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

[gtdean48]

...I know - it was probably more than $1 - I have no idea how high they would've gone. But I was still 2nd.

I too watch the 7 1/2, especially the Long Ovals & rare Xtra Long Ovals. I've got some vintage ones that need little to no stretching.
I definitely watch the 7 3/4 vintage ones but they bring in another set of bidders & bucks.
I always say they were willing to pay more than me at that specific time for that specific item!!!!

 

[scottyrocks]

Just "won" this last night. My first "vintage" hat. Did I pay too much? I don't know, but I do know it is the most magnificent looking hat I have ever seen.

Can't wait for it to show up!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...si=8cpuI6yka0ChRkTG6dZOVhKHW%2BI%3D&viewitem=

I was watching this one, too, only bcause its such a nice hat. I was contemplating stretching it a bit if i was to bid and win, but decided against it.

 

[danofarlington]

Just "won" this last night. My first "vintage" hat. Did I pay too much? I don't know, but I do know it is the most magnificent looking hat I have ever seen.

Can't wait for it to show up!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...si=8cpuI6yka0ChRkTG6dZOVhKHW%2BI%3D&viewitem=

You paid what you had to to get it. And if you didn't pay that money, someone else would have. To me, that's the definition of the going price. If you wait around only for steals, you may miss out on a lot of hats appealing to you that you might have bought at the going price.

 

[delectans]

Just "won" this last night. My first "vintage" hat. Did I pay too much? I don't know, but I do know it is the most magnificent looking hat I have ever seen.

Can't wait for it to show up!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...si=8cpuI6yka0ChRkTG6dZOVhKHW%2BI%3D&viewitem=

Congrats on a fine first vintage lid. You did well with the hat AND the price. I think many here were watching the hat, me included, despite it being nowhere near our sizes. Be thankful you are not a melonhead!

The same seller has recently sold a slew of very nice lids, to include a Knox Foxhound, Stetson Flagship, and Lee Cav Edge, all in 7 1/4, and all for very respectable but fair prices, in my estimation.

The quality of your hat is evident from the photos alone, and I imagine it would have gone higher were it not for the moth nibbles.

Please post some better pics when you receive the hat.

 

[Fatdutchman]

No, I don't think I paid too much for it. I think I did alright given how nicely shaped and proportioned the hat is. Just about perfect.

It MAY end up slightly too big for me (sometimes 7 1/8 fits, sometimes 7 1/4 fits, and sometimes neither fit!), but much better too big than too small.

 

[delectans]

I lost both of these by $1 last night-
Champ
Beat Up Whippet
I know - it was probably more than $1 - I have no idea how high they would've gone. But I was still 2nd.

Bummer to lose out on the Champ. I was watching it as well. Seemed like a good buy. Perhaps the discrepancy between the hat's raw edge and the sweatband designation dissuaded some potential bidders?

I am somewhat surprised by the price achieved by the Whippet given that it will probably require at least a block and clean, but such is the demand for iconic hats in the larger sizes, I suppose.

 

[CitizenGenet]

The same seller has recently sold a slew of very nice lids, to include a Knox Foxhound, Stetson Flagship, and Lee Cav Edge, all in 7 1/4, and all for very respectable but fair prices, in my estimation.

I've gotten an Adventurebilt Henry and an unknown brand Optimo refurb Open Road clone from this seller. Great to work with.

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

I really am bowled over at the prices that 7-14 and larger sized hats command.

 

[billyspew]

Just won a Stetson 7x Clear Beaver, it's technically a touch too small but hopefully once I get it in the stretcher it'll work!

 

[Chinaski]

Billy, that looks pretty pristine, and 65 quid seems like quite a bargain. I'd enjoy seeing you walking around Covent Garden in that lid!

 

[KBGummy]

Here is an Auction that I won last night http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320624161853&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT any reason that more of you or others did not bid on it?

Jeff

have you received the Fed IV deluxe? i wanted to bid higher but the seller said it came from a home with "various smells in the air." hope it turned out ok.

 

[Jedwbpm]

have you received the Fed IV deluxe? i wanted to bid higher but the seller said it came from a home with "various smells in the air." hope it turned out ok.

Not yet hopefully today. Where did you see various smells it is not in the listing.

Jeff

 

[Viktor]

Nice catch!

 

[Mr. Paladin]

Just won a Stetson 7x Clear Beaver, it's technically a touch too small but hopefully once I get it in the stretcher it'll work!

That is a great looking Stetson. Will you change the crease or leave it as a cattleman's?

 

[billyspew]

That is a great looking Stetson. Will you change the crease or leave it as a cattleman's?

I'll wait and see. Seeing as it's my first real Open Road and a 7xCB I may well leave it as is.

 

[zetwal]

Hats this big don't come around ebay too often. Size 8 Stetson -

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...wKiC97Q%3D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[gtdean48]

I'll wait and see. Seeing as it's my first real Open Road and a 7xCB I may well leave it as is.

Since it should be a notch above my 25, you should be able change it at will & back with no trouble... Nice score Billy!

 

[KBGummy]

Not yet hopefully today. Where did you see various smells it is not in the listing.

Jeff

I asked the seller about the its condition. He replied, "No moth bites but the hat has been in a home with various smells in the air. It isn't new, so I can't promise you it will smell like a new car. However, I will make sure it has been aired out and have people test it with their noses before I mail it."

As such, I limited my maximum bid in case I needed to send it for professional cleaning. Anyway, I do hope it is not as bad as it sounded.

 

[Jedwbpm]

My wife smokes so if it has a smoke smell I won't notice. I live only 5 miles from a full service hat shop I figured cleaning and blocking into my bids so hopefully it will come out ok.

Jeff

 

[buler]

Adventurebilt for over a grand

I was cleaning out my watch list and don't think anyone posted this one. An Adventurebilt goes for $1055

Adventurebilt

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