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[FedOregon]

looking for a little help from my brethren

the topic is dust covers ... those cellophane dust protectors for hats that go over the crown and brim for storage

I've gotten a few from hat stores like Bencraft and JJ in the past when buying hats ... they would throw me a little stack but wouldn't sell any

I also had Michael Gannon send me a few with one of the hats he sent me ... but he to was pretty protective of giving away too many

the only place I can find that sells them (100 per pack) is a place called Capas Headwear and they for some reason refuse to return my emails

so two questions ...

1) do any of you have a lead to these dust covers ?

2) would any of you who have some be willing to break me off a few?

I'm always willing to help out my FL family with anything I have ... I'm hoping some of my good deeds around here come back to me here

Mike at NW Hats tells me he only gets those when he orders other hatter necessities; as in, he can't order them separately. He said to remind him and he'll ask for a bunch more next time.

 

[moontheloon]

Mike at NW Hats tells me he only gets those when he orders other hatter necessities; as in, he can't order them separately. He said to remind him and he'll ask for a bunch more next time.

thanks... thats great to know

funny thing is I have a source ... but they just won't reply to emails for some reason

they are on the last page of this catalog

http://www.capasheadwear.com/?page_id=204

no idea why they will not respond to someone trying to give them money

 

[Redfokker]

thanks... thats great to know

funny thing is I have a source ... but they just won't reply to emails for some reason

they are on the last page of this catalog

http://www.capasheadwear.com/?page_id=204

no idea why they will not respond to someone trying to give them money

I know that Mike Miller deals with these folks. My first panama that I bought from him is Capas, nice hat. Maybe we can have him order the "mega pack" for a lounge distribution. I would be willing to handle this. I need to go down to Eugene in the next week, so I'll inquire. We can get the 100 pack and I'll keep the meager amount I would need for my collection and can mail out dust covers all over the lounge. If I works, we might need more! What does everyone think?

 

[moontheloon]

I know that Mike Miller deals with these folks. My first panama that I bought from him is Capas, nice hat. Maybe we can have him order the "mega pack" for a lounge distribution. I would be willing to handle this. I need to go down to Eugene in the next week, so I'll inquire. We can get the 100 pack and I'll keep the meager amount I would need for my collection and can mail out dust covers all over the lounge. If I works, we might need more! What does everyone think?

I'm in .... I'll throw loot at the deal
I'd like to get at least 30 of these covers ... for now
this sounds like a great idea Mike

 

[Redfokker]

I'm in .... I'll throw loot at the deal
I'd like to get at least 30 of these covers ... for now
this sounds like a great idea Mike

I'm on it. More information later this week.

 

[RJR]

I'm in .... I'll throw loot at the deal
I'd like to get at least 30 of these covers ... for now
this sounds like a great idea Mike

+1

 

[Frunobulax]

For a moment I thought I'd clicked onto the wrong website.

Me too!

No, just the wrong thread.

 

[FedOregon]

I'm on it. More information later this week.

I figured on getting around 200. I want about 40 just for myself. I don't think we'd have a problem finding others on the lounge who want to buy some...

 

[Redfokker]

I figured on getting around 200. I want about 40 just for myself. I don't think we'd have a problem finding others on the lounge who want to buy some...

You are probably right on. I'll have Mike order two packs of them, I'll probably be sending them out all over the county. I'd even consider sending them to our international friends. They shouldn't be difficult to mail. Of course, I would require you to meet me for lunch somewhere to give them to you personally!

 

[moontheloon]

You are probably right on. I'll have Mike order two packs of them, I'll probably be sending them out all over the county. I'd even consider sending them to our international friends. They shouldn't be difficult to mail. Of course, I would require you to meet me for lunch somewhere to give them to you personally!

Best news all week


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[AlmostDecapitatedByMyCollar]

looking for a little help from my brethren

the topic is dust covers ... those cellophane dust protectors for hats that go over the crown and brim for storage

I've gotten a few from hat stores like Bencraft and JJ in the past when buying hats ... they would throw me a little stack but wouldn't sell any

I also had Michael Gannon send me a few with one of the hats he sent me ... but he to was pretty protective of giving away too many

the only place I can find that sells them (100 per pack) is a place called Capas Headwear and they for some reason refuse to return my emails

so two questions ...

1) do any of you have a lead to these dust covers ?

2) would any of you who have some be willing to break me off a few?

I'm always willing to help out my FL family with anything I have ... I'm hoping some of my good deeds around here come back to me here

I always just use oldfashioned hatboxes. For me they work out fine.

 

[moontheloon]

I always just use oldfashioned hatboxes. For me they work out fine.

All of my hats are in boxes
These go between the hat and the box insert


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[FedOregon]

I bought my wife a new old stock vintage Champ. The only mark on it is on the brim where the cardboard insert wore against the felt... every time the box is moved the hat moves against that insert. The cellophane covers slow this wear admirably.

 

[moontheloon]

I bought my wife a new old stock vintage Champ. The only mark on it is on the brim where the cardboard insert wore against the felt... every time the box is moved the hat moves against that insert. The cellophane covers slow this wear admirably.

100%
These definitely help against those grooves...
and also it keeps the felt off of any paper or cardboard which often has acids and other chemicals that will discolor Felt over time... especially light colors


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[Bob Roberts]

Am I a big Duh? What's wrong with those smaller trash bags...?

 

[moontheloon]

Am I a big Duh? What's wrong with those smaller trash bags...?

Nothing at all if you don't mind all the bunching and extra plastic

These things are perfectly fitted and I'm quite particular about my hat boxes being neat


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[Bob Roberts]

Nothing at all if you don't mind all the bunching and extra plastic

These things are perfectly fitted and I'm quite particular about my hat boxes being neat


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I put any xtra stuffing inside the hat. Don't forget the giblets.

 

[Michael R.]

I'm in .... I'll throw loot at the deal
I'd like to get at least 30 of these covers ... for now
this sounds like a great idea Mike

I figured on getting around 200. I want about 40 just for myself. I don't think we'd have a problem finding others on the lounge who want to buy some...

You are probably right on. I'll have Mike order two packs of them, I'll probably be sending them out all over the county. I'd even consider sending them to our international friends. They shouldn't be difficult to mail. Of course, I would require you to meet me for lunch somewhere to give them to you personally!

+20 or so . I'd like to purchase 20-25 , maybe more . I know someone we know uses them , but I don't know if he'd want to mess with it . That might be where you got the website moon .

I'd also like to know where you find that foam that Alan puts between his Hats for storage . If ANYONE knows , PLEASE let me know . Mucho Gracias

 

[AlmostDecapitatedByMyCollar]

All of my hats are in boxes
These go between the hat and the box insert


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Oh I'm sorry, but why would you use one of these


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[blueAZNmonkey]

Oh I'm sorry, but why would you use one of these


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He explained the usefulness here:

100%
These definitely help against those grooves...
and also it keeps the felt off of any paper or cardboard which often has acids and other chemicals that will discolor Felt over time... especially light colors


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