bid when I knew I should have, but it was painful seeing that higher bid tick in with 3 or 4 seconds left and not being able to fire off another bid before it hit zero.

If it was someone from here, I can only say congratulations, I truly hope it is going to a good home.

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Hey there! I don’t know what style, colors, era, etc. of hat you’re looking for. I just received and reviewed a black Christys’ fedora (fairly recent manufacture) I’d sell cheap.

Post 293 at:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/christys-of-london.41324/page-15

No pressure.

Brent


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[UnclePete]

Ouch!......got an Orvis Panama on eBay. It’s going back. Yeah that’s about a 2.5” tall box

 

[deadlyhandsome]

View attachment 161644 View attachment 161645 Ouch!......got an Orvis Panama on eBay. It’s going back. Yeah that’s about a 2.5” tall box

We’ve all been there. What could these sellers be thinking?


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