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$12 Stetson Stratoliner

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Samsa

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I spend way too much time on eBay, and happened to notice a Stetson Stratoliner being offered under Buy It Now for $12, and felt obligated to purchase it, even though it wasn't my size. My original intent was to resell it, thinking that I could get a much better price. Now I will probably just count my losses (small as they are), and be the proud (?) owner of a vintage Stratoliner. Here are some pictures:

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As you can see, part of the ribbon is missing, and the sweatband needs to be replaced. Near the pinch the felt looks pretty worn, as if it's working on developing a hole. You get what you pay for, I guess!

Just behind the size tag there's a $10.00 price tag - according to the dating thread, that would put it around 1950. Does that seem right?
 

AlanC

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You might get your money back out of it if you list it in Classifieds. Someone could get a rebuild and flip it around so the weak spot is in the back (unless there really is a hole starting to form, I guess).
 

Dinerman

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Wow- How'd I miss that? I like it with that ribbon, and I kind of like the ratty condition. What size is it?
 
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Samsa

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Dinerman said:
Wow- How'd I miss that? I like it with that ribbon, and I kind of like the ratty condition. What size is it?


Sorry, forgot to mention that - it's a size 7 1/4.
 

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