Hello all,
I have an opportunity to grab a 1984 Stetson Temple in it's original box, my size, locally for about $40. My question is, is that a good deal? Are the hats more a collectors item than something you'd wear a lot? It appears to be in pristine condition. I'm more of a hat wearer than a collector, lol. Any help would be great, thanks!
Shane
1984 Stetson
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Re: 1984 Stetson
My understanding is that era of hats are not of great quality, particularly in the rain. That price for the condition you describe would be a great collectible. If you’re looking for a hat to put into your usual wearing rotation I don’t think it will hold up.
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Re: 1984 Stetson
Slight update/correction, according to this thread, there were different Stetson's being sold in the mid-late 80s of vastly differing quality. You just may have one of the good ones at your fingertips.
viewtopic.php?p=928897&hilit=stetson+rain#p928897
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Re: 1984 Stetson
Depends. If it’s one of the Stetsons LFL originally had produced in Europe to sell in theaters, then run, don’t walk, and grab that hat. I have one. 100% beaver and VERY well made. I still wouldn’t wear it as it’s more a collectible.
If one of the regular production run Stetsons from 1984, I’ve seen mint condition for $25-30 on average .
As Jeff posted above, that post tells the history.
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If one of the regular production run Stetsons from 1984, I’ve seen mint condition for $25-30 on average .
As Jeff posted above, that post tells the history.
Regards! Michaelson
Re: 1984 Stetson
Thanks gentlemen for the info! I'll pop over to it and perhaps take a few photos and share them.
Shane
Shane
Re: 1984 Stetson
Alas! It was all for not. Waited too long and someone else has snagged it. From what I recall this is what the lining looked like: