FS: VINTAGE STETSON PLAYBOY NEAR MINT 7 1/2 or 23 in

[EVEN-STEVEN]

Greetings Big-Headed Loungers!

The "Big 3": Stetson Whippet... Stetson Stratoliner...

...and Stetson Playboy!

This Stetson Playboy is superb and I really HATE to see it go. Check out the pix; the lid looks brand new. The flawless felt is a really nice “go-with-everything” light tan (it looks gray in the photos but it’s actually tan) - very soft and pliable. Absolutely no stains or moth damage. The leather sweat is clean and supple. (The slight ripple you see is from the sizing strips I placed behind it)

Specs: Brim is 2 3/8 inches and the crown (unbashed) is about 5 1/2 inches. Distinctive narrow Playboy ribbon is 3/4 inches. Size tag marked 7 1/2, but the internal circumference is 23 inches.

In other words, this fedora is tagged 7 1/2 but it fits like a 7 3/8. I’ve never put a stretcher in it, but I’m sure a gentle stretch will return it to its true size. Bottom line, I believe this lid would work for either head size, but probably better for a 7 3/8 noggin.

The only issue worth mentioning is a few stains on the lining (see photo). From what I understand, these stains came from hair creams that men used back in the 50s (remember Vitalis and Brylcreem?) So unless you wear this Fedora inside-out… it’s going to look brand-spankin’ NEW!

Fedoras in the size and condition RARELY come up for sale. It is virtually UNWORN. If you want to score a lid like this you will have to get really lucky at an estate sale or an eBay Buy It Now or shell out $500 or more at Optimo in Chicago.

But this amazing specimen can be yours for $350, shipping included CONUS.

 

[Terry "The Hat"]

I'm kicking myself because this is as close to a Playboy as I've come to here on the lounge but at 23" it's just too small and I'm not going to stretch a classic like this. I'm right in between a 7 1/2 and 7 5/8 so somewhere between 23 1/2 and 24 fits perfect. I do appreciate the lounger who is looking out for me here though-LOL! I would have missed this one while I was at work if I would not have received the email notification of my pm.

 

[EVEN-STEVEN]

Sorry it's not your size, Terry. Hang in there, pal - one day you'll find "The One."

 

[EVEN-STEVEN]

Come on. You're out there. I know you want it. ;-)

 

[EVEN-STEVEN]

Dear Loungers,

Please buy me.

Sincerely,

Stetson Playboy

 

[randooch]

Dear Even-Steven,

Please lower my price so a Lounger will buy me.

Sincerely,

Your Stetson Playboy

 

[EVEN-STEVEN]

I have been informed by my Stetson Playboy (with help from Randooch) that my asking price is too steep. In light of this development, I am now open to offers. Anybody interested?

 

[randooch]

Shoot, after looking at the Ebay thread's latest eye-openers, I say RAISE the price!

 

[bond]

It's a tough call even Steven ,you might get more the eBay way, but you also might get less. Nice hat just the same. Good luck selling it.

 

[Historyteach24]

7 1/2 is a money size I say cast it to the bay because as stated before the prices are just stupid right now.

 

[Landman]

I agree. I bet that one will bring some good money on Ebay.

 

[EVEN-STEVEN]

This will give you a better idea of the color:

 

[EVEN-STEVEN]

Price reduction: $300 shipping included.

 

[EVEN-STEVEN]

You guys are killing me.
$275

 

[randooch]

That's a beautiful hat, but I fear it would feel too tight on my melon. I bet you could clear 300 easily on Ebay, or even Etsy. Are you dead-set against doing a listing?

 

[EVEN-STEVEN]

What is your skull-cumference, Randall?

I guess I'd like the lid to go to a Lounger.

 

[randooch]

I'm a shade over 23, maybe 23 and 11/64ths.

 

[EVEN-STEVEN]

This hat will fit you, Randall.

 

[EVEN-STEVEN]

Come on, this lid is fedorable!

 

[EVEN-STEVEN]

Stetson Playboys are hard to come by...