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

[Dinerman]

About 12 bucks shipped on this one.

 

[Dreispitz]

About 12 bucks shipped on this one.

Looks like a Sea Splash brand lacquered straw.

 

[Dinerman]

Looks like a Sea Splash brand lacquered straw.

I think with these super-cheap straws they released them under a whole bunch of generic name brands. I had one almost identical to this one that I sold the summer before last which was a different make, "bangora waterproofed", but almost identical.

 

[Lefty]

really, no one?

 

[Dreispitz]

I think with these super-cheap straws they released them under a whole bunch of generic name brands. I had one almost identical to this one that I sold the summer before last which was a different make, but almost identical.

I bought one, last summer. lol

They seem to be handwoven. What do you think?

 

[Rick Blaine]

a 7 3/8 NOS f/ $26.86 delivered

...and some say no deals are to be had on eBay... I hope one of ya'll snagged it!

 

[Mario]

About 12 bucks shipped on this one.

Now that was a great deal. Beautiful! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Lefty]

nice, and the most expensive 7 1/8 I've ever seen

 

[jimmy the lid]

Pretty amazing price for that size. That being said, I think that the Stetson Vogue is one of the coolest Stetsons ever -- Stetson's "bold look" lid, and pretty darn rare, from what I've seen over time...

Cheers,
JtL

 

[fluteplayer07]

Dirty, stained, and not even a real Whippet. What happened?

Edit: This post makes a lot more sense when it's in its intended location: in front of JtL's post. Kinda cool he can answer my questions before I post them!

 

[Dinerman]

"Not even a real whippet"?

I've never understood the big deal over the model name. The hats are nice, but why does a hat with the "whippet" stamp sell for so much more than the same hat, or a nicer one with the exact dimensions without it? Especially when whippets are so common, as are open roads and stratoliners.

I'd much rather have a good looking, high quality hat for half the price or less than one with a model name that no one sees and 99% of the population doesn't care about.

 

[fluteplayer07]

Same reason why some spend $150 for a pair of Abercrombe jeans. But I shouldn't criticize. I've spent a fair amount on a Whippet in the past.

 

[fluteplayer07]

Is the 'Vogue' name extremely rare? And how is the respective felt quality on it?

 

[Dinerman]

Felt quality should be the same as any other '40s Royal Deluxe Stetson.
I think I've only ever seen a handful marked "vogue"- so fairly rare.

 

[ScottF]

Worth & Worth

Here's one that might be worth (haha) the $21 gamble. I know nothing about these, but looks like a frayed bow and possibly a leather sweatband with ribbon covering...but not sure.

Worth & Worth on ebay

 

[Chinaski]

I don't know if it's worth MY $21, but it's certainly worth yours - I'm sure you'll have that one looking pristine in short order, Scott.

 

[Tango Yankee]

Here's one that might be worth (haha) the $21 gamble.

Looks like it was worth a shot to me!!!lol lol lol (Once again, I crack me up! )

 

[Charlie Huang]

there's a demand for conformateurs/formillions

I would have bidded on that had I known sooner! :eusa_doh:

 

[DOUGLAS]

nice, and the most expensive 7 1/8 I've ever seen

This is an exceptional hat. Well worth the price. I don't think there will be many of these to be had.

 

[mayserwegener]

I would have bidded on that had I known sooner! :eusa_doh:

Send me a PM. I might be able to help you out.