Very special Borsalino for sale - SOLD -

[HarpPlayerGene]

$115 shipped in U.S.

Borsalino Colombo. Velour finish. No flaws, excellent condition. Only one other Lounger has one of these to my knowledge. It's just too big for me to wear properly without stuffing the sweatband, and I don't like doing that.

All Italian imprinting and a Punti size tag reading, 5-1/2. (I originally misread the small flaky tag as six-and-one-half) but the inside measurement was and is correct.)

Inside circumference is 22-1/4"

Oh, and it comes with the beautiful box.

Also see link at bottom for more photos:

http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii79/harpplayergene/Borsalino Colombo/

 

[simmonsgc]

Thanks....

Gene--

Just wanted to say thanks for posting these nice hats here before they went to auction or where ever. All too small for me, but I'm sure the size 7 Loungers really appreciate it!

I have an ill-fitting hat or two, and as a newer guy, I'm gonna follow your lead and post them here.

Cheers,

GC

 

[Rick Blaine]

That is VERY nice!

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

The 22-1/4" puts it at a tad over 7-1/8, I think.

I can wear most 7s (snug, when I have a haircut), and many 7-1/8s (comfortable fit), but this one feels bigger than those when on so I'm offering it to someone who may fill it.

I am testing the waters and giving first shot to the Loungers. If things don't sell here, I guess I'll have to learn how to list on Ebay rather than just purchase all the time. lol

Still up for grabs...

 

[anon`]

22 1/4" inside circumference is--I think--sort of the border between a 7 1/4 and 7 1/8. It's barely smaller than the former and, from the sound of it, barely larger than the latter. Sounds like a wearer of a 1/4 or a 1/8 could get away with making this lid work.

 

[ScionPI2005]

*Cleans up the drool*

Sorry about the mess...

That's a great one Gene. I'm tempted...but yes, it may be a bit too big for me...[huh]

 

[rikrdo]

Oh my.........................

Gene,
I've sent a PM.




gasp

 

[GallatinHatMan]

As have I.

 

[fluteplayer07]

And I.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

There was a little Q&Aing going back and forth plus consideration to the order in which offers came. Pending receipt of funds, the hat is sold to the inquiry who was first to make his decision.

Thank you for the interest!

G

 

[ScionPI2005]

WHEW! Glad that temptation is gone!

 

[feltfan]

6 1/2 punti is supposed to be equal to 7 1/2 American.
Wish I'd seen this earlier... Nice lid.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

6 1/2 punti is supposed to be equal to 7 1/2 American.
Wish I'd seen this earlier... Nice lid.

As for that, go only by my inside circumference measurement of 22-1/4". The hat fits like a loose 7-1/8.

The Punti tag was garbled and under 20X magnification, I realized it was a 5-1/2. This realization came after someone had claimed the hat based on the measurements so I didn't amend the description.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

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[Lefty]

Thanks for the correction. With the punti size, I was interested right away, but couldn't believe how much if would have had to shrink to get to your posted measurements. Hope it works out for everyone.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

A happy ending. The Lounge member who claimed it, got back with me and the item is Sold. Thank you!!