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I appreciate the conversation my postings first-half created.
But the bigger issue here, which I addressed in the second half, is the destruction of vintage hats which is bothering the OP to the point of wanting to leave permanently. The destruction which is being so heavily supported every time it occurs, it fuels the fire and it happens again and again.
I completely understand why OP is extremely bothered by it, as myself and I know other collectors and vintage lovers are too.
I said it once. i'll say it again. Hunting for a grail hat is all good and well, but when you find one, have it pulled apart and blocked up 3 or 4 sizes, it is NO LONGER the hat you were seeking. It's a custom hat using vintage felt. That's it, regardless of keeping the sweatband or liner in it. it no longer is a whippet, flagship, game bird, 100, etc, as the blocking and flange that gave that hat it's name is removed completely.
Ever hat I've seen with this method ends up looking the same. No vintage look at all. I have tried saying to just go the custom route because at the end of the day they are hats, yes. But destroying things that others seek for days/weeks/years (especially ones that are NOT being produced anymore and carry hat history), just to say you have another hat to your hat group is ridiculous.
One more time, you don't have a hat you've hunted for, you have a custom hat wearing another hats name. That hat is only named after a vintage model by the felt it is made from. that's it.
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Thanks, Justin. I think the best way is for passionate and knowledgeable collectors such as yourself and Mark to stay and guide new members. I think more participation rather than less is better. I think fewer hats will be altered if members are providing such compelling and reasoned perspectives. Otherwise the hats will continue to get altered, probably more of them, but the members just won’t be aware of it. Just my two cents.
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