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

[Landman]

To me, the size tag and sweatband look too new for that Flagship.

 

[carouselvic]

It is a modern hat.

 

[TheDane]

To me, that Flagship looks too new to be called "vintage". This is tucked in under the right side of the sweatband:

 

[alanfgag]

Timothy tends to have a very ambitious closet.

 

[carouselvic]

Yes he does, but he does have some very fine hats.

 

[alanfgag]

Agreed.

 

[TheDane]

Yes he does, but he does have some very fine hats.

Sure, but this time the closet seems to contain lots of hot air:

"Era: 1947-1964 (Post WWII-Early 60s)

Vintage Type: True Vintage"

- and I'm absolutely sure, it's no coincidence that he writes: "[...] in a wonderful nugat color from the 50's.", either. Unpleasantly manipulating, if you ask me.

 

[Landman]

Very misleading.

 

[carouselvic]

When it comes to dating hats, most sellers on ebay are wrong.

 

[Rick Blaine]

Awesome, good to know Brad! The logo adds to the character, so after I'm done with it it'll make a great display piece. Thanks for the info!

I also snagged a #51 in a rather meaty 7 5/8 LO with a 6 1/2" crown the other day on the bay. I always assumed 6" was as high as fedoras generally went, so I'm guessing it may be a western block?

i had a great Stetson dress Fedora- wide ribbon, brown, mid forties, mode edge that was sent to

Mr. Thompson at Optimo & I requested a #52 block, he informed me it had originally made with a #51 & so it was again, so I don't think it was necessarily exclusively a western block.

 

[fedoracentric]

When it comes to dating hats, most sellers on ebay are wrong.

When it comes to descriptions, age, color, size, style, and maker, most sellers on ebay are wrong.

 

[bowlerman]

True. And the prices have gotten insane. Preying upon those of us who need stimulation through the cabin fever months! I buckled last night on a hat I've been watching for months, and actually one that I had coveted for a year or more, probably. It was a Matt Deckard cagney model that he had outsourced to beaver brand before they went under. Must never have made it to his shop. I paid more than I wanted to for it, but it was a long oval and it looked like it needed to be adopted. Oh, well. Pics when it arrives!

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[TheDane]

When it comes to dating hats, most sellers on ebay are wrong.

Agreed, and that's what can be expected from sellers, not knowing much about hats. In many cases that has been a great benefit to many a lounger. In this case, I'm afraid, the seller knows different

 

[RBH]

True. And the prices have gotten insane. Preying upon those of us who need stimulation through the cabin fever months! I buckled last night on a hat I've been watching for months, and actually one that I had coveted for a year or more, probably. It was a Matt Deckard cagney model that he had outsourced to beaver brand before they went under. Must never have made it to his shop. I paid more than I wanted to for it, but it was a long oval and it looked like it needed to be adopted. Oh, well. Pics when it arrives!

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I bet I held that one in my hands!!!
Good luck my friend!

 

[bowlerman]

That's right, Rusty, you probably did! Oh no, good luck? Were they that bad?

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[RBH]

NO no... not bad at all. Just luck that it fits!!!

 

[bowlerman]

Phew!

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[fedoracentric]

Here is an interestingStetson imprint that I had not seen before.
It is the earliest marking with a Stetson showing a four X designation that I've seen.
This is stamped into the sweatband of a Stetson 1911 US Campaign Hat made previous to 1930.
Saw it on ebay so I have no other info.

 

[Historyteach24]

I stepped up to the plate and spent more on this than I wanted because he had the box. Let me know what ya think?! http://www.ebay.com/itm/350977840679?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

[feltfan]

I bet you can pull it off. I enjoy Laurel & Hardy, so take those comments with pride!

Turns out not to be a problem. That beautiful clear nutria bowler is, of course, 6 7/8, not the listed
7 5/8. And of course it was pathetically badly packaged and arrived crushed. Some eBay sellers...
Just initiated the resolution process.