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

[deadlyhandsome]

I have the pair as well. Couldn't abide the black ribbon so I sent them to Mike at NW to be re ribboned. They came back as almost a custom hat. Love the felt they used.

Any chance of seeing photos? I’d love to see what Mike came up with for you. Thanks, Brent.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Lol...bustin a gut here...oh Brent yes you are.
Should just call your limit...the 3x Unlimited!!

Hello, my name is Brent and I’m a 3X addict....

This will be my last one. I can stop any time.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Hello, my name is Brent and I’m a 3X addict....

This will be my last one. I can stop any time.

Hi Brent..welcome...glad you’re here...keep coming back...it works if you work it...

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Hi Brent..welcome...glad you’re here...keep coming back...it works if you work it...

Will you be my sponsor? If I’m cruising eBay at 2:30 a.m. and get tempted can I give you a call?


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[Tukwila]

You've got it baaaaaaaad......

 

[deadlyhandsome]

You've got it baaaaaaaad......

Nah. This is the cheapest of my hobbies. My wife is also supportive of hats over a Harley. As far as midlife crisis acquisitions go hats are pretty benign. I just need to be more selective.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Will you be my sponsor? If I’m cruising eBay at 2:30 a.m. and get tempted can I give you a call?


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You sure can. In all seriousness we/i make fun of it but i see lots of the same thought processes here with hats/jackets/etc as i did 14-15 yrs ago when i first visited those rooms. I HAD to stop buying hats for lots of reasons a couple months ago. I’ve been very good. Not perfect but good. As long as it doesn’t get in the way of life, it’s ok. It got in my way. I can make fun of it just like the last 14 yrs. No harm. I get much joy from hats and sharing that joy with you all and i thank you all for sharing yours. This is a funny place that i enjoy. I know you do too. Sorry for the serious rant. I get like that sometimes.
Be well. Bowen

 

[deadlyhandsome]

You sure can. In all seriousness we/i make fun of it but i see lots of the same thought processes here with hats/jackets/etc as i did 14-15 yrs ago when i first visited those rooms. I HAD to stop buying hats for lots of reasons a couple months ago. I’ve been very good. Not perfect but good. As long as it doesn’t get in the way of life, it’s ok. It got in my way. I can make fun of it just like the last 14 yrs. No harm. I get much joy from hats and sharing that joy with you all and i thank you all for sharing yours. This is a funny place that i enjoy. I know you do too. Sorry for the serious rant. I get like that sometimes.
Be well. Bowen

Thanks Bowen. I think we all need to be serious from time to time. I’m also aware that I have the tendency to get obsessive with my hobbies.

I’ve never smoked and haven’t drank alcohol since a high school and I’ve never tried any sort of drug or gambled: I intuitively knew that I was not a person who could do those things in moderation. Complete avoidance has been a winning strategy for me. Still, I have my outlets. I indulge in collecting, but my wife keeps me from getting out of control. The phrase “better half” has never been more true.

I appreciate the genuine concern.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Thanks Bowen. I think we all need to be serious from time to time. I’m also aware that I have the tendency to get obsessive with my hobbies.

I’ve never smoked and haven’t drank alcohol since a high school and I’ve never tried any sort of drug or gambled: I intuitively knew that I was not a person who could do those things in moderation. Complete avoidance has been a winning strategy for me. Still, I have my outlets. I indulge in collecting, but my wife keeps me from getting out of control. The phrase “better half” has never been more true.

I appreciate the genuine concern.

Oh Brent, forgive me. I was not directing my rant at any judgment or assumption towards you. Only the humor aspect of our give and take joking about each other. After i posted the “Hello...welcome..keep coming back” post i felt guilty making fun of something i shouldn’t have. I should never have posted any of that “humor”. There’s nothing wrong with the humor or your passion for hats, i admire your contributions. My thoughts just got away from me and i should have deleted those posts but couldn’t.
I meant no personal opinion towards you or anyone, only myself. Hope you understand.
Be well. Bowen

 

[belfastboy]

Nah. This is the cheapest of my hobbies. My wife is also supportive of hats over a Harley. As far as midlife crisis acquisitions go hats are pretty benign. I just need to be more selective.

My wife thinks similarly...although she drew a definite line in our closet and demanded my hat boxes be moved to my side of the line.....I accused her of being overly territorial.....it did not help my case.

 

[belfastboy]

Any chance of seeing photos? I’d love to see what Mike came up with for you. Thanks, Brent.

I have a new phone so I will attempt (again) to load the Tapatalk and learn to post pics.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Oh Brent, forgive me. I was not directing my rant at any judgment or assumption towards you. Only the humor aspect of our give and take joking about each other. After i posted the “Hello...welcome..keep coming back” post i felt guilty making fun of something i shouldn’t have. I should never have posted any of that “humor”. There’s nothing wrong with the humor or your passion for hats, i admire your contributions. My thoughts just got away from me and i should have deleted those posts but couldn’t.
I meant no personal opinion towards you or anyone, only myself. Hope you understand.
Be well. Bowen

I didn’t take anything you wrote as a recrimination or judgement. I didn’t take any offense and I’ve been enjoying the give and take. I don’t do social media but I enjoy and value my interactions here on the Lounge. Maybe my reaction was because I’m aware of my personal weaknesses? No harm, I promise.

Now, there’s this 1950s Stetson 3X I found on Etsy....


Your friend, Brent

 

[LuvMyMan]

Will you be my sponsor? If I’m cruising eBay at 2:30 a.m. and get tempted can I give you a call?


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I can see it is how it is...you have a larger hat size to find so you have to hunt maybe a bit more to find a good one at a reasonable price. It is hard to find even a 7 1/2 vintage that is a good deal, I can imagine trying to find 7 5/8 size deals....

 

[LuvMyMan]

I have a new phone so I will attempt (again) to load the Tapatalk and learn to post pics.

Just ask any "youngster" to show you, they seem to know a lot more about all these new phones then we do!

 

[belfastboy]

Just ask any "youngster" to show you, they seem to know a lot more about all these new phones then we do!

Ha, I am so old even my young friends are old

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Do you have the number for the other (not Garland) outlet?

I got ahold of the St. Joseph, Mo. Outlet. They only had one hat that I was interested in: a Stetson Excellent New York in Tobacco. I was hoping for an Excellent Stratoliner but for the price I’m not complaining. For the record, they were much more willing to be helpful than the Garland outlet has been when I’ve contacted them.


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[LuvMyMan]

Ha, I am so old even my young friends are old

OH my...well the youngsters are all into the tech stuff...and we miss rotary dial phones and Polaroid Land Camera's!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I’m hoping these are diamonds in the rough. I’ll clean them and reblock them before replacing the “ribbons” with something more conventional.

Hat #1

Hat #2

I’m concerned as the seller doesn’t have any feedback yet. At least eBay offers a guarantee and cheap 7 5/8 Borsalinos don’t come around all that often.


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[LuvMyMan]

I’m hoping these are diamonds in the rough. I’ll clean them and reblock them before replacing the “ribbons” with something more conventional.

Hat #1

Hat #2

I’m concerned as the seller doesn’t have any feedback yet. At least eBay offers a guarantee and cheap 7 5/8 Borsalinos don’t come around all that often.


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At most...a gas bath and maybe some ribbon work....but they look good to me!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

At most...a gas bath and maybe some ribbon work....but they look good to me!

Cheapest Borsalinos I’ve ever bought. I think the rough shape and the unproven seller put people off.