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    Pinstripe coat w/solid color trousers

    I had a few pinstriped suits back in the day that came with an extra pair of solid-color slacks. The slacks were pretty much the same color as the pinstripes. One of the suits included a reversable vest, pinstripes on one side and solid color same as the stripes on the other. Basically one...
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    eBay's Most Paranoid Vendor

    Yup. If you don't want a hat with invisible sweat stains you'd better not buy one from a brick and mortar store where somebody else may have tried it on before you.
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    eBay's Most Paranoid Vendor

    Searched on eBay for Scala in bucket/fedora hat category. My custom view shows seller feedback on the listing so it is easy to identify those who have numerous listings for Scalas. Got lucky that the first one I picked was the right one (checked feedback and found the positive feedback OP left...
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    eBay's Most Paranoid Vendor

    In reading the seller's feedback the response seems to be typical. Many of the feedbacks, even the positive ones, noted the seller's lack of tact. I don't know whether a refund will be voluntarily given or not but I still think the fireworks should have started after the refusal rather than...
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    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    I was watching that one because the seller had a reserve. I'm pretty sure the reserve was the $300 it sold for (the second high $270 didn't meet the reserve). I know at least two potential buyers for that hat who don't bid on items with reserves so that reserve could have cost the seller some...
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    eBay's Most Paranoid Vendor

    This is where the kangaroo court comes in. The seller has done nothing wrong, nothing at all. The hat was exactly what the seller said it was - Scala size XL. The buyer never asked the seller if the hat would fit him, he got his information from a third party. What is so wrong with the...
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    eBay's Most Paranoid Vendor

    Since he's reading this thread maybe he is a member. This is the worst kangaroo court I've seen in a long time. Nothing has happened yet.
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    eBay's Most Paranoid Vendor

    No, I am not the seller - I'm sure some of you think I am. I just don't see where he was being "aggressive" in his first response (other than the all upper-case). He was trying to be clear. On the other hand, you have been extremely aggressive - accusing the seller on a public forum of...
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    eBay's Most Paranoid Vendor

    Here's the actual quote: "NO RUINING HATS THEN RETURNING THEM . AND CONROE TEXAS HAS DONE THIS TO ME BEFORE , SO IM REALLY SUSPICIOUS OF THIS RETURN " Apparently somebody in Conroe Texas sent back a ruined hat. Have you ever noticed how many sellers won't ship to Indonesia or several other...
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    eBay's Most Paranoid Vendor

    It isn't slander if it is true. Every college has some rotten eggs that love to buy things and then return them. A city with unique name like Conroe would be memorable.
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    eBay's Most Paranoid Vendor

    I think this might just cause the seller to dig his heels in. The hat was exactly what he said it was. Unless there is prior-sale documentation that the seller guaranteed the hat would fit it would be difficult to prove the seller is at fault in any way. Take photos of the hat and return it...
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    The Open Road Guild

    I'm thinking very early 1960's.
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    eBay's Most Paranoid Vendor

    I generally don't buy new things from eBay. I'd rather know who I'm buying from and manufacturer warranties are usually not honored when you buy from eBay.
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    eBay's Most Paranoid Vendor

    Sounds to me like a seller who has been burned too many times by people buying something, wearing it for whatever they needed it for and then sending it back. Even if they spilled beer all over it they still expect a full refund. For a big department store it is all part of the cost of doing...
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    Sellers Guide for Dress Hats on Ebay

    eBay has had the "PayPal only" rule for a while now. I don't remember the justification they were using for that but it didn't happen until after they bought PayPal. The phrase I would like to see banned: "for its age"
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    Do heads really shrink?

    Not at all uncommon for hat size to go down with significant weight loss.
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    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    I'm pretty sure Stetson started using the centennial (1865 - 1965) logo boxes around 1965 but I'm not sure when they ran out of those boxes. A nice hat but not a Playboy.
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    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Setting a reserve also eliminates some bidders. I'm not sure I understand their logic but for whatever reason they won't bid if there is a reserve. Bidding is free. If you don't hit the reserve you are NOT under any obligation to purchase the item so you haven't "tied up" any money. If the...
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    Ask a question, get an answer

    Sweatband circumference is only part of the fit equation. You also need to factor in the actual shape of your head and the sweatband doesn't really have much to do with that. A hat with the perfect circumference for your head may still not fit properly if the shape isn't correct. If you...
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    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    If I had won it I would definately have kept the ribbon as is. Without that ribbon it isn't special.

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