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Sometimes items made of the poorest quality/cheapest materials become valuable & highly sought after in the distant future simply because the survival rate of the originals is quite low.
Become (in)famous.Wondering if my recent production Stetsonian would have any desired collectibility eighty plus years from now...?
Wondering if my recent production Stetsonian would have any desired collectibility eighty plus years from now...?
Sometimes items made of the poorest quality/cheapest materials become valuable & highly sought after in the distant future simply because the survival rate of the originals is quite low.
Much of that change is due to inflation. Using this inflation calculator I found that you need a little over $100 in 2016 to equal $10 in 1950. That means a 1950 hat has appreciated, in real dollars, by a factor of 3.a $10 hat from the late 40s in good condition will cost you in the range of $200 to $300 or more on the auction market depending on a few things.
I would echo a lot of Moon's comments here. cmoy, I believe you mentioned you're a size 7? If I were a size 7 I wouldn't spend a dime on modern hats. The world is your oyster. There is a bigger variety of quality vintage hats that await you than someone like me; a size 7 1/2 and at reasonable prices compared to say, a modern Optimo which is a foolish waste of money for anyone.
Be patient, be vigilant and you'll amass a nice collection of outstanding vintage hats to rotate and help extend the life of your prized Whippet.
If there is something you want that you just can't get then, maybe, you go to one of the fine custom makers showcased here.
Thanks TommyK! I've seen a few nice 6 7/8's. I might give them a try if the price is right
If you can go down to a 6 7/8 even better. I envy you your vintage sized head! Even in my giant noggin size I've landed vintage that are, for all intents and purposes, a new hat. Good hunting!
My wife is a 6 7/8 and I have picked up some beautiful vintage fedoras for her at pennies on the dollar. With my 7 3/8 noggin the prices usually climb way too high and I envy the price and selection available to her. Alas she is content with just 3 hats (I don't understand at all) so she is out of the market.I use to be a 6 7/8. If I can find a cheap enough one I will give a try before spending more. Thanks again!
My wife is a 6 7/8 and I have picked up some beautiful vintage fedoras for her at pennies on the dollar. With my 7 3/8 noggin the prices usually climb way too high and I envy the price and selection available to her. Alas she is content with just 3 hats (I don't understand at all) so she is out of the market.
While it is risky with a vintage hat you might want to pick up a hat jack and if the 6 7/8 is a bit snug you may, with a bit of steam and lexol on the sweat band, be able to ease it out some.
If you find the 6 7/8 a little snug, you can always get a haircut...I use to be a 6 7/8. If I can find a cheap enough one I will give a try before spending more. Thanks again!
If you find the 6 7/8 a little snug, you can always get a haircut...
the modern Stetsonian is a fine hat ... an extremely wearable hat ... I love mine...
of course ... no surprise that's what I have in mineMoontheloon my I ask what bash you have in your Stetsonian? I was thinking of getting one and want to put a diamond bash in it. Do you think a diamond bash would look good in a Stetsonian?