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[Frunobulax]

The old way is human contact.


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[moontheloon]

The old way is human contact.


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my entire point

human contact with hats before purchase
human contact looking someone in the face who is selling you the hat
and contact with an actual building containing hats

the old fashion way

 

[Frunobulax]

my entire point

human contact with hats before purchase
human contact looking someone in the face who is selling you the hat
and contact with an actual building containing hats

the old fashion way

I understand. But for those that don't have that luxury, Bob is spot on.


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[moontheloon]

I understand. But for those that don't have that luxury, Bob is spot on.


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the guy we are talking to has that luxury ... that was the whole conversation

 

[Frunobulax]

Meh. I was generalizing. I get ya.

See what we get not being faca-to-face? [emoji1]


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[moontheloon]

Meh. I was generalizing. I get ya.

See what we get not being faca-to-face? [emoji1]


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who the hell would want to look at my mug and have a conversation this long ?

 

[Bob Roberts]

the old way isn't walking in the store and buying ?

No. Not that olde. Sometime after telephones were invented and before the internet.

 

[Frunobulax]

who the hell would want to look at my mug and have a conversation this long ?

Depends. Is there beer involved?


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[Bob Roberts]

The old way is human contact.


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Yes. "Reach out and touch someone..."

 

[Frunobulax]

Yes. "Reach out and touch someone..."

Yeah, well that got me a restraining order.

We may have gotten derailed here...


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[Bob Roberts]

my entire point

human contact with hats before purchase
human contact looking someone in the face who is selling you the hat
and contact with an actual building containing hats

the old fashion way

Like the olde way BEFORE Internet buying. Where you would actually call a store NOT WITHIN WALKING OR DRIVING DISTANCE... and actually SPEAK to a PERSON, get acquainted, talk about the item to be purchased and give them a credit card. UNLIKE PURCHASING ONLINE TODAY where it's all done by computer. As I said, to alleviate potential problems I always speak to someone at the sellers business first and then give them my credit card, the old way... BEFORE the internet.

 

[Bob Roberts]

the guy we are talking to has that luxury ... that was the whole conversation

Not the "whole" conversation... the guy the purchaser was looking at couldn't get the product. I merely suggested some alternatives that worked for me.

 

[Bob Roberts]

my entire point

human contact with hats before purchase
human contact looking someone in the face who is selling you the hat
and contact with an actual building containing hats

the old fashion way

Again, not THAT olde...

 

[moontheloon]

Not the "whole" conversation... the guy the purchaser was looking at couldn't get the product. I merely suggested some alternatives that worked for me.

wonderful

 

[Michael R.]

Ditto , Ditto , Ditto , and Ditto ... , etc. . Go Open Crown , Go in and look and try on , if at all possible , if not , or first Call , it can work wonders (even stuff showing "out of stock") , it has for me . But if I was close to NYC , or any place with a HUGE selection , I'd want to see , touch , and try on . I've bought pre-creased hats (good hats) from the factory and the crease be off center (crazy , but it happens) , and the same Maker , Style , everything , size can vary from hat to hat , just feel different .

Kevin does seem like a great guy , but I was just talking about his advice on buying hats (same as yours Moon) , and examples of shaping , How to's , that stuff . I have no idea about vintage hats , that's why I (one of the reasons) started lurking on here , and just joined . The wealth of knowledge on FL is invaluable (priceless) . From vintage to new , places to buy B&M or On-Line , tips , and the good ole Show and Tell . And reviewing stuff like brands and styles , but nothing beats going in and trying on (if you can) . And if I could take any of you guys with me , or ask personal info on opinions , styles , pros and cons , Custom Hatter info , I would jump ! I look at the wealth of knowledge and taste in Hats that I've seen ... there are people on here that are experts on all things Hats !

There are deals to be had , but anyone that has eyes and can see , will spot junk , but the guys with the ability and knowledge to buy vintage Hats and straighten out some of the messes I've seen ... Hats Off to you ! And to the wheelers and dealers that know what they're talking about !

 

[moontheloon]

Like the olde way BEFORE Internet buying. Where you would actually call a store NOT WITHIN WALKING OR DRIVING DISTANCE... and actually SPEAK to a PERSON, get acquainted, talk about the item to be purchased and give them a credit card. UNLIKE PURCHASING ONLINE TODAY where it's all done by computer. As I said, to alleviate potential problems I always speak to someone at the sellers business first and then give them my credit card, the old way... BEFORE the internet.

did someone in this conversation say to not call a store and get your panties all bunched enough to capitalize certain words as if I wouldn't understand your point without them ?

 

[Bob Roberts]

wonderful

extremely

 

[moontheloon]

call the store
email the store
Morse code
send a pigeon with a f^$@ing letter
whatever....

all completely inferior to walking into a store and touching the merchandise before buying

if you are in proximity ... which he is ... then this is the best way and I don't even think it is a disputable proposition

I don't care if you are buying a hat , a car , a dog , or an umbrella

if you are able to get to the establishment ... go to there and touch it or something like it and see if they can get what you want ... in person

period

 

[Bob Roberts]

did someone in this conversation say to not call a store and get your panties all bunched enough to capitalize certain words as if I wouldn't understand your point without them ?

I like CAPS. Just MY style. Seems like YOUR panties a gettin "BUNCHED..."

 

[moontheloon]

I like CAPS. Just MY style. Seems like YOUR panties a gettin "BUNCHED..."

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