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That empirical formula will help me get a perspective on the price. Thanks daizawaguy! However, alanfgag's comments about the secondary market is much more appealing to me!! Unless of course, I plan on months of peanut butter and J sandwiches for lunch. Thanks Fellow Loungers!

Dear Fellow Loungers, What is a reasonable price to pay for a higher end Montecristi? No, $25K is not an option but what is a realistic price (for the 99% of us) for a high quality one with a consistent weave and has >1000+ wpi. What would one expect to pay in Ecuador versus the US? I just...

The Wiser Hatter, Paul's Hat Works has some great stuff! They are also very knowledgable. Couldn't resist so bought a nice panama from them.

My miniscule way of stimulating the economy. . . 1 lid at a time.

Horsehair it is! Thanks!

You guys are the best! Is there a difference between horsehair and nylon?

Best brush for felt fedoras? Any advice on buying the best brush to dust felt fedoras? I've seen some YouTube recommendations using duct tape. . . absolutely horrifying!

Does anyone have any experience with one of those roll-up panama hats that Brent Black offers? I've torn a couple of panama's by stuffing it with socks and small towels. . .

Scott, your right! Love the hat!! If it were any other color. . .

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Aureliano, Thank you for your input and advice!!

I was curious. Has anyone visited Montecristi, Ecuador? If one were in the region, would it be a worthwhile detour to purchase a hat directly in Montecristi or can one find the same quality/price in the other larger Cities of Quito or Cuenca?