Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

[gtdean48]

How does the 10X stack up in quality to the 7x CB and 100? It looks like the case comes with the plastic inserts intact.

Not even close IMHO.

 

[rclark]

Not even close IMHO.

Thanks. That's what I suspected. I have a western 7x clear beaver from early 50s and it is truly a special hat. Now if only I can get my hands on an OR 7x CB then I will be in hat heaven. I have never handled a 100 from that era, but I cannot imagine how it could be much better than the 7x CB.

 

[gtdean48]

Side by side the 100 is just a notch up.

 

[alanfgag]

If you can find a 100 from the early 1950s it would be an interesting comparison. The 100s I have owned are beautifully made hats but display the stiffness of the late 1950s-1960s Stetson era. I would guess the 7XCB from this era would be similar in character. I'm not sure exactly when the Stetson 100 made it's debut, but is easier to procure an earlier 7XCB with the softness and flexibility (and absence of plastic tip liner) that I prefer, hence the 7XCB gets my nod as the better choice.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

I would love to have a western 100... but they are kind of rare.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

I had to laugh at this as there is the picture of the the Elkhorn i bought from them when i was in my Twenties i wore that hat for 15 years unit i replaced it with another Stagecoach in the mid eighties and still have it today.

I've see one or another of those Elkhorn on ebay. But I loved the Stagecoach with that wide ribbon so I got it.

 

[Dallashat]

joao yeah that was a good grab on that one.

 

[hatophile]

A Holy Grail hat for me, vintage white Stetson:

 

[g.durand]

Oh, yeah!

 

[DJH]

A beauty!!

 

[1mach1]

Perry, that is sweet!!!!!

 

[hatsRme]

Mazel tov, Perry! Looks great on you, too!

 

[alanfgag]

very nice!

 

[viclip]

That white hat is striking.
I've lately taken to lighter-colored hats.
Perry is that an "Open Road" model?

 

[Rogera]

Beautiful find Perry! Congratulations on finding a holy grail hat!

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Perry, those 3X beaver are nice!

 

[hatophile]

Thanks guys. Viclip, it is not an Open Road, No model name is apparent. it has a mid width ribbon instead of usual thin ribbon like the OR. The felt seems thicker and heavier than an OR also.

 

[alanfgag]

Two interesting top hats from Newport, RI:

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older

 

[gtdean48]

Perry, that is sweet!!!!!

:arated:

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks guys. Viclip, it is not an Open Road, No model name is apparent. it has a mid width ribbon instead of usual thin ribbon like the OR. The felt seems thicker and heavier than an OR also.

The six cord ribbon is sharp... what is that doodad at the bow?