What do you think of this find?

[Desdinova721]

How did I do?

Good hat? Bad? Any thoughts as to vintage? Worth 16 bucks?

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Certainly worth $16 unless there are secret moth holes etc. But not really a "find", if you know what i mean.

bk

 

[Matt Deckard]

It's a good deal for 16 bucks and if it has no moth holes and you don't like it you could probably turn it around for a profit.

Looks like a 60's with a Cavanagh edge. show us how it looks on you when you have it.

 

[tonyb]

Like those guys said.

If you like the stingy brims (your avatar indicates as much, and they are enjoying something of a renaissance among the younger bunch), you'll be quite pleased with it. I can't imagine a vintage shop letting it go for less than twice what you paid, and I'd bet it would fetch three or four times as much in a pricier district.

As Matt observed, it sure looks from the photos like it has Knox's version of the Cavanagh edge (Knox called it the "Custom" edge, or so it says on the examples I've encountered). In my book, that makes it considerably more desirable than your run-of-the-mill '60s vintage stingy brim.

And ... it's almost undoubtedly a well-made hat. That's certainly true of every Knox that has come my way. And while those are all a decade or more older than yours, I believe they were still making pretty good stuff when that one left the plant.

 

[bolthead]

I'd say you got yourself a nice lid for $20 shipped. A Knox w/ that type of edge and the size isn't all that common. It should hold up well in those miserable Seattle rains too. You did well, and you're gonna be happy with it I'm sure of it. Be sure to post pics of it on your melon when it arrives.

 

[Spellflower]

I wish I'd done as well on my first vintage hat purchase! Enjoy it!

 

[Desdinova721]

Actually, the hat in my avatar is my first vintage hat. But thanks.

In my size, I feel great to have found anything at all.

 

[Bull Moose]

Looks like a good buy. Post pics when you get it.

 

[Desdinova721]

It showed up today.

It's not a 7 1/2 at all like the listing says; it's a 7 1/8 and clearly marked as such. Way, way too small.

 

[Spellflower]

:eusa_doh:
I'd ask the seller for a complete refund, including shipping costs. It's the least they can do to apologize for getting your hopes up and making you go to the post office.

 

[AlanC]

Disappointing, certainly. Might I suggest listing it in the Classifieds here? You're likely to at least get your money back out of it.

 

[Desdinova721]

The size tag has become detached from the sweatband, although it was tucked on the inside. I'm hoping that it was just an honest mistake, but it does look like the tag is partially visible in the picture. I'm hoping they didn't notice the tag and they just suck at estimating size.

It's just a little dirty, but other than that it's in perfectly nice shape. It does indeed have a Cavanaugh edge.

I'll email them, but if anyone wants to make me an offer... I might be able to find a friend who's interested, also.


P.S. Would it be possible to stretch it out to 7 3/8?

 

[AlanC]

Alas, it's too small for me, but I would think the Cav edge ought to generate some interest in it here. A sale here could possibly be easier than a refund/ship back on ebay and it would put on the head of someone who appreciates it.

Still, it is frustrating, I know.

 

[Desdinova721]

I offered it to a friend for 30 bucks, so it looks like I'm coming out okay, more or less.