Searching for a Stetson Open Road Twenty Five

[Just Daniel]

Two questions:

Are you looking for an Open Road specifically, or a thin ribbon model?

...and are you set on a 25 or would you be interested in a 3X, etc?

This 25 has been on sale a little while, it looks to be an early to mid 50s hat if I am not mistaken:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-50s-ST...E-FEDORA-HAT-Casual-Cap-Sz-7-1-8/303238715470

You can probably make a decent offer for it.

Daniel

That would be terrific! You are so kind. Thanks a million, Hurricane Jack!

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Two questions:

Are you looking for an Open Road specifically, or a thin ribbon model?

...and are you set on a 25 or would you be interested in a 3X, etc?

This 25 has been on sale a little while, it looks to be an early to mid 50s hat if I am not mistaken:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-50s-ST...E-FEDORA-HAT-Casual-Cap-Sz-7-1-8/303238715470

You can probably make a decent offer for it.

Daniel

That’s one of the good ones. A little work and it could be gorgeousmous!
B

 

[2mar10]

2mar10, I went to the Goodwill @ 48th & N. Oak Tfwy, turns out there are 10 locations in the Kansas City metro. The hat was not there but the store manager told me all Stetson hats are sold thru ShopGoodwill.com auctions. He said all ShopGoodwill auctions for area stores are handled thru their recycling center located at 1800 N. Corrington Ave (816-746-7660). Maybe JJ can identify which location he saw it at but most likely it was the recycling center. Don't know if you could call & buy if off the floor or before auction or not.

So if JJ doesn't reply my advice would be to call the number above & ask if it is on the sales floor or for sale other than auction.

Thanks, Hurricane Jack! I can’t thank you enough for your stellar efforts. I owe you a big favor. I’ll check out the Goodwill auction site and also give them a call at the number you’ve provided. Who knows? Maybe I’ll snag the one you went looking for.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Thanks, Hurricane Jack! I can’t thank you enough for your stellar efforts. I owe you a big favor. I’ll check out the Goodwill auction site and also give them a call at the number you’ve provided. Who knows? Maybe I’ll snag the one you went looking for.

If they tell you it's for sale on the floor there, let me know. Maybe I can think of a reason to head that way. Otherwise it could be a while before it gets listed for auction. Many of us have bought off their auction website & Goodwill is capable of shipping. If they expect to realize $60 in an auction, maybe they would be willing to sell for that plus shipping.

 

[Just Jim]

Sorry guys, I have no idea which store I saw the hat at--I was in town to have a few words with a fellow who sent me some rather rude emails; I saw the sign on my way out of town and dropped in.

Edited to add: FWIW, I took I-29 south into the city, and north out.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Sorry guys, I have no idea which store I saw the hat at--I was in town to have a few words with a fellow who sent me some rather rude emails; I saw the sign on my way out of town and dropped in.

Edited to add: FWIW, I took I-29 south into the city, and north out.

Sorry about the store hat thing but i like how you handle keyboard warrior emails!!
“Hi i’m here about your emails”....ahh the world would be a better place.
Salute!!
B

 

[2mar10]

If they tell you it's for sale on the floor there, let me know. Maybe I can think of a reason to head that way. Otherwise it could be a while before it gets listed for auction. Many of us have bought off their auction website & Goodwill is capable of shipping. If they expect to realize $60 in an auction, maybe they would be willing to sell for that plus shipping.

I called and talked to one of the employees today. He was pretty clueless. He said I’d have to be there when they “opened a new bin” if I hoped to find a hat. He said the one you went looking for is more than likely long gone. The guy wasn’t willing to search the store for it. Darn.

I’ll keep an eye on the Goodwill auction site. If you see anything nice out there, please give me a shout. Thanks again for your kindness. You really went out of your way to help. Much appreciated!

 

[2mar10]

Sorry guys, I have no idea which store I saw the hat at--I was in town to have a few words with a fellow who sent me some rather rude emails; I saw the sign on my way out of town and dropped in.

Edited to add: FWIW, I took I-29 south into the city, and north out.

Thanks, Jim. It was well worth knowing about, even if we couldn’t!’t find it.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I called and talked to one of the employees today. He was pretty clueless. He said I’d have to be there when they “opened a new bin” if I hoped to find a hat. He said the one you went looking for is more than likely long gone. The guy wasn’t willing to search the store for it. Darn.

I’ll keep an eye on the Goodwill auction site. If you see anything nice out there, please give me a shout. Thanks again for your kindness. You really went out of your way to help. Much appreciated!

You're welcome. Based on what JJ posted I did check out a major thrift store yesterday that is not a Goodwill store, but the hat was not there. I had other business in the area, & several yrs ago I bought a hat there for another FL member when it was an antique mall & consignment store. Otherwise I'm at a loss of where JJ could have been "from I-29".

Something will turn up for you, I'm sure.

 

[2mar10]

You're welcome. Based on what JJ posted I did check out a major thrift store yesterday that is not a Goodwill store, but the hat was not there. I had other business in the area, & several yrs ago I bought a hat there for another FL member when it was an antique mall & consignment store. Otherwise I'm at a loss of where JJ could have been "from I-29".

Something will turn up for you, I'm sure.

Thanks again, Jack!

 

[2mar10]

That’s one of the good ones. A little work and it could be gorgeousmous!
B

I would like to have an Open Road Twenty Five specifically. But I’m resigned to the reality that I may not find one. I’m going to keep looking for one for a while, though.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

I would like to have an Open Road Twenty Five specifically. But I’m resigned to the reality that I may not find one. I’m going to keep looking for one for a while, though.

Yes in time one will turn up. The 25 OR is a must for any OR collection. How are you set for 7x ORs? I’d be interested in knowing what all ORs you have so far? You are a 71/4 if i recall?
Bowen

 

[2mar10]

Yes in time one will turn up. The 25 OR is a must for any OR collection. How are you set for 7x ORs? I’d be interested in knowing what all ORs you have so far? You are a 71/4 if i recall?
Bowen

Hi Bowen-

Thanks for asking.

I own the following ORs: Silverbelly, 7 1/8 and 7 1/4; Black, 7 1/4; and Sage, 7 1/8 - all 6Xs. I also own a 10 X straw OR, 7 1/8. No 7Xs or Twenty Fives, though.

Tom

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Hi Bowen-

Thanks for asking.

I own the following ORs: Silverbelly, 7 1/8 and 7 1/4; Black, 7 1/4; and Sage, 7 1/8 - all 6Xs. I also own a 10 X straw OR, 7 1/8. No 7Xs or Twenty Fives, though.

Tom

Thanks Tom:
I was just being nosey. I try to try and keep in mind who has what and who’s looking for what. You run across something and it’s nice to refer folks.
Far as ORs. I enjoy my collection of ORs. They are a very versatile hat style that works with about anything. Plus it’s interesting to see the subtle changes through time of the different periods. I particularly like the period with the round gold liner crest. The quality seems about the highest, imho,of all.
They’ve stood the test of time for good reason!
Bowen

 

[2mar10]

Thanks Tom:
I was just being nosey. I try to try and keep in mind who has what and who’s looking for what. You run across something and it’s nice to refer folks.
Far as ORs. I enjoy my collection of ORs. They are a very versatile hat style that works with about anything. Plus it’s interesting to see the subtle changes through time of the different periods. I particularly like the period with the round gold liner crest. The quality seems about the highest, imho,of all.
They’ve stood the test of time for good reason!
Bowen

Bowen-

Thanks for the good tip. I’ll be looking for the round gold liner crest. Your questions didn’t seem nosey at all. I was glad to answer them.

All my ORs are present day editions, which I understand are inferior to the old ones. Not a surprise. In fact, I can come up with a pretty good list of things that are lesser iterations of their older models.

I think my hunger for a nice, older OR Twenty Five is fueled by my desire for a finer, better made hat.

Tom

 

[Just Daniel]

My two questions below got kicked back in the thread - but maybe they still apply?

Daniel

Two questions:

Are you looking for an Open Road specifically, or a thin ribbon model?

...and are you set on a 25 or would you be interested in a 3X, etc?

This 25 has been on sale a little while, it looks to be an early to mid 50s hat if I am not mistaken:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-50s-ST...E-FEDORA-HAT-Casual-Cap-Sz-7-1-8/303238715470

You can probably make a decent offer for it.

Daniel

 

[Hurricane Jack]

or would you be interested in a 3X, etc?

All my ORs are present day editions, which I understand are inferior to the old ones. Not a surprise.

Tom, as Daniel pointed out you might want to consider a 3X which will be easier to find. The softness & hand of a 3X will run the gamut depending on the era, but what it will give you is a nice tall straight crown that you don't get with a modern 6X, if that is something you like.

 

[2mar10]

My two questions below got kicked back in the thread - but maybe they still apply?

Daniel

Daniel-

I’m looking specifically for an Open Road Twenty Five right now. I have a fist full of OR 6Xs. However, I do like thin ribbon hats and am always interested in looking at a nice one.

Sorry I missed your original post. Thanks for asking again.

Tom

 

[2mar10]

Tom, as Daniel pointed out you might want to consider a 3X which will be easier to find. The softness & hand of a 3X will run the gamut depending on the era, but what it will give you is a nice tall straight crown that you don't get with a modern 6X, if that is something you like.

Thanks, Jack. I didn’t know the OR 3Xs have a taller, straighter crown than the 6Xs. I’m learning a lot from you and my other FL mentors. You guys are great!

 

[Frunobulax]

Thanks, Jack. I didn’t know the OR 3Xs have a taller, straighter crown than the 6Xs. I’m learning a lot from you and my other FL mentors. You guys are great!

If you get a vintage 3X in your hands, you'll quickly realize that it exceeds the quality of a modern 6X by a country mile. It will likely have a 5 1/2" - 6" open crown, be much more pliable than the stamped out 6Xs you have purchased, and the construction quality will be much higher.

It really is night and day.