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

[Hat Head]

Another first-time vintage purchaser!

I just won my first auction for a vintage hat:

Link to Item

Got it cheaply enough, even with shipping, and I have some PayPal balance remaining from some items I sold a while ago that's been burning a hole in my pocket.

The brim is a little thinner than I would usually shop for, but looks like a good lid.

Any opinions or comments (positive or negative) are greatly welcome.

 

[bolthead]

I just won my first auction for a vintage hat:

Link to Item

Got it cheaply enough, even with shipping, and I have some PayPal balance remaining from some items I sold a while ago that's been burning a hole in my pocket.

The brim is a little thinner than I would usually shop for, but looks like a good lid.

Any opinions or comments (positive or negative) are greatly welcome.

You got yourself a great hat and you're gonna love it.
I have a few resistols and I like everyone of them. I also have one the "Jet" models, it's the 707.
You got this hat at an extremely cheap price, considering your head size. :eusa_clap

 

[jimmy the lid]

I think this one has promise...

Cheers,
JtL

 

[bolthead]

I agree.....

You did more than OK, kaosharper1. That is a really nice vintage Borso -- looks to be in great condition. Well done! :eusa_clap

Cheers,
JtL

It's Gorgeous. :eusa_clap


By the way, that Stetson looks Pristine Jimmy.

 

[kaosharper1]

The presence of the corrugation at the front of the sweat, coupled with the cloth size tag, seem like pretty good indicators that you've got yourself a vintage lid that could well go back 50 years.

Cheers,
JtL

Wow. Neat. Thanks, and I'll post pics when I get it.

 

[Razzman]

Great looking Stetson JTL.:eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[vjramire]

My maiden post:

Hi everyone! I'm new to the Lounge. I got sucked into the hat world with a Monticristi (~800wpi) from panamahatsdirect.com this summer. Long story short, body is excellent, but the brim (quality of weave) and finishing works dissapointing, but I still love it and wore it all through till the cold weather came. I have been looking for some hats for the winter and picked these up on the 'Bay.
Vintage Biltmore Long Haired Beaver Hat
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=160231089577
Vintage Knox Custom Edge Hat
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=350120787034
I've had the Biltmore for a couple days now, getting used to the 'stingy brim'. Its not as crazy looking as the pictures are, but I still get some stares . I have to say my preference is with a longer brim, but I guess that's why we shop for other hats right?
Anyway, just won the Knox, but don't know much about it. Can anyone fill me in on the felt material and any other history? It also looks like it has a 'Cavanagh Edge' based on the 'Custom Edge' logo on the sweatband.
Anyway, I'm exited to be part of this forum! I still can't believe I've been on this forum for hours already!
Cheers!
Vince

 

[bolthead]

Weilcome VJ....

You did well with you're 1st 2 purchases, needless to say, you're officially hooked now. Bad news is, you're the same size as me. :eusa_doh:
I love the Knox and so will you, it's a great Lid, your's is very old school with the tall crown and short brim.....very cool. Be sure to post a pic of it on your noggin' when it shows up.

 

[panama jack]

I just picked this one up. Does it look like I did OK? It will be my first vintage hat:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140286863899&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123

I've wanted one for a while.

kaosharper1,
That's a real beauty. If it was only a little larger I would have bid on it.

pj

 

[Razzman]

WW! There are some fantastic hat here this week. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[vjramire]

Dont worry bolthead, I'm not planning on picking up that many hats... at least that's what I'm telling my wife. Anyway, I think I may be more of a 6 3/4 than an 6 7/8 but they fit pretty good too.

 

[bolthead]

Dont worry bolthead, I'm not planning on picking up that many hats... at least that's what I'm telling my wife.

lol ........that's what we all said young man.....you don't know it yet, but you've been bitten.

 

[Garrett]

Doesn't look right

This one didn't look right on me and I posted it in classifieds;

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...220314167231&_sacat=See-All-Categories&_fvi=1

Interested in trades guys!

 

[jimmy the lid]

Too bad that one didn't fit -- it's a very cool looking lid!

Cheers,
JtL

 

[carter]

That's a nice looking lid. Since you have $41.45 in it, have you considered have it refurbished/reblocked into a look you like better?

 

[Colby Jack]

Looks nice! Is it a Beaver Brand?

 

[carter]

Looks nice! Is it a Beaver Brand?

Lion Hat Co.

 

[Colby Jack]

Very spiffy!:eusa_clap

 

[Dinerman]

Lion Hat Co.

The company that became Beaver Brand.

 

[Colby Jack]

Well at least I was in the ballpark on that one...:eusa_clap