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Because many sellers don't know what they're talking about, IMHO.
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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Because many sellers don't know what they're talking about, IMHO.
drmaxtejeda
I'll Lock Up
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- 8,329
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Optimo brown heather
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- Central California
Nice, Max. I thought you weren’t interested in the old liner Optimos. I’m glad you added this hat to your collection.
drmaxtejeda
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So am I! That heather texture, the color, and the price, were irresistible. I bought it before Graham Thompson answered my inquiry because I didn't want to risk losing it. I will post what he says.
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That guy has several Optimos, but nothing that really appeals to me in my size.
It made me think that someday my family will be selling my hats for pennies on the dollar when that time comes.
drmaxtejeda
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I know!
But you said you wanted to own one, right?
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Snowman
Practically Family
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Funny you should say that. Just yesterday my wife said “you know, none of the kids are going to know what to do with all your hats...”
Louis Mountbatten
One of the Regulars
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The key to a big hat collection is selling it before you die! That's what i'magunna do!
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The key to a big hat collection is selling it before you die! That's what i'magunna do!
Hmmm...and what size are you?
Rmccamey
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The trick is knowing the date in advance
The key to a big hat collection is selling it before you die! That's what i'magunna do!
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That looks like the western hat felt I refurbished for Brent....colour called "Mud". Not a great name but sure is a great colour.
drmaxtejeda
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1930s Cavanagh Homburg Hat Midnight Blue 7 1/4 Carter Detachable Sweatband
drmaxtejeda
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This is waht Graham Thompson told me about this white-lined Optimo:
This is a very early optimo.. maybe year 2… as our hats have improved drastically since then, the quality you’ll notice isn’t anywhere near what we make today.. but still the early pieces are very rare and collectible.
Also the material and finishing will never be like our newer stuff.
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The same sweat system they used on the Stephen L Stetson
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Not all of them, however.
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Out for delivery today... hadn’t seen this brand.... couldn’t pass it up for $20 shipped.
drmaxtejeda
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1930s? Vintage 7-3/8 Blue Fur Felt HPH Co. Thoromade Hats.
I hadn't heard of this brand before
I hadn't heard of this brand before
Bill Hughes
My Mail is Forwarded Here
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That color is fantastic.
drmaxtejeda
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