OK, did any of us win this Stetson Whippetesque?

[scotrace]

This was a nice hat. Hated to miss it. Anyone here?

Royal Stetson.

 

[tonyb]

Weren't me.
But as an aside ... it wasn't all that long ago that the price that hat fetched would have seemed kinda lofty. Now, it's almost a bargain.
Nice hat, by the looks of it. Congrats to whoever ended up with it.

 

[DanielJones]

Not I said the fly...

I watched that one but realized I wouldn't get it. Looks like it would clean up and reshape nicely.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[RedPop4]

Weren't me.
But as an aside ... it wasn't all that long ago that the price that hat fetched would have seemed kinda lofty. Now, it's almost a bargain.
Nice hat, by the looks of it. Congrats to whoever ended up with it.

That's a big problem, as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Matt Deckard]

125... jeepers.

I need to start selling some of my Whippets.

 

[scotrace]

I honestly thought it might top $200. I was right behind at $124.

 

[Jerekson]

Wow, that is my hat, in brown...

Hence I think Joel Tunnah may have won the said hat, as per this thread: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=19229

About halfway down.

 

[Joel Tunnah]

Yes, it was me. And it was "near mint", as advertised. Spotless, only lightly worn, and it even smelled good. And it's my actual size to boot.

Anyone who thinks $125 is crazy for this hat has not been looking on eBay lately for size 7 3/8 long oval or 7 1/2 hats.

Joel

 

[Jerekson]

I'm a genius

Cangrats on the hat, Joel. I really like that nice, chocolately color.

 

[M_Jones]

Yes, it was me. And it was "near mint", as advertised. Spotless, only lightly worn, and it even smelled good. And it's my actual size to boot.

Anyone who thinks $125 is crazy for this hat has not been looking on eBay lately for size 7 3/8 long oval or 7 1/2 hats.

Joel

No kiddin'. It has gotten to the point where if I win a hat that is below $200 in my size (7 3/8) then I am a happy camper. unfortunately that means that I am not acquireing too many hats nowadays.

 

[scotrace]

Let's see some pictures!

I'm relieved to find it went to a good guy and a fellow member.











Isn't that ratsin fratsin sporting of me.... lol

 

[nulty]

"Anyone who thinks $125 is crazy for this hat has not been looking on eBay lately for size 7 3/8 long oval or 7 1/2 hats."

Joel is all too correct.

I ran across a late 40's Stetson 20 Soveriegn that had only a 23 1/2 " inside measurement in the description. No size tag. Theer was a reserve and a buy it now of $85.00. One bidder with 6 days to go. it was a Gorgeous hat in the pictures.

Given the lack of a size in the auction I though it might fall under the radar but after a few days of rumination I took it at 85.00. I certainly don't regret it. I won't be taking anything else anytime soon , I've had my fill of eBay for awhile.

I do have to question the worthines of the quest when the stakes are becoming so high..

sorry fftopic:

 

[deanglen]

Joel,
Hat aquistions are certainly going well for you these days. Can't wait to see pictures of your new additions!

dean

 

[AlanC]

I'm not an advocate of higher ebay prices for hats, as I'm a buyer rather than a seller (sellers love higher prices, of course). However, what would that same hat sell for today from Stetson or one of the custom guys who could give you similar quality? Isn't that about the same price as a Federation Deluxe from Akubra? Yeah, I'd rather not pay that much, either, but it's still not outrageous.

 

[Jerekson]

I have the exact same hat in grey (see threads), and I picked it up for $24.99.

Only bidder.

 

[scotrace]

I have the exact same hat in grey (see threads), and I picked it up for $24.99.

Only bidder.

Size?

 

[tonyb]

I'm not an advocate of higher ebay prices for hats, as I'm a buyer rather than a seller (sellers love higher prices, of course). However, what would that same hat sell for today from Stetson or one of the custom guys who could give you similar quality? Isn't that about the same price as a Federation Deluxe from Akubra? Yeah, I'd rather not pay that much, either, but it's still not outrageous.

That's the crux of it, Alan. I'm generally not one to spend big on old hats, either, seeing how I already have a pretty good sized collection, and because I figure that bargains are still out there, which I'm content to let come my way. But those who do are certainly no crazier than your typical new-hat buyer, for the reason you so clearly articulated. I wish I had back all the dough I spent on new factory-made hats over the years -- hats that now rarely get worn because they just plain don't measure up to the vintage and custom jobs.

 

[Matt Deckard]

To think i gave one of those away as a gift a year ago... brown 7 1/8 and in perfect ondition.

 

[Joel Tunnah]

Jerekson: unless your $25 Stetson was a 7 3/8LO, it's an irrelevant comparison.

Anyway, I will post some pictures tonight.

Joel

 

[Joel Tunnah]

It's a wonderful hat, and the workmanship is top notch. I have to say though that I'm not a fan of the felt. It's stiff, and although smooth, it doesn't have the "hand" that I prefer - like the finish that Art has on his hats - more fluffy, for lack of a better word. I even prefer my Akubra Fedora's felt. I know, crazy!

The only problem with it is the greenish oxidation on the logo paint. They must've used a metal pigment?

Joel