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

[alanfgag]

Intriguing dressy narrow ribbon older Cavanagh.

Also intriguing - old Canadian Stetson.

auction photos... neither are mine.

 

[Iyor]

The Cavanagh isn't really a dress hat, its actually a rain hat.

 

[Rudie]

Another 1930s Stetson Standard Quality? Size 7 1/8 Long Oval

Unfortunately the seller's settings do not allow me to communicate with her. Bidding for US bidders only. The frayed bow makes me think this is more 1930s than 1940s as advertised. Am I right?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1940s-Brown-Stetson-Fedora-style-Hat-/300676840645?pt=US_Hats&hash=item4601bc7cc5#ht_517wt_1398

 

[pjt113]

congrats scooter, it looks good for me! I think if he dryed out he look fantastic!

Looks like a great hat to me too

 

[Dubya]

*sigh* okay here ya go---

triple pleat on the bow--

color comparison, with my other "dark brown" fedoras. flash on worked better here in the cellar.

Nog. (not the best shot, but it will do.)

Some lovely lids there fella! I do like a hat with a wide ribbon. :eusa_clap

 

[rlk]

Usher's Cap

pre 1936. not mine

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180834503589#ht_500wt_1182

 

[bowlerman]

Some lovely lids there fella! I do like a hat with a wide ribbon. :eusa_clap

Thanks much! This Resistol has garnered a lot of positive attention in its few days in my possession, so far. It really resonates with me. I don't think I'd prefer to go any stingier than that, however.

 

[Blackthorn]

I have a habit of bidding on hats that I am curious about, so I'll be notified how much it sold for at the end. I just like to get an idea how much certain hats are worth. My size is also hard to find in vintage hats, so I was interested how high the bidding would go on this one. Imagine my surprise when, after a 7 day auction, no one bid against me and I got this Biltmore for $30:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...PageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:3160#ht_7811wt_1386

 

[WizardOfBoz]

Stetson Silverbelly? with Horsehair Braid

First post, new member. With that out of the way, this was on ebay and the ad said "Men's or lady's hat". Don't know how you get a woman's hat out of this! It's a 4x Beaver, no model number inside. I assume that the hatband is real horsehair. Terrific hat! Fit my 7.5 inch melon pretty well (tight on forehead, loose on sides). Anyone know the model? I assume that this is a silverbelly color. Thanks!

 

[Lefty]

great looking Dobbs, 7 1/4

Strat and a pile of trash 6 5/8 or 7 5/8? The measurement from the seller seems to say the former.

 

[Mystic]

I have a habit of bidding on hats that I am curious about, so I'll be notified how much it sold for at the end. I just like to get an idea how much certain hats are worth. My size is also hard to find in vintage hats, so I was interested how high the bidding would go on this one. Imagine my surprise when, after a 7 day auction, no one bid against me and I got this Biltmore for $30:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...PageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:3160#ht_7811wt_1386

The $28.00 economy shipping may have scared off some bidders.

But, it looks like eBay has been slow with sellers and buyers the last week, at least the vintage hats category.....that is to say the "authenic" vintage hats.

I won a Stetson straw last week that I didn't expect to get for my bid.

I put hats I'm just curious about in my 'watch' list along with the ones I want to bid on and don't have to place a bid....still shows time left with auction and at the end how many bids and selling price, also, relisted or not.

I check in on this list once or twice a week.

 

[ecorrigan]

I bought my first Homburg off Ebay. It's an inexpensive one, but damn it sure looks good! My ideal one would be the one pictured in the link, but I could do without the price! I'll keep buying 'pre-owned' or used if that's the case!

http://www.rockymountainhatcompany.com/pop/st89.html

 

[BR Gordon]

I have a habit of bidding on hats that I am curious about, so I'll be notified how much it sold for at the end. I just like to get an idea how much certain hats are worth. My size is also hard to find in vintage hats, so I was interested how high the bidding would go on this one. Imagine my surprise when, after a 7 day auction, no one bid against me and I got this Biltmore for $30:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...PageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:3160#ht_7811wt_1386

Congratulations, If I had seen it, I probably would have bid against you. I happy that you got it a such a good price. Hats in our size sell for such a premium over some of the smaller sizes.

BR

 

[randooch]

Congratulations, If I had seen it, I probably would have bid against you. I happy that you got it a such a good price. Hats in our size sell for such a premium over some of the smaller sizes.

BR

+1, Blackthorn. Nice score.

ecorrigan, that's a jazzy hommie you bought.

 

[scooter]

I, too, looked at your hat, Blackthorn, but I couldn't decide what I was seeing in that line inside the crown of the hat and decided against the purchase. Well, that and I just won the Resistol fedora and knew I would have to do some fast talking to SWMBO when two hats showed up within a day or so of each other. :eusa_doh:

Oh and I should add, nice score and I hope it turns out to be a terrific lid!

 

[SteveAS]

Neither is mine . . .

I figured a Dobbs Fifty would pull a LOT more than $30 (shipped): auction link. Was the brim too wide?

I hoped this old Borsalino Misto would attract a lot less attention: auction link. It's a beautiful hat and worth its bid, but not worth that much to me.

 

[ecorrigan]

Randooch, sorry for the confusion. I didn't buy the one in the picture. With a price tag of nearly $600 I could buy new tires for my suburban instead. I was saying that the hat in the picture is what I'd like to have, but I refuse to pay that much!

 

[Blackthorn]

I, too, looked at your hat, Blackthorn, but I couldn't decide what I was seeing in that line inside the crown of the hat and decided against the purchase. Well, that and I just won the Resistol fedora and knew I would have to do some fast talking to SWMBO when two hats showed up within a day or so of each other. :eusa_doh:

Oh and I should add, nice score and I hope it turns out to be a terrific lid!

Thank you, gentlemen, I'm not sure what to expect from this hat, either. The large sum for shipping is because it's coming from Canada, I guess.

 

[gtdean48]

.... Anyone know the model? I assume that this is a silverbelly color. Thanks!
...

Welcome to the Lounge. Looks like a typical Stetson Rancher model to me.

 

[Chief000731]

I just picked up 2 fair fedoras for $38.77 each I guess it was a pretty reasonable price any thoughts?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290676573792?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300670987588?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Well these 2 Stetsons came in today along with a NOS Champ for my dad it has never been worn or used it is very nice, and my Stetson I got from Matt here on the lounge.
Carl