Stetson Open Road - 7 1/2

[carter]

I finally won an Open Road in a size I can wear.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220165275996&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=012

As you'll see from the item listing, the seller did not list the hat as an Open Road or post a very good photo. However, the description revealed all.
I sent a message to the seller asking if they would consider listing the hat as BIN and they said if they did they'd want $55.00. I responded that I would buy it at their price. The rest, as they say, is history.

I can't wait to see the hat.

I have a very old Open Road size 6 7/8 or 7 in the original box but it obviously doesn't fit me. I just really like the hat.

Hey, Deanglen, can I join the Brotherhood of the Thin Ribbon now? :fedora:

 

[tinmanzzz]

GOOD JOB

I had it on my watch list and wondered what happened. I'm a 5/8's, so I know how hard it is to find them.

ps... Loved your Scouting Post:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Bantam Man]

Congrats!

Carter, An iconic hat as the OR is, let's hope this is the one for you!

The eBay-listing mentions "...many years of ranching and history", but the full colour drawing on the crown liner of this OR seems rather 'modern' to me.

 

[carter]

I had it on my watch list and wondered what happened. I'm a 5/8's, so I know how hard it is to find them.

ps... Loved your Scouting Post:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Sometimes it's just a matter of luck as you know. Most sellers on OFAS don't want to change an auction, even with no bids. In this case, I was fortunate to find one who would.

Thanks for appreciating the Scouting post. I find they have as much to offer today as in the past. :fedora:

 

[carter]

Carter, An iconic hat as the OR is, let's hope this is the one for you!

The eBay-listing mentions "...many years of ranching and history", but the full colour drawing on the crown liner of this OR seems rather 'modern' to me.

I agree. Plus "...many years of ranching and history" probably wouldn't result in a hat that appears in a condition as good a this one appears to be in.

Nevertheless, the price was right so it was too hard to resist.

 

[Mr. Lucky]

Congrats! Enjoy your win...for now, ye of same size head! [Insert EVIL laugh here]

 

[carter]

Congrats! Enjoy your win...for now, ye of same size head! [Insert EVIL laugh here]

Save your pennies. I still have a SanRemo with your name on it.

 

[Razzman]

Nice find.:eusa_clap Looks to be in very good condition. Can't wait to see the pics after you receive it.

 

[deanglen]

Sure, Carter, you can join. All you need to do now is do a search, find the Open Road Guild thread, post a picture and voila you're a guild member! Welcome to the Guild.



dean

 

[indycop]

DG is that your car in your avatar?

 

[carter]

Sure, Carter, you can join. All you need to do now is do a search, find the Open Road Guild thread, post a picture and voila you're a guild member! Welcome to the Guild. dean

Done Sir, and thank you!

 

[deanglen]

DG is that your car in your avatar?

Indycop,

No, it's a vintage 1937 Ford Pick-Up truck owned by a member of the church I serve.



dean

 

[indycop]

Indycop,

No, it's a vintage 1937 Ford Pick-Up truck owned by a member of the church I serve.



dean

Cool! could pass for a vintage photo if b/w since the clothes are probably the same and the hat!!:eusa_clap

 

[carter]

Cool! could pass for a vintage photo if b/w since the clothes are probably the same and the hat!!:eusa_clap

Hey, Indycop, Interesting new avatar. Seems like an odd job for someone in law enforcement.

 

[indycop]

Hey, Indycop, Interesting new avatar. Seems like an odd job for someone in law enforcement.

I wouldn't want to run into odd job!!lol

 

[cookie]

lol :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

I finally won an Open Road in a size I can wear.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220165275996&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=012

As you'll see from the item listing, the seller did not list the hat as an Open Road or post a very good photo. However, the description revealed all.
I sent a message to the seller asking if they would consider listing the hat as BIN and they said if they did they'd want $55.00. I responded that I would buy it at their price. The rest, as they say, is history.

I can't wait to see the hat.

I have a very old Open Road size 6 7/8 or 7 in the original box but it obviously doesn't fit me. I just really like the hat.

Hey, Deanglen, can I join the Brotherhood of the Thin Ribbon now? :fedora:

Thanks and you did not even ask my permission to buy the hat Lulu promised me ...:rage: :rage: :rage: :eusa_clap

 

[carter]

lol :eusa_clap

Thanks and you did not even ask my permission to buy the hat Lulu promised me ...:rage::eusa_clap

[huh] Lulu is lilbuckaroo0708@hotmail.com ? [huh]

Well, I just yesterday bought a vintage ladies western jacket from her/them as well.

No, it's not for me. lol

I just put in the minimum bid and no one else bid so it's mine....until I either give it as a gift or resell it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220164120817&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=012

 

[ideaguy]

great job! funny how things right under our noses get overlooked...
you'll love the hat-a piece of non-asked-for advice-put it over some steam,
just enough to get things warm and piable-inside & out-and then plop that
baby right on yr noggin. Works for me- the hat will take on my head's characteristics much sooner; keep the hat on for a number of hours, and when you take it off, either hang it or put it on a hatstand to let it air dry.
I did this with a number of Vintage hats, and they did seem to relax-some hats (like an OR) could use a couple of treatments.
Just one man's thoughts...

great buy:eusa_clap

 

[carter]

great job! funny how things right under our noses get overlooked...
you'll love the hat-a piece of non-asked-for advice-put it over some steam,
just enough to get things warm and piable-inside & out-and then plop that
baby right on yr noggin. Works for me- the hat will take on my head's characteristics much sooner; keep the hat on for a number of hours, and when you take it off, either hang it or put it on a hatstand to let it air dry.
I did this with a number of Vintage hats, and they did seem to relax-some hats (like an OR) could use a couple of treatments.
Just one man's thoughts...
great buy:eusa_clap

ideaguy,

Thanks for the advice.

Travelling a bit farther down that road, if I steam this OR good and proper, can I pop it back out to an open crown?

If so, I'd like to rebash it into a C Crown.

Carter