Two Recent Aquisitions . . .

[mingoslim]

I picked up two beautiful hats recently . . .

The first, a Knox Twenty . . . a real beauty . . . and get this, a Cav Edge.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t53/mingoslim/hat-knoxcavedge2001.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t53/mingoslim/hat-knoxcavedge2002.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t53/mingoslim/hat-knoxcavedge2003.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t53/mingoslim/hat-knoxcavedge2004.jpg

The second is a truly nice Byer Rolnick Homburg . . .

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t53/mingoslim/hat-resistolhomburg01.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t53/mingoslim/hat-resistolhomburg03.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t53/mingoslim/hat-resistolhomburg04.jpg

Both were great deals, and were found on-line . . .
Now the sad truth . . . the Knox (which is to die for) is a 7 1/8th and simply doesn't fit me . . . I could have it resized, but then you would lose the incredible sweat, etc . . . and it would cost me money I really do not have.

As for the Homburg . . . it is a 7 3/8ths and fits . . . But I realize that, as nice as the hat is, I will almost never wear a homburg. I am a casual hat kind of guy. I thought about rebashing it as a fedora, but I think that is probably a waste . . . it will never look as good as it does as a Homburg, and someone out there would love it as it is . . .

I could sell them myself . . . but instead I am thinking of opening up a swap shop. I figure that someone out there is going to have a few hats that would suit me that they might be willing to trade . . .

So if you are interested, PM me . . .

 

[metropd]

I will buy that Knox, if what I think you are posting is implying to sell the grey Knox fedora? the brim is 2 3/4 right? thank you.

 

[metropd]

How would you like me to pay? I would prefer paypal and since I trust the lounge I could offer debit if you don't have a paypal account. You are implying on selling these hats right?[huh] On paypal it will take three days about to clear.

 

[Bud-n-Texas]

Is that the homburg that you got for $18.53? I picked up a brown one for just about the same price. There have been several show up in various colors for around that price range. I don't wear mine often, but at that price it is fun to keep around.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180070258682&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:US:2

Nice score on the Knox as well

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260093544323

 

[mingoslim]

Looking to start a Swap Shop . . .

Several folks have contacted me about "buying" both of these hats . . .

As for selling, I am in a quandry . . . I beleive that the Knox is certainly worth as much as any modern Borsalino . . . and they can go for upwards of $500. But I would have no idea how much to actually sell it for.

And the Byer Rolnick Homburg is pretty special as well . . .

That is why I thought swapping would be a good idea. Everyone has picked up a nice hat or two, but for whatever reason . . . they have one just like it, the fit just isn't right, the size is wrong . . . it is just gathering dust. So I thought I would see who would like to TRADE . . .

If anyone is interested, let me know and I will supply you with my "wish-list" . . . Perhaps you have something in a 7 3/8ths that would make me as happy as the Knox or the Homburg would make you . . .

Or perhaps you have your own items you would like to swap . . . post them.

See who else is looking to "swap" . . .

Or maybe you could post YOUR wish list . . . so others would n\know what you might be interested in . . .

We could all be wearing a new fedora in a week or two!

 

[Bud-n-Texas]

Please send any buyer at $500.00 to me. I have never seen them go that high, but am willing to sell to anyone interested in such a proposition. I do think that according to the lounge rules this should be moved to the classified section.
JMHO

 

[Feraud]

I would consider a trade but my hats are too small for you.
If you decide to sell, I will give you a fair price.

 

[Art Fawcett]

Mingoslim, I don't have the authority to move this thread for you but it really should be in Classifieds. You could work your magic & swaps there. If you'd like it moved just PM Matt Deckard, AndyKev, HJ, Scotrace, or Zohar

 

[mingoslim]

Certainly not trying to break the rules . . .

I did not think of this as a classifed, because I am not trying to sell anything. But, that said, if it is better placed there, than I will certainly set up a swap shop link under classifeds . . .

 

[Stoney]

Is that the homburg that you got for $18.53? I picked up a brown one for just about the same price. There have been several show up in various colors for around that price range. I don't wear mine often, but at that price it is fun to keep around.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180070258682&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:US:2

Nice score on the Knox as well

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260093544323

You have to admit the sales pitch on the Resistol was unique. lol
I guess one mans loss is another mans gain.

Enjoy the hats Slim!

 

[mingoslim]

Please send any buyer at $500.00 to me. I have never seen them go that high, but am willing to sell to anyone interested in such a proposition. I do think that according to the lounge rules this should be moved to the classified section.
JMHO

I wasn't suggesting that modern Borsos were worth $500 . . . But look at some shops, which retail Borso Beavers for that kind of price . . .

 

[mingoslim]

Is that the homburg that you got for $18.53? I picked up a brown one for just about the same price. There have been several show up in various colors for around that price range. I don't wear mine often, but at that price it is fun to keep around.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180070258682&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:US:2

Nice score on the Knox as well

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260093544323

It is indeed the "fedora" I picked up in January . . .
$18.53 plus shipping. Not a bad deal, in my book.

 

[mingoslim]

You have to admit the sales pitch on the Resistol was unique. lol
I guess one mans loss is another mans gain.

Enjoy the hats Slim!

What Stoney refers to was the listing . . .

HERE IS THE LATEST ITEM IN MY "THE B****H IS DIVORCING ME AND I NEED TO SELL MY STUFF TO PAY FOR LAWYERS" SALE.

(Can I type "B****H" in a post?)