The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

[Donny2guns]

Got my first vintage Borso today, eBay win excellent felt but too small just won't work for me, I put it on the classifieds here for trade, got a Borso Homburg on the way so not too sad, but still am a little.

[zetwal]

Got my first vintage Borso today, eBay win excellent felt but too small just won't work for me [...]

Sorry to hear that it didn't fit as you had hoped. But don't be too discouraged. Buying hats unseen is always a bit risky. And we have all landed otherwise wonderful hats that just don't fit. It can smart until you find the right hat. Once you do the wound will close quickly.

[danofarlington]

Sorry to hear that it didn't fit as you had hoped. But don't be too discouraged. Buying hats unseen is always a bit risky. And we have all landed otherwise wonderful hats that just don't fit. It can smart until you find the right hat. Once you do the wound will close quickly.

Yes, it's an unfortunate reality. But the alternative is to personally visit stores that might have something good. The problem is the good stores are scattered all across the country, so if someone wants selection, he has to take his chances with the Internet, whether E Bay or web retailers. Because of the selection available on the Internet, it's a tradeoff I am willing to make.

[Donny2guns]

Yes the closest store we would have here in two hrs away. I guess I feel the same way, the supply is on the net so this is the risk I'm willing to take.

[Donny2guns]

Received my second Borso, a vintage Homburg grey. You guys were certainly correct, the sting of disappointment is fading fast. This one fits perfectly. It needs a cleaning as it has some dust grime and light stains but I think I'll send it to optimo for a blocking and clean.

[zetwal]

You guys were certainly correct, the sting of disappointment is fading fast. This one fits perfectly.

There you go. That's the ticket ...

[luxmatic]

i just couldn't resist grabbing this vintage Borsalino hat box for my Alessandria.. hope it fits!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

[alanfgag]

Here is the first of three Borsalinos that I bid on and won while traveling last week.










Some additional pictures in the new hat thread:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showt...=1#post1137491

[DanielJones]

Wow Alan! That is one nice looking lid. Very cool indeed!

Cheers!

Dan

[alanfgag]

Thanks Dan!