NEED HELP u boot captain hat

**LizardKing** · 06-24-2011, 10:12 PM

Hi, i just purchased this hat and i need your help to make clear if it's original or not... i hope the photos help you but i don't have more of them right now! PLEASE HELP ME IF POSSIBLE!!!!

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 06-24-2011 10:12 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Walkwolf** · 06-24-2011, 10:58 PM

I have my doubts. E-bay is full of fakes and repros, and you must
really be careful. If it were genuine, it would be
worth a few grand, IMO.

I don't suppose you paid a lot for it.........?

**RichieC** · 06-25-2011, 01:00 AM

It is always beneficial to ask questions such as this one (the most common) BEFORE YOU BUY...

Good luck.

**LizardKing** · 06-25-2011, 01:45 AM

I paid $250 for this one! Ask questions such as "is it original?" ?? Can't you tell if it's replica or not? I haven't paid yet so you can save me $250...

**davejb** · 06-25-2011, 01:53 AM

I would forget it, if thats all it cost then i would be very doubtful as to authenticity, especially with poor limited photos as these, as Steve said E-bay is notorious for these type deals

**Walkwolf** · 06-25-2011, 02:06 AM

I think it is a repro ! The bullion work looks too new and arthritic - Made in India, maybe ?
Was it advertised as an original ?

It should have been closer to $2,500 US and a whole lot more if it was genuine,
plus it would be a good thing to have some provenance with it, like,
who the original owner was.

Also, there would have been at least 20 or 30 bids on it, IMO,
because a cap like this would be something extremely
desireable - if original !

**LizardKing** · 06-25-2011, 02:10 AM

it had 24 bids on it! i would ask for more photos before i make the payment so i can show you guys and tell me your opinion!!!! Thanks a lot!!!

**big ned** · 06-25-2011, 02:16 AM

Take a close look at the chinstrap in pic no.2. The rough finish to the edges, and grey colour therein, show that it is neither of any quality or age. Look at it, it's new!

Furthermore, the quality of stitching that is the 'scrambled egg' or gold oak leaves on the brim is not up to scratch. That plus asking price, in my opinion, = BOGUS.

Regards, Ned.

**Walkwolf** · 06-25-2011, 02:17 AM

I just saw this nearly identical cap on 'iOffer'. Same display theme
and cloth background ! Is this where you 'won' it..................?

'iOffer' is even worse than E-bay for replicas and fakes !

WW2 Kriegsmarine UBoat U-Boot Captain German Hat Cap For Sale

**big ned** · 06-25-2011, 02:24 AM

by Walkwolf

I just saw a nearly identical cap on 'I-Offer'. Same display theme.

Is this where you 'won' it............?

WW2 Kriegsmarine UBoat U-Boot Captain German Hat Cap For Sale

I think you've nailed it Steve....Look at this guys feedback and sold prices on other 'Original' TR items. iOffer: fundoms's ratings