THE TRADING POST

[Visigoth]

The Powers That Be may want this moved to Classified, but I think it would be more useful here (as many people never get to that section). Also, this is NOT about making money. Strikes me that a lot of people here have hats that don't fit them, or are looking for hats that may be languishing, unloved, in somebody else's collection... so... let's have a thread devoted to trading lids.

To start out with: I could use a vintage black fedora, in 7 1/4. Something nicely film noir. I have a ton of hats to trade in that size, and a couple slightly smaller. For instance: a Knox Custom, semi-plush (not long-haired, but has directional fur), dark brown with black band, in 7 1/8 -- almost mint.

 

[ledsled]

size

What if part of the registration process would include your hat size? Not that it would be mandatory, but it would be nice to know. Put the hatsize in the little demographic area under the avatar. Since becoming obsessed with hats.... er..... since becoming a "collector", I have emailed some fellow loungers links to auctions or websites if I saw a hat that I thought they'd like. I do not want to sidetrack your original idea, which I think is great. It just made me think about how handy it would be to see someone's hat size at a glance.

 

[squid]

Hat size was included when I registered. If you view my public profile you will see that I am a 7 1/4. Ebay profile name was also included.

 

[DOUGLAS]

I like this Idea. I also have many hats that are 7-1/8 and others that are larger than my size 7-1/4.

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

I have a Resistol in 7-1/4 but it's a stingy brim. It's languishing in the Classifieds lol

I'm trying to pick 5 hats I can sell or trade, but it's tough to choose. 25 is too many hats for my accomodations.

 

[TommySalieri]

7 1/8, here. I don't have too many hats in my collection but I am always willing to trade for wider brimmed hats.

 

[Razzman]

This thread is a great idea. :eusa_clap 7 1/4 here. I have 4 hats I would be willing to trade or sell. Looking for a vintage black or brown fedora with a wider brim.

A Stetson IJ, grey size 7 3/8 (too big for me). 2 1/4" brim.

A Royal Stetson, dark grey, also 7 3/8 with a 1 1/2" brim

A Resistol dark brown, 7 1/4 with a 1 7/8" brim 3X beaver with kitten finish.

A Stetson Gun Club, 7 1/4, dark brown with a 3 1/8" bound brim 4X beaver.

 

[The real Henry]

I've a late 40s/early 50s midnight blue fedora in size 59, BUT if it should fit you and you like the color, that's no problem, because it'll be send to Marc Kitter(AB Deluxe) so it would come back as a brand new looking hat in a 30s or 40s style and in your size. It has moth bites or even holes, the only bad thing is the missing lining.

My size is 7 3/8.

 

[Pilgrim]

I'm probably going to turn loose of the grey Stetson Playboy I bought recently. I'll check it tonight or tomorrow and make a decision. If I let it go, I'll be looking for an olive/green fedora in 7 1/4 with around a 2.5" brim.

 

[RedPop4]

fftopic: fftopic: fftopic:
We do this often on the cigar forums. It's great fun and a nice way to get things you don't have. Of course, those of us with a collection full of wool felts will have a harder time, but still. It can build a lot of friendship and camaraderie if everyone approaches it in the right spirit.:eusa_clap :cheers1:

 

[Visigoth]

Razzman, what's a Stetson IJ?

 

[jml90]

Anyone have any 7 5/8?

 

[ideaguy]

I've got a number of hats for trade...some cowboy hats NIB Stetson, Bailey20x and 100x, a few fedoras 7 1/4; looking for 7 3/8 Stratoliner or older OR, Borsa
Allessandria...I'm easy-also have antique accessories for the discriminating
gentleman; spectacles,etc.

 

[tonyb]

I'm probably going to turn loose of the grey Stetson Playboy I bought recently. I'll check it tonight or tomorrow and make a decision. If I let it go, I'll be looking for an olive/green fedora in 7 1/4 with around a 2.5" brim.

I'm clean out of green fedoras, Pilgrim. Here's hoping you find one here on the swap board. But if you don't, and you're still interested in parting with the Playboy, well, you know ...

 

[Visigoth]

Ah, man. They moved this to Classified. Hope we still get traffic.

 

[Visigoth]

Ah, good! You can still get here by clicking in "Hats".

 

[Razzman]

hat pics

Stetson IJ, Grey size 7 3/8, 2 1/4" brim.

Stetson Gun Club 4X beaver, Medium Brown, Size 7 1/4 bound brim. Brim is 3'.

 

[Visigoth]

Ooh... kinda like that Gun Club! What year do you figure it's from? (Would 4x have meant actual beaver, for instance?)

 

[Zach R.]

Is this thread just for hats? I have a load of vintage ties I have no use for.

 

[TommySalieri]

Pilgrim, I've got an old, green Barclay. What do you think?

http://community.webshots.com/photo/552048737/2937993620092337336HSRUIU

http://community.webshots.com/photo/552048737/2736373610092337336VNLomp

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i229/samspadewannabe/S5000414.jpg

The leather sweatband needs to be replaced, though.

Oh, and Zach - I might be interested in some of your ties.