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

[ofcoursemyhorse]

I'm guessing the more modest brim proportions is what lead to me being the only bidder on this one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beautiful-V...4UWs%2BIWfe4bqO2fXdbE%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

[Joshbru3]

I'm guessing the more modest brim proportions is what lead to me being the only bidder on this one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beautiful-Vintage-XXX-Beaver-Twenty-Fedora-Prince-Charles-of-Detroit-/291689785310?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&nma=true&si=ChtrJILf4UWs%2BIWfe4bqO2fXdbE%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

I was going to bid, but I made an off-white longhair hat not too long ago. I am interested in seeing your up-close pics of that one!

 

[Joao Encarnado]

I saw that and thought about you.

Ha, same here. That's a Joao hat for sure. The price is about worth a small country for a Big Country.

+1

I have one but would not mind to have another

 

[rclark]

Ok who is the lucky one that got this gem??? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ste...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[moontheloon]

Ok who is the lucky one that got this gem??? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Stetson-Hat-Fedora-Royal-DeLuxe-Stratoliner-New-Never-Worn-/301883294714?rmvSB=true&nma=true&si=ac4WL4H3i%2BZWr%2FpD%2FsyTpvvDPFc%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

wow!!

someone scored

 

[rclark]

wow!!

someone scored

You can say that again! Its not my size but WOW. What a freakin' hat!

 

[moontheloon]

this guy Tim ...really nice guy ... we text probably a few times a month and talk about hats

but is he out of his mind ?

granted he takes fair offers ... but this price is just bananas for that condition

http://www.ebay.com/itm/40s-stetson...198539?hash=item3f5d6a790b:g:mFcAAOSwezVW03Y6

 

[Historyteach24]

wow!!

someone scored

it makes me physically ill that I miss this one lol

 

[Historyteach24]

this guy Tim ...really nice guy ... we text probably a few times a month and talk about hats

but is he out of his mind ?

granted he takes fair offers ... but this price is just bananas for that condition

http://www.ebay.com/itm/40s-stetson...198539?hash=item3f5d6a790b:g:mFcAAOSwezVW03Y6

sellers like this man......

 

[Frunobulax]

Well, it leads to self-delusions like this.

Five pictures of the box, three of the hat from 10 feet away, and that price...

 

[Bamaboots]

this guy Tim ...really nice guy ... we text probably a few times a month and talk about hats

but is he out of his mind ?

His BIN prices are so out of whack, I've never even considered making an offer.

 

[moontheloon]

His BIN prices are so out of whack, I've never even considered making an offer.

it makes people think he is either out of his tree or doesn't ever want to sell a hat

I've literally offered him $400 under his asking price and after a little haggling he took it ... but some things he won't budge on ... it's weird

he will have a hat covered in stains and moth holes for like $645 .. it's bizarre

 

[Alexander Sommerset]

I agree that his auctions are pernicious. Because others see his insane, uninformed prices and think their hats are worth that same level of insanity. However, I have read several here claiming that he settles for more reasonable offers. But, I agree with Bamaboots. Because of his completely absurd starting points I've never bothered offering him a thing.

 

[moontheloon]

I agree that his auctions are pernicious. Because others see his insane, uninformed prices and think their hats are worth that same level of insanity. However, I have read several here claiming that he settles for more reasonable offers. But, I agree with Bamaboots. Because of his completely absurd starting points I've never bothered offering him a thing.

makes total sense and I do not blame you in the least

I've even tried to tell him that ... he believes these hats are worth his prices

 

[Lotsahats]

makes total sense and I do not blame you in the least

I've even tried to tell him that ... he believes these hats are worth his prices

We've had sellers on the lounge with this same attitude, regardless of demonstrable market facts. What can you do?

 

[TheDane]

Aaron, with that seller negotiation was not an option ... as far as I remember

 

[JackieMatra]

makes total sense and I do not blame you in the least

I've even tried to tell him that ... he believes these hats are worth his prices

Ebay is also full of folks who offer merchandise, that is currently available from many retailers, for considerably higher prices than it can be purchased for from most anywhere else.
Here's one example from our friend:
Used hat on eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Plantation-...819787?hash=item3f5c05bdcb:g:iFoAAOSwPe1T2VQp
Same hat, currently brand new from the hatter
https://www.sunbody.com/index.cfm/product/444/4-brim-plantation-hat-wbow.cfm
Same hat, currently brand new from another hat shop
http://www.villagehatshop.com/produ...lantation-guatemalan-palm-leaf-straw-hat.html

 

[Bob Roberts]

KARMA!

 

[JackieMatra]

We've had sellers on the lounge with this same attitude, regardless of demonstrable market facts. What can you do?

Wait.
Eventually they'll either get tired of looking at it,
or they'll die and you'll be able to pick it up at their estate sale for a pittance,
unless their heirs are similarly disposed.

 

[Jayessgee]

STAR CAP brand "cabbie hat"
Snagged this off ebay for $14.54 total cost. It has several minor, mostly unnoticeable moth bites but, for what I use these for it is immaterial. I am quite bald and my wife likes the house cool so my head tends to get cold and consequently take the rest of me with it. A nice soft cap solves that problem nicely. Knit caps make my head itch. I have a couple of these that were new made. Comfortable enough but, lacking in character.
I have read that the STAR CAP was made in the 1920s-30s. Now, I don't know if this is truly vintage or a new, knock off. But, I like it and the price seems good for what it is. Oh. It has ear flaps too.