OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

[randooch]

Nice Lee Blue Label goes for $1 more than my max bid (a common occurrence):

http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=9159183

One of you gents perhaps?

 

[randooch]

Thought for sure I'd score this pair of Open Roads, but once again, I was taught a lesson! One of you?

 

[ShortAndCashed]

Haha, I didn't realize until I found this thread that anyone knew about Goodwill online! I had a bid on 'em, but dropped out at about $65.

 

[bowlerman]

http://www.etsy.com/listing/7408053...llery&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage

...a risk I took on an impulse. It may be subject to a careful stretching, but you may see it again if I get cold feet about it.

 

[Lefty]

I'm excited about this one from Even-Steven.

 

[randooch]

With good reason, Lefty! That'll look grand on you.

 

[DJH]

Indeed, that's a fantastic Borsalino!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/7408053...llery&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage
. ...a risk I took on an impulse. It may be subject to a careful stretching, but you may see it again if I get cold feet about it.

Very promising, Jeff

 

[alanfgag]

Good snags there, Lefty and Bowlerman.

 

[scooter]

I wanted that one, Lefty, but my budget wouldn't stretch that far after picking up my Pilgrim last week.

 

[Rodkins]

I'm excited about this one from Even-Steven.

I can't wait to see you in that hat. What an awesome aquisition.

 

[Lefty]

I got it today. Thanks Even-Steven (your pm box is full). Pics another day.

 

[hatophile]

I got it today. Thanks Even-Steven (your pm box is full). Pics another day.

Oh my, that's a killer hat.

 

[Rick Blaine]

---> gulp <----

Just took a chance on a rookie seller (just joined 0% feedback) on Etsy to hopefully own this:

SwEEEeeet lookin' Borso'. Gotta roll the bones, eh?

 

[Brad Bowers]

I guess this goes here. I'm on the Board of Directors of the Bessemer Historical Society, who own and operate the Steelworks Museum and CF&I Archives here in Pueblo (CF&I was the biggest steel mill west of the Mississippi). Last night was our annual banquet, dance, and silent auction to raise money. It was a 1940s-themed event, so I made and donated a hat for the auction, a model named "The Bessemer." It only sold for $70, which was about what I anticipated, but gentleman that won was very appreciative of it. It attracted a lot of attention, including from the local newspaper, and they talked to me about interviewing me sometime in the near future.

Biggest gripe of the evening? None of the bartenders knew how to make a Martini - they had to look at a cheat sheet! They were still messed up. And I didn't get to have my picture taken with the "cigarette girls." lol

Brad

 

[billyspew]

Looks awesome Brad, when do you start taking orders?

 

[alanfgag]

Just took a chance on a rookie seller (just joined 0% feedback) on Etsy to hopefully own this: SwEEEeeet lookin' Borso'. Gotta roll the bones, eh?

I hope it delivers, Rick. I looked at it earlier today and was tempted to ask for some inside photos. Good grab... keep us posted when you receive it.

 

[rlk]

I hope it delivers, Rick. I looked at it earlier today and was tempted to ask for some inside photos. Good grab... keep us posted when you receive it.

They still list a 7-1/8 as available with the same photo image...

 

[TipTop]

I guess this goes here. I'm on the Board of Directors of the Bessemer Historical Society, who own and operate the Steelworks Museum and CF&I Archives here in Pueblo (CF&I was the biggest steel mill west of the Mississippi). Last night was our annual banquet, dance, and silent auction to raise money. It was a 1940s-themed event, so I made and donated a hat for the auction, a model named "The Bessemer." It only sold for $70, which was about what I anticipated, but gentleman that won was very appreciative of it. It attracted a lot of attention, including from the local newspaper, and they talked to me about interviewing me sometime in the near future.

Biggest gripe of the evening? None of the bartenders knew how to make a Martini - they had to look at a cheat sheet! They were still messed up. And I didn't get to have my picture taken with the "cigarette girls." lol

Brad

And let me guess about the "Hat Check"...... Sorry.

 

[Brad Bowers]

And let me guess about the "Hat Check"...... Sorry.

Actually, Jr. ROTC was running a coat and hat check, with an entire room set aside for the event. I was shocked!

Brad

 

[Jingo Mastapone]

A bartender who doesn't know how to make a martini is not a bartender. Let's insist on enforcing some standards! Is the hat named after the town, named after the process, named after the man?