close shave for the unwary shopper

[dr greg]

So there I am in one of my regular welfare shops after a few weeks away; they've changed the whole layout, and the hatrack is gone. As I look around I spy a basket with some very scruffy lids in it, but as I approach, a barefoot woman cuts me off and grabs this very dusty and scruffy Akubra before I can get to it, and pulls it down on her unkempt tresses, too late I curse, as her and her equally disshevelled mother bash it and reef it around trying it on in various ways. I lurk behind the coat rack, swearing under my breath, fully prepared to mug them in the carpark if the undeserving villains buy the thing. I must have looked like a stalker, but hey, this a hat we're talkin about. Then joy of joys, they put it back deciding it's too dirty. I swoop like a raptor, take it to the counter.....$3 thanks, for a vintage Akubra Grazier made especially for RM Williams.
Oh calloo callay, a bit of a going over with an airgun, a bit of soap in a warm shower and reblock.....a fabulous fedora, the pictures don't do justice to the rich dark chocolate colour, and no moth holes or wear at the pinch points.
Score! as they say in the roundball game.

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[RBH]

Great tale to go with a super fedora!

 

[Benny Holiday]

Never fear Dr Greg, it sounds like the hat actually put itself back, after deciding they were too dirty for it! lol Good to see it went to a deserving owner who appreciates it properly!

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Wickedly well written - and scored!

 

[Tom-n-Perris]

WoW Dr greg what a sweet score on a fine lid. I only wish I could be so lucky as to have your knack for finding such great hats. Again Great Lid :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Hats are like potato chips, You just can't have one

 

[Akubra Man]

Three dollars !!! Yep..that was a good deal. Congratulations on that one :eusa_clap