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

[mikespens]

I almost jumped in on the Misto action but since I picked up 2 hats and scored 2 more this weekend my lightweight wallet KO'd my heavyweight desire.

 

[Lefty]

big win for a someone with a big head 7 3/4 lo Stetsonian

older Cavanagh, 7 3/8

 

[Garrett]

Was a good night:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-STE...3mBLXTRIH4T61dbbnZ3bM%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

and

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-Vintag...3mBLXTRIH4T61dbbnZ3bM%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

[Miamibruno]

Garrett,

I love that Borsalino. And at such a reasonable price.

Though not nearly as prized a win, I couldn't resist the price on this Royal Stetson.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Stetson-Royal-/321085697710?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=uEwqjfVeITSlZmN0T1vRYy9LvpE%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

[Garrett]

$15 shipped for a hat that you want is something I've yet to experience. Well done :eusa_clap

 

[Dannny Boy]

beautiful Stetson Gold Medal, 7 3/8 lo with wafer edge If those light smudges can be cleaned, that looks like a near perfect hat to me.

That is a nice hat Lefty.
How old do you think the medalist is?

 

[Lefty]

I don't remember the transition dates discussed in the Dating Stetsons by Liner thread, but iirc 40s into the early 50s seems right.

I did not expect to win this, especially as I think my maximum bid was only a dollar or two more.

It's not in perfect condition but, then again, neither am I.

 

[Dannny Boy]

Great pickup sir!

Thanks for the info.

 

[hatsRme]

big win for a someone with a big head 7 3/4 lo Stetsonian

older Cavanagh, 7 3/8

AAaarrrgggh!!! I watched the Stetsonian for four days, and missed the auction by TWO MINUTES (daylight savings confusion...)!!!!!!!!!!!!! A STEAL.
Sorry for all the CAPS, but I actually lost sleep over this one.

 

[g.durand]

hatsR--'twas me that did the deed. Sorry.

Lefty--my head ain't quite that big, but I'll make it work.

 

[randooch]

Cool stand, Lefty. You have a proper Portis for it?

 

[Lefty]

For all the style they have, I've never found a Portis for myself.

Quite a few nice hats sold between yesterday and today, but this Melton was my favorite.

 

[hatsRme]

hatsR--'twas me that did the deed. Sorry.

Lefty--my head ain't quite that big, but I'll make it work.

Good to know it went to a caring home... wear it in good health!
Of course, should you ever decide it's too big....

 

[hatsRme]

How old is this hat? 1930's?????? Hmmmmmmm.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1930s-FEDOR...869?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2328bf86bd

 

[carouselvic]

1930's+30

How old is this hat? 1930's?????? Hmmmmmmm.



http://www.ebay.com/itm/1930s-FEDOR...869?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2328bf86bd

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Right Vic a 60's Milan I have one similar. Many hat shops purchased this hat and put their name on them.
I wear Milan's alot in the summer as I like the stiffer brim of them against the Panama. Plus they let more air into cool the dome.

 

[CaramelSmoothie]

Last night my heart was pounding heavy as I was watching these three auctions. I won all three at much cheaper prices than I thought I would get

This one only went to $113:

This one only went to $75. The netting is in pristine condition with no tears whatsover as is the hat itself. This is from the same seller as the first hat:

This went to $150, I was expecting this and the first hat to reach closer to the $200s if not well over that, so I got lucky:

 

[CaramelSmoothie]

Question for the Loungers:

I notice that Ebay has now put Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter and email chiclets in every auction so that people can share the pictures and the auction on these social media sites. Well this means more exposure to the auction and in some cases could mean more bidders. Has anybody noticed increased competition on hats since these social media chiclets have been added to auctions? I have not but I noticed when I was browsing Pinterest I saw 2 pins of vintage hats that I won some time ago and couldn't help but wonder if this is going to mean more competition in the future which would lead to higher prices. This is good for sellers of course but not for bidders looking for bargains, lol.

 

[Lefty]

stylish, lightweight Mallory Sportabout 7 1/4

 

[Dannny Boy]

This is from a while ago, but I just saw it.
An interesting hat: Nutria quality Stetson similar to the one Eastwood wore in "Hang em High"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clint-Eastw...g%2BvvV26g3dIBvGBu7E8%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Sweatband needs replacing but nice grab.