1984 Stetson

[IndyShane]

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

[Indiana Jeff]

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.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

[Indiana Jeff]

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

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

[Michaelson]

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.

Regards! Michaelson

[IndyShane]

Thanks gentlemen for the info! I'll pop over to it and perhaps take a few photos and share them.

Shane

[IndyShane]

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: