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

[1mach1]

Ebay trials and tribulations---I got this Stetson 25 in a box marked "Fragile". The postal service must not have noticed. The hat was not packed well to begin with.

But it cleaned up nicely.

Ugh. The end result looks great.

I had a bad experience with USPS. I shipped two great hats to Rick, and they received some unreversible damage. It was sad.

 

[RJR]

Ugh. The end result looks great.

I had a bad experience with USPS. I shipped two great hats to Rick, and they received some unreversible damage. It was sad.

Just damned careless.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

And this went away
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-H-BA...MtNNf9KEKJPK0o5Uqk1Ng%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Got sniped on this one in the last 5 seconds...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Res...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[40Cal]

OK..... This one takes the cake for me as far as how a hat should NOT be shipped! I paid for Priority Mail shipping. The seller wrapped the original 1950's Dobbs hat box in brown paper and then mailed it ground. Here's what I got two weeks later after it got lost in Indiana and then found.
I cleaned the hat and reshaped it. has a few moth bites but I am happy. Always wanted one of these "Westwards"

 

[moontheloon]

OK..... This one takes the cake for me as far as how a hat should NOT be shipped! I paid for Priority Mail shipping. The seller wrapped the original 1950's Dobbs hat box in brown paper and then mailed it ground. Here's what I got two weeks later after it got lost in Indiana and then found.
I cleaned the hat and reshaped it. has a few moth bites but I am happy. Always wanted one of these "Westwards"
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absolutely beautiful ... and superb bash

... but that guy should be hung by his toe nails and poked with cattle prods

 

[40Cal]

absolutely beautiful ... and superb bash

... but that guy should be hung by his toe nails and poked with cattle prods

I like the way you think Anthony!
I love the Westward BTW.... you were spot on with your opinion as to it's merits.

 

[Denton]

Westward looks great. I think sometimes on this thread we are unfair to eBay sellers. Their ignorance of the history and value of hats is easily understood and excused. However, shipping a hat in brown paper and tape is a stunning piece of foolishness!

 

[1mach1]

Looks great Robert! I would love to have a Westward. Great looking hat. Shame about the packaging, but at least you got the hat back in to shape! Congrats.

 

[LuvMyMan]

I like the way you think Anthony!
I love the Westward BTW.... you were spot on with your opinion as to it's merits.

I like the way you think Anthony!
I love the Westward BTW.... you were spot on with your opinion as to it's merits.

Dobbs thin ribbons are great looking!

 

[RJR]

Westward looks great. I think sometimes on this thread we are unfair to eBay sellers. Their ignorance of the history and value of hats is easily understood and excused. However, shipping a hat in brown paper and tape is a stunning piece of foolishness!

+1

 

[Sweatbandjo]

I see that our pal Tim is at it again... With what looks like a fairly new, possibly brand new vintage Borsalino fedora. It's an absolute snip on eBay today at just $880, don't miss it! It even comes with it's modern barcoded $475 price tag.... Errr. Keep taking the pills Tim, you'll be fine.

 

[moehawk]

Thought this one would go for a lot more, even with astronomical shipping and a repair needed on the sweat.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Vin...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
No last minute flurry of bidding...I was surprised at that too.

 

[40Cal]

Thought this one would go for a lot more, even with astronomical shipping and a repair needed on the sweat.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Vintage-Stetson-Turf-Club-1930s-era-Fedora-Hat-Size-7-1-4-/331876896215?hash=item4d45678dd7:g:N74AAOSw9eVXWLwr&autorefresh=true&nma=true&si=ihzsQ5xeDd8LEpCfIyCeNzGYDkI%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
No last minute flurry of bidding...I was surprised at that too.

I would have bid on it...... but I already have several hats with unreeded sweetbands that need repair. Might also be missing its liner.
He's a good seller and offers a refund of the extra shipping $$.

 

[moehawk]

I was thinking of throwing out a bid as well, didn't think I had a chance with what I have in my hat fund...the sweat repair wasn't an issue, but that shipping amount was.
oh well.

 

[Sweatbandjo]

Thought this one would go for a lot more, even with astronomical shipping and a repair needed on the sweat.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Vintage-Stetson-Turf-Club-1930s-era-Fedora-Hat-Size-7-1-4-/331876896215?hash=item4d45678dd7:g:N74AAOSw9eVXWLwr&autorefresh=true&nma=true&si=ihzsQ5xeDd8LEpCfIyCeNzGYDkI%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
No last minute flurry of bidding...I was surprised at that too.

Oooo! What a lid, what a bash!

 

[40Cal]

I was thinking of throwing out a bid as well, didn't think I had a chance with what I have in my hat fund...the sweat repair wasn't an issue, but that shipping amount was.
oh well.

If I had your skills Moe .... I would not be afraid of the un-reeded band either! ... but I don't.
That seller has some great hats. I've purchased a few. He is very nice to deal with.... and honest. Rare these days it seems

 

[Rick Blaine]

JUST REELED IN OFFA TH' BAY- GRAY DOBB'S TOM 'n' JERRY

Looks 4o's, eh? Pretty good shape.

 

[Michael R.]

That's too Bad Rick ! Did anyone get the 40s-50s Borsalino Alessandria Taupe 7 3/8 ?

 

[Bamaboots]

Someone call and tell them, I don't have the heart to.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unworn-Vint...544395?hash=item56888412cb:g:As0AAOSwM4xXYt9y