" Buy-It-Now " = WOW!

[Marc Chevalier]

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Every dog has his day (or night). Mine began with this. It seems to have the reverse taper crown of a '30s fedora. And dig that crazy ribbon, man.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ageName=MERC_VIC_ReBay_Pr12_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT

I'll have to have it professionally cleaned and spruced up; but at that price, who cares? Even if it ends up being a dressy beater (and chances are it will).


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[tonyb]

Great score, MC. I look forward to seeing what becomes of it. While I would never discourage a guy from sending a hat to a pro for a proper renovation, I wonder if that one might be a good candidate for a DIY learnin' project.

 

[Sefton]

Right place at right time = Lucky Marc. Congratulations! I've never seen a ribbon like that before. Is it likely a custom touch or have you seen anything similar?

 

[anon`]

This is what envy looks like on a forum, not just for the hat, but for finding the auction, too! <---

Very, very cool. Congrats

 

[DanielJones]

I saw that one earlier this afternoon. Passed it by because of my other two purchases. I still need some spending money to go to Disneyland on.
Cant wait to see what becomes of it. Should be a jim dandy. Congratulations!

Cheers!

Dan

 

[NewMexExpat]

WOW, and how!

New look and new label to this novice. The ribbon reminds me of some of the things Mr. Fawcett has done. Eager to see your treatment of it.

Nice job!

- Mark

 

[Twitch]

That's realy a trippy looking hat dude!

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Groovy.

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[Lauren]

I like it. The ribbon's great. Good score.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Thanks, everyone! Something tells me that the ribbon is the same age as the hat. In other words, '30s. Or maybe '20s? I've seen vintage ads with that kind of ribbon ...

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[Mojave Jack]

Very nice!

And the ladies should check out the seller's store: lilprotege Antiques and More. There's quite a few vintage patterns (but no more great hats, dangit!)

 

[Rosie]

Oh, that's sweet Marc, love that ribbon. Good buy.

 

[Caledonia]

Can I ask a question through this thread? I know we can't give out links to live auctions (and I agree with that), but can I let you guys know of locations for straight buys for hats, or anything else? I've been trawling around for hats for myself this afternoon and come across several fedoras, 1 panama, and assorted sundry fashion items, that look to me like decent vintage, or at least worth you boys having a look, and they are definitely not auctions. Is it allowed? And if it isn't, can someboy let me in on the secret of group PMs?