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

deadlyhandsome

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alanfgag said:
Pictures of the hat being worn is never a good idea... not much about this one warrants a price higher than it sold for, IMO.
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Alan, it’s interesting that you said it’s not a good to included photos of hats being worn when selling them. I feel the same. When I’m buying a vintage hat I know it’s been worn by others but I don’t want to see it.

I’ve sold several hats recently and I was surprised at how often perspective buyers asked for photos of the hats being worn.


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ColoradoRocky

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Just Daniel said:
Someone got a pretty good deal on this early 7X CB. I missed the new price. Didn’t it start at around $400?

For under $200 it would have gotten a few bidders!


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That was me. I e-mailed the seller a few times to negotiate the price down. I pointed out to him that the sweatband wasn't original, which I imagine helped my case.

I agree, it is a little weird to see photos of someone else wearing the hat. Doubt I'll mind once it arrives, though.

Glad some of you guys think it was a pretty good deal. With the sweatband situation, I still had some doubts about offering as much as I did. I'm buying it to wear, though, so the provenance of the sweatband was less important than as a collector's piece.

I think it could use a reblocking, though. Any recommendations for shops in Denver to get that done?
 
Just Daniel

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The dude in the sale image was more than little creepy!

deadlyhandsome said:
Alan, it’s interesting that you said it’s not a good to included photos of hats being worn when selling them. I feel the same. When I’m buying a vintage hat I know it’s been worn by others but I don’t want to see it.

I’ve sold several hats recently and I was surprised at how often perspective buyers asked for photos of the hats being worn.


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Just Daniel

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You got a very good deal, a 7X CB with stars in the liner crest pre-plastic is probably ‘48 or before.




ColoradoRocky said:
That was me. I e-mailed the seller a few times to negotiate the price down. I pointed out to him that the sweatband wasn't original, which I imagine helped my case.

I agree, it is a little weird to see photos of someone else wearing the hat. Doubt I'll mind once it arrives, though.

Glad some of you guys think it was a pretty good deal. With the sweatband situation, I still had some doubts about offering as much as I did. I'm buying it to wear, though, so the provenance of the sweatband was less important than as a collector's piece.

I think it could use a reblocking, though. Any recommendations for shops in Denver to get that done?
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alanfgag

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Just Daniel said:
You got a very good deal, a 7X CB with stars in the liner crest pre-plastic is probably ‘48 or before.
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I would be very surprised if this hat was manufactured before 1950. The lining could be original, but it could also have been added when the sweatband was replaced. That said, I hope it is awesome when it arrives and that you enjoy it.
 
Just Daniel

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Defeat. Gone in 18 minutes...


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Frunobulax

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Just Daniel

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Good memory - I need to g9 back and look that one over. I had assumed the 7nder brim binding was not original. There is always so much to see and learn!


Bamaboots said:
Good get and very similar to one Alan posted the other day with the red liner and under brim binding.
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Bamaboots

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Just Daniel said:
I had assumed the 7nder brim binding was not original.
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It is. Daniel, search out some of the Miller-Stockman catalog pages for Stetsons here on the lounge during the post war era to the early 60's you'll find Stetson offered a number of different models in various grades/qualities from a No.1 up to a 7X CB. And during a period up to a 100 for some.

I have a mid 60's 3X western with the under brim binding. Mine was from a special order but I've seen the hats in the catalog pages with names like the "Arminty" or something similar and some other models as well with the same brim treatment.
 
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