Well, well, well, lookie what I won on ebay!

[Panamabob]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8209952497


I can't wait to get my hands on this $425.00 jewel so I can count the vueltas and get a good Cuenta on the hat.

 

[Witless Evil]

That was you?

I guess I cost you about 8 bucks. That was me that sniped the bid at the last second. I don't feel too bad about it, though, since I just ordered a hat from you.

Like you, I thought it would be worth a little to find out what the quality was like.

If you are not going to do anything with that when you are done I need a little dressier grueso to wear to work.

Steve

 

[Panamabob]

I saw the name this morning and wondered. No biggie. I've been told for years that I have no idea what quality lies out in the Pacific...I've seen the hats, yes, but I guess owning one has some importance to some people. Now I own one.

 

[feltfan]

It says, "WORLD'S FINEST PANAMA HATS" right on the hat.
What more do you need to know?

 

[SHARPETOYS]

Robert Weber I await your review with bated breath.

 

[android]

I think the teardrop crown is very nicely done. I'm saving the picture so that you can make my next hat that way.

Oh wait, I don't need the picture, I can just say, "Make it like your TPHCOTP hat!"

From the pictures, it looks a little grosso to me...

 

[Panamabob]

I'm sure the blocking and materials were worth $300 or $400.00, right?

 

[SHARPETOYS]

Not a Grueso

No I don't think Its a Grueso but a $50.00 Montecristi hat body?? I guess we will wait and see!

 

[jamespowers]

Hmmm.. This looks like an interesting experiment. Let us know what you get.

Regards to all,

J

 

[Panamabob]

I'm just ecstatic as I've won another Montecrist from one of the experts.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5415940619&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWN:IT&rd=1

 

[SHARPETOYS]

A $400.00 hat for $20.00.

Looks like a Calado Gambler. From there site

Coolest of the cool. Flattering style for both men and women. Traditional pinched front crown shown with a 4" brim. Limited sizes and availability. $400

Picture

http://www.montecristihats.com/images/details_hats/panama/calado_gambler.jpg

http://www.montecristihats.com/panama_summer.htm

 

[Panamabob]

I hope it lives up to the price...the $400.00 one, that is.