Would you buy a 'second hand' hat?

[Mrs C]

I've just put a hat for sale online. It's a brand new charles Owen wellington that the online shop would not accept back as My OH put the postage labels direct on the box (knew I shouldn't let him be responsible for anything!!)
Question is, would you buy a hat off an online site? Can anyone think of a better way? was thinking ebay but have to pay on there!!

 

[Chellebean]

I wouldn't sorry! I don't know for sure how damage it may be! Even though it looks brand new I don't think I would risk it tbh

 

[Vodkagirly]

Nope, a hat is the one thing I wouldn't try and save money on. Sorry

 

[Dogstar]

I wouldn't, just in case the seller wasn't as honest as you. Have you tried the Horse and Hound site or Preloved?

 

[xloopylozzax]

depends, i had a second hand hat for ages (turns out it was older then me ) i was young and just went along with the 'rents lol

the wellington is the show style hat isnt it, guessing its navy, what size is it. Im showing on a budget so i would go for it if i needed one (just for competing in).

 

[Mrs C]

Eek. I worried that may be the case. Bloomin men! Cost me over £120 then had to go out and buy another! That's a warning for all those buying online without gettin measured in a specific make - I was measured as 7 in Harry hall but am a 6 3/4 in CO!

 

[Mrs C]

It's pre loved I've just put it on so will see if I get any response - fingers crossed!. It's a black velvet size 7. Like I say, ended up with a 6 3/4 in the end so much too big!

 

[xloopylozzax]

hope said man footed the bill for the replacement. after all it is his fault...
and you need something else to cheer yourself up with aswell.

like a new tweed jacket (measure first though!)

 

[NOISYGIRL]

Only if I knew who I was buying it from and trusted them to know it hadn't been mistreated

 

[humblepie]

I would as I would probably believe that it was bought wrong size. I have a dressage topper with the tags still on which I need to sell so hopefully someone will believe me!

 

[Mrs C]

Loopy lozza - I'm loving that idea!! I could do with some new jods and gloves at least!

 

[Natch]

If you bought the replacement then there's still a pristine box lying around isn't there...?

 

[Mrs C]

Yes there is a pristine box but the company I bought from is quite a small one and it's always the same person I speak to so no pulling the wool over there eyes by re boxing unfortunately!!