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[Windsock8e]

Wait! What...? New open crown Stetson Strat for the price of a Camp Draft @ $106.00 USD.
I just realized what he's saying. WHERE???

If you're not my size, I will tell you ... or just search on the auction site. I am living "dangerously" as I should just BIN in case someone else gets it. Or maybe there is something wrong with it?

 

[RJR]

If you're not my size, I will tell you .... or just search on the auction site. I am living "dangerously" as I should just BIN in case someone else gets it. Or maybe there is something wrong with it?

 

[Willebe]

Yes, it was me, sorry for the confusion and delay (I was asleep, morning here now). It is clearance on auction site in my size and just a little more than a CD, not same price as I said. Am still trying to justify this given shipping and import duties . Need coffee now.

Nothing like a good cup of coffee to clear the head and loosen the wallet strings...

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[hatsRme]

Hello. Can somebody help me with possibly estimating a year or decade and the model name of this Dobbs vintage? The owner doesn't have the information. Thanks in advance. View attachment 75141

My guess is late 70s to early 80s.

 

[Redfokker]

My guess is late 70s to early 80s.

+1

 

[Yun_bw]

Hi,

I wonder for a Panama hat sweat band material. Will cotton sweatband have a huge difference compare to leather?

Thank you

 

[Bob Roberts]

I prefer leather

 

[hatsRme]

Hi,

I wonder for a Panama hat sweat band material. Will cotton sweatband have a huge difference compare to leather?

Thank you

Yes.

 

[Yun_bw]

Yes.

Could you explain in what way? Thanks

 

[Bob Roberts]

The leather is less impervious to sweat so the ribbon won't get sweats stains as readily. Cloth sweatbands can also stretch with wear, hence not fit properly.

 

[Windsock8e]

Wait! What...? New open crown Stetson Strat for the price of a Camp Draft @ $106.00 USD.
I just realized what he's saying. WHERE???

Hard to tell if it's a legit Strat as the paper label says "Premier Stratoliner" but sweatband says "Royal Deluxe" - is that the same??

 

[belfastboy]

Hi,

I wonder for a Panama hat sweat band material. Will cotton sweatband have a huge difference compare to leather?

Thank you

I have Panama hats with both (not the same hat though). I much prefer the leather but they all originally came with the cloth sweat. I sent one out to Mike at NW to install the leather as it is a fino quality. The other two are my knockabout Panamas and I find the cloth sweat works fine, although I live in the Pac Northwest where the heat and humidity is on the low side so I don't sweat profusely. Once the hat is on my head I would be hard pressed to tell you if it had cloth or leather sweat.
They are lower quality hats and am content with them as they are. I think it is something one has to experience first hand to really discover personal preferences. For me it has been the fun part of collecting/wearing/enjoying. Much of my life is learning through trial and error.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Hard to tell if it's a legit Strat as the paper label says "Premier Stratoliner" but sweatband says "Royal Deluxe" - is that the same??

I'm not sure. If it's a recent production open crown it should be the Premier. I'm thinking Royal "Deluxe" on the sweat may be an indication of that. Others here will def kno.

 

[Frunobulax]

I'm not sure. If it's a recent production open crown it should be the Premier. I'm thinking Royal "Deluxe" on the sweat may be an indication of that. Others here will def kno.

The Premiere Strat is Royal Deluxe Quality. See page 9.

 

[Bob Roberts]

The Premiere Strat is Royal Deluxe Quality. See page 9.

Thx Jim. Now he knows.

 

[Jhoff_1979]

+1

After some research I believe it is a Jet 707? If so how much is this hat worth from the 70s or 80s?

 

[moontheloon]

After some research I believe it is a Jet 707? If so how much is this hat worth from the 70s or 80s?

honestly it is worth what you are willing to pay for it

I commonly see these hats sell from anywhere between $30 - $90

 

[Jhoff_1979]

honestly if is worth what you are willing to pay for it

I commonly see these hats sell from anywhere between $30 - $90

Thanks. Then I will be acquiring it for a real steal!

 

[Bob Roberts]

Thanks. Then I will be acquiring it for a real steal!

It's okay to tell us what you stole it for...

 

[Jhoff_1979]

It's okay to tell us what you stole it for...

Not until it is safely in my hands! ;-)