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

[Héctor Fernández]

Sellers Pic. Modern Borsalino

I little TLC!
I got a smokin' deal on this one.

Nice, it looks great! We should have a thread for Restorations made by members.[emoji106]

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[Frunobulax]

Dalton #7

This one is a 6 7/8, so my wife will get to claim ownership. But I get to claim another Dalton.

 

[Just Daniel]

If no one else has chimed in yet, the oilskin liner cover is generally an indicator of production in the years ‘48-52. Pre-plastic.

Daniel

Just won what I sure hope is an embroidered last drop Open Road. Been looking for one for a while. Seller didn’t respond to my query, but after carefully comparing many photos I’m pretty certain it’s embroidered.

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[Randall Renshaw]

Sellers Pic. Modern Borsalino

I little TLC!
I got a smokin' deal on this one.

Dang, Dude! Great job! That thing looked ready for the trash, and now it’s proof that miracles can happen in the capable hands
of a hat loving savior.


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[quikrick]

Dang, Dude! Great job! That thing looked ready for the trash, and now it’s proof that miracles can happen in the capable hands
of a hat loving savior.

The seller was probably thinking it was ready for the trash too! But decided to make a quick $40!

 

[steur]

Been working on this Ebay OR for a few days trying to give it some sense of purpose. Steam, block, steam block, steam, block.....I'm not going any further. It is what it is.[emoji1]

My apologies for the lopsided pictures, I don't know what happened.

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I like the look of it, Héctor. The felt will do what it will sometimes. No use fighting it when that happens.

 

[steur]

Sellers Pic. Modern Borsalino

I little TLC!
I got a smokin' deal on this one.

These pictures show everything I love about buying old hats. You get something that looks beyond saving and with just a little steam and good brushing you end up with an almost new hat. Never get tired of that.

 

[steur]

Dalton #7

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This one is a 6 7/8, so my wife will get to claim ownership. But I get to claim another Dalton.

I thought you'd be going for that one no matter the size, so I didn't bid. Looks like a good one, Jim.

 

[Héctor Fernández]

I like the look of it, Héctor. The felt will do what it will sometimes. No use fighting it when that happens.

Thanks! You are absolutely right. Lesson learned? Go with the felt[emoji106][emoji275]

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[Bill Hughes]

I just grabbed this early Mallory from Justin aka @splintercellsz.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1930s-1940...6yVmTfiesU%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc

 

[Héctor Fernández]

I just grabbed this early Mallory from Justin aka @splintercellsz.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1930s-1940...6yVmTfiesU%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc

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Nice addition Bill. I watched it for a bit, I'm glad it went to you.

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[deadlyhandsome]

I just grabbed this early Mallory from Justin aka @splintercellsz.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1930s-1940...6yVmTfiesU%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc

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What a stunning hat, Bill. The brim looks a bit narrower than your preferred width, but it just looks so perfect in the photos. I’m glad it stayed in the family.


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[Bill Hughes]

What a stunning hat, Bill. The brim looks a bit narrower than your preferred width, but it just looks so perfect in the photos. I’m glad it stayed in the family.


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Yes it’s only 2” and I prefer 2 3/4” to 3”. But I figure you need a couple of narrow brims for really windy weather.

 

[steur]

I just grabbed this early Mallory from Justin aka @splintercellsz.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1930s-1940s-Mallory-Gold-Medal-fedora-Harvard-7-1-4-/274135775656?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=kL8%2BFldoPxdghGxs66yVmTfiesU%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc

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Yes it’s only 2” and I prefer 2 3/4” to 3”. But I figure you need a couple of narrow brims for really windy weather.

A hat of that quality can easily be forgiven! Nice catch, Bill.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

My first Herbert Johnson

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[drmaxtejeda]

I just grabbed this early Mallory from Justin aka @splintercellsz.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1930s-1940...6yVmTfiesU%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc

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I offered him 150, and he didn't reply; then I forgot to place a bid. If you don't like how it looks on you and want to pass it on, let me know, Bill.

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[Bill Hughes]

I offered him 150, and he didn't reply; then I forgot to place a bid. If you don't like how it looks on you and want to pass it on, let me know, Bill.

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Will do.

 

[Héctor Fernández]

My first Herbert Johnson

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Very nice!

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[drmaxtejeda]

Very nice!

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I heard that they're quality hats, and want to have one to judge for myself.

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[Héctor Fernández]

I heard that they're quality hats, and want to have one to judge for myself.

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I like to explore brands that are not well known or popular. Sometimes you find some real gems[emoji106]

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