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[Rodkins]

Awesome, bold look there, Mike (er, I mean Rodkins . . .). Are Parker's and Optimo's prices comparable for a total refurb?

A full restoration is currently $50 plus $20 for the bound brim plus shipping.

 

[Aureliano]

Did you choose the dark (black?) ribbon and binding, Mike?

 

[alanfgag]

Here is a Stetson Bantam I fished out of the bay some time ago...
I sent it to Parker at Falcon Park Hattery and he did a fine job.
Here is my new Bantam...

very spiffy!

 

[Rodkins]

Did you choose the dark (black?) ribbon and binding, Mike?

I would say that Parker and I chose the dark ribbon and binding together The original ribbon color was black ( the inside color was black when it came off) but I suspect the brim binding was not.

very spiffy!

Thanks, Alan

 

[mayserwegener]

I received this Hopkins Baltimore Genuine Panama Panacool as a gift. Baltimore was known as US straw hat making center. I am thinking 1950s.

 

[bowlerman]

Won this Dobbs Guild Edge on Ebay for the opening bid. The hat is really exceptional, and the feel of the felt is more luxurious than I'm used to. The hat arrived exactly as described, but not the color I was expecting. The seller did describe it as grey, but I was hoping it would be more taupe or tan, as the auction photos would suggest:

I'm very happy with it nonetheless, and for now I think I'm actually going to leave the feather in.

 

[delectans]

That is indeed quite a difference in color, Jeff, but I think the grey looks good on you. All too many Ebay sellers do not think it important enough to accurately represent the felt color in their listings by manipulating the light source or white balance.

Nice, beefy 'Guild Edge'!

 

[Garrett]

Portis from the bay

 

[scooter]

Wow, Garrett, nice Portis. Me likey!

 

[Rodkins]

Awesome portis. I love that brim binding.

 

[Rodkins]

Here is my new Stetson 7X Clear Beaver Open Road

More pictures in Stetson 7x Clear Beaver Quality

 

[hatophile]

Good-looking Portis, Garrett.

Great CB, Mike, I like the crease you put in it.

 

[Joshbru3]

BEAUTIFUL Portis, Garrett!

 

[Joshbru3]

Here is my new Stetson 7X Clear Beaver Open Road

Great find, Mike!!

 

[jwalls]

This is a 'CHARLES KNOX' angora finish Tight 7-3/8

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Same seller, same vintage fair, 3 weeks later. 3 new CC41 caps. 1 of the blue ones is for benstephens, and maybe the brown one. The other blue one will probably appear in the Classified section soon.

 

[scooter]

Mike, that CBOR is the bomb. If you ever decide it should relocate to the Wild West, let me know.

 

[zetwal]

Same seller, same vintage fair, 3 weeks later.

Looks like you have found a good source there.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

This is the last of her stack of hats, apparently. I also got a great 1930s British shirt from her for peanuts. The same vintage fair also threw up a very rare light brown, 1935 dated suit that fits me perfectly.

Looks like you have found a good source there.

 

[zetwal]

This is the last of her stack of hats, apparently. I also got a great 1930s British shirt from her for peanuts. The same vintage fair also threw up a very rare light brown, 1935 dated suit that fits me perfectly.

Sounds great. I wish that I had easy access to a fair of the sort you describe. Enjoy your finds!