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Impulse buy -- did I waste half a "C" note?

Ugarte

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Found this hat in an auction this afternoon. I made the amateur's mistake of getting caught up in a last minute bidding war and won it. I bid on it because I need a hat this color, it is my size and it looked attractive, wind trolly and all. The price wasn't bad as near as I can tell -- I know nothing about Champ hats.

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It's got a little moth damage on the front where the brim meets the crown, but the seller claims it is mostly covered by the band and trolly cord

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We'll see how it looks when I get it.

Opinions?

Mark

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carter

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Tha's not a bad price for a Champ in good condition. It looks very good. Nice Catch You've done well! Congratulations!
 

Ugarte

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luvthatlulu said:
That hat is flat out uuuuugleeeee! Send it to me for proper disposal--no charge!

Ah, you bet. I'll see if I can divert the lid before it leaves New Jersey. I hope Charlie isn't upset about it. ;)

Mark

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You did just fine, Ugarte. Sure, there are better deals to be had, but 50 bucks for a nice vintage hat ain't bad. Not these days. And that moth damage? Unless you happen upon another old-hat fancier while you're wearing it, you'll be the only one to notice the damage at all. Or so I'd bet.
 

Tango Yankee

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I'm a fan of Champ hats, so I think you've got a winner! :eusa_clap As others have commented the moth nibbles shouldn't be too noticeable to others.

Congratulations,
Tom
 

Kilroy

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Good looking hat. Some careful plucking in and around those moth bites with a straight pin will blend them into the felt. Even a seasoned eye will have a hard time spotting them.
Contact Duane for better instructions.
 

Ugarte

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I appreciate the reinforcement

I appreciate the expert opinions from you folks.

Tonyb -- I was originally on to this thing for about $30, but a short bidding war broke out in the last 3 minutes. I won it by a hair. And I don't think it was a bad deal, though I have no idea how old this hat is or what it sold for new.

Jimmy the Lid -- Thank you sir!

Deanglen -- I agree that it has great potential. It's a shame I won't have it this weekend so that I can wear it over a black suit to my daughter's Christmas concert. I was looking specifically for a hat this color to wear with my black suits.

Tango Yankee -- I don't think the nibbles are noticable either, but some rehab may be possible. I'll know more when I see it. BTW, what can you tell me about Champ? As near as I can tell from Google, they make baseball caps nowadays?

Kilroy -- That idea had occurred to me. Depending on the extent and placement of the damage I may have to look into it. Now, tell me please, who is Duane?

Gentleman Farmer -- Thank you sir. I'm already trying to find an excuse to wear it.

Deelovely -- As always, thank you ma'am.

Mr. H -- Tanks. :)

L.T. Marcus -- Okay, just so long as it wasn't foolish or anything.

Mark :)

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Razzman

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That is a fine looking Champ. Looks like a keeper to me. I don't understand how I missed it. Congratulations! A very nice find.:eusa_clap :eusa_clap
 

Kilroy

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Duane is a regular here. He owns the Fedora Store.
Hiding a moth bite is not really complicated. Just start picking at the hole with a straight pin. You'll pull up small strands of felt. Then blend the strands to cover the hole. Try it on a small hole to start with. Or if you have a beater, practice on it.
 

RBH

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Very nice hat. :eusa_clap

Kilroy said:
Duane is a regular here. He owns the Fedora Store.
Hiding a moth bite is not really complicated. Just start picking at the hole with a straight pin. You'll pull up small strands of felt. Then blend the strands to cover the hole. Try it on a small hole to start with. Or if you have a beater, practice on it.

Very good advice !
 

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