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

[Frunobulax]

Why is it that a hat (showing wear) that still has its original box is often listed as NOS (New Old Stock)? Pretty sure this bowler was not shipped in the box like this:

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Because many sellers don't know what they're talking about, IMHO.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Optimo brown heather

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Optimo brown heather View attachment 335069 View attachment 335070 View attachment 335071 View attachment 335072 View attachment 335073 View attachment 335074 View attachment 335075 View attachment 335076 View attachment 335077

Nice, Max. I thought you weren’t interested in the old liner Optimos. I’m glad you added this hat to your collection.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

So am I! That heather texture, the color, and the price, were irresistible. I bought it before Graham Thompson answered my inquiry because I didn't want to risk losing it. I will post what he says.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

So am I! That heather texture, the color, and the price, were irresistible. I bought it before Graham Thompson answered my inquiry because I didn't want to risk losing it. I will post what he says.

That guy has several Optimos, but nothing that really appeals to me in my size.

It made me think that someday my family will be selling my hats for pennies on the dollar when that time comes.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

That guy has several Optimos, but nothing that really appeals to me in my size.

It made me think that someday my family will be selling my hats for pennies on the dollar when that time comes.

I know!
But you said you wanted to own one, right?

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I know!
But you said you wanted to own one, right?

Yeah, but the dark brown with a 2.5” brim just isn’t doing it for me.

 

[Snowman]

It made me think that someday my family will be selling my hats for pennies on the dollar when that time comes.

Funny you should say that. Just yesterday my wife said “you know, none of the kids are going to know what to do with all your hats...”

 

[Louis Mountbatten]

The key to a big hat collection is selling it before you die! That's what i'magunna do!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

The key to a big hat collection is selling it before you die! That's what i'magunna do!

Hmmm...and what size are you?

 

[Rmccamey]

The trick is knowing the date in advance

The key to a big hat collection is selling it before you die! That's what i'magunna do!

 

[belfastboy]

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That looks like the western hat felt I refurbished for Brent....colour called "Mud". Not a great name but sure is a great colour.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

1930s Cavanagh Homburg Hat Midnight Blue 7 1/4 Carter Detachable Sweatband

 

[drmaxtejeda]

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This is waht Graham Thompson told me about this white-lined Optimo:

This is a very early optimo.. maybe year 2… as our hats have improved drastically since then, the quality you’ll notice isn’t anywhere near what we make today.. but still the early pieces are very rare and collectible.
Also the material and finishing will never be like our newer stuff.

 

[Blare]

1930s Cavanagh Homburg Hat Midnight Blue 7 1/4 Carter Detachable Sweatband View attachment 336235 View attachment 336236 View attachment 336237 View attachment 336238 View attachment 336239 View attachment 336240 View attachment 336241 View attachment 336242

The same sweat system they used on the Stephen L Stetson

 

[Frunobulax]

The same sweat system they used on the Stephen L Stetson

Not all of them, however.

 

[Blare]

Out for delivery today... hadn’t seen this brand.... couldn’t pass it up for $20 shipped.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

1930s? Vintage 7-3/8 Blue Fur Felt HPH Co. Thoromade Hats.
I hadn't heard of this brand before

 

[Bill Hughes]

1930s? Vintage 7-3/8 Blue Fur Felt HPH Co. Thoromade Hats.
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That color is fantastic.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

1930s? Vintage 7-3/8 Blue Fur Felt HPH Co. Thoromade Hats.
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Thoromade adds. 1937 and 1933