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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
carter
I'll Lock Up
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Dinerman said:
And they're not making it up in shipping charges either.
carter
I'll Lock Up
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Lefty said:
Agreed.
Selentino
One of the Regulars
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Just a gripe. I don't know about you guys, but I'm sick and tired of Ebay sellers posting hats wrong and/or lying when you ask questions. A vintage 7x just arrived and it's a stiff piece of junk with moth holes right on the crown, A Dobbs that a guy swears is a 7 1/2 is really a 6 something. I might get one good lid out of 4 or 5. I've had better luck buying from lounge guys. Out of all my OR's the one I wear the most is from Lefty.
And Jonnhyphi's hats are fantastic. I'm really thinking of giving up on Ebay...............Oh heck who am I kidding I'm hooked on finding that one great deal. Gotta go time to check out the listingslol :rage: lol
And Jonnhyphi's hats are fantastic. I'm really thinking of giving up on Ebay...............Oh heck who am I kidding I'm hooked on finding that one great deal. Gotta go time to check out the listingslol :rage: lol
carter
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For What it's Worth/Just my Opinion
Frankly, I think better deals are (generally) posted in the Classifieds here. My experience has been that members of the lounge can be counted on to make honest and accurate posts and offer fair (not bottom basement) prices. Most of us know what these items are worth and who can be trusted. I've traded and/or sold hats with members both in the CONUS and abroad with no problems whatsoever. When we consider the amount of trouble and the shipping charged by some ebay sellers, with a few exceptions, I'd prefer dealing with a member of the lounge.
I will also add that a person who joins the FL and immediately starts posting items for sale should be viewed with a certain degree of, how can I put this nicely, skepticism. At least one such person has recently caused nothing but confusion. Perhaps a certain number of posts or a period of time should be required before someone can post items for sale in the classifieds. That might not be a bad idea as far as starting new threads is concerned too.
Frankly, I think better deals are (generally) posted in the Classifieds here. My experience has been that members of the lounge can be counted on to make honest and accurate posts and offer fair (not bottom basement) prices. Most of us know what these items are worth and who can be trusted. I've traded and/or sold hats with members both in the CONUS and abroad with no problems whatsoever. When we consider the amount of trouble and the shipping charged by some ebay sellers, with a few exceptions, I'd prefer dealing with a member of the lounge.
I will also add that a person who joins the FL and immediately starts posting items for sale should be viewed with a certain degree of, how can I put this nicely, skepticism. At least one such person has recently caused nothing but confusion. Perhaps a certain number of posts or a period of time should be required before someone can post items for sale in the classifieds. That might not be a bad idea as far as starting new threads is concerned too.
HatMagnet
Familiar Face
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- NC Arkansas
A couple of western styles I've gotten that were better than described when I received them.
This little hat fits like it was custom made for me and I like the light Grey color.
This is the first Serratelli hat I've ever owned. The picture makes it look washed out but it's a vivid dark black and extremely well made. I think the quality is a little better than the last Stetson I bought new. I will probably re-work the brim though.
This little hat fits like it was custom made for me and I like the light Grey color.
This is the first Serratelli hat I've ever owned. The picture makes it look washed out but it's a vivid dark black and extremely well made. I think the quality is a little better than the last Stetson I bought new. I will probably re-work the brim though.
suitedcboy
One Too Many
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What is the light colored Stetson? Silver Belly or Ivory or ?
WHat quality (X count) IS IT?
WHat quality (X count) IS IT?
Stetson 100 for 300.
I bid on this one, but it went to a fellow Lounger.
I bid on this one, but it went to a fellow Lounger.
carter
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Congratulations Tinmanzzz
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280278730080
You squeeked by me on the Stetson 100! :eusa_doh: :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280278730080
You squeeked by me on the Stetson 100! :eusa_doh: :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
Selentino
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Lefty, I'm always watching 5 or more hats at a time. Sorry no sale on the Saxon I gave up the Shorter brims once I hit my forties and noticed I have an old fat face lol
Carter I agree with you I prefer to do business with FL members who have been around a while. I was a long term lurker before I joined and have had no problems so far. I've noticed a rise in folks who join and start sellings things right away.
Carter I agree with you I prefer to do business with FL members who have been around a while. I was a long term lurker before I joined and have had no problems so far. I've noticed a rise in folks who join and start sellings things right away.
carter
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At least it's in the family.
I was pretty sure it would come down to a few of us. I'm glad it went to the Tinman.
Lefty said:It seems to be a theme.
I was pretty sure it would come down to a few of us. I'm glad it went to the Tinman.
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Lefty said:
Wow! And it didn't even come with its original luggage case. I am beginning to think I should get rid of a few of my culls with prices like that.
HatMagnet
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suitedcboy said:
It's a silver belly and 8 X. I was happy to get it because I like the style and finding them in 7 1/8 LO is kinda' tough.
HatMagnet
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And another one that just arrived today. It's got a couple of moth nips but I liked the unusual color,sort of a greenish-brown. It seems to be a good quality old hat as its very light. The sweat band is in excellent shape and it fits nice so I think it'll make a good bummimg around hat.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=270290571906
It's got a couple of moth nips but I liked the unusual color,sort of a greenish-brown. It seems to be a good quality old hat as its very light. The sweat band is in excellent shape and it fits nice so I think it'll make a good bummimg around hat. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=270290571906
tinmanzzz
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It's Mine I tell you, MINE! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
It's Mine I tell you, MINE! ALL MINE !!!! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Thanks for the kind words. I decided that the chances of finding a "STETSON 100" in a 7 5/8's in Good Condition was approx 1/500,000. So with that in mind I decided to own it.
Carter you don't want to know my Max Bid.
James, if you will PM me the details of your 7 5/8's Stetson 100's with case for $300 I will be glad to see about taking them off your hands
I hope someone can give me more history on the "100"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280278730080&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=018
PICTURES TO FOLLOW
It's Mine I tell you, MINE! ALL MINE !!!! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Thanks for the kind words. I decided that the chances of finding a "STETSON 100" in a 7 5/8's in Good Condition was approx 1/500,000. So with that in mind I decided to own it.
Carter you don't want to know my Max Bid.
James, if you will PM me the details of your 7 5/8's Stetson 100's with case for $300 I will be glad to see about taking them off your hands
I hope someone can give me more history on the "100"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280278730080&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=018
PICTURES TO FOLLOW
HatMagnet
Familiar Face
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Beautiful hat tinman. :eusa_clap
tinmanzzz
A-List Customer
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The STETSON "100"
To say I'm not proud would be a lie. From the little information I can find on the web it would appear that the hat was sold in either the 30's ?? or 50's for $100 ( or 2 weeks pay in the 50's)
I hope the Dinerman, Matt, Carter, Art or any of the rest of you can help me fill in the holes.
Now the Pictures:
Will post complete details when it comes in
THANKS
To say I'm not proud would be a lie. From the little information I can find on the web it would appear that the hat was sold in either the 30's ?? or 50's for $100 ( or 2 weeks pay in the 50's)
I hope the Dinerman, Matt, Carter, Art or any of the rest of you can help me fill in the holes.
Now the Pictures:
Will post complete details when it comes in
THANKS
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The paper tag makes me want to say '60s, but since these were pretty limited production, the sweatband and such are pretty '50s. The overall style doesn't help with dating.