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

[Lefty]

Stetson 100 with case (maybe a Beaver 100 like the one I had - I can't see the front of the sweat well enough) from Morris Mens Shop at the Stock Yard Inn, Chicago

 

[HatsEnough]

Wow, Lefty. And again, I'd have thought that a Stetson 100 in a case and all would have gone over $400! But it only got to $305.
Prices are falling... maybe because it's finally Summer and people are busy? Maybe felts will climb back up in the fall?

 

[alanfgag]

Stetson 100 with case (maybe a Beaver 100 like the one I had - I can't see the front of the sweat well enough) from Morris Mens Shop at the Stock Yard Inn, Chicago

Stetson 100, I believe, with rounded black size tag and non-perforated sweat... a little earlier than the one you posted. Big freight charge, though it looks nice and sold at a good price.

BTW, I have two cases from different hats and only one had keys. The key seems generic and operates the lock in both of the cases. Not sure if the blanks are available, but if you have a keyless case, send me a PM and we'll see what we can do.

 

[Lefty]

I know it's earlier than mine, but I don't know when those Beaver 100s arrived. As far as I know, we've only seen a couple and it certainly wouldn't be the first time that names, markings, or other dating cues proved to be a bit inconsistent in a Stetson transition.

To me, that seemed like a pretty substantial price for the hat, given that it's a later example (though earlier than the one I had) and that it's a small size. Still, it's in great condition and comes with the case. Plus, I'm basing this on what I think is reflected by previous sales. Comparing these to the prices of modern customs, any 100 in good condition, under $500 is an absolute steal.

 

[randooch]

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I prefer interacting to clicking.

 

[hatophile]

I threw out a bid on this one just for laughs. It has a 5 3/4 inch crown with a 2 inch ribbon.
The brim is about 2 1/2 inches. The unreeded sweat is 2 inches. The brim has a stitched overwelt edge.
THe color is a dark brown. It needs a steam and brush, but looks like it will clean up nicely.

 

[randooch]

That old lid has some character! To my eye it looks like a different hat entirely from the front vs. the side. And I guess the greenish hue in the photo isn't really there . . . Interesting, anyhow. Hope you win it.

 

[delectans]

Great old hat, Perry!

 

[Rick Blaine]

♬ Out of the tree of life I just picked me a plum... ♫ ♪

I took a chance & blindly hoped this joker knew of what he spoke...

and hit it! Seemingly refurbished vintage, or very high quality contemporary felt without a clue as to make or maker, retailer or region, but with butter soft, malleable, high quality fur felt. What the guys over at COW would call "floppy". Great proportions - 5 3/4" taper free crown & 2.5" brim, generic leather sweat (says only "Genuine Fur Felt") & liner with an 'arf 'arssed generic "crest" graphic, beneath the liner is a chalked "60" which is dead on and the enigmatic label, shown.

Whatever from wherever... [huh] the felt is outstanding! Once in a while... it pays off & people really DO have what they think!

 

[scooter]

Oh my word, how did I overlook that hat! Good for you, Rick, but you might have some competition had I noticed it!

 

[Rick Blaine]

No doubt!

Oh my word, how did I overlook that hat! Good for you, Rick, but you might have some competition had I noticed it!

Understood & thanks scoot'. I think I just caught early as it was a BIN. Ebay catfish (bottom feeder) that I am!

 

[randooch]

Nice catch, indeedy! I need a BIN alarm to go off when I'm otherwise occupied.

 

[SteveAS]

Great looking hat, Perry! Would you post a link to the auction, so I can see what I overlooked, please.

 

[T Rick]

Great looking hat, Perry! Would you post a link to the auction, so I can see what I overlooked, please.

He did, it was in the word "this". Here it is again. Great snag! (From one "bottom feeder" to another ).

 

[HatsEnough]

A Playboy that is done playing around. At least on the 'bay, anyway.

Oh, and it won't be playin' at my house.

 

[alanfgag]

Handsome replacement ribbon (not mine)

 

[hatophile]

Nice "plum" you picked up Rick Blaine!

Thanks for comments guys. The pictures are mine, I changed the brim from the second pic to the last, which is why it looks different. It's a brand I've never heard of, The American Fashion Hat.
Unfortunately, lost Ebay link. I think price with shipping was about $35. I will get better shots when cleaned up and on my head!
Also, the brim is only 2 1/4, not 2 1/2 (typo).

 

[hatophile]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370513131296&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Nice Stetson (Stephen, not John B.), not mine.

 

[T Rick]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370513131296&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Nice Stetson (Stephen, not John B.), not mine.

Thought of bidding but was a little concerned about some visible remnants of a previous crease. Probably would have been fine with a bit of steam (steamer on order).

 

[Joshbru3]

AH! You were the one who outbid me. I'm glad you picked this hat up. :eusa_clap:eusa_clap It looked really interesting to me. I think it looks great with that nice high crown and 2 1/4 inch brim. It has classic dimensions. Now....lets see a head shot.