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

[Rollin Rains]

Ebay is constantly "head shaming" me. So many beauties in the 6 1/2 - 6 7/8 range. This is an Adams at 6 3/4 - only $39!!! If only I had a small enough head...

 

[Rmccamey]

Yes, there are a lot of amazing 6 3/4 hats on the market for bargain prices. If only...

Ebay is constantly "head shaming" me. So many beauties in the 6 1/2 - 6 7/8 range. This is an Adams at 6 3/4 - only $39!!! If only I had a small enough head...
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[StoryPNW]

The seller didn't know the size of this one even though it had a tag. I took a gamble on a cheap hat but unfortunately it's not my size. I believe it is a 60s Resistol heather with a 2" underwelt brim. Seller will take a return but return shipping will take up a sizable chunk of my return.

Came with a cool Resistol hat box though, which doesn't match the hat.

 

[Trouser Bark]

Hmmm... does it count as a 'win' if you bought and paid for the hat but had to pay more for it than you were expecting? I just 'won' this hat from 2005. The color will pair nicely w/ a leather jacket but the Indiana Jones factor will be very high. Might need to start carrying a whip into business meetings.

 

[Blare]

An early Christmas gift for myself… looks to be arriving tomorrow.

 

[RickP]

When I retired and moved I evidently lost several items. One was my favorite old Barbour waxed cotton flatcap. Finally got around to getting a replacement. Pairs well with an old Irish Peterson pipe

 

[StoryPNW]

When I retired and moved I evidently lost several items. One was my favorite old Barbour waxed cotton flatcap. Finally got around to getting a replacement. Pairs well with an old Irish Peterson pipe

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That is a great cap, I might have to look for one like it!

 

[RickP]

That is a great cap, I might have to look for one like it!

Its been one of my favorite windy weather covers for years. Lightweight, waterproof, and flannel lined

 

[StoryPNW]

I won this Knox Vagabond this morning, looking forward to getting it.

 

[Mighty44]

I won this Knox Vagabond this morning, looking forward to getting it.
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Very cool—love the sweatband.

 

[StoryPNW]

Very cool—love the sweatband.

Thanks, me too!

 

[Granville]

I've sold a few hats, but usually break even at best (with one notable exception). I got a small place so it behooves me to keep the collection down to a dozen. Never the less, I've been watching for a Mallory and this one came up on Etsy. Didn't last more than a few hours after I spotted it. But I don't think it would have gotten a lot of head time because I already have a couple of grey hats I love. So now I'll be watching for it to show up here. And/or on the 'bay. Here's the gripe: if I see it on the market and it sells for over a hundred bucks I'm going to kick myself into the next county. Here's the rub: it appears to be a Stetson era Mallory, and they get mixed reviews here. So is it a forty-five dollar hat, or a hundred forty-five? Would I have gotten burned trying to flip, or did I miss an easy payday?

 

[Rmccamey]

Looks like a nice one.

I've sold a few hats, but usually break even at best (with one notable exception). I got a small place so it behooves me to keep the collection down to a dozen. Never the less, I've been watching for a Mallory and this one came up on Etsy. Didn't last more than a few hours after I spotted it. But I don't think it would have gotten a lot of head time because I already have a couple of grey hats I love. So now I'll be watching for it to show up here. And/or on the 'bay. Here's the gripe: if I see it on the market and it sells for over a hundred bucks I'm going to kick myself into the next county. Here's the rub: it appears to be a Stetson era Mallory, and they get mixed reviews here. So is it a forty-five dollar hat, or a hundred forty-five? Would I have gotten burned trying to flip, or did I miss an easy payday?
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[RossRYoung]

I won this Knox Vagabond this morning, looking forward to getting it.
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Thought about bidding on it but eventually talked myself out of it. Glad to see it went to you, enjoy! Was tempted by the Lansing distribution, about an hour from me.

 

[StoryPNW]

Thought about bidding on it but eventually talked myself out of it. Glad to see it went to you, enjoy! Was tempted by the Lansing distribution, about an hour from me.

I was a little surprised when I ended up the only bidder.

 

[Blare]

I won this Knox Vagabond this morning, looking forward to getting it.
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Great find!

 

[StoryPNW]

Great find!

Thanks Joe