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

[drmaxtejeda]

I hadn't read the before posts! So the seller cancelled the sale? Damn, damn, damn!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I hadn't read the before posts! So the seller cancel the sale? Damn, damn, damn!

It was a bummer, but I’m healthy, employed, my family is safe, and I’m going to bed well-fed. Life is good and these little bumps in the road aren’t really important.
I was hoping to have an Optimo that I could keep for myself. Maybe next time.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Randy, you jinxed me! I’m getting tired of this. It’s making me doubt my faith in mankind.

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it’s just not meant to be. Getting mad doesn’t help and I try to remain sanguine, but I’d never do this to a customer. I once left a zero off the price of a hat and sold it for one tenth of its value, but I honored the sale. Oh well, what can you do?

Give'im hell, Brent! Write him a nasty note, and give him a bad review. At least he will know there are consequences

 

[the_imperialist]

I just won this Tonak. I bid on the advice of Stefan and Garret, who both know what they were talking about View attachment 234877 View attachment 234878 View attachment 234879 View attachment 234880 View attachment 234881 View attachment 234882 View attachment 234883

Well done Max, look forward to wear pics from you. Defeated again by the good doctor but at least I know it's going to a good home!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Well done Max, look forward to wear pics from you. Defeated again by the good doctor but at least I know it's going to a good home!

Good to see you, Wayne. It’s got to be rough being the same size as Max! I’d love to get a Seal Velour of my own someday.

 

[the_imperialist]

Good to see you, Wayne. It’s got to be rough being the same size as Max! I’d love to get a Seal Velour of my own someday.

Careful, once you get a taste - you'll be hooked forever!

 

[Just Daniel]

Nice Max!

I just won this Tonak. I bid on the advice of Stefan and Garret, who both know what they were talking about View attachment 234877 View attachment 234878 View attachment 234879 View attachment 234880 View attachment 234881 View attachment 234882 View attachment 234883

 

[M Hatman]

I just won this Tonak. I bid on the advice of Stefan and Garret, who both know what they were talking about View attachment 234877 View attachment 234878 View attachment 234879 View attachment 234880 View attachment 234881 View attachment 234882 View attachment 234883

WOW, Museum Piece!!!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[drmaxtejeda]

WOW, Museum Piece!!!!! Congrats!!!!

Thank you, Mark! I wouldn't have known to buy it if Stefan and Garrett hadn't recommended it

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Well done Max, look forward to wear pics from you. Defeated again by the good doctor but at least I know it's going to a good home!

Thank you! "The Good Doctor" hahaha

 

[Louis Mountbatten]

Seen on ebay: This interesting palm card with hat care instructions on it. Not sure of the age.

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Early 60s wide brim 7 1/8 Knox “Americana” long hair. Very good condition. Could fit slightly small 7 1/4 heads. I’m not a fan of long hairs, but with this color and proportions, I’m tempted to keep it. No moth damage, and combs easily to a high sheen in sun light.
4 3/4 crown at front pinch,
2 3/4 brim and 2” unique ribbon.
Sweatband opening: 7 15/16 x 6 1/4
I might consider trading for a very nice, comparable 40/50s Adam, or Lee in 7 1/4, even other brands if they are exceptional.
I traded one like this with Jim not long ago and we both came out happy.
It’s definitely an eBay victory.

 

[Blare]

View attachment 235543 Early 60s wide brim 7 1/8 Knox “Americana” long hair. Very good condition. Could fit slightly small 7 1/4 heads. I’m not a fan of long hairs, but with this color and proportions, I’m tempted to keep it. No moth damage, and combs easily to a high sheen in sun light.
4 3/4 crown at front pinch,
2 3/4 brim and 2” unique ribbon.
Sweatband opening: 7 15/16 x 6 1/4
I might consider trading for a very nice, comparable 40/50s Adam, or Lee in 7 1/4, even other brands if they are exceptional.
I traded one like this with Jim not long ago and we both came out happy.
It’s definitely an eBay victory.
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Very very nice Randall

 

[SteveFord]

I like it enough to wish it was a 7 3/8.

 

[Rick Blaine]

Is this really '6o's?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1960s-STETSON-STRATOLINER-Fedora-Charcoal-Gray-7-3-8/114226151545?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

The band is reassuringly wide, though black and the size tag is square- gold on black both of which suggest a later date, perhaps?
What do ya'll think?

 

[Frunobulax]

Is this really '6o's? View attachment 235612 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1960s-STETSON-STRATOLINER-Fedora-Charcoal-Gray-7-3-8/114226151545?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

The band is reassuringly wide, though black and the size tag is square- gold on black both of which suggest a later date, perhaps?
What do ya'll think?

Yeah, that would be my guess.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Is this really '6o's? View attachment 235612 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1960s-STETSON-STRATOLINER-Fedora-Charcoal-Gray-7-3-8/114226151545?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

The band is reassuringly wide, though black and the size tag is square- gold on black both of which suggest a later date, perhaps?
What do ya'll think?

That combo size tag with the metric and US sizing was not used in the 1960s. I’d guess a lot more recent.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

A painless defeat. Can anyone spot what’s wrong with my 7 5/8 hat?

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Is this really '6o's? View attachment 235612 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1960s-STETSON-STRATOLINER-Fedora-Charcoal-Gray-7-3-8/114226151545?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

The band is reassuringly wide, though black and the size tag is square- gold on black both of which suggest a later date, perhaps?
What do ya'll think?

Been awhile RB.
Good to see you are still around.
The Moore’s Bulldog went to Alabama then to Missouri by the way.
Be well.
Bowen

 

[Rmccamey]

Nice one, Randall.

View attachment 235543 Early 60s wide brim 7 1/8 Knox “Americana” long hair. Very good condition. Could fit slightly small 7 1/4 heads. I’m not a fan of long hairs, but with this color and proportions, I’m tempted to keep it. No moth damage, and combs easily to a high sheen in sun light.
4 3/4 crown at front pinch,
2 3/4 brim and 2” unique ribbon.
Sweatband opening: 7 15/16 x 6 1/4
I might consider trading for a very nice, comparable 40/50s Adam, or Lee in 7 1/4, even other brands if they are exceptional.
I traded one like this with Jim not long ago and we both came out happy.
It’s definitely an eBay victory.
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An 8th here, an 8th there, what's a few 8ths between friends!

Sorry Brent. I'm beginning to think CV19 is imparing people's ability to read and write.

A painless defeat. Can anyone spot what’s wrong with my 7 5/8 hat?

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