My new cap!

[FinalVestige79]

I was lurking ebay at like 3 am and I spotted this. And for 15 semolians I bought it on then spot! Whadya guys think?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=350191619583

 

[Marc Chevalier]

I think I look forward to seeing pics of it on your noggin! :eusa_clap


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[Lefty]

This would scare me.

"Shows some honest age but remains in very good condition overall"

 

[FinalVestige79]

yeah I know...I looked at the 2nd picture and it didn't look too bad. Maybe they meant dusty?

 

[Lefty]

Have you seen the inside? Maybe that's where you'll find the honesty.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Let's hope for the best.



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[FinalVestige79]

Well for a grand total of $20 it aint too bad. I can always have it somewhat fixed right? And besides its in a large and itll fit me.

 

[Forgotten Man]

Wait to get it and post photos, we'll tell ya if it needs fixin'. My self, I have a few caps that have a hole here or there... no bid deal. If the liner is missing or in bad shape, who cares, no one will really see it and if it is indeed vintage, keep it that way I say, those caps weren't designed to be very fancy, mostly work caps they were... unless we're talkin' golf but this looks like it could be kinda neat!

What worries me is that they called it a 1940s Derby Cap... lol but, it says that it may be from the 50s or 60s... looking at it close you can tell it's not as full bodied as the earlier caps.

Lookin' forward to seein' some photos!

 

[Dewhurst]

I usually buy hats that are brand new, but this is particularly true when it comes to caps (felt is a slightly, only slightly, different story).

I've honestly got my fingers crossed for you on this one!

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

I've bought used tweed caps. I like the savings - and I think GranadaGuy bought this one fairly well. When I get one home, I like to put them in the freezer over night to snuff out any potential cooties before wearing them. I learned this tip here on the Lounge. Otherwise, "honest wear" doesn't bother me at all.

 

[Inusuit]

To quote Michaelshane quoting Hemingway:

A gun is better worn and with the bloom off- so is a saddle- people too by God.

Might be true for caps.

Ebay buys are always a bit of a crap shoot.

 

[FinalVestige79]

IT HAS ARRIVED!

Well, its a flat panel cap, I really really like how it seems to sag to the side just right! The condition is to me 100% no stitching it coming out, everything seems kosher. The lining is black silk it looks like, the sweat band feels like rayon. Its got a really great Union tag too!

The cap sitting on my collection of period neck ties.

One of my favorite ties.

 

[J. M. Stovall]

Nice hat, and worth the price. :eusa_clap

That is a contemporary union tag though.

 

[FinalVestige79]

gah ruin my moment why dont you? Yeah i know.

it actually says Amalgamated Clothing & Textiles Workers Union. Which I really like. Its got a real nice logo.

 

[dhermann1]

Still, a nice, comfortable, serviceable cap, at a good price. Wear it in good health.

 

[ScionPI2005]

Good job. It was a very reasonable price, and it looks good on you!

 

[FinalVestige79]

I love this cap alot!! I gotta have an 8 panel now!