FS: Stetson 'The Sovereign' Early 50's 7 1/4

J Williams · Jul 30, 2019

Selling or trading my early 50's Stetson ‘The Sovereign’ it has no open road designation but similar shape and styling. The crown is around 4 1/2” high and the brim measures around 2 1/2 - 2 5/8”

I do have what I believe to be the original box.

From what I have learned it’s definitely early 50’s. It has the keyhole tag without the integer and Stetson written above. The felt is quite soft and nothing on the hat is stiff. I was easily able to do a dry re-shape to a cattleman’s crease ( just to see what it looked like in my pondering of is this an OR? )

At any rate it’s a beautiful and I'm told quite rare hat in nice shape.. but its a 7 1/4 and it doesn’t fit me.

Make me an offer! I am most interested in a trade for something of a similar vintage in my size which is 7 3/8 - 7 1/2

Gunloader55 · Jul 31, 2019

Interested. Have a 3/8 Borsalina to trade in like new condition gray.1950s vintage.

J Williams · Jul 31, 2019

Sounds good, can you upload or PM some pictures?

Gunloader55 · Jul 31, 2019

Will do this evening.

Gunloader55 · Jul 31, 2019

Here are pictures hat is labeled 1/2 but fits more like a 3/8.Hat color is a light tan.First pics or underside is true color. I wear a 1/4 and it’s too big for me.

AbbaDatDeHat · Jul 31, 2019

Gunloader55 said:
Here are pictures hat is labeled 1/2 but fits more like a 3/8.Hat color is a light tan.First pics or underside is true color. I wear a 1/4 and it’s too big for me. View attachment 179035 View attachment 179036 View attachment 179037 View attachment 179036 View attachment 179038 View attachment 179035 View attachment 179035 View attachment 179036 View attachment 179037 View attachment 179038

Nice hat Vic!

Gunloader55 · Jul 31, 2019

Thanks Bowen it’s a great hat just too big for me.

Gunloader55 · Aug 1, 2019

This is the real color.

J Williams · Aug 1, 2019

Thanks for sending those Vic. It’s a really nice hat but I don’t know if it’s a style that I will wear as I’m more into westerns. What are the crown / brim dimensions?

Let me give it a bit of thought tonight and get back to you.

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Gunloader55 · Aug 1, 2019

That’s fine I think I’ll sell mine or keep it.Im not really into western style myself after giving it more thought.

Thanks
Vic

Johnny J · Aug 2, 2019

PM sent.

J Williams · Aug 4, 2019

Still available

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Frunobulax · Aug 4, 2019

Ever since I joined this place, it was common practice in the Classifieds for a Member to offer something and set a price. When did we get away from that? By not setting your expectation, this has been turned into a "blind auction" where the seller has all of the knowledge of what his expectations are and what "bids" are coming in.

As quoted from the guidance at the beginning of this section, "Here, in the Classified section, please offer your items at set prices (but be prepared to haggle)."

This is an interesting hat, but we're all playing the guessing game of "What does this guy think it's worth?"

J Williams · Aug 4, 2019

Frunobulax said:
Ever since I joined this place, it was common practice in the Classifieds for a Member to offer something and set a price. When did we get away from that? By not setting your expectation, this has been turned into a "blind auction" where the seller has all of the knowledge of what his expectations are and what "bids" are coming in.

As quoted from the guidance at the beginning of this section, "Here, in the Classified section, please offer your items at set prices (but be prepared to haggle)."

This is an interesting hat, but we're all playing the guessing game of "What does this guy think it's worth?"

You make a very good point. I'm sorry, I am pretty new to the lounge. It was more my lack of knowledge of what it's actually worth around here than trying to maximize any kind of return. I bought the hat off Etsy with the intention of wearing it so it was purchased at full pop and wasn't a thrift store find or the like. The main reason I didn't set a price to begin with was I was mostly interested in a trade for another hat - I'm currently looking for somewhere around the $200.00 mark which includes shipping but I am open to offers.

Frunobulax · Aug 4, 2019

J Williams said:
You make a very good point. I'm sorry, I am pretty new to the lounge. It was more my lack of knowledge of what it's actually worth around here than trying to maximize any kind of return. I bought the hat off Etsy with the intention of wearing it so it was purchased at full pop and wasn't a thrift store find or the like. The main reason I didn't set a price to begin with was I was mostly interested in a trade for another hat - I'm currently looking for somewhere around the $200.00 mark which includes shipping but I am open to offers.

After posting I felt guilty for singling you out, and understand your predicament. It just seems that lately we've had some newer Members listing things w/o setting a price, and many of these folks likely have an inflated view of the value of their product. So, we wind up playing, "Find me a rock."

I think you're in the right ballpark with your asking price (not really, I think, oh, may $2.98, LOL). I'll go through the sofa cushions and see what I can come up with.

J Williams · Aug 4, 2019

Frunobulax said:
After posting I felt guilty for singling you out, and understand your predicament. It just seems that lately we've had some newer Members listing things w/o setting a price, and many of these folks likely have an inflated view of the value of their product. So, we wind up playing, "Find me a rock."

I think you're in the right ballpark with your asking price (not really, I think, oh, may $2.98, LOL). I'll go through the sofa cushions and see what I can come up with.

It's all good. When I get into things I get into them and I'm all about doing things the right way. I appreciate the feedback.

I also basically have the $200.00 already 'spent' and then some on a few other hats I'm interested in. haha.

AbbaDatDeHat · Aug 4, 2019

^^^^good to know.
B

Hurricane Jack · Aug 5, 2019

Frunobulax said:
"Find me a rock."

Jim, I have a rock that came out of the River Jordan if you're interested.

TheOldFashioned · Aug 5, 2019

Hurricane Jack said:
Jim, I have a rock that came out of the River Jordan if you're interested.

Let me guess, used by future sovereign David to slay Goliath?

Speaking of sovereign, hey, here's a hat for sale.

Hurricane Jack · Aug 5, 2019

TheOldFashioned said:
Let me guess, used by future sovereign David to slay Goliath?

With COA.

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