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Could YOU help me decide?
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The real Henry
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I think it depends on what style you're after. If you want a 30s/40s look I defenetly wouldn't buy the last, as it seems to be from the 60s. Then you have to decide if you want a fedora or a homburg. Homburgs often appear to look more formal than a fedora like the Dobbs Twenty, which would be my choice. But I think if they're in a nice condition, the Borsalino homburgs are from the highest quality!
Regards,
Henrik
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Henrik
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Go for the first one if it will fit. I hope you are sure of your size though. The homburgs are much bigger than the first one. [huh] I like the blue/black homburg too though. 
Regards,
J
Regards,
J
Not-Bogart13
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This one's easy!
I think we have similar tastes, JJ. If I had to pick, knowing I wanted either a wide brimmed fedora or a homburg, I would dive for the black homburg. In fact, if it were a true 7 1/2, we'd be competing. The picture is fair, the description is very thorough, and it's hard to find a really nice black homburg (in my humble opinion) on ebay. I wouldn't pass it up if I were you. If I lost out on it, then I'd I go for the gray homburg from the same seller.
Good luck!
NB
I think we have similar tastes, JJ. If I had to pick, knowing I wanted either a wide brimmed fedora or a homburg, I would dive for the black homburg. In fact, if it were a true 7 1/2, we'd be competing. The picture is fair, the description is very thorough, and it's hard to find a really nice black homburg (in my humble opinion) on ebay. I wouldn't pass it up if I were you. If I lost out on it, then I'd I go for the gray homburg from the same seller.
Good luck!
NB
feltfan
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Could YOU help me delete this thread?
Why is there a rule against posting active eBay auctions?
If you want to know why the prices are rising on eBay,
this is a good reason right here.
I recommend a hat that fits.
ufguy11 said:
Why is there a rule against posting active eBay auctions?
If you want to know why the prices are rising on eBay,
this is a good reason right here.
I recommend a hat that fits.
DanielJones
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Go with the one that fits your shape, style & head size. For me it would be the first one if I was bidding.
Cheers!
Dan
Cheers!
Dan
WEEGEE
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Welcome ufguy11
ufguy11,
The Borsalinos look the best.
You should though go back to the first post and take the auction links out.
Live auctions should not be posted.
Good Luck,
WeeGee
ufguy11,
The Borsalinos look the best.
You should though go back to the first post and take the auction links out.
Live auctions should not be posted.
Good Luck,
WeeGee
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I would be bidding if any of them fit, and we (and a few others)
would be in competition with each other, hence the rule of
not posting live auctions..."there are no friends at auction..."
Frank Corea,1990
would be in competition with each other, hence the rule of
not posting live auctions..."there are no friends at auction..."
Frank Corea,1990
feltfan
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Not-Bogart13
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How to go about it.
If I want advice before bidding on a hat from ebay (or anywhere else), I try to present the pertinent info without mentioning the source. If possible, I copy the pictures from the website and post them alone. It gets you the info you need without identifying any auctions or other seller info. If you want to know about a specific seller, I see people do that all the time without actually pointing out a particular item.
NB
If I want advice before bidding on a hat from ebay (or anywhere else), I try to present the pertinent info without mentioning the source. If possible, I copy the pictures from the website and post them alone. It gets you the info you need without identifying any auctions or other seller info. If you want to know about a specific seller, I see people do that all the time without actually pointing out a particular item.
NB
