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

[jeffgarf]

Not a good way for a Borsalino to travel from Ukraine.

 

[blewnote]

Not a good way for a Borsalino to travel from Ukraine.

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Eh, I have a couple of the ones they sold in the coffin boxes. Some steam and a stretcher to help pop the crown back out and they're good as new. Maybe not the same for this one, but I'd bet it's gonna be just fine

 

[jeffgarf]

Count this as a victory, from 2 separate Goodwill auctions (the same location). Clearly in the late 1950's someone walked around to a couple of hat stores in Terre Haute, IN and said, "help me build the ultimate Stingymas starter kit. I want one in every color."
Folks, that kit cost me about $40 a couple of weeks ago. Lee and Stetson.

 

[Blare]

Count this as a victory, from 2 separate Goodwill auctions (the same location). Clearly in the late 1950's someone walked around to a couple of hat stores in Terre Haute, IN and said, "help me build the ultimate Stingymas starter kit. I want one in every color."
Folks, that kit cost me about $40 a couple of weeks ago. Lee and Stetson.

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That is a mighty fine StingyMas starter kit!!!

 

[Blare]

FB Marketplace incoming! Resistol with the diamond shaped O

 

[ruvort]

A good looking Champ for a reasonable price. I talked to the seller and got them to check behind the sweatband and it is a 7 1/4

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4523643578/vintage-champ-kasmir-finish-feel-the

 

[jeffgarf]

A good looking Champ for a reasonable price. I talked to the seller and got them to check behind the sweatband and it is a 7 1/4

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4523643578/vintage-champ-kasmir-finish-feel-the

I agree. That is a lovely one for someone looking.

 

[ruvort]

@Blare I think this is your size, right?

 

[jeffgarf]

Well, this was a first. A Facebook Marketplace hat, sent to me in a tablecloth. These sellers sure get creative.

 

[BobHufford]

First time receiving a hat packed in adult diapers. Maybe it’s cheaper than bubble wrap.

The hat was not a t u r d…

 

[Pellie]

First time receiving a hat packed in adult diapers. Maybe it’s cheaper than bubble wrap.

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The hat was not a t u r d…

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How does it smell? ;-)

 

[BobHufford]

How does it smell? ;-)

Like any old hat … thankfully.

 

[Pellie]

Like any old hat … thankfully.

Then you are lucky enjoy the hat, it's a nice one!

 

[BobHufford]

Then you are lucky enjoy the hat, it's a nice one!

Thanks Marcel!

 

[jeffgarf]

First time receiving a hat packed in adult diapers. Maybe it’s cheaper than bubble wrap.

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The hat was not a t u r d…

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I'm going to have to go a long way to beat this packing job!