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OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

AbbaDatDeHat

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A Dobbs Very Very Light OR clone! But that’s where the good news ends, it’s only a size 7 3/8 and there is more than a little moth damage. I bought it just to experience the felt.
Sure don’t get to see these VV often!
This one appears in VV nice condition from what can be seen.
And yes, they are true to their name VVL.
I VV much look forward to seeing more of this Brent.
B
 
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Sure don’t get to see these VV often!
This one appears in VV nice condition from what can be seen.
And yes, they are true to their name VVL.
I VV much look forward to seeing more of this Brent.
B


There’s some significant moth damage not shown. It might be worth the repair effort, but then it’s only a 7 3/8. You can’t give hats away in that size so I’ll probably end up burning it. ;)
 

AbbaDatDeHat

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There’s some significant moth damage not shown. It might be worth the repair effort, but then it’s only a 7 3/8. You can’t give hats away in that size so I’ll probably end up burning it. ;)
Not funny....not even funny.
Bite your tongue and give yourself twenty lashes! Lol
Ps: I just spent an hour looking for a VVL...they also hide VV well. Argg
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There’s some significant moth damage not shown. It might be worth the repair effort, but then it’s only a 7 3/8. You can’t give hats away in that size so I’ll probably end up burning it. ;)

Not funny....not even funny.
Bite your tongue and give yourself twenty lashes! Lol
Ps: I just spent an hour looking for a VVL...they also hide VV well. Argg
B

LOL :p:D
 
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I asked the seller details about the hat and in response they offered it to me at a price I couldn’t say no to. No way it’s my size, but someone will enjoy it.

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Wow, what a deal!


It was a deal, but then it fell apart. The seller never recontacted me or told me the reason, but they cancelled the sale and refunded my money. I paid their asking price one minute after they offered it so I don’t know what went wrong in that minute. This is happening to me more and more lately. I like to believe the best of people, but these circumstances make me wonder if they figure it sold awfully quick so maybe it’s worth more? I don’t know.

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Bill Hughes

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It was a deal, but then it fell apart. The seller never recontacted me or told me the reason, but they cancelled the sale and refunded my money. I paid their asking price one minute after they offered it so I don’t know what went wrong in that minute. This is happening to me more and more lately. I like to believe the best of people, but these circumstances make me wonder if they figure it sold awfully quick so maybe it’s worth more? I don’t know.

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Chances are they found that they could get more somewhere else or from someone else.
 

Just Daniel

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Rmccamey

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That's a bummer! I'm getting to actually dislike Ebay myself.

It was a deal, but then it fell apart. The seller never recontacted me or told me the reason, but they cancelled the sale and refunded my money. I paid their asking price one minute after they offered it so I don’t know what went wrong in that minute. This is happening to me more and more lately. I like to believe the best of people, but these circumstances make me wonder if they figure it sold awfully quick so maybe it’s worth more? I don’t know.

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Rmccamey

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I just got this Optimo Chicago from Brent, in his words, "in a price I couldn't say no to". Thank you soooo much, Brent! You are very generous, my friend. I count 676 WPI
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I immediately thought you would go for this hat when I saw it posted!!!;) I wanted to go for it myself in the worst way, as it is actually my size and I would love an Optimo, but this covid thing has hurt my business quite significantly so...no hats for a while.....(but really I do have enough if I am honest:rolleyes:).
But that hat body sure was nice!!!! It should make a good "shrink" conversion and perhaps you can get a little more brim in the possess. Anyway, nice get.
 

Bushman

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I just got this Optimo Chicago from Brent, in his words, "in a price I couldn't say no to". Thank you soooo much, Brent! You are very generous, my friend. I count 676 WPI
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That is a gorgeous Panama! In college, I sometimes liked to walk down Jackson on the way to class just to take a peek in the Optimo shop window.
 

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