donnc said:Will follow up if the retailer responds to my questions.
donnc said:OK, finally heard back: "We've concluded it's the exact same hat and made by the same manufacturer."
besdor said:Golden Gate hats are made by Bollman in the USA. Broners hats are now starting to be made in China. Bot are wool but different factories. Check the tags in the hats.
cybergentleman said:hmm not to divert this thread, but what did you subject your beaver brand to- they are pricey and have a decent reputation.
also what kind of crease did you have in it, if it started off sorta tapered then maybe it just looks worse,