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

[ScottF]

My other "Royal" has a Mode edge, is a Zephyr weight but the sweat is folded over at the felt. It also has the same liner (different color though) and sweat adjustable ribbon as well. It was sold for $10 at the time. I think that the name "Royal" was the hat model.

That is a GORGEOUS hat! :eusa_clap

Very classic bow as well - I love it. I think your explanation that 'Royal' is the model, is the best yet - perhaps they started off using 'Royal' as a model name, then changed it to a marketing designation shortly thereafter.

 

[Dreispitz]

I just purchased this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220584432072

Looks to be in fine condition (not unworn, but fairly well cared-for), and good for the upcoming Japanese summer. I have no clue as to the age. I took a chance with the "Best Offer" feature, and the seller knocked off £10 (about $15 US), which covers shipping to Japan. Seller was an all-around class act, responding promptly to my questions and adding tons of pictures at my behest, and even pointing out a tiny flaw in the brim binding that came to their attention in the process.

The only problem is, the ash cloud over Europe means I may not be seeing this hat in person for a while...

Planes are in the air, again!

Great Dunn! Lucky you! Please post pictures donning it in Japan and a report on peoples reactions!

 

[DOUGLAS]

That is a GORGEOUS hat! :eusa_clap

Very classic bow as well - I love it. I think your explanation that 'Royal' is the model, is the best yet - perhaps they started off using 'Royal' as a model name, then changed it to a marketing designation shortly thereafter.

I agree about the model name then marketing the designation. The felt is much finer and thinner but equally as dense as the later Royal Stetsons or even the De Luxes.

 

[mayserwegener]

August Strauss, Apolda Fur Hat Case

I won this August Strauss, Apolda fur hat case. Thought I could use it for some of my felt hats. Also really like the bear painting on the outer lid.

 

[Wolfen]

Recently won these 2:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160423202115&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250614183423&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

 

[blixa00]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250615556572&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140398647082&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I picked these two up recently on Ebay...I'm really loving the Knox 20! It is actually closer to a 7 1/8 and will require just a little stretching to be a perfect fit! The Resistol looks like a nice OR stand in for a fraction of the price of a 7 3/8 OR!! Just goes to show that you never know what you will find in the bay!!!!!

 

[fluteplayer07]

I would like to nominate that Knox as Best Deal of the Year, thus far. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[cptjeff]

I would like to nominate that Knox as Best Deal of the Year, thus far. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

No kidding. Nice hat, amazing price.

 

[carouselvic]

Quite Reasonable

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200462487327&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[CRH]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200462487327&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

My searches missed that one by orders of magnitude measured in light years.

* Collectibles >
* Cultures & Ethnicities >
* Western Americana >
* Apparel

shakeshead

 

[Lefty]

simplify:

stetson

 

[Lefty]

recent endings:
decent panama with great box

looks like a real oldie of a bowler

very pretty Portis

Dobbs Hanley Hall whippet clone does not command the current Whippet price

 

[CRH]

recent endings:
decent panama with great box

looks like a real oldie of a bowler

very pretty Portis

Dobbs Hanley Hall whippet clone does not command the current Whippet price

That Panama was tempting. It would fit the Mrs.

 

[carouselvic]

Pair of Knox 7 3/8

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190389831406&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190389831396&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[CRH]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190389831406&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190389831396&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Couple of nice understated thin ribbons there.

 

[ScottF]

Couple of nice understated thin ribbons there.

...and very old. Tough to resist.

 

[blixa00]

Tell me about it!! Both of those Knox hats looked really sweet, if I hadn't just sent all my extra $$$ to Uncle Sam...:eusa_doh:
It was tough not bidding on at least one of those hats...looked like they were in superb shape too!! I hope a fellow member picked at least one of those up!!

 

[CRH]

...and very old. Tough to resist.

Not for me 'cause they were too big. The second one looked to have a reedless sweat.

What's your assessment, Scott?

 

[jeffconnors]

expensive..

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140401537167&ssPageName=ADME:L:COSI:CA:1123

Boaters tend to go quite high[huh]

 

[fluteplayer07]

Cheap compared to that last one that flew over $200. [huh] Thankfully, it hasn't gotten as bad as those nutty Whippets. Yet. Gulp.