Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

[bowlerman]

folks like us HAVE to have a support group of enablers somewhere (if that's not a contradictory statement in the first place)! Embrace it, Terry-- won't be over anytime soon

 

[red71veloce]

That yard, too, is eerily familiar lol.

Being one of the newer guys.....I'm a little lost....did I buy off of one of you?

Tracy

 

[alanfgag]

From a well established lounger with a fabulous collection... I'm sure you'll be happy.

 

[bolthead]

keyripes man.

 

[T Rick]

From a well established lounger with a fabulous collection... I'm sure you'll be happy.

Well, it's one I don't recognize yet either (I know 3 or 4 Memner's eBay ID's, this one eludes me).

 

[HatsEnough]

Just got a Penny's Marathon with a really nice ribbon treatment. But, the funny thing was, the previous owner put stick-on baindaids under the sweatband as a stuffer!! Never saw that one before, I have to say. Left all kinds of sticky goop on the inside of the sweatband when I removed them. (Photos after I clean it and stretch it a bit.

 

[HatsEnough]

Well, here is the Penny's Marathon that came with the bandaids under the leather sweat acting as stuffers.

I duly got rid of the stupid bandaids!

Anyway, I really like the ribbon. Also, the color is a silverbelly-like color but has undertones of a greenish hue to it.

The thing is a bit stained here and there, but, not too awful. It was less than $30 anyway, so not too bad at all.

 

[hatophile]

That's a cool one, Hats, I like the corded ribbon. Brush it and steam it and away you go!

 

[T Rick]

Sweet Marathon HE, and looks to be a bargain to boot! Well done.

 

[Lefty]

I love this 7 1/8 Dobbs with a long-hair finish and self-felt ribbon.

 

[Tango Yankee]

Nice Toppers Get Top Dollar

I rarely see top hats in larger sizes, much less in good condition, the odd times I look at the category. Here are a couple of very nice top hats in 7 3/8 that did well on Sunday.

First up a Colbert from Marshall Field & Company:

And next a Borsalino:

The Borsalino name added over $100 to the auction price over the Colbert's winning bid.

Cheers,
Tom

 

[rlk]

Old Mallory western

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140567342617#ht_500wt_922
From Golden Rule Cash Stores, the predecessor to JCPenney(1902-1913): http://kemmerer.org/jcpenney

 

[bowlerman]

sweet lid, rlk!

 

[feltfan]

I really do apologize to anyone who I may have upset making this deal.......

Tracy

Congratulations on a nice hat. I was just curious, not bidding on it. Way too small for me.

I'm too thick to get the hints, so I don't know whose yard/arm that is. That's okay. Hope all
are happy with the deal.

 

[red71veloce]

Very happy...extremely happy....what's beyond extremely.....awesomely happy! The hat is just a beauty! I still don't know which lounger I bought it from, but he was a most pleasant gentleman to deal with.

I know......I know........pics. I'll get some up soon, but I'll admit it is my least favorite part of forum life........but duty and all......I know.

Really a beautiful hat....best of show in my collection!

Tracy

 

[Terry "The Hat"]

I'm bidding on several real nice hats on Ebay (hint-don't drive the prices please - LOL). There is a very nice JCPenney fedora in 7 5/8 that will fit me like a glove, a beautiful McAndrew and a nice almost mint Dobbs Grey Felt Long Oval that would be a nice "dress" hat. I'm locked in and just waiting. If I get them I get them but I don't go crazy on Ebay. It's easy to get caught in the heat of the bidding and pay way too much for something. I'll post them if I get them.

 

[Terry "The Hat"]

I have a beautiful "Supreme Felt" JCPenney Marathon that looks a lot like a Whippet that I love. These hats are underrated (especially their upper end hats). I'm bidding on another Supreme Small Brim Fedora on Ebay right now to go with the one I already have. My Marathon is in mint condition and I'd wear it anywhere with anything. I got it from a member here but Ebay is also turning into my friend.

Well, here is the Penny's Marathon that came with the bandaids under the leather sweat acting as stuffers.

I duly got rid of the stupid bandaids!

Anyway, I really like the ribbon. Also, the color is a silverbelly-like color but has undertones of a greenish hue to it.

The thing is a bit stained here and there, but, not too awful. It was less than $30 anyway, so not too bad at all.

 

[garenb]

Picked up this Dobbs Oldham for ridiculously cheap... especially since I had a $25 ebay gift card I don't think it's ever been worn. For some reason it seems a size or so larger than 7 1/8.

http://cgi.ebay.com/320715704631?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp4712.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D320715704631%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1#ht_1159wt_1141

 

[carouselvic]

Can You Name This Model?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Panama-...-/290582060391?pt=US_Hats&hash=item43a80a5d67

 

[hatophile]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Panama-...-/290582060391?pt=US_Hats&hash=item43a80a5d67

Model not included? What a dapper dude!