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

[Ordinary Guy]

I just picked this one up, and was surprised it didn't cost me more. I can't wait to get it now:http://www.ebay.com/itm/28089632723...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648#ht_500wt_1401

Nice looking lid, don't forget pics, the color sounds neat.....

 

[JAVIER]

Congrats to whoever won this playboy http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&_trksid=p4340.l2565&rt=nc&item=120925876971
I made a run at it but got snipped out. [huh]

 

[randooch]

Just snagged this pair. Classic, low-risk auction: listed in the wrong category for a bargain basement opening bid!

I'm quite eager to see the Emerson up close. Linerless model, unreeded sweat, nice condition . . . but is it a large size? We shall see.

The Adam looks great if it can be cleaned successfully. [huh]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130706982345?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_500wt_923

 

[Jedwbpm]

Nice snagg Randall well done. I hope they work out for you

Jeff

 

[Mystic]

Nice hat in the picture and nice picture as well. I think the woman in the back ground wanted to ask you out!

thanks...It's my 'go to' straw. Bee Cool Genuine Milan.

No dates with that lady. I've lost a bit of weight lately....If we had an arguement...I think she could take me

 

[JAVIER]

Nice snagg Randall well done. I hope they work out for you

Jeff

I concur nice catch Randall.

 

[randooch]

Nice snagg Randall well done. I hope they work out for you

Jeff

Thanks, Jeff & Javier. The Ebay gods owe me one or two, that's for sure.

 

[Chepstow]

Just snagged this pair. Classic, low-risk auction: listed in the wrong category for a bargain basement opening bid!

I'm quite eager to see the Emerson up close. Linerless model, unreeded sweat, nice condition . . . but is it a large size? We shall see.

The Adam looks great if it can be cleaned successfully. [huh]


http://www.ebay.com/itm/130706982345?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_500wt_923

Randall, wonderful finds for low price. The Emerson looks really good! My congrats!

 

[Joshbru3]

I just picked this one up, and was surprised it didn't cost me more. I can't wait to get it now:http://www.ebay.com/itm/28089632723...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648#ht_500wt_1401

I'm glad you won the hat, Blackthorn. Your really going to love this hat. The felt is very finely finished and very soft. Stetson didn't put a ton of shellac in this one, so with a little steam, you can shape it however you like. I should be shipping the hat either today or tomorrow. Can't wait to see some head shots.

 

[Joshbru3]

....When you buy one of the hats Josh sells, you can relax, knowing it is exactly as he described.

Thank you very much, David. I really do appreciate that.

 

[Joshbru3]

I won the auction to this Flechet on French Ebay this morning. I'm not sure if it will even fit me, but It looked very interesting. The sweatband tells me that its fairly old. I can't wait to have it in my hands.

ANCIEN CHAPEAU FLECHET

This ad from 1929 shows the same markings as on the sweatband. After going over some of Flechets early ads, it seems that by the early - mid 30's, they dropped the "B. Flechet" branding on the ads.

 

[rlk]

Looks nice, but the listing says size 52. I have received a couple of 53's in the past.

 

[Mark B.]

Great catch!!...I never even saw these hats and I search the bay daily...Ya done good!! :eusa_clap:eusa_clap

Just snagged this pair. Classic, low-risk auction: listed in the wrong category for a bargain basement opening bid!

I'm quite eager to see the Emerson up close. Linerless model, unreeded sweat, nice condition . . . but is it a large size? We shall see.

The Adam looks great if it can be cleaned successfully. [huh]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130706982345?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_500wt_923

 

[Mark B.]

Looks like it could be a Homburg.....Nice catch. :eusa_clap:eusa_clap

I won the auction to this Flechet on French Ebay this morning. I'm not sure if it will even fit me, but It looked very interesting. The sweatband tells me that its fairly old. I can't wait to have it in my hands.

ANCIEN CHAPEAU FLECHET

This ad from 1929 shows the same markings as on the sweatband. After going over some of Flechets early ads, it seems that by the early - mid 30's, they dropped the "B. Flechet" branding on the ads.

 

[randooch]

Very cool, if tiny, score there, Josh. I noticed that Paypal wasn't listed as an option for payment on the seller's listing, unless "virement bancaire" includes it. ??

 

[Rick Blaine]

Had to do it

I could not resist buying a 50+ year old hat for forty nine cents more than it sold for when new.
I am NOT a cowboy, I dunno where I would ever wear it & it seems a shame to cut down that brim.

BUT I love everything about this hat FANTASTIC crease, ruby red liner, cool cushy sweatband. Just the brim that scares me. :eeek:

 

[Justin B]

Don't be scared Rick. That's an awesome hat. Put that bad boy on and strut!

 

[hatophile]

Don't be scared Rick. That's an awesome hat. Put that bad boy on and strut!

That's good advice Rick. Then again, he's from Texas.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Don't be scared Rick. That's an awesome hat. Put that bad boy on and strut!

+1
........but then I'm from New Mexico!

 

[Rick Blaine]

I'm too far from Nashville to get away with it! :eusa_doh: