Derby, Western, Fedora...a Venerable Legend, THE Stetson 3X...BEFORE 1970!!!!

[hatsRme]

Lots of buying & selling going on regardless of one's personal size.

Churning. Now I’m curious.

 

[M Hatman]

Although, the person that did get it, in looking at their profile, had put in nearly 500 eBay bids in the past 30 days. Who puts in 500 eBay bids in 30 days?!?

500 bids....wow.....almost sounds like someone who has set up a second account to bid and drive prices on thier listings......
M

 

[alanfgag]

The telescope creased chinstrapped 1950s 3X western hat posted above. Annie has grown up and I seldom wear this, if you have interest in size 7 1/8, send me a PM.

 

[itsallgood]

500 bids

Oops, my mistake. As mentioned, I was focused on work at the time. It's 417, not 500.

Regardless, if you see a nice 3X appear on eBay in Silverbelly, with a mid-50s size tag of 7 1/4 and Porters of Arizona embossed on the sweat that should be changed out, you'll know it's been churned!

Okay, back to the Stetson 3X thread!

 

[Rmccamey]

500 bids in 30 days - sounds like Max

I'm kind of bummed reading this, I wish I had seen this thread two days ago I was high bid on a nice mid-50s 3X in my size all week on eBay. There were dozens watching, but the bid activity was static until the last ten minutes. I had something blow up at work just then and couldn't pay attention. I figured oh well, but if I got it, I'd see if I could have it shipped directly to Art to be brought up to spec. As it worked out, the bid zoomed past me. I hope the hat found a good home. Although, the person that did get it, in looking at their profile, had put in nearly 500 eBay bids in the past 30 days. Who puts in 500 eBay bids in 30 days?!?

 

[Robieman]

I posted this hat today in "New hat" thread, but wanted to put here as well since it is a 3X! This is how I received it, and once I get it cleaned up and reshaped, I'll try and think to post pics then as well.

 

[M Hatman]

I posted this hat today in "New hat" thread, but wanted to put here as well since it is a 3X! This is how I received it, and once I get it cleaned up and reshaped, I'll try and think to post pics then as well.
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NICE...NICE.....Nice!!!!!
Thanks for posting.....good to have that liner in this thread!!!!!!
Did I say Nice?!?!?!? Great hat!!!

 

[Cornshucker77]

One 3X western I still have has a low crown (telescope, if I remember correctly) and a chin strap. My daughter wore it as Annie Oakley in High School.

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I think she felt more like a sharpshooter in the red hat, though...

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Great photos Alan.

 

[Cornshucker77]

500 bids in 30 days - sounds like Max

LOL that's who thought of. God bless you Max. We love ya!

 

[Robieman]

Yesterday morning, I cleaned up this 3X I posted a few days ago, and shaped the crown. I had seen an old Audie Murphy western last weekend, and kinda liked the hat he was wearing, so decided to try and copy it. Didn't come out quite like his, but I thought it came out okay. Unfortunately, just doing this made the sweatband flake even more, so I will be getting a new sweat as soon as possible, and certainly before I start wearing it.

 

[Bamaboots]

I cleaned up this 3X I posted a few days ago,

Interesting crease, Rob and great execution of it. I love the 3X's of this era but unfortunately for them and others in the price range, the sweats don't always hold up. I've had to replace several.

 

[Robieman]

Interesting crease, Rob and great execution of it. I love the 3X's of this are but unfortunately for them and others in the price range, the sweats don't always hold up. I've had to replac several.

Thank you sir. I wasn't sure how the crease would look, and not real sure I will keep it that way. But I liked the one Audie had, and in looking at some of the old catalogs, I saw this similar crease on hats of that time frame. It seemed appropriate. Once I get a new sweat, and start wearing it, I'll see how it goes then. The felt is somewhat faded, I guess from the age, and probably having been worn a lot. It is the oldest hat I have but feels really soft to the touch. I got it to wear, and wear it I will.

 

[Cornshucker77]

Yesterday morning, I cleaned up this 3X I posted a few days ago, and shaped the crown. I had seen an old Audie Murphy western last weekend, and kinda liked the hat he was wearing, so decided to try and copy it. Didn't come out quite like his, but I thought it came out okay. Unfortunately, just doing this made the sweatband flake even more, so I will be getting a new sweat as soon as possible, and certainly before I start wearing it.
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I like it. Looks great. I have also had to replace a SB in a 3X. Seems to be rather common.

 

[Cornshucker77]

Interesting crease, Rob and great execution of it. I love the 3X's of this era but unfortunately for them and others in the price range, the sweats don't always hold up. I've had to replace several.

+1

 

[Robieman]

I like it. Looks great. I have also had to replace a SB in a 3X. Seems to be rather common.

Thank you sir. I took it this morning and dropped off at a local hatter here in Nashville, to get the new sweat. She said she thought she might need to remove the ribbon and the liner. On the one hand, I hate to cut the liner stitching, on the other hand, I will have the excuse to go ahead and clean it! Which it needs. I intend on wearing it, and don't figure I will ever get rich re-selling it, so I figure, no problem. But I am keeping the original sweat. The hat is somewhat faded, but it is one of the softest feeling hats I have. Go figure. Still not sure if I'll keep the crease, but figure I'll wear it a while and see. I have nothing else quite like that, so would be a different look. Once I get it back, I'll post pics wearing it and see what y'all think.

 

[M Hatman]

I'll post pics wearing it and see what y'all think.

When you do.....PLEASE post under the creases threads and the What Hat are You Wearing today thread.......This thread is for posting differant Stetson 3X hats....and YOURs looks great here BUT REALLY now needs to be posted in the other treads rather than being continuously posted here.......
I look forward to seeing it again in the other threads.....
M

 

[Robieman]

When you do.....PLEASE post under the creases threads and the What Hat are You Wearing today thread.......This thread is for posting differant Stetson 3X hats....and YOURs looks great here BUT REALLY now needs to be posted in the other treads rather than being continuously posted here.......
I look forward to seeing it again in the other threads.....
M

Will do. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[BobHufford]

This was a Stetson model that I hadn't heard of before. "Sandhiller" - early 1950s. 5" x 3-1/2".

As pictured on the auction site:

As it arrived:

The pic above is more accurate to color.

 

[Frunobulax]

Sometimes you take a chance on a bad presentation and blurry photos on eBay and it pays off.

A full six-inch crown and a very generous three-inch brim. Nice wide brim binding on top, thinner on the bottom with the stitching showing off on the underside. Stars and stars; red size tag w/o block designation, orange re-order tag, and what may be the date stamped on the sweatband. Store marking - Lundstroms. No initials, etc. A 3X, of course.

We shall call this one the Huggy Bear.

When I received it, it had "hat hair."

Cleaned up real nice, though. Great felt. Thick and of course, pettable.

Maybe a date?

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Sometimes you take a chance on a bad presentation and blurry photos on eBay and it pays off.

A full six-inch crown and a very generous three-inch brim. Nice wide brim binding on top, thinner on the bottom with the stitching showing off on the underside. Stars and stars; red size tag w/o block designation, orange re-order tag, and what may be the date stamped on the sweatband. Store marking - Lundstroms. No initials, etc. A 3X, of course.

We shall call this one the Huggy Bear.

When I received it, it had "hat hair."

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Cleaned up real nice, though. Great felt. Thick and of course, pettable.

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Maybe a date?

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Oh yeah! Nice find. I love the long hair finishes...my wife, not so much.


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