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

[TipTop]

What in the world did I just do? I wonder if I've cut my hair short enough to avoid stretching this strange beast! The measurements are sketchy, or else the size is wrong. If it's actually a 20.5 inch circumference, you may see it pop up again, but I just had to take the risk for a closer look.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/40029316043...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_902wt_1138

What the heck is Formosan straw, anyway?

OMG, Marge Simpson's cowgirl hat! That H7I logo inside the sweat suggests "7 inches tall"

I want to see pics of you wearing it! This should be fun!

 

[TipTop]

Attention BIG Heads: Three 7 5/8 long oval western fedoras hit ePrey overnight.
This safari style not so western at all
This whiskey western
And this very appealing gray western

I'm not familiar with this TX brand, but they have been discussed here the condition and quality looks good (perhaps even new old stock??); the rest of the seller's stock looks like decent estate material. Also a big Akubra with a bid;

But at that rare size I thought you Big Uns should check 'em out.

 

[carouselvic]

What the heck is Formosan straw, anyway?

Formosa is the island that we now call Taiwan.

 

[bowlerman]

OMG, Marge Simpson's cowgirl hat! That H7I logo inside the sweat suggests "7 inches tall"


I want to see pics of you wearing it! This should be fun!

Fun, to be sure! I had a feeling that H7I had more to do with the model/ crown height than the size, which the seller suggested... so let's hope the measurements they provided were way off! More than likely the small-headed folks around here will see this listed in the classifieds before long.

 

[hatophile]

Fun, to be sure! I had a feeling that H7I had more to do with the model/ crown height than the size, which the seller suggested... so let's hope the measurements they provided were way off! More than likely the small-headed folks around here will see this listed in the classifieds before long.

You can't go wrong B-man, that hat is from the MAN's Shop!

 

[Joshbru3]

I lost the auction to this gorgeous late 1800's/early 1900's hat over the week.

Rare Vintage 1800s Mens Bowler wide brim felt Hat by Chesterfild

Its probably for the best though...In the process of moving, I had to move my hats. When all the hats and hat boxes were pulled out, I took a step back and went, "wow, maybe I should really cut down on buying hats for a bit..." I then thought for a second....and said, "nah, I don't have so many......"

 

[CaramelSmoothie]

This hat was up for auction but did not get to the reserve price, so the seller listed it as BIN, so I figured 95 bucks for a mint condition 20s hat was a good deal:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/350560085020?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

 

[zetwal]

This hat was up for auction but did not get to the reserve price, so the seller listed it as BIN, so I figured 95 bucks for a mint condition 20s hat was a good deal:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/350560085020?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

You must have quite a few of these vintage gems by now. Have you ever posted a shot of your entire collection?

 

[CaramelSmoothie]

You must have quite a few of these vintage gems by now. Have you ever posted a shot of your entire collection?

They're all in huge hat boxes, about 5 hats per box, stacked up on top of each other, lol..I am going to start selling off some of my 40s, 50s and 60s hat and focus solely on 20s/30s hats. Just haven't gotten around to it yet.

 

[zetwal]

They're all in huge hat boxes, about 5 hats per box, stacked up on top of each other, lol..I am going to start selling off some of my 40s, 50s and 60s hat and focus solely on 20s/30s hats. Just haven't gotten around to it yet.

I think it's natural to start off buying widely and then focusing once your taste is defined. And I can understand your interest in the older items.

Once you whittle it down, please do consider sharing a shot of the best of your collection. It seems to me that you have some really great stuff.

 

[CaramelSmoothie]

Zetwal,

I was thinking about starting a blog showcasing my hats. LOL.

 

[zetwal]

Zetwal,

I was thinking about starting a blog showcasing my hats. LOL.

Be sure to post your link with us when it's up and running.

 

[CaramelSmoothie]

Zetwal, I am not sure if I will ever do it but if I do I'll post the link in my siggy. My biggest hindrance is lack of motivation, or I guess you can call it laziness

 

[zetwal]

Zetwal, I am not sure if I will ever do it but if I do I'll post the link in my siggy. My biggest hindrance is lack of motivation, or I guess you can call it laziness

No shame in that ... Taking and uploading hat pics is definitely an elective! Either way, enjoy your new vintage cloche.

 

[DJH]

HatsEnough got himself a nice deal on this great black Playboy

and I would have thought Matt's nice Herbert Johnson Poet would have gone for more. Where were all the Indy fans?

 

[bond]

Stetson whippet 7 1/4 just sold for 810. On ebay !
That's the last time I sell one for less than 500!!!

 

[buler]

Stetson 100 goes for $425. Stetson100

Grey Knox brings in $565. Knox

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[DJH]

Stetson whippet 7 1/4 just sold for 810. On ebay !
That's the last time I sell one for less than 500!!!

It is a very nice Whippet, but that's a lot of $$.

 

[zetwal]

:eeek:

 

[randooch]

Stetson 100 goes for $425. Stetson100

Grey Knox brings in $565. Knox

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Holy Jawdropping Silly Overspending, Batman!

Stetson whippet 7 1/4 just sold for 810. On ebay !
That's the last time I sell one for less than 500!!!