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

[Blare]

Sweeeet! A formidable Pre-Stetson.

Thanks Randall. I played with the equation (2x15)+10 for this hat and it’s travel mates.. but This hat may also prove both 23<46 and 23>17

 

[Randall Renshaw]

I failed basic math in school, but done stoopindously in English, so I have no idea what you just said….

Thanks Randall. I played with the equation (2x15)+10 for this hat and it’s travel mates.. but This hat may also prove both 23<46 and 23>17

 

[Blare]

Oh it’s not real math…. Just me making A silly reference to hat details.

I failed basic math in school, but done stoopindously in English, so I have no idea what you just said….

 

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[Randall Renshaw]

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Wow, nice cashe!

 

[Blare]

Wow, nice cashe!

Thank you sir.

 

[blewnote]

Anyone want an 80s stetson for almost $1000? Absolutely unbelievable, I can only hope the seller misplaced a couple decimals.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2352550831...2zcaj1MTuG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Blare]

This one seems to have picked up its pace and is scheduled for delivery today… well ahead of its estimate

These are the kind of hats that are fun to take a risk on…. Let’s see how purple… and how tiny

 

[Blare]

This one seems to have picked up its pace and is scheduled for delivery today… well ahead of its estimate

These are the kind of hats that are fun to take a risk on…. Let’s see how purple… and how tiny

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About a three inch tall box showed up…. Should I be worried??

Naahhhhhhh.!!!

 

[BobHufford]

About a three inch tall box showed up…. Should I be worried??

In that size it’s a three inch tall hat, right?

Does it fit?

 

[Blare]

In that size it’s a three inch tall hat, right?

Does it fit?

Popped it back closer to 6 inches and fits well.. snug of course.. it should loosen up a bit in time. . VERY dirty.. but it is cleaning up well.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

My luck with flanges continues:

 

[Randall Renshaw]

You guys know I like Adam hats and here’s an example why. They sell cheaper than Stetsons, then and now, but many times are of the same quality, though having cooler design features! https://www.ebay.com/itm/1261597742...can0sdqtpg&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[BobHufford]

having cooler design features!

Diggin’ the ribbon! Good get!

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Diggin’ the ribbon! Good get!

Thanks, Bob!
You sure can’t find modern or vintage ribbon having these unique design features.

 

[Randall Renshaw]

My luck with flanges continues:

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3 1/2”. Nice!!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

3 1/2”. Nice!!

I’ve been lucky lately and found three for 3 ½” brims. I don’t often use my hat blocks, but I use my flanges all the time.

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Vintage 1930’s / 1940’s Wide Brim Cowboy Hat Western Raw Edge Fedora Wool Felt | eBay

<p>Vintage wide brim hat. Marked size 7 1/4. Has no sign of label. Unfortunately there is a lot of damage . Has many holes and moth damage throughout. Also leather band is in very bad condition. Is dry and fragile. Also missing outer hat band. Found hat as is from estate or Burt reynalds . The...

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Not moths. Langoliers.
One of two today I’ve seen that suffered the toothy terror of yesterday’s eating machines.

 

[Randall Renshaw]

stetson stratoliner 7 5/8 | eBay

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">An open crown Stratoliner, silverbelly, I purchased new, and it just stayed in the box.</p>

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Victory? Not sure.
I think this is a good deal at $115 after tax and shipping.
Premier modern Strats usually go for around $200 and then shipping and tax, right?
If not a good deal, I can use this as a quality hat body for a nice custom, Especially since it’s a huge size.
How do modern Stetson Premier felts stack up to their Royal Quality? Does anyone have at least a guess as to what the blend ratio is?
I never buy modern hats, so I have no idea.