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What hat are you waiting for today?

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A bit of boredom is a dangerous thing:

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I decided to go for the ones on my watch list that were the least amount of money. Will be fun to see what shows up.
 

Steve1857

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Steve1857

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I'm sure they will, Steve. Added another one today. :)

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Worth it for the case alone. The brim on the topper looks a bit odd though. Hope that can be corrected. Another beauty.
Ja, the brim on the one side is bent. I wouldn't have gone for it but for the case.
At 50 euros, I couldn't resist.

Nice looking Böhm!
 

Granville

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Okay, okay, I'll admit I have a problem. I'll admit it to you guys. But I'm not saying a word to the missus. I have a nice, and favorite, Rose Selentino in brown, but I love the stingies, so here I am, doubling up on brown hats. A quick negotiation (I low-balled, the seller asked for another five bucks, and I said, "yes"). My first Champ; call it "sixties-era" with its short-brim. Looks to be in great shape, the sweat is a bit rough/worn in a spot, but the liner looks pristine. What really got me was the coin/pin. Says "1840" under the eagle. Champ coin pin..jpg
Here's an actual 1840 half-dollar (reverse):
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I can't wait to "feel the felt" as the Champ motto says.
 

Granville

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the coachman logos fascinate me. My "Royal Coachman" says 'by Dobbs' on the tip, but not on the sweat (although it does have the logo/insignia and the words "Royal Coachman"). Here, you have the Coachman logo/insignia and a stylized "Dobbs" but instead of "Coachman" or "Royal" or "Deluxe" or even some number of XX's, it gives the price (Twenty). Like, "we're above all that crap, it's a twenty dollar lid." and that's all you need to know.
And then here's a Champ I was looking at online (not my size) that has a coach pin! Champ coach pin.jpg
 
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Okay, okay, I'll admit I have a problem. I'll admit it to you guys. But I'm not saying a word to the missus. I have a nice, and favorite, Rose Selentino in brown, but I love the stingies, so here I am, doubling up on brown hats. A quick negotiation (I low-balled, the seller asked for another five bucks, and I said, "yes"). My first Champ; call it "sixties-era" with its short-brim. Looks to be in great shape, the sweat is a bit rough/worn in a spot, but the liner looks pristine. What really got me was the coin/pin. Says "1840" under the eagle. View attachment 422663
Here's an actual 1840 half-dollar (reverse):
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I can't wait to "feel the felt" as the Champ motto says.
Nice stingy Champ. I had one with this same pin
 

Steve1857

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This old Resistol Lobo is in rough shape so I won’t feel bad about stripping it and using it as a donor felt for a new hat.


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The seller described it thus: “In fair condition. Needs shaping. No moth damage. No stains.” If this is “fair condition”…. :rolleyes:
I think the best way to save that hat is to harvest it, Brent. So good call.
 
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This old Resistol Lobo is in rough shape so I won’t feel bad about stripping it and using it as a donor felt for a new hat.


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The seller described it thus: “In fair condition. Needs shaping. No moth damage. No stains.” If this is “fair condition”…. :rolleyes:
I see nothing wrong with re-working that hat and making it your own. At the very least you'd be giving it new life!
 

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