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Stetson Stuff

Tango Yankee

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That's something that I've seen happen a lot. A seller will want to get at least what they think something is worth so they'll set the miminum bid at that amount, but no one will bid on it because everyone wants to have at least the illusion there's a chance they'll get a great deal. Still, I prefer that then a low opening bid with a high hidden reserve!

Cheers,
Tom
 

HatsEnough

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The only problem with the high opening bid is that only the gottahaveit collectors will ever bid. Everyone else will look at that bid and scoff.
And in the case of the clock, the seller got more than that high opening bid.
 

Tango Yankee

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Exactly! It it is something I really want, and I know I'd be willing to bid at least the opening bid or more, I may set a sniper at the max I'd be willing to go. Somehow, though, that high opening bid is discouraging even when I know I'd bid twice as much if the opener was lower.
 

Brad Bowers

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I found this article about the new Stetson store at 1224 Chestnut in the June 1913 issue of The American Hatter. Wasn't sure where to put it.


StetsonStoreJune1913.jpg


Brad
 

zetwal

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I found this article about the new Stetson store at 1224 Chestnut in the June 1913 issue of The American Hatter. Wasn't sure where to put it.

What about in the Hat Stores with pics thread too? There are pics (and maybe some discussion) of some of the older establishments over there.
 

EggHead

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Does Luxuro finish mean that the hat "Stetson" is made of wool felt? Or can it mean that it could be fur too?
I have read some info on it which referred to wool, but for example Stetson Weekender has also been labeled as Luxuro processed felt.
And older Sovereigns come in Luxuro too.
Thanks in advance!
 

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