You're absolutely right, and I apologize for forgetting to give a nod to the honest dealers. I just thought the OP would benefit by giving it a little time, until he could sort out the good from the bad a bit. Cheers.
If you're just getting started, I'd avoid ebay because intelligently purchasing anything on there requires some knowledge that you might not have yet, and there are lots of people, sad to say, that will take advantage of your ignorance. I don't think you can go wrong with a Fed IV as a starter...
You should see the muscles in my right arm from carrying around those Norton Anthologies in my Coach Messenger bag.. Chaucer alone will do that to you. GRRR.
I know there's one Amish or Mennonite maker who uses the real Milan straw. I remember it because they and Art Fawcett are the only ones to do so in this country. For me, a straw has to have at least a 2 5/8 brim, or the whole purpose of the hat is defeated. I'm probably more aware of the sun...
Here's a great "Where's Waldo?" type of game: type "Simmons Bilt", "SB", or "Alexander" into the search engine and see if you can find a thread where a certain "disinterested party" doesn't make a surprise landing and claim disinterest.
As Butte just said, it depends on what you want out of it. Personally, as I'd only buy a jacket for the purpose of wearing and keeping it, I'll usually go with a modern remake by an established maker. They're often better made than the originals and will conform to your body shape. Whenever I do...
Just pure style. What I really like about these photos is their apparent simplicity: I can't think of a better example of what color and design can do. Really smashing.
Down in my neck of the swamp it's hot most of the year with unexpected deluges on an almost daily basis. My 3" brim Sunbody is my most constant companion, as the thing can get drenched and come back good as new. A friend wears the Tilleys, but I'm not crazy about their styles. Up where you are I...
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