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

[GuessWho...]

@belfastboy speaks the truth @GuessWho... It’s not just that there are so few men today with head sizes that start with a “6” it’s also that those lucky devils are used to picking gems up for a pittance. On a hat many of us would be instantly clicking the buy it now button at $250 in size 7 3/4 will often languish for months at $50 in size 6 7/8…because are smaller headed brethren have 50 similar hats to chose from for the same price or less. I’ll sift through hundreds if not thousands of hats online to find one in my size. If your a size 6 7/8 the hard part is not buying 25 hats a day.

I really appreciate the heads up on that, as I was assuming that because of the rarity of the pine marten felt that would be enough to warrant the investment, but noticed it was still available, so i must be wrong. I might have a problem, as I still am thinking of buying it in order just to get an idea of the quality of pine marten and keep it as a reference, I wont though, as I have bought too many that are too tight accidentally to be able to justify doing on purpose. At least I keep telling myself that when I go back to look at it...lol.

 

[Blare]

This Vanzina is in rough enough shape I won’t feel bad for stripping it down and having it re-blocked and made into something I might really like. Lots of potential in this old Farm hat.


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I believe you are correct Brent. Looking forward to seeing what you have made from it.

 

[GuessWho...]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265357371142?ViewItem=&item=265357371142

Listed as a Stetson Pinnacle Pure Beaver, but the seller did their own "research" to come to that conclusion...lol.

Editing to add info in order to more properly warn people away from the seller who can not claim ignorance, as I made an offer which they accepted then began to question their reaoning for claiming it to be a Pinnacle. They stated thet they did their own research and that was all they needed. I tried to point out in the gentlest way possible that they should not rely on their own research for any belief they currently hold without outside evidence if this was an example of their work, as they did bad research...

They canceled our agreed sale due to "item being lost or damaged" and then relisted it without changing a word....beware of this seller is my point, as they are proven to be untrustworthy.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265357371142?ViewItem=&item=265357371142

Listed as a Stetson Pinnacle Pure Beaver, but the seller did their own "research" to come to that conclusion...lol.

I wonder what makes them think this is a Pinnacle? It’s a Stetson made by Biltmore in Canada…sure doesn’t look like the US made Pinnacle.

 

[GuessWho...]

I wonder what makes them think this is a Pinnacle? It’s a Stetson made by Biltmore in Canada…sure doesn’t look like the US made Pinnacle.

I did keep asking what convinced them that it was a Pinnacle, and the response was that it looked like one. I asked what further evidence their "research" provided and their respoinse was just to offer three words....Google, Etsy, Ebay...

I did try to interact with them as if they were making an honest mistake, but can not see how that could be the case now.

Nuts, keep having to edit myself immediatly after posting...lol...Just wanted to change that last thought...there is no way they can claim a mistake now, as they are fully aware it is not a Pinnacle.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Mallory Eight-Fifty. I'd never seen one before

 

[Blare]

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Cool.. I think about a week ago I saw one in a smaller size go for a good amount.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Mallory Eight-Fifty. I'd never seen one before View attachment 368930 View attachment 368931 View attachment 368932 View attachment 368933 View attachment 368934

Nice, Max. I haven’t seen one either. It looks like a pre-Stetson hat too so mid-1940s at the latest.

 

[Frunobulax]

Mallory Eight-Fifty. I'd never seen one before View attachment 368930 View attachment 368931 View attachment 368932 View attachment 368933 View attachment 368934

At that unusual price point, that one couldn't have been on the market for very long. Nice pick-up, Max.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

At that unusual price point, that one couldn't have been on the market for very long. Nice pick-up, Max.

Thanks, Jim

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Nice, Max. I haven’t seen one either. It looks like a pre-Stetson hat too so mid-1940s at the latest.

Thank you, Brent

 

[alanfgag]

Mallory Eight-Fifty. I'd never seen one before View attachment 368930 View attachment 368931 View attachment 368932 View attachment 368933 View attachment 368934

Cravin' it.

 

[Blare]

Out for delivery today…

This was a serendipitous find. I did not expect to be in the running on this hat. I happened by chance to see an alert on my phone while I was waiting for my wife outside the ladies room and thought I would take a look. The auction was coming to an end and I quickly decided to throw in a “I’ll kick myself if I don’t” kinda bid… not expecting to compete. Much to my surprise I came as the high bidder at only a dollar more than the previous bid. Not sure if it was the Friday night ending or the rather high shipping price (which I had factored in) that kept it low. The seller then took it upon themself to refund some of the overpriced shipping without any mention on my part. Very grateful and looking forward to this Flagship coming into port.

 

[hatsRme]

Out for delivery today…

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This was a serendipitous find. I did not expect to be in the running on this hat. I happened by chance to see an alert on my phone while I was waiting for my wife outside the ladies room and thought I would take a look. The auction was coming to an end and I quickly decided to throw in a “I’ll kick myself if I don’t” kinda bid… not expecting to compete. Much to my surprise I came as the high bidder at only a dollar more than the previous bid. Not sure if it was the Friday night ending or the rather high shipping price (which I had factored in) that kept it low. The seller then took it upon themself to refund some of the overpriced shipping without any mention on my part. Very grateful and looking forward to this Flagship coming into port.
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Another spectacular find!!

 

[Louis Mountbatten]

I saw that Flagship. It looks like a nice one. Almost bid myself.

 

[Just Daniel]

I’m so happy you won this one, what a great hat!

Out for delivery today…

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This was a serendipitous find. I did not expect to be in the running on this hat. I happened by chance to see an alert on my phone while I was waiting for my wife outside the ladies room and thought I would take a look. The auction was coming to an end and I quickly decided to throw in a “I’ll kick myself if I don’t” kinda bid… not expecting to compete. Much to my surprise I came as the high bidder at only a dollar more than the previous bid. Not sure if it was the Friday night ending or the rather high shipping price (which I had factored in) that kept it low. The seller then took it upon themself to refund some of the overpriced shipping without any mention on my part. Very grateful and looking forward to this Flagship coming into port.
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[Snowman]

Out for delivery today…

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This was a serendipitous find. I did not expect to be in the running on this hat. I happened by chance to see an alert on my phone while I was waiting for my wife outside the ladies room and thought I would take a look. The auction was coming to an end and I quickly decided to throw in a “I’ll kick myself if I don’t” kinda bid… not expecting to compete. Much to my surprise I came as the high bidder at only a dollar more than the previous bid. Not sure if it was the Friday night ending or the rather high shipping price (which I had factored in) that kept it low. The seller then took it upon themself to refund some of the overpriced shipping without any mention on my part. Very grateful and looking forward to this Flagship coming into port.
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Nice! I think I saw that one, but I knew I would not be able to wear it. Congrats on a great find.

 

[belfastboy]

Out for delivery today…

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This was a serendipitous find. I did not expect to be in the running on this hat. I happened by chance to see an alert on my phone while I was waiting for my wife outside the ladies room and thought I would take a look. The auction was coming to an end and I quickly decided to throw in a “I’ll kick myself if I don’t” kinda bid… not expecting to compete. Much to my surprise I came as the high bidder at only a dollar more than the previous bid. Not sure if it was the Friday night ending or the rather high shipping price (which I had factored in) that kept it low. The seller then took it upon themself to refund some of the overpriced shipping without any mention on my part. Very grateful and looking forward to this Flagship coming into port.
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That is a beauty.

 

[Blare]

Another spectacular find!!

I saw that Flagship. It looks like a nice one. Almost bid myself.

I’m so happy you won this one, what a great hat!

Nice! I think I saw that one, but I knew I would not be able to wear it. Congrats on a great find.

That is a beauty.

Thank you SO much guys! It arrived yesterday evening. To say I’m very pleased is an understatement. Going up on Post New Hats shortly.

 

[Rumad]

Thank you SO much guys! It arrived yesterday evening. To say I’m very pleased is an understatement. Going up on Post New Hats shortly.

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Oh yes. Well done, sir.