Mint Borsolino $350 comes with letter of authenticity

John Cronyn · Jun 16, 2017

Bob Roberts said:
No worries abt protocol and such. If you don't generate interest here at a price you are comfortable with try ebay and see what happens. Everybody here also appreciates the fact that you offer it to our members first before listing on ebay. Good Luck John.

I have ALWAYS loved hats especially the fur felt fedoras!! I've been wearing fedoras, homburgs, derby's, boaters, panamas and caps for 40+ years. My peers think I am ill if I showed up without wearing a lid. I'm not trying to insult anybody's intelligence of fine hats. Do I know the details of the reselling of items, not in the least. But I do know a hat like this is now only made by handmade artisans and sells for 5 to 600 dollars. Yes the hat is used but minimally at best. Still it will only attract a true hat aficionado. In search of a high quality mint condition brown Homburg. It will be that person who'll buy this hat at a fare price whatever that may be. We'll make the exchange and bid each other adieu.

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John Cronyn · Jun 17, 2017

Hey FedOregon do you live near Eugene ? I have a good friend that lives there. Especially the coast Bandon was nice!

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FedOregon · Jun 18, 2017

We're about 1-1/2 to 2 hours from Eugene. The southern Oregon coast is gorgeous. I used to head down there about twice a month 2005 - 2007. Mike Millers NW Hat Co is there in Eugene. I've been to visit Mike about 4 times.

LuvMyMan · Jun 18, 2017

John Cronyn said:
Thanks very much for your input it is appreciated. As what must be obvious I am new to selling anything. I don't particularly care to get involved in the selling of things. If the hat were not in such great condition. I wouldn't even bother with all this. Just trying to find someone who may be interested in buying the hat. At a fare price for both parties.

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Great that you are understanding. Best of luck to you and hang around here as we have some very wonderful people to get to know!

John Cronyn · Jun 18, 2017

What would be a fare price ?

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John Cronyn · Jun 18, 2017

Has anybody out there owned the Christy's Homburg? I like the flatness of the brim with the tight finger curl at brims edge. I don't know if the brim is stiff like there derby? Or if the crown is soft or stiff? I have not seen other hat makers old or new that fashion a similar style homburg.

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Bob Roberts · Jun 19, 2017

John Cronyn said:
What would be a fare price ?

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Small size. I believe you'd be doin well at $150.00

rogerstg · Jun 20, 2017

Bob Roberts said:
Small size. I believe you'd be doin well at $150.00

I'm glad you brought up size and that $150 is generous. On the other hand, if it were a 1/4 or 3/8, $150 could be light, especially if it were a long oval. I'm always amazed at the price difference for smaller hats than those in my 1/4 elo size. I know most of us know this, but it's helpful to the OP.

In hats, size matters! (too obvious a pun, but I couldn't resist.)

John Cronyn · Jun 20, 2017

rogerstg said:
I'm glad you brought up size and that $150 is generous. On the other hand, if it were a 1/4 or 3/8, $150 could be light, especially if it were a long oval. I'm always amazed at the price difference for smaller hats than those in my 1/4 elo size. I know most of us know this, but it's helpful to the OP.

In hats, size matters! (too obvious a pun, but I couldn't resist.)

It's pleasing to be referred to as the "OP". Were you looking down your nose as you said that? I have admitted that I am green behind the ears when it came to selling hats. I have never spent my idle time learning all the nuances to every fine details of hats. But I own and where on a daily bases some very fine hats. Some of you come off as snobs and may not be aware of it. But to those who are. Please take a long walk off a shirt dock.
Thanks for that indulgence I feel better. I do have a question if men have become a bunch of fat heads myself included. Would women be interested in these hats?

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Celia · Jun 20, 2017

John Cronyn said:
It's pleasing to be referred to as the "OP". Were you looking down your nose as you said that? I have admitted that I am green behind the ears when it came to selling hats. I have never spent my idle time learning all the nuances to every fine details of hats. But I own and where on a daily bases some very fine hats. Some of you come off as snobs and may not be aware of it. But to those who are. Please take a long walk off a shirt dock.
Thanks for that indulgence I feel better. I do have a question if men have become a bunch of fat heads myself included. Would women be interested in these hats?

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We are a bunch of hat snobs, it's true I'm afraid

But once you get to know people here, you will find they really are a great bunch. I for one would love to see some pictures of you wearing some of your hats in the What Hat Are You Wearing Today thread. It's a good place to get to know people here & join in some friendly banter.

I'd like to say your Borsalino really is beautiful and in mint condition too, such a shame you can't wear it yourself! And yes, there are some of us women who are interested in these hats, but it is a much smaller market, especially for homburgs I would think - I have seen quite a few women wearing fedoras, but so far I haven't come across many wearing homburgs (apart from myself). I love them, but unfortunately $350 is too steep for me (that and you are on the other end of the world, I buy my European hats nearer the source). I wish you good luck with the sale of course, and I hope you find someone who will pay you a fair price for it and who will treasure it, because it would be a shame for such a nice hat to just be gathering dust!

John Cronyn said:
Has anybody out there owned the Christy's Homburg? I like the flatness of the brim with the tight finger curl at brims edge. I don't know if the brim is stiff like there derby? Or if the crown is soft or stiff? I have not seen other hat makers old or new that fashion a similar style homburg.

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I am pretty sure a few members here have Christy's homburgs, someone will give you their opinion if you repost your question in the "Homburg Nation" thread or in "Ask a Question Get an Answer" (both in the Hats forum) - not everybody checks the classifieds so you are more likely to get an answer there.

Bob Roberts · Jun 20, 2017

John Cronyn said:
It's pleasing to be referred to as the "OP". Were you looking down your nose as you said that? I have admitted that I am green behind the ears when it came to selling hats. I have never spent my idle time learning all the nuances to every fine details of hats. But I own and where on a daily bases some very fine hats. Some of you come off as snobs and may not be aware of it. But to those who are. Please take a long walk off a shirt dock.
Thanks for that indulgence I feel better. I do have a question if men have become a bunch of fat heads myself included. Would women be interested in these hats?

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All the hat snobs left when I became a member...

John Cronyn · Jun 20, 2017

Well I will sell the hat for 150 bucks that's low enough. If it doesn't sell so be it.

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rogerstg · Jun 20, 2017

John Cronyn said:
It's pleasing to be referred to as the "OP". Were you looking down your nose as you said that? I have admitted that I am green behind the ears when it came to selling hats. I have never spent my idle time learning all the nuances to every fine details of hats. But I own and where on a daily bases some very fine hats. Some of you come off as snobs and may not be aware of it. But to those who are. Please take a long walk off a shirt dock.
Thanks for that indulgence I feel better. I do have a question if men have become a bunch of fat heads myself included. Would women be interested in these hats?

OP = "original poster", commonly used in forums. I don't know why anyone would take offense to that, nor do I understand your insults considering that YOU asked about hat value. I am sorry that I tried to help.

KarlCrow · Jun 21, 2017

perhaps it was my fault the thread seemed to get off on the wrong foot. mine was the FR to the OP (first reply) and I simply stated the word 'and'.

The original post was a series of photos with no explanatory text, it was the first post by the OP. It was then edited to include the text, and a conversation started. It is more normal form to introduce oneself before trying a sale. The hat is beautiful. It has to be worth $150 if not more to someone.

if my reply insulted you I apologise. i was simply starting a conversation.

John Cronyn · Jun 21, 2017

KarlCrow said:
perhaps it was my fault the thread seemed to get off on the wrong foot. mine was the FR to the OP (first reply) and I simply stated the word 'and'.

The original post was a series of photos with no explanatory text, it was the first post by the OP. It was then edited to include the text, and a conversation started. It is more normal form to introduce oneself before trying a sale. The hat is beautiful. It has to be worth $150 if not more to someone.

if my reply insulted you I apologise. i was simply starting a conversation.

I appreciate your apology but it's not necessary. I screwed everything up because I don't know what I'm doing. Couple that with frustration and over sensitive. I'm just going to relax and explore and have fun with this. My apology to all!

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KarlCrow · Jun 21, 2017

in the hat forum there is a thread called 'the borsalino brotherhood', and another called 'homburg nation', whilst not sales threads as such, more hatporn in nature, if you posted the images of the hat in those threads (it's as good an example as any there) you could mention it is in the classified section too. There's so many leather jackets for sale here many apparently gave up looking.

Frunobulax · Jun 21, 2017

John Cronyn said:
I appreciate your apology but it's not necessary. I screwed everything up because I don't know what I'm doing. Couple that with frustration and over sensitive. I'm just going to relax and explore and have fun with this. My apology to all!

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Yes, relax and enjoy yourself. Think of this place as a friendly private club. We mingle, talk, rib each other a bit, provide support and help to enable your hat addiction. Very few posters are intentionally mean-spirited and those folks tend to leave the party in short order. Get yourself a cold beverage, take a load off, and talk hats with us.

Sent directly from my mind to yours.

John Cronyn · Jun 21, 2017

YES JUST TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO MANEUVER ABOUT. WILL TAKE ME A BIT OF TIME.

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Bolero · Jun 22, 2017

Good to see a Neighbor... I'm in Plymouth, MI, 5 & Haggerty area....
I've been to Henry the Hatter's in Southfield and have several of his Hats. all quality and very competitivly priced...
I think your $150.00 offer/price for selling the Borsalino is a very Fair price, hope it sells...
I think your Deragatory post was un-necessary and out of line however your Apology post was meaningful and says a lot about you...
Hope you enjoy the Site...

blueAZNmonkey · Jun 22, 2017

John Cronyn said:
Has anybody out there owned the Christy's Homburg? I like the flatness of the brim with the tight finger curl at brims edge. I don't know if the brim is stiff like there derby? Or if the crown is soft or stiff? I have not seen other hat makers old or new that fashion a similar style homburg.

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@Sonero owns two of them, I believe. Or maybe only one... I forget. But he's posted some photos in the "What hat are you wearing today?" thread when he first received them. He commented that he really enjoys the flatter brim. I feel the same way about my homburgs -- which is currently my favorite style of hat -- flatter brims with tighter curls are better.

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