Just Daniel
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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
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Pictures of the hat being worn is never a good idea... not much about this one warrants a price higher than it sold for, IMO.
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Alan, it’s interesting that you said it’s not a good to included photos of hats being worn when selling them. I feel the same. When I’m buying a vintage hat I know it’s been worn by others but I don’t want to see it.
I’ve sold several hats recently and I was surprised at how often perspective buyers asked for photos of the hats being worn.
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ColoradoRocky
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That was me. I e-mailed the seller a few times to negotiate the price down. I pointed out to him that the sweatband wasn't original, which I imagine helped my case.
I agree, it is a little weird to see photos of someone else wearing the hat. Doubt I'll mind once it arrives, though.
Glad some of you guys think it was a pretty good deal. With the sweatband situation, I still had some doubts about offering as much as I did. I'm buying it to wear, though, so the provenance of the sweatband was less important than as a collector's piece.
I think it could use a reblocking, though. Any recommendations for shops in Denver to get that done?
Just Daniel
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Just Daniel
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You got a very good deal, a 7X CB with stars in the liner crest pre-plastic is probably ‘48 or before.
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I would be very surprised if this hat was manufactured before 1950. The lining could be original, but it could also have been added when the sweatband was replaced. That said, I hope it is awesome when it arrives and that you enjoy it.
Just Daniel
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Defeat. Gone in 18 minutes...
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Helluva deal someone got. If it'd only been a size larger...
Sent directly from my mind to yours.
Another defeat. Lovely Disney fedora. Would have loved this one in the collection (I should have bid more, I know).
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vinta...=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vinta...=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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Just Daniel
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eBay victory. About twenty minutes in. Not all the hat looks original, but Even the ring around the top look great to me!
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Wow! Way to go! That will be a nice one.
Good get and very similar to one Alan posted the other day with the red liner and under brim binding.
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Good memory - I need to g9 back and look that one over. I had assumed the 7nder brim binding was not original. There is always so much to see and learn!
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Not my win,but definitely of interest! Dartmoor Super Quality Deluxe.
A bit like Double Secret Probation?
A bit like Double Secret Probation?
It is. Daniel, search out some of the Miller-Stockman catalog pages for Stetsons here on the lounge during the post war era to the early 60's you'll find Stetson offered a number of different models in various grades/qualities from a No.1 up to a 7X CB. And during a period up to a 100 for some.
I have a mid 60's 3X western with the under brim binding. Mine was from a special order but I've seen the hats in the catalog pages with names like the "Arminty" or something similar and some other models as well with the same brim treatment.
AbbaDatDeHat
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Great hat Daniel. I guess i missed the Victory part. Super price.
Another unusual brim treatment Boss Raw Edge to the mix!
Cool. Look forward to seeing more.
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drmaxtejeda
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Which site is that, Daniel? Goodwill?
Never mind. EBay. It looks different than what I see in my app.
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It is a cool looking hat, but I am surprised at the price it went for. Wonder if anyone from the lounge got it.