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

[alanfgag]

Hats off to you... it's a fantastic find.

 

[zetwal]

Hats off to you... it's a fantastic find.

+1

 

[SteveAS]

I just did a BIN on an old project Stetson. It looks a lot like HPG's old ******* (except for the ribbon width), so it might be from the late 1930s or early 1940s. I'll clean and steam it myself; now, where to get a new sweatband . . .

 

[TipTop]

and it's here!!!!!!!!!! My early 40's Stratoliner Medalist arrived today in perfect condition and it fits perfect. It is just as described and at a 7 1/2 it's a perfect slightly loose fit (23.5 inches-60). I can't tell you guys and girls how excited I am to have this great piece of Hat History! I recently purchased a couple of the original hat pins on Ebay so it only took me a few minutes to make it official!

Congrats Terry, well-fought battle. Question (out of ignorance) is that crown a bit lower than usual or is it just this model? I ask that because I just got a rehabbed Churchill back from Ritch Rand and to me, the crown looks lower than I expected, and most important, I feel it makes my head/neck look shorter. On the other hand, maybe I'm just accustomed to tall western styles.

This does NOT look out of proportion on you, but I'm just suddenly self-conscious of crown height and just wondered if that was a standard height for a Strat? Thx and enjoy.

 

[Joshbru3]

I just did a BIN on an old project Stetson. It looks a lot like HPG's old ******* (except for the ribbon width), so it might be from the late 1930s or early 1940s. I'll clean and steam it myself; now, where to get a new sweatband . . .

Great pick-up Steve. I had debated with myself for days about buying that one. I have so many projects laying around the house, I decided to lay off of it. I'm excited to see how it comes out for you!

 

[Joshbru3]

AWESOME hat, Terry! It looks wonderful on you! Be careful of that un-reeded sweatband.

 

[feltfan]

Who got this gray Borsalino velour? Looks really lovely.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=180852663612&si=E55dEIRuPr7RzFN9sPhGkd5Prf0%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_994wt_1338

 

[mayserwegener]

Not me but that is a real beauty. Also in a rare large size.

 

[Lefty]

I guess I'll hold off on selling some of my hats for a little while, as beautiful, large hats are going for peanuts.
spiral stitched Knox 15 Tom'n'Jerry, 7 3/8 LO
According to the seller, there is some moth damage - but still - what a hat!

 

[zetwal]

I guess I'll hold off on selling some of my hats for a little while, as beautiful, large hats are going for peanuts.

Yes, they has been conspicuous as of late.

 

[zetwal]

Unusual (here on eBay) ... I like the graphics and motto,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...agename=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

[randooch]

That's pretty cool. No one even asked the size!

 

[rlk]

Unusual (here on eBay) ... I like the graphics and motto,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...agename=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Same graphics as Borsalino fu Lazzaro and Amadeo Lupi
You can buy one from their website:
http://www.maquedano.com/

 

[zetwal]

The run on jumbo hats continues,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...agename=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

[Lefty]

and a 7 3/4 RD from the NY store

 

[pjt113]

I'm a 7 58 - 7 3/4 it's nice to see these larger sizes, wish I had a bigger budget...

 

[Terry "The Hat"]

Who got this gray Borsalino velour? Looks really lovely.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=180852663612&si=E55dEIRuPr7RzFN9sPhGkd5Prf0%3D&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_994wt_1338

I was watching this hat very closely but with my early 40's Statoliner Ebay purchase I couldn't go for both. A Borso is in my future but I've been waiting for a great Strat in my size for too long! You got a great hat and a good deal.

 

[randooch]

Terry, I was hoping to see your "new" strat become your avatar.

 

[rlk]

Mini Hückel assoc.

Post WWII Skoczow Duplex
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...sPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:3160#ht_500wt_1398
Small and poor condition. I imagine it was made at the former Hückel Factory in Poland(now) which became Polkap shortly after the end of the war.

Pre WWI Hückel Melone
http://cgi.ebay.at/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemnext&item=110850985535.html

 

[randooch]

Pre WWI Hückel Melone
http://cgi.ebay.at/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemnext&item=110850985535.html

Was yours the 5th Gebote?