New Member, New Hat

[J. M. Stovall]

When it comes to Ebay I'm all about the big "C", communication. I'm super lenient as long as I know what's going on, and I stress that with all my buyers/sellers. Busy at work, no problem! Just let me know. Post office under water, just drop me a line. Sometimes I have to beg someone for a little info, but I always try to do it low pressure. I only want to know what's going on. I'm proud of my 100% positive score and I work hard to keep it. Most people could avoid negative ratings if they communicated better.

 

[John in Covina]

I suppose I just kind of got paranoid, which I tend to do. :fing28: Thanks

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Believe you me! I get just as nuts as you do. My last hat, the seller had just missed my payment and I had to wait a whole week for their next shipping opportunity, doh! I tend to get all ANXIOUS, nervous and fiddley waiting for thes cool ebay things, although I am better than when I was younger!

 

[John in Covina]

Communication. Most people could avoid negative ratings if they communicated better.

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That is true at work, school, home and even relationships. The horror stories I can tell about the place I worked at. If information is power, they sure as heck couldn't share it, no matter how it affected your job.

Heads up and What's Going on?

 

[Mr_Misanthropy]

Yes, communication is definitely important on a place like eBay with so much opportunity for scamming. Even just a quick note to say "Hey, I acknowledge you're alive and made a business transaction." I mean, I work a full time job, but I manage to check my e-mail a few times a day. But then again i'm not selling a bunch of stuff on eBay. I dunno, i'm just impatient and excited to get my first fedora. I've already got some outfits together to show it off. Now I just need the hat!

 

[Mr_Misanthropy]

I know you're all probably at the edges of your seats in anticipation for news on my hat.
I got an e-mail from the seller today, my hat was shipped priority USPS today, so, i'm expecting it maybe Friday or Saturday, so, expect to see some pics soon!

 

[stylin]

Hallo Ladies and Gents!
I've been lurking around for a few days reading up on hats and other things "vintage" and i'm intrigued. I've always been interested in the old suit and hat style of the 30's and 40's. I think it all got started when I used to watch old episodes of The Twilight Zone, and i'd wonder if everyone used to really wear suits like that all the time. A more civilized age? Was it possible? Apparently so. I'm 23, so, i'm a little young to be dressing "distinguished", but I assume some people on this forum will disagree. When shopping, I used to look at clothes and think, "OK, is this something I could wear to Wal Mart and not get laughed at." Well, I live in the armpit of the Midwest, where everyone wears sweats and rayon jackets displaying various cigarette company's logos. But I digress. I have only two suits at the moment, one is a tailored single breasted black pinstripe, not vintage, I got it at Men's Wearhouse, but it has a classy look. I also have a vintage gray three piece suit, but I have no idea of the brand or anything, I got it off eBay. And finally, just yesterday, I purchased my first fedora. Please check it out and tell me what you all think!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8265413738&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWN:IT&rd=1

I plan on losing the little feather thing, I don't think i'll like it. But, who knows, when the hat comes in the mail, I may look at it and change my mind. Well I guess i've rambled on long enough, I just wanted to introduce myself and show off the new headgear.

- Mr. Misanthropy :fedora:

Very nice hat Mr. Mis.! Great deal! But ditch the feather. I do.

 

[funneman]

Nice Hat....

...I bought one exactly like it, same color feather , box and everything. I love mine, wear it almost every day. You'll like the darker grey, doesn't show dirt and dust as much. Glad I didn't see it, it's my size! Wear it in good health

 

[Pilgrim]

I usually pay immediately after an auction is over - but I absolutely expect to hear from the seller within three days as per Ebay policy. I wait until the 3rd day before I send an email, but then I remind them politely that I need to hear from them as confirmation that they have received the money. I also ask them to confirm which day they shipped, or will ship. That normally does the trick.

There are a few ill-mannered sellers who just take the money, ship the box and don't email you to know either one has happened...but they normally respond to a prompt and tell me "it was shipped yesterday". Every now and then it takes longer to hear from them - I recently had a sale go unanswered for a week when the seller was called out of town on a family emergency. I was getting antsy, but NOT rude, and they apologized when they got back and received my emails.

 

[Mr_Misanthropy]

Well I actually did get the hat about a month ago, folks. lol I have three fedoras and one homburg now.. but, I wear the gray Stetson (the one I posted about in this thread) the most, it's my favorite. But when my Art Faecett custom comes, they may need to fight for the spot.

-Jeremiah