I think it's important to remember that Akubra hats are considered "work" hats in Australia regardless of the style; I assume this extends to their "straw" hats as well. As such, I also think anyone who is expecting an Akubra hat to have the qualities of a high-end production or custom fur felt hat, or a fine-weave Panama hat, is going to be disappointed.
Wow, that was fast! It took me about three months to get my Campdraft. Great pics, but I wonder why you, like so many others, scowl when shooting a selfie? I'd scowl because I'm terrible at taking selfies, but when I try, I like to smile, because wearing a nifty hat is reason to smile!
Wow, that was fast! It took me about three months to get my Campdraft. Great pics, but I wonder why you, like so many others, scowl when shooting a selfie? I'd scowl because I'm terrible at taking selfies, but when I try, I like to smile, because wearing a nifty hat is reason to smile!
That's easily understood when you sport a Frank Zappa mustache and goatee (or at least your avatar does)!
John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - $395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Schott 568 Vandals Jacket - $1,250 The classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, in a very special limited-edition Schott double rider style.
It really depends on who you're ordering from and whether or not they have the hat you want in stock. I've ordered from both Hats Direct/The Hattery and Everything Australian, and they both shipped within 24 hours if they had the hat in-hand. But if they had to order it from Akubra, it took that extra two to three months. There's also the time difference between wherever you/we are and Australia, and the fact that Australia Post doesn't work on Saturdays and Sundays. If you're in the U.S. and order your hat late on a Thursday night, it can sit immobile somewhere in Australia for two or three extra days.
