Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

[scooter]

wide binding Disney

beautiful and big Pilgrim for a pretty nice price

I won the Pilgrim. Often times, we lose an auction and the winning bid is posted as only a dollar or two more than we bid and we bemoan the loss, not actually knowing what the winner's highest bid was. In this case, I know that I won this hat by exactly $.52. That is to say, 52 cents. I was pleased as punch to win, just thought it interesting to be on the right end of the auction outcome and know by exactly how much this time.

[delectans]

That is a heavyweight of a "Featherlite", and only the second hat by Cambell that I have seen. I followed the auction from the sidelines with interest. Congrats on a fine victory, scooter.

[bowlerman]

That's great, scooter! I almost picked up a Campbell in a local shop-- a dark brown homburg with reddish binding-- but didn't want to bother with a little stretching. I changed my mind the next day and it was gone!

David-- I also enjoyed watching the climb of that gorgeous Knox, but knew at first glance that would be a hands-off auction for me.

[Rodkins]

I won the Pilgrim. Often times, we lose an auction and the winning bid is posted as only a dollar or two more than we bid and we bemoan the loss, not actually knowing what the winner's highest bid was. In this case, I know that I won this hat by exactly $.52. That is to say, 52 cents. I was pleased as punch to win, just thought it interesting to be on the right end of the auction outcome and know by exactly how much this time.

Awesome lid! Congrats!

[gtdean48]

I won the Pilgrim. Often times, we lose an auction and the winning bid is posted as only a dollar or two more than we bid and we bemoan the loss, not actually knowing what the winner's highest bid was. In this case, I know that I won this hat by exactly $.52. That is to say, 52 cents. I was pleased as punch to win, just thought it interesting to be on the right end of the auction outcome and know by exactly how much this time.

Like to see how it actually sizes out. The posting said 59cm & below 24" in circumference which puts it smaller than the claimed 7 5/8 & especially the 7 3/4.
It looks nice & hope it fits

[scooter]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the good wishes. GT, if I remember right, the guy selling said he was a 7 3/8 or 7 1/2 and the hat was a little loose on him, so I decided to take the chance. I figured, if nothing else I could have it sized up slightly or just resell it, but it was so unusual to see one of these that might fit me, i HAD to take the chance.

[Rodkins]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the good wishes. GT, if I remember right, the guy selling said he was a 7 3/8 or 7 1/2 and the hat was a little loose on him, so I decided to take the chance. I figured, if nothing else I could have it sized up slightly or just resell it, but it was so unusual to see one of these that might fit me, i HAD to take the chance.

I think you made a great gamble. If it happens to be a true 7 3/8 I'm sure you won't have any trouble getting your money back selling it to another lounger

[Rodkins]

Had my eye on this Churchill Beaver 100 with Case until the bidding went way over my budget

[SteveAS]

I'll bet that Churchill is exceptional. I have a Churchill 25 and a Churchill Beaver 50 and they're both extremely nice. The 50, in particular has nicer felt than my Stetson 7X Clear Beaver.

[Neophyte]

Too bad, Rodkins. That looked to be one of the nicest Ebay hats (outside but especially on the inside) that I've seen. Still not sure I would've paid that much for it though .