Lefty said:
I absolutely agree. I recommended this hat to someone else on the FL but do not believe they were the bidder. Had this been anywhere near 7 5/8, I'd have been in the hunt. Cavanagh edge, 7X, retiree from Stetson, and in the original box all make this a desirable hat.Lefty said:To me, that one's not just about a hat, it's about an artifact. And, while I've repeatedly stated that I'm a wearer, not a collector, this is high quality wearable history.
7x Clear Beaver is the best quality felt Stetson ever produced. It's the same stuff as the 5x CB, and the 100. In terms of felt, it just doesn't get any better (fancier, with ermine, yes - but not better). Stetson thought so too, as the hat was the "gold watch" for its retirees. Further, a 7xCB, 5xCB, or 100 with a mode (self-felted, Cavanagh) edge is nearly impossible to find. Dinerman has the only one I've ever seen.
The embossed presentation sweat more than doubles the value for me.
Stingy isn't my taste either, but if the hat had been a 7 1/2, I would, almost without question, be its new owner.
(Oh, and you can pull the feather - I would too. )
To think it went for only $40 including shipping! I was watching that hat, but it was two sizes too small for me. It is a very attractive, high quality piece of history and I hope the new owner appreciates what he has.carter said:Cavanagh edge, 7X, retiree from Stetson, and in the original box all make this a desirable hat.
I think it's a great hat. I was just going to post it here to see who won it. I was so tempted to bid on this one, but I'm acquiring a few from Alan and the funds are being saved for Italy right now. :eusa_doh:carter said:I absolutely agree. I recommended this hat to someone else on the FL but do not believe they were the bidder. Had this been anywhere near 7 5/8, I'd have been in the hunt. Cavanagh edge, 7X, retiree from Stetson, and in the original box all make this a desirable hat.
OK, I'l agree that as a collectible, that hat has value. My mistake. It's just that I still tend to dismiss anything with a short brim. I need to re-evaluate my evaluatin'!
Oh no! It came in the mail and I spent the day rebashing it into a front pinch porkpie! I didn't think to take a picture of me wearing it first because I didn't plan on keeping the cowboy bash.carter said:Slim, You won two terrific hats in very different styles. I hope we get to see pictures of both with the creases as pictured. That Resistol is sweet and it has a Cattleman crease which I'm looking forward to seeing on you. I have no doubt that you can pull them both off very well.