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

[drmaxtejeda]

Makes sense. Flushing my theory now!

Oh, well. I still got the Borsalino Marten, though. That's a good one.
I got a Malrov recently, too.

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[AbbaDatDeHat]

Oh, well. I still got the Borsalino Marten, though. That's a good one.
I got a Malrov recently, too.

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I hear you Max. Nobody likes to miss out on a great hat. But those great losses contribute to one’s appreciation of the victories all the more.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

I hear you Max. Nobody likes to miss out on a great hat. But those great losses contribute to one’s appreciation of the victories all the more.

And besides, I really don't think it was worth that much.
Sometimes you see an identical hat go for a lot less a month or two after you lost one.

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[Just Daniel]

Whoah Doc! That was definitely just a bit high.

Are you looking for a Vagabond? I'll let you know when I see one.

I just missed out on this a minute ago. Somebody realllyyy wanted it. I bid $490.
Actually, I'm kinda glad he won. I got caught up in the action and bid more than I should have.

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[M Hatman]

Another fun one to giggle over
https://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-BA...4b62569f15:g:m-IAAOxyM89SbQso&redirect=mobile

 

[The Jackal]

Another fun one to giggle over
https://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-BA...4b62569f15:g:m-IAAOxyM89SbQso&redirect=mobile

I found a previous listing where the seller had it listed for like $450, and it didn't sell. The logical thing to do is triple the price and list it again.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Whoah Doc! That was definitely just a bit high.

Are you looking for a Vagabond? I'll let you know when I see one.

I already have three, but I wanted a black one. I am glad I didn't win this one. I got carried away in the bidding. I don't think it is worth what it went for.

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[drmaxtejeda]

I found a previous listing where the seller had it listed for like $450, and it didn't sell. The logical thing to do is triple the price and list it again.

Yeah, I remember that.

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[Garrett]

Sometimes they'll even name a hat after a fella

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-RA...226949?hash=item59244eb3c5:g:8k0AAOSwl4lb0Ufq

Got the size right, too.

 

[alanfgag]

Rare and tiny... kismet!

 

[drmaxtejeda]

A couple of months ago I saw a 7 3/8 LO Knox Premier on Etsy that I really liked. I coveted it for a couple of months, but finally decided against it because the brim was 2 3/8", and the price of $625 seemed outrageous. I also thought I could see the mark that a hat that had been stacked over it had left on the felt of the crown, and Alan told me Knox Premier felt is inferior to that of a Knox Twenty.

I just bought another Knox Premier with the same size and the same felt and ribbon color on eBay. It doesn't have a felted edge, but the brim is 2 3/4", the felt doesn't have the stacked hat marking, I like the bound edge, it comes with the box, and it cost $225.

I think Ignacio or even I can steam and shape it so it looks like the one on Etsy.

The first three pics are from Etsy, and the rest are from eBay.

By the way, can anyone tell me which of the two is older?
The liners are different.

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[Steinbockhase]

Would anybody here pay over 5 grand for this "Playboy"?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-60...703352?hash=item36477e7338:g:ZGoAAOSwyHxcXdBd

 

[Tukwila]

A couple of months ago I saw a 7 3/8 LO Knox Premier on Etsy that I really liked. I coveted it for a couple of months, but finally decided against it because the brim was 2 3/8", and the price of $625 seemed outrageous. I also thought I could see the mark that a hat that had been stacked over it had left on the felt of the crown, and Alan told me Knox Premier felt is inferior to that of a Knox Twenty.

I just bought another Knox Premier with the same size and the same felt and ribbon color on eBay. It doesn't have a felted edge, but the brim is 2 3/4", the felt doesn't have the stacked hat marking, I like the bound edge, it comes with the box, and it cost $225.

I think Ignacio or even I can steam and shape it so it looks like the one on Etsy.

The first three pics are from Etsy, and the rest are from eBay.

By the way, can anyone tell me which of the two is older?
The liners are different.

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I saw that one on ebay and actually like it better, personally. Mostly for the cool colored brim binding, although I do like a felted edge... but those older hats with the rose, salmon, etc., colored brim bindings really pop for me.

I can't help you much with dating, sorry, but really nice Knox, Max.

 

[The Jackal]

I got this in the mail yesterday. It was the most unpleasant experience I've had with a US based seller, but I finally got my hat, and that's all I care about.

Not sure what year it is. The box looks pretty dated, but that doesn't necessarily mean anything. Vintage or not, I managed to get it for $50, so I count that in the win column.

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[BobHufford]

Not sure what year it is. The box looks pretty dated, but that doesn't necessarily mean anything.

Congrats on the new hat! I have an Open Road with the same box and it appears to be from around the turn of the century (had "Demo 2002" written on it). The estate sale had several hats with the same box and notations.

 

[Dm101]

Would anybody here pay over 5 grand for this "Playboy"?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-60...703352?hash=item36477e7338:g:ZGoAAOSwyHxcXdBd

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Oh lord...I haven't seen one of those outside of my mom and dads old photo albums from the 70s...

 

[deadlyhandsome]

A couple of months ago I saw a 7 3/8 LO Knox Premier on Etsy that I really liked. I coveted it for a couple of months, but finally decided against it because the brim was 2 3/8", and the price of $625 seemed outrageous. I also thought I could see the mark that a hat that had been stacked over it had left on the felt of the crown, and Alan told me Knox Premier felt is inferior to that of a Knox Twenty.

I just bought another Knox Premier with the same size and the same felt and ribbon color on eBay. It doesn't have a felted edge, but the brim is 2 3/4", the felt doesn't have the stacked hat marking, I like the bound edge, it comes with the box, and it cost $225.

I think Ignacio or even I can steam and shape it so it looks like the one on Etsy.

The first three pics are from Etsy, and the rest are from eBay.

By the way, can anyone tell me which of the two is older?
The liners are different.

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I love the Cavanagh edge (by any name) and think it’s classy and understated. However, that contrasting binding ribbon is lovely. I really like the rose tones in it.


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[drmaxtejeda]

My wife doesn't know it, but I've been looking for a golden longhair for a while. I hope it really is golden.

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[Hat and Rehat]

The seller informed me the hat was smashed flat and the brim rolled up for another bidder who I beat to the punch, thus the price. Gave me a chance to back out. Nope. If he/she could steam and block it, I'll give it my best too. I'm just learning, so will consider it a mid-term exam.
Better luck next time if I beat out a Lounge member. 6 7/8 isn't my size, but I need to work on fur felt. So far I'm practicing on wool almost exclusively. PM me if you want to consider it after I pass or fail the test.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Just won this Stetson Medalist. I don't know what it's made of. Alan says he thinks it might be a coated natural fabric treated with rain-resistant resin, or something.
Does anyone have an opinion?
I bought it because I have never seen something like it. The seller didn't seem to know either.

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