Help me sell my homburg!

[Spellflower]

I posted this in the classified section last week, but nobody seems interested, so I'm planning on offering it on ebay. Since I've never sold a hat on ebay before, I'd love some advice on how to have a successful auction.

Also, if anyone can tell me anything about this hat (date, value, etc.) that would be very much appreciated as well.

 

[tonyb]

I can't say that I've ever seen that liner style before, but it has a "recent" look to me. And homburgs usually have ribbon-bound brim edges, so yours is anomalous in that regard.
How's the felt?

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

Didn't Zero Mostel in wear something like that in "The Producers"? That would place the style in the late '60s.

 

[Wconly]

What size is this little dickens? Great looking hat. W>

 

[Not-Bogart13]

I posted this in the classified section last week, but nobody seems interested, so I'm planning on offering it on ebay. Since I've never sold a hat on ebay before, I'd love some advice on how to have a successful auction.

As a buyer, I'll tell you what I look for in a hat auction. Good, clear information. Tell them what you see - the color (despite the photo), any damage or marks, what's on the sweatband, size, and measurements. If there's a tag in it, include that info. Instead of paying to post a bunch of pictures, post one good one. If you want to do two, make one of the liner. Then, in your description, offer to e-mail more pictures to those who are interested. I usually do that, and it works well for me.
Good luck,
NB

 

[besdor]

Tony is right on the money about the date on this hat. It is from around 1970 and was called the "Americana" style. Basicaly it is a homburg with pinches. I doubt the style lasted too long but I know that Hatco is trying to revive it now.


Steven
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