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moontheloon

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Question for y'all. Stetson 6x vs Royal Deluxe? Which is the better quality? I ask due to considering getting an Open Road. Available in both. I would actually settle on a vintage but everytime I come across one they are way priced out of my comfort zone.

Thanks in advance.
the X's don't mean a whole lot when discussing modern Stetson hats ... they really started losing their meaning in probably the mid to late 50s ...
and I haven't noticed much of a quality difference in modern Stetson hat designations outside of the Excellent quality hats which are in my opinion priced absolutely ridiculously

I wish there was a more clear cut answer for you my brother ... but modern Stetson kind of just blur into one big category regardless of their multiple designations which seem to be more of an homage to the past more than anything else
 
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Jhoff_1979

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the X's don't mean a whole lot when discussing modern Stetson hats ... they really started losing their meaning in probably the mid to late 50s ...
and I haven't noticed much of a quality difference in modern Stetson hat designations outside of the Excellent quality hats which are in my opinion priced absolutely ridiculously

I wish there are a more clear cut answer for you my brother ... but modern Stetson kind of just blur into one big category regardless of their multiple designations which seem to be more of an homage to the past than anything else

Thank you for your response bro.
 

Jhoff_1979

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the X's don't mean a whole lot when discussing modern Stetson hats ... they really started losing their meaning in probably the mid to late 50s ...
and I haven't noticed much of a quality difference in modern Stetson hat designations outside of the Excellent quality hats which are in my opinion priced absolutely ridiculously

I wish there are a more clear cut answer for you my brother ... but modern Stetson kind of just blur into one big category regardless of their multiple designations which seem to be more of an homage to the past than anything else

Every time I get close to winning a bid for a vintage Stetson I am priced out. I search high and low for vintage Stetsons to no avail. So modern it is for me for the time being.
 
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Every time I get close to winning a bid for a vintage Stetson I am priced out. I search high and low for vintage Stetsons to no avail. So modern it is for me for the time being.
I am a collector and I too gave up on the bidding for vintage Stetson's so you are not alone. I have however picked up 3 now, two from the Lounge here or Etsy for a reasonable price . One I got on Ebay BIN, paid in the $200 range for all of them. All of them almost pristine.
 

moehawk

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Hey all!
Opinions on this color combo please.
Felt is Winchester undyed beaver
Ribbon started white, dyed olive drab, then overdyed gunmetal grey.

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I didn't think it worked at first, but now it's growing on me...

Powered by happy thoughts
 

Jhoff_1979

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I'm so enjoying my higher quality Stetsons from the outlet. All less then 125.00 and worth every penny.

I have actually just received my second shipment from an Ebay seller. Sewmaster? It has been a pleasure working with him. Prices very affordable and I have yet to not get a quality Stetson from him. Perhaps a member here?

I will eventually get around to calling the Stetson Outlet. I wish they would have an online presence as my hours due to work are pretty unconventional and it is hard for me to do things during the day.
 

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