Optimo hats in Forbes fyi

[Matt Deckard]

http://www.forbes.com/business/fyi/2005/0620/016.html

Saw this article in Forbes regarding Graham Thompson's $12,000 Panama hat.

I wouldn't pay that much for a hat. I preffer a good straw, though when it comes between buying a car and a hat I'll go for the car.

I'm always for good hatters getting good press.

 

[Brad Bowers]

Well, it is Forbes. They probably couldn't talk about anything that wasn't worth at least $10,000.

Brad

 

[dopey]

Well, it is Forbes. They probably couldn't talk about anything that wasn't worth at least $10,000.

Brad

I think you meant . . . anything that wasn’t priced at least $10,000.

 

[Brad Bowers]

Ah, yes, that's what I meant to say. Thanks.

Of course, that was before I looked at their other reviews, and some of the items were below $1,000. So much for my wit!

Brad

 

[Panamabob]

No comment.

 

[dopey]

No comment.

That seems like a comment to me

 

[Brad Bowers]

I expected more than that, Robert!

Actually, I have a hard time giving a crap about a $12,000 hat when I'm trying to figure out if I'll even have any money to buy groceries next week. Wealthy people with nothing better to do than buy $12,000 hats really need to have some perspective crammed down their throats.

Brad

 

[jamespowers]

$12,000! Forget it. I just got in a very nicely finished one from our home town hero here (thanks PB) for less than 1% of that and it works just as well for me.
Geez, when you think of it, what if the first time the guy wears it; it flies off his head and gets run over by a bus? :cry: There goes $12,000. :kick:

Regards to all,

J

 

[K.D. Lightner]

Buying $12,000 hats that are squashed by a bus is God's way of telling you you have too much money.

For that amount of buck, I could retire a couple month's early, buy a fedora from Fedora, have enough to put my stuff in storage, move out of my over-priced apartment, and head out on the road -- and have tons of money left over to put in the bank.

I am afraid to spend more than $50 on a straw hat. I have awful luck with them.

karol

 

[Andykev]

I agree!

Unfortunately, (or LUCKY ME!) I work in an area where parents buy their 16 year old kid a $80,000 Hummer for their birthday! They leave the $60,000 car in the driveway, so the more expensive cars are in the garage. The girls at the tender age of 14 are already seeing "Dr. 90210"... you get it. No, there are people out there who have been "overly blessed" in the cash department. Disposable income is flush. Some people don't make $12,000 in a YEAR, yet there are some who can spend that on dinner, very vintage wine, and a luxury hotel room for the night. Reality check, please.

 

[jamespowers]

Must be interesting trying to raise children in that type of atmosphere. "Daddy, checkbook please."

Regards to all,

J

 

[K.D. Lightner]

Q: How many rich people does it take to change a light bulb?

A: Just two: one to mix the martinis, the other to call the electrician.

karol

 

[jamespowers]

Sounds good to me. "Where's my Martini, Jenkins?"

Regards to all,

J

 

[Biltmore Bob]

I once bought a horse for $12,000.

 

[jamespowers]

I once bought a horse for $12,000.

Did you buy the horse a $12,000 hat too?
I could see a horse with a good background going for that but you can't breed a hat and get your money back through stud fees.

Regards to all,

J

 

[K.D. Lightner]

Oh, Lordy, if my hats could breed, I would have to move out and live in a warehouse.

Or maybe I could have a hat ranch....

karol

 

[Biltmore Bob]

That horse turned out to be a rather bad investment, and probably would have eaten one of those Montecristis off my head. I did lose some money on the deal. The nag started winning again as soon as I sold him. It must have been me, what can I say?

 

[jamespowers]

Oh, Lordy, if my hats could breed, I would have to move out and live in a warehouse.

Or maybe I could have a hat ranch....

Hmmmm... A hat ranch. Sounds like a good idea. Do you breed the larger sizes or just the 6 7/8 miniature ponies. I need a couple of Clydesdales!
Better be careful you don't have those tribble type of hats. They breed no matter where you put them. They particularly like it when it is dark---like in a hat box.

Regards to all,

J

 

[jamespowers]

That horse turned out to be a rather bad investment, and probably would have eaten one of those Montecristis off my head. I did lose some money on the deal. The nag started winning again as soon as I sold him. It must have been me, what can I say?

Spare the rod and spoil the horse?
The horse made a Montecristi sandwich?

Regards to all,

J

 

[Biltmore Bob]

Na, I don't treat my animals better than I treat my kids. No straw hat sandwich. I'm sure he would have though.