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

[Dinerman]

Unless someone sewed in a vintage sweatband, that's not
a newer hat made up for a movie. Pretty cool buckle on that
band, too. It does appear to me somehow older than your hat.

But yeah, I'd want more bona fides and perhaps fewer moth bites
for that money. For the look, it'd be easier to get a ranger hat from
a bit later.

There's no doubt that's an old one, but look at the bands on his other hats-
The bands may be old, but are clearly not original to the others.

The old Stetson

'70s

 

[rlk]

Fuzzy French Blue Hat

Intrigued by this one.

http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...0&ssPageName=ADME:B:BCA:FR:1123#ht_500wt_1182

 

[Garrett]

Intrigued by this one.

http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...0&ssPageName=ADME:B:BCA:FR:1123#ht_500wt_1182

That will be interesting - its as if since seeing the "seal velour" Optimo refurb - we all needed a nice long hair

 

[feltfan]

There's no doubt that's an old one, but look at the bands on his other hats-
The bands may be old, but are clearly not original to the others.

Eek. I didn't see those others.
Hard to know what to believe now!
It would be interesting to see the actual hat.
See for example whether the leather tanning and
oxidized brass had invaded the felt and what that looks like.

 

[texashatman]

How aggravating! I'm 0 for 5 on bids over the last few days. Yall need to let me win at least one 7 3/8" or 7 1/2":eusa_doh:

 

[Garrett]

How aggravating! I'm 0 for 5 on bids over the last few days. Yall need to let me win at least one 7 3/8" or 7 1/2":eusa_doh:

Unless you want a stingy brim be prepared to shell out big bucks for a vintage non-western wide brim in that size range

 

[bolthead]

Wow Garrett.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...88&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&autorefresh=true

You didn't win it, you stole it man. :eusa_clap

 

[mayserwegener]

Looks like a fine Henry Heath Topper! Hope, it will fit, though.

That beauty appears to be in pristine condition. I hope the sizing works out.

 

[mayserwegener]

VEB Luckenwalder Hutfabrik

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...285220&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_720wt_1167

I haven't seen one before and from the DDR. The velour and ribbon / bow colors are very unique. Looking forward to detail pics of this one.

 

[mayserwegener]

I just won this vintage Stetson Sovereign with Mode Edge in light gray. Looking good!

Thanks to Garrett for the tip!!!

Wow great win! Another pristine beauty with original box! Looking forward to your crease work on this one. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[rlk]

Stetson 4X

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&ssPageName=ADME:B:BCA:US:1123#ht_1165wt_1167
Charles Hargens Jr. link:http://www.dakotadiscovery.com/subcategory.cfm?cat_id=8&subcat_Id=21
As seen recently on Stetson Quality Experiment "Think Tank" Thread. I'm pleasantly shocked at the price.

 

[Garrett]

Looking forward to this fixer upper

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330381169035&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

 

[Mr. Paladin]

My fourth brown Homburg. I keep telling my husband that there are important differences that make each a treasure. He remains skeptical.

Sue

Nice Dobbs; funny line (I keep telling my husband that there are important differences that make each a treasure. He remains skeptical). lol lol

 

[Mr. Paladin]

The seller claims it's in good shape.

Sue

Well done, maam! :eusa_clap

 

[carouselvic]

As seen recently on Stetson Quality Experiment "Think Tank" Thread. I'm pleasantly shocked at the price.

I look forward to a critique of a 40's 4X, against a 3x, 25, and a 7x clear of the same vintage.

 

[Rick Blaine]

IDIOTIC POSTAL ESTIMATES by SELLERS

This is a classic case of a seller scaring away potential buyers w/ an over-the-top shipping estimation- BILTMORE HAT GREY Size 7 3/8 Three 3 Star Silver Buckle

I put down the only bid and was refunded $28+ of the idiotic shipping charges. as a result I got a like new vintage biltmore thin ribbon OR clone for much less than it sold when it was new. Talk about sabotaging your own auction!

 

[texashatman]

Unless you want a stingy brim be prepared to shell out big bucks for a vintage non-western wide brim in that size range

Actually one of them was a stingy! I guess I'll just have to find other sources for my vintage hats. I know that just asking the elderly members of my family has been my best source. Maybe I'll start attending bridge club meetings or something

 

[texashatman]

I put down the only bid and was refunded $28+ of the idiotic shipping charges. as a result I got a like new vintage biltmore thin ribbon OR clone for much less than it sold when it was new. Talk about sabotaging your own auction![/SIZE][/COLOR]

Wow, that was an odd deal. Looks like a great hat for the total amount.

 

[buler]

Knox Twenty

Very nice looking Knox Twenty Grey w/Black went for $184.

Knox20

B

 

[Lefty]

6 7/8 goes big