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

[deadlyhandsome]

Dobbs Gamebird. Seller says 1960s, but I don’t think so:

 

[Louis Mountbatten]

Doesn't look 60s. Looks early 50s latest.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Doesn't look 60s. Looks early 50s latest.

Agreed. Most sellers claim their hats are older than they are. They lowered the price twice and today I had to buy it…just wish it was my size.

 

[Just Daniel]

These are super fun hats, and that’s a great color!

I’m with the good Lord, early 50s at that latest.

Dobbs Gamebird. Seller says 1960s, but I don’t think so:

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[deadlyhandsome]

These are super fun hats, and that’s a great color!

I’m with the good Lord, early 50s at that latest.

A wide brim Gamebird and a Rainbow have long been on my list. If this hat was my size I could scratch it off my list, but it’s not to be.

 

[steur]

Pre-Stetson Mallory Ten:

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Ooooh, lovely!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

This was a 2-for-1 deal that I couldn’t pass up.

 

[Blare]

This was a 2-for-1 deal that I couldn’t pass up.

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I can see why you could not

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I don’t normally speculate on Panama hats. I don’t know enough about them, they are more fragile, and I’ve lost money in the past. However, this Panama looked too nice and the price was right AND it has a 4 1/2” brim! Maybe intended as a woman’s hat? Claimed size is 7 1/8…we’ll see.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Anyone else see problems with this:

Sorry for the lousy and limited photos. They’re all the seller provided.

 

[Louis Mountbatten]

Lots. Says Stratoliner, but the outside has an over welt brim and wide ribbon instead of a ribbon bound edge and a 3/8ths ribbon. The inside shows a 1940s logo, but the liner has plastic and the maple leaf logo meaning it is 50s. Also, is the liner pieced together from some paisley material and an original Stetson liner? There is a LOT that seems odd about that hat to me.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Lots. Says Stratoliner, but the outside has an over welt brim and wide ribbon instead of a ribbon bound edge and a 3/8ths ribbon. The inside shows a 1940s logo, but the liner has plastic and the maple leaf logo meaning it is 50s. Also, is the liner pieced together from some paisley material and an original Stetson liner? There is a LOT that seems odd about that hat to me.

Me too. I asked for more photos:

I’m out of my depth.

 

[Louis Mountbatten]

I just don't know what to say about this hat... I hope others chime in, here.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I just don't know what to say about this hat... I hope others chime in, here.

It’s a nice looking hat, the felt looks to be soft, and felted brims were usually reserved for better hats. If it was my size I’d buy it, but I’m not spending $170 for a size 7 hat to satisfy my curiosity.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Me too. I asked for more photos:

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I’m out of my depth.

Frankenliner or maybe Stratostein i would say.
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[Blare]

I just don't know what to say about this hat... I hope others chime in, here.

It’s a nice looking hat, the felt looks to be soft, and felted brims were usually reserved for better hats. If it was my size I’d buy it, but I’m not spending $170 for a size 7 hat to satisfy my curiosity.

Frankenliner or maybe Stratostein i would say.
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I think you guys hit most of the points. I saw what looked like a felted edge and I thought maybe a Sovereign with an old Strat sweatband swapped out in it. Then there was that liner…. And that manufacturers tag…. Maybe something different all together.

very nice hat whatever it is…. But not at that price

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I think you guys hit most of the points. I saw what looked like a felted edge and I thought maybe a Sovereign with an old Strat sweatband swapped out in it. Then there was that liner…. And that manufacturers tag…. Maybe something different all together.

very nice hat whatever it is…. But not at that price

It would be a great price if it was 5-6 sizes larger. My constant lament.

 

[Blare]

It would be a great price if it was 5-6 sizes larger. My constant lament.

True true.

 

[Rmccamey]

In guitar-speak, I'd have to say it looks like a Partscaster for sure.

Lots. Says Stratoliner, but the outside has an over welt brim and wide ribbon instead of a ribbon bound edge and a 3/8ths ribbon. The inside shows a 1940s logo, but the liner has plastic and the maple leaf logo meaning it is 50s. Also, is the liner pieced together from some paisley material and an original Stetson liner? There is a LOT that seems odd about that hat to me.

Frankenliner or maybe Stratostein i would say.
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[deadlyhandsome]

I got this 7 1/4 for a good price from an auction house. The shipping was three times the cost of the hat! I need to stop doing this…at least for hats that aren’t my size.