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

[CRH]

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Where is the justice?

(Don't mess with me - I WILL come at you like a spider monkey!)

The only real justice is comedy...

and that is quite hilarious.

lol lol lol

:eusa_clap

 

[jonbuilder]

You are right in that all of the HCA brands had various levels and prices of hats. I would put higher-end Dobbs hats up against anybody's higher-end hats anytime.

The comparison with GM and their similar brand positioning was made in late-1956 by Bernard Salesky, after the Salesky acquired control of Hat Corporation of America. It was the Salesky that wanted to position their brands thusly. I doubt John Cavanagh and his successors saw their brands positioned like GM brands, but there is some comparison that is valid. Dobbs was their number one selling brand, their mass-market brand, if you will, and had been since early in the century. Cavanagh was the top end brand by anyone's standards, with a built-in exclusivity and cachet to the name, so a comparison to Cadillac is fair. I'm not quite sure where Knox fit in, but in terms of marketable cachet it might have been in between Dobbs and Cavanagh. Dunlap was always a lower-priced brand, and remained so under HCA. I've never figured out where C&K fit into the HCA scheme after 1932, but it has seemed to me to be the "forgotten man" in the lineup.

Brad

Brad ,I see how the various brands under the Hat Corporation of America could be compared the car bands under GMC. Cavanagh only made high-end hats. Dobbs marketed more basic models along side their 50 model. I just waned point out Dobbs also made some high end Hats which my Dobbs 40 is a great testament . I also like to mention I appreciate all the research you share with the lounge. You are on the short list of go to authorities when it comes to hat history.

 

[billysmom]

Old Stetson Derby

Thanks to a tip from Garrett, this project will come to my house:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180424654994&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Sue

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

I'll keep my fingers crossed that the second measurement is more accurate than the first.

That seller did you a favor by botching those initial width/length figures. I think that hat would have sold for a lot more if it were a true 7-1/8. Nice buy and good luck on the fit!

 

[Tooch]

I've learned to look for those little errors. That's how bargains are found.

I'll let everybody know whether or not I made as good a deal as I hope.

That seller did you a favor by botching those initial width/length figures. I think that hat would have sold for a lot more if it were a true 7-1/8. Nice buy and good luck on the fit!

 

[Lefty]

great price on a Custom V in 7 1/2

 

[thunderw21]

Just landed a Stetson Flagship in what should be a wearable almost-7 1/8 size if the seller's measurements are accurate. Looks to be in good condition, too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350269077212

Nobody tell my wife, please!

That's a steal for a Flagship.

 

[mannySpaghetti]

Ok, who's the mug that just won this?!

I thought I had this baby pegged! :rage:

 

[gtdean48]

great price on a Custom V in 7 1/2

I was so tempted to go after that one & get my stretcher ready but decided to leave it for the true 7 1/2's...

 

[ScottF]

I was so tempted to go after that one & get my stretcher ready but decided to leave it for the true 7 1/2's...

Do you really have that much success with the stretcher? I've tried it a few times, but I guess I'm too cowardly to really give it a good effort.

 

[m000m000]

Ok, who's the mug that just won this?!

I thought I had this baby pegged! :rage:

I'm sorry

It's on the small side for me, but I really liked the look of that one way too much to let it pass up .

 

[mannySpaghetti]

I'm sorry

It's on the small side for me, but I really liked the look of that one way too much to let it pass up .

m000m000

Anyways, to the victor go the spoils. Grats you mug. Anyways, if it doesn't work out for ya', you just shoot me a pm pal, I'll be all over it.

 

[cookie]

great price on a Custom V in 7 1/2

Yeah...I thought so myself... Someone like to give me a date?

 

[billyspew]

Yeah...I thought so myself... Someone like to give me a date?

Ad from 1954:

Also have one that looks like a launch one from 1953.

 

[rlk]

Sewing Machine for hats

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270472728400#ht_5637wt_1167
I scavenged an old treadle stand a few years ago. Not sure if this will be functional or decor.

 

[Ephraim Tutt]

Do you really have that much success with the stretcher? I've tried it a few times, but I guess I'm too cowardly to really give it a good effort.

I have lots of success with my stretcher. I've mentioned elsewhere the Akubra Le Baron that I successfully stretched a good four sizes and can wear it comfortably today. Most stretches are only up one size, and others are more of an anti-shrinkage strategy. But all-in-all it's worked well for me. I have a vintage stretcher, which tend to be wider and more solid. It also helpfully has a size gauge which removes the guesswork for me.

 

[Lefty]

Yeah...I thought so myself... Someone like to give me a date?

I think this one had a very short run. Here's an earlier post in this thread. It seems that a number of hat companies decided to start pushing pre-shaped hats in the early 50s.

Here are a couple of '53 ads.

 

[buler]

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270472728400#ht_5637wt_1167
I scavenged an old treadle stand a few years ago. Not sure if this will be functional or decor.

Very cool RLK! If it becomes functional I could drive several "test" hats down to you....

B

 

[cookie]

I think this one had a very short run. Here's an earlier post in this thread. It seems that a number of hat companies decided to start pushing pre-shaped hats in the early 50s.

Here are a couple of '53 ads.

The band on mine is smaller/too small and I may change it.

 

[buler]

Question for all...

Would it bother you if someone copied a majority of the text of one of your auctions and used it for one of theirs?[huh]

B