OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

deadlyhandsome said:

Another hat that’s too small for me, but too nice to leave. Anyone want to hazard a quest on the dating?

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After I get to handle it and evaluate it I’ll put it up for sale.

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georgie girl said:

Good to know... the actual size is a bit large for me, but the price asked seemed inexpensive.

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georgie girl said:

Well that was definitely a victory. A cavanagh edge, oilskin and in really nice shape, although it could use a cleaning, but the sweat is like new. Oddly enough I didn’t see any tags under the sweat, but didn’t look around the liner. I’ll add to the photos if I find any.

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georgie girl said:

Well that was definitely a victory. A cavanagh edge, oilskin and in really nice shape, although it could use a cleaning, but the sweat is like new. Oddly enough I didn’t see any tags under the sweat, but didn’t look around the liner. I’ll add to the photos if I find any.

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Michael R. said:

Well I forgot about this One:

Resistol XDoubleX (2X)

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Lets hope its a Fur Felt, ... never know.

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Michael R. said:

Well I forgot about this One:

Resistol XDoubleX (2X)

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Lets hope its a Fur Felt, ... never know.

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Michael R. said:

Lets hope its a Fur Felt, ... never know.

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georgie girl said:

Well that was definitely a victory. A cavanagh edge, oilskin and in really nice shape, although it could use a cleaning, but the sweat is like new. Oddly enough I didn’t see any tags under the sweat, but didn’t look around the liner. I’ll add to the photos if I find any.

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Bamaboots said:

Good looking mid ribbon western, Michael. An underused width in my estimation.

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deadlyhandsome said:

I’d bet money it’s a fur felt hat. Looks nice too.

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Hurricane Jack said:

I have two DoubleX OR clones that I like just fine, but I'll leave your query to the expert.

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BobHufford said:

Good looking hat @Michael R. ! I doubt they would mark a wool hat "Hand Creased".

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Hurricane Jack said:

I have two DoubleX OR clones that I like just fine, but I'll leave your query to the expert.

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Blare said:

From the photos I wasn’t too sure what to make of this Borsalino. It appeared to be quite dirty and figured it as a little project hat to clean up. Along with a moth chewed little Mallory.

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What came out of the box though was the thinnest lightest unlined felt hat I’ve had in my hands. Most of the dirt/dust came off with a good brushing. I had my suspicions that the marked size of 6 3/4 was actually UK size based on the original store location being in Gibraltar. And it appears I have guessed correctly. As it fits very nicely.

The Mallory is more exactly what was expected. Though the moth divot on the crown does not go all the way though. It is a small tight 6 3/4 with a super short brim.


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M Hatman said:

Nice.....nice.....nice!
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deadlyhandsome said:

The seller has this listed as a size 7 1/2 Stetson 100% beaver fedora. I tried to explain that by their own photos it’s a size 7 Dobbs, but the seller insists it’s a 7 1/2 Stetson since that what it says on the box. I’m not going to argue and was just trying to be helpful.

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Frunobulax said:

Sometimes, especially with those self-conforming sweats, the tag is located behind some additional barrier material which makes up the sweat. It can often be difficult to look behind there, but if your leather is in good shape, it should be fine.

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