What hat are you waiting for today?

[deadlyhandsome]

Found a two-for-one deal that I couldn’t pass up:

 

[BobHufford]

Found a two-for-one deal that I couldn’t pass up:

Wow -- I think you did a whole lot better than I did Brent! Congrats!

I'm waiting for a three-for-one and a two-for-one.

I went deeper than I should have for one of the three, but at that point it was essentially free shipping for the third one.

Number 1 (in sequence ... it's a XXXX)

This one at least helps to date a Stetson 4X with embroidered Last Drop.

Number 2 (hold on, this reference may come into play shortly).

Number 3. I think people were bidding on this one like it was Stetson's Centennial and not Wyoming's.

Which brings us to the 2-fer.

I probably paid too much for this, but it appears old, so I hope that liner truly goes with it. Wish the sweatband was still the original one though. We'll see what's behind it soon.

It comes with the world's dirtiest Portis.

I sure hope it cleans up nicely, but it was still worth it just to reference @alanfgag 's Dad joke.

"Cause nobody likes a Portis spotty."

 

[BobHufford]

Had to get another 1-fer in just 'cause the liner was pretty.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Had to get another 1-fer in just 'cause the liner was pretty.

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Some potential diamonds in the rough, Bob. I was watching some of them too, but the shipping fees have killed me on the last couple of auctions.

Even used, the two Optimos were not cheap, but they are 7 5/8…the curled brim western had to come home with me.

 

[BobHufford]

This one at least helps to date a Stetson 4X with embroidered Last Drop.

The recipient of the above hat. Her grandparents were from the Missouri Ozarks.

 

[Bamaboots]

Had to get another 1-fer in just 'cause the liner was pretty.

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Bob, you may be aware but Fahey-Brockman was a department store that originated in Seattle, I believe. All or most of their items were sold under their own name or particular branding but they did no mfg. I owned one of their fedoras and they show up from time to time under the Fabroc-Zenith name. Yours looks to be an early one.

 

[BobHufford]

Bob, you may be aware but Fahey-Brockman was a department store that originated in Seattle, I believe. All or most of their items were sold under their own name or particular branding but they did no mfg. I owned one of their fedoras and they show up from time to time under the Fabroc-Zenith name. Yours looks to be an early one.

Thanks Greg! I think I ran across yours when digging through some threads.

 

[Blare]

Wow -- I think you did a whole lot better than I did Brent! Congrats!

I'm waiting for a three-for-one and a two-for-one.

I went deeper than I should have for one of the three, but at that point it was essentially free shipping for the third one.

Number 1 (in sequence ... it's a XXXX)

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This one at least helps to date a Stetson 4X with embroidered Last Drop.

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Number 2 (hold on, this reference may come into play shortly).

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Number 3. I think people were bidding on this one like it was Stetson's Centennial and not Wyoming's.

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Which brings us to the 2-fer.

I probably paid too much for this, but it appears old, so I hope that liner truly goes with it. Wish the sweatband was still the original one though. We'll see what's behind it soon.

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It comes with the world's dirtiest Portis.

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I sure hope it cleans up nicely, but it was still worth it just to reference @alanfgag 's Dad joke.

"Cause nobody likes a Portis spotty."

Had to get another 1-fer in just 'cause the liner was pretty.

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Some nice finds Bob. That old Stetson looks cool. I bet that Portis cleans up nicely. and one lovely liver on the Fahey

 

[BobHufford]

...and one lovely liver on the Fahey

Thanks Joe. Now I'm craving Fava beans for some reason.

 

[Yahoody]

2800 miles and counting. Still another 500 minimum to go.


May 13, 2022, 8:54 pm
Arrived at USPS Regional Destination Facility
SPOKANE WA DISTRIBUTION CENTER

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In Transit to Next Facility

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May 12, 2022, 8:47 am
Departed USPS Regional Facility
DENVER CO DISTRIBUTION CENTER


May 11, 2022, 7:28 am
Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
DENVER CO NETWORK n.

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In Transit to Next Facility

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May 9, 2022, 4:19 am
Arrived at USPS Facility
KENT, WA 98035

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May 9, 2022, 1:40 am
Departed USPS Regional Facility
SEATTLE WA NETWORK DISTRIBUTION CENTER

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May 9, 2022, 12:25 am
Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
SEATTLE WA NETWORK DISTRIBUTION CENTER

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May 7, 2022, 11:39 am
Arrived at USPS Origin Facility
SILVER LAKE, OR 97638

 

[Blare]

2800 miles and counting. Still another 500 minimum to go.


May 13, 2022, 8:54 pm
Arrived at USPS Regional Destination Facility
SPOKANE WA DISTRIBUTION CENTER

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May 13, 2022
In Transit to Next Facility

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May 12, 2022, 8:47 am
Departed USPS Regional Facility
DENVER CO DISTRIBUTION CENTER


May 11, 2022, 7:28 am
Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
DENVER CO NETWORK n.

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May 10, 2022
In Transit to Next Facility

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May 9, 2022, 4:19 am
Arrived at USPS Facility
KENT, WA 98035

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May 9, 2022, 1:40 am
Departed USPS Regional Facility
SEATTLE WA NETWORK DISTRIBUTION CENTER

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May 9, 2022, 12:25 am
Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
SEATTLE WA NETWORK DISTRIBUTION CENTER

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May 7, 2022, 11:39 am
Arrived at USPS Origin Facility
SILVER LAKE, OR 97638

Yahoody triangulating the exact location of his hat with USPS

PS…. I know the feeling. Had some similar issues with hat shipments. And more recently a package shipped to me fRom the new company I’m working for. After more than a month the home office received back just a small piece of cardboard from the box they shipped me. When they took it to the post office to see about at least refunding the over $50 they paid to ship it…. NOPE.. “we don’t do that”

 

[Steve1857]

Not a big deal, but a nice looking Smithbilt.

 

[Steve1857]

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Not a big deal, but a nice looking SmithbiltView attachment 425645View attachment 425646.

Nice find, Steve. While they are best know for their cheap white wool Calgary Stamped hats, they also made some really nice hats.

 

[steur]

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Very nice weave on that boater, Steve.

 

[Steve1857]

Nice find, Steve. While they are best know for their cheap white wool Calgary Stamped hats, they also made some really nice hats.

Thanks Brent. It was at a very reasonable price. As I lack a black Western and a Canadian hat in my collection, I went for it

 

[Steve1857]

Very nice weave on that boater, Steve.

Ja, it looks very nice all round. Pity it's not my size, but I just had to have it. Seems to be a straw which was part of the uniform of a very exclusive public school in Sevenoaks, England.
Very Goodby Mr. Chips

 

[BobHufford]

 

[Zombie_61]

Summer is rapidly approaching the southwest corner of the continental U.S., and I realized I don't have many summer hats. I found this the other day while I was milling about in the 'Bay:

A model dubbed "Mannes" by Bailey Hats; used, but half the price of a new one. The image on the left is from Bailey's website, on the right is one of the photos in the eBay listing. The brim will need a little work, and I'm hoping the hat will, in person, have more of the "pizzazz" of the image on the right. No real reason other than because I find the overall shape with the stingy brim appealing.

 

[BobHufford]