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

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Exactly. If you look at the bid history there were 30 bids by 10 bidders. All the newbies nickel & dime bid all wk. The winner bid just once. It wasn't like he got caught up in the heat of the moment. He knew this particular hat was worth it.

Yup.
Some loungers and i had a discussion about what it would go for and how high it would get bid up before the final moments. I’m surprised it didn’t go for more but it kinda stalled out a week ago. Never makes sense to nickel dime one ahead. Just gets more folks kinda interested. Set a number you’ll pay then roll the 5 sec dice. Whomever wants it most...congrats!
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[J Williams]

Someone who wants to keep it, not resell it.
That’s a damn fine hat with provenance which is hard to find. Like Bama said all the bells and whistles. I have one with a 1963 stamp on the back of the sweat. It’s a hell of a good hat.
Pretty sure a lounger that doesn’t post much bought it.
B

Good. That’s what I was hoping to hear. Didn’t bid as it’s too small for me. My guess was it would go for around $300 based on how well described and clear the listing was.

I learned quickly there’s no point in getting involved until the last few minutes. Just has potential to drive up the price.



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[Tukwila]

Good. That’s what I was hoping to hear. Didn’t bid as it’s too small for me. My guess was it would go for around $300 based on how well described and clear the listing was.

I learned quickly there’s no point in getting involved until the last few minutes. Just has potential to drive up the price.



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Too small for me, too.

I absolutely agree about penny ante bids driving up the price. Boneheads messing around IMO.

 

[Hat and Rehat]

Yup.
Some loungers and i had a discussion about what it would go for and how high it would get bid up before the final moments. I’m surprised it didn’t go for more but it kinda stalled out a week ago. Never makes sense to nickel dime one ahead. Just gets more folks kinda interested. Set a number you’ll pay then roll the 5 sec dice. Whomever wants it most...congrats!
B

My 7X came me that way, at opening bid. I was sure others were hanging back the same way.

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[Hat and Rehat]

Good. That’s what I was hoping to hear. Didn’t bid as it’s too small for me. My guess was it would go for around $300 based on how well described and clear the listing was.

I learned quickly there’s no point in getting involved until the last few minutes. Just has potential to drive up the price.



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It took me a while to learn, but my minutes turned to seconds. Then I don't have to frantically consider if I really have another best offer.
I see them get away. It's still disapointing, but I know they wanted it more than me.

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[deadlyhandsome]

Just shove it in a box and get it shipped!





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[Tukwila]

Just shove it in a box and get it shipped!





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No respect!

 

[J Williams]

Just shove it in a box and get it shipped!

Ugh brutal, I remember that one, It’s very cool. You think it’s saveable or are you returning it?




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[deadlyhandsome]

Ugh brutal, I remember that one, It’s very cool. You think it’s saveable or are you returning it?




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I’ll see if it responds to shaping; if not it will go back. I wish I knew what such people are thinking; it ends up costing them.


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[Steinbockhase]

Just shove it in a box and get it shipped!





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Very annoying, though I have experienced much, much worse.
You should be able to correct and reshape the hat with some steam and patience.

 

[Hat and Rehat]

I’ll see if it responds to shaping; if not it will go back. I wish I knew what such people are thinking; it ends up costing them.


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After working to correct (with some success) seller related issued with a Bailey Panama, I thought at least a scolding was in order.
Her response was that if I had been working on it she couldn't accept a return.

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[deadlyhandsome]

Very annoying, though I have experienced much, much worse.
You should be able to correct and reshape the hat with some steam and patience.

I’ve had worse too. I’ve had them folded into a soft shipping envelope!


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[Tukwila]

I’ve had worse too. I’ve had them folded into a soft shipping envelope!


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Astounding.

 

[Just Daniel]

Definitely true, and at least two folks wanted it enough to make it a market!

That 1/4 will sometimes make a big difference. Though a later 7X, it has all the bells and whistles. All are not labeled Open Road on the sweat.

 

[Hagwood]

I posted this on the Stratoliner Society thread, but was so excited, I had to post over here too. Only my second vintage hat and I think I hit a home run.... 1941 Stratoliner with original box and papers:

 

[Tukwila]

I posted this on the Stratoliner Society thread, but was so excited, I had to post over here too. Only my second vintage hat and I think I hit a home run.... 1941 Stratoliner with original box and papers:

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Grand slam, buddy. Grand slam!

 

[RossRYoung]

I posted this on the Stratoliner Society thread, but was so excited, I had to post over here too. Only my second vintage hat and I think I hit a home run.... 1941 Stratoliner with original box and papers:

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Unreal, congrats!

 

[Pellie]

I posted this on the Stratoliner Society thread, but was so excited, I had to post over here too. Only my second vintage hat and I think I hit a home run.... 1941 Stratoliner with original box and papers:

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Jackpot!!!

 

[Frunobulax]

I posted this on the Stratoliner Society thread, but was so excited, I had to post over here too. Only my second vintage hat and I think I hit a home run.... 1941 Stratoliner with original box and papers:

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I'll say you did!

Sadly, it'll be all downhill from here. [emoji16]

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[Hagwood]

I'll say you did!

Sadly, it'll be all downhill from here. [emoji16]

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Ha ha, that’s what I was telling my wife.... I got something like that so early in my ‘Vintage Hat Career’ that it’s going to be hard to top. From pictures I thought the Strat was the perfect style for me, so have been looking for a while.

I was not disappointed !!

I guess there’s plenty more styles for me out there though, I’m open to suggestions.....