Can you get a quality straw hat for $100

email68 · Apr 13, 2011

Looking for a summer hat. Never had a straw one.

I'd like one that looks the most, shape wise, to my Henry.

Can you get a quality one for around $100?

-Tim

Neophyte · Apr 13, 2011

Panama Bob. Lower grade Montecristi or a Llano Cuenca will fit right into that price range. Fellow Lounger and well known for quality and authenticity.

Blackthorn · Apr 13, 2011

Neophyte said:
Panama Bob. Lower grade Montecristi or a Llano Cuenca will fit right into that price range. Fellow Lounger and well known for quality and authenticity.

:arated: Bob can't be beat, in my book.

DougC · Apr 13, 2011

I'll third Panama Bob...great hats, great prices!

email68 · Apr 13, 2011

Thanks! I'll check with Bob.

Jim2903 · Apr 13, 2011

Make that four for Panama Bob ...

fedoralover · Apr 13, 2011

What's your hat size? Some here may have one they will sell you.

fedoralover

email68 · Apr 14, 2011

fedoralover said:
What's your hat size? Some here may have one they will sell you.

fedoralover

Thanks. It's 7 3/8.

-Tim

Tomasso · Apr 14, 2011

email68 said:
Can you get a quality straw hat for $100

It really depends upon your definition of quality.

Not-Bogart13 · Apr 14, 2011

I'm with Tomasso. WHat do you mean by "quality?"

For me, when it comes to straw, I have found cheap hats to be better. No doubt, their quality (as I define it) is low, but they seem to wear better. Plus, I don't freak out if I sweat them up or damage them. I have actually found some very nice straw hats at low prices that have outlasted my expectations. My favorites right now are a Capas, a second hand Stetson, and a synthetic Dobbs. I don't think any cost me over $100.

Crazy Legs · Apr 18, 2011

Speaking of Panama Bob...(I think we were somewhere in there). I ordered one of his $39.95 specials with a note and in an e-mail about the color of ribbon I would like to have. The hat came quickly and in excellent shape but the ribbon was black. How do you guys get the different color ribbons on your hats? Do you call and speak to someone personally? I would like to order a finer quality hat from "Panama Bob" but I don't want the same thing I already have. Directions please. Thank you.

Panamabob · Apr 18, 2011

Crazy Legs said:
Speaking of Panama Bob...(I think we were somewhere in there). I ordered one of his $39.95 specials with a note and in an e-mail about the color of ribbon I would like to have. The hat came quickly and in excellent shape but the ribbon was black. How do you guys get the different color ribbons on your hats? Do you call and speak to someone personally? I would like to order a finer quality hat from "Panama Bob" but I don't want the same thing I already have. Directions please. Thank you.

The specials are "as is". I've changed a few ribbons out on them, but was notified via email or phone and we worked out the price. I'm sorry, I seem to have missed your note, or I would have emailed you.

The Wiser Hatter · Apr 18, 2011

Check out:http://panamahatsdirect.com/Leather-Hat-Bands.htm

Oh and turn the sound down on your computer as there is an audio file that plays on the page. Upper lefthand side is the controls to turn the sound off.
A real nasty thing the sound on page tag.

KILO NOVEMBER · Apr 18, 2011

Avoid the noise, avoid PH Direct

I tried twice to get satisfactory hats from Casey at Panama Hats Direct. What I got instead were hats of good quality bodies, but low quality finishing. Eventually I sent them both to Art Fawcett for remedial work.

Stick with Bob, avoid the sound tag and the other issues you get with Casey.

Aureliano · Apr 18, 2011

You could try panador hats. Google that, it'll take you to their site. They're loungers/vendors, too.

DJH · Apr 18, 2011

Another good option is to track down fellow lounger Tom-n-Perris.

He uses bodies from Panama Bob to make very nice hats at good prices.

I was personally confused about the different Panama options and price points, but Tom really helped me out. I have one of the sale PB hats but wanted something that would be more like the quality of my felt hats, without breaking the bank.

Tom is making a couple of hats for me now - really looking forward to getting them.

WH1 · Apr 18, 2011

KILO NOVEMBER said:
I tried twice to get satisfactory hats from Casey at Panama Hats Direct. What I got instead were hats of good quality bodies, but low quality finishing. Eventually I sent them both to Art Fawcett for remedial work.

Stick with Bob, avoid the sound tag and the other issues you get with Casey.

Second the recommendation to avoid Panama Hats Direct. I was happy with the hat aside from the fact it was too small and the response I received when I contacted Casey was NONE just an offer to sell me another one. Save your time and energy go to Panama Bob.

Terry "The Hat" · Apr 18, 2011

Hey guys and gals, I'm new here but a real Hat Lover. If you are looking for a real good quality Straw/Raffia for around $100 check out the new R7 from Tilley. I have quite a collection of Tilley hats and the quality is fantastic. I personally don't have the R7 (yet) but a friend does and it's a very well made stylish fedora style hat. I believe the list on it is $95 at www.tilley.com

Just for the record, I am not affiliated with Tilley at all and also own many other fedora style hats from other manufacturers. I'm just really pleased with this company.

email68 · May 13, 2011

I emailed PB on May 1 and never heard back. So I went on eBay and purchased one for $100, extrafine blah blah. While I was waiting, I did more research to learn about the different quality items to check.

The hat came in today and was not what I think it should be for the price. Now I'm dealing with return/refund.

Edward · May 13, 2011

I have a few straw hats of varying types, and a couple of polystraws. Quite honestly, the best of the bunch for me is the Akubra Capricorn, of which I have two (one in a natural colour, the other in grey). Excellent hats for daily wear. As most all straw, you have to be careful of them getting sat on as they won't be as forgiving as a good fur felt, but that aside, very durable. The big bonus of polystraw is that it can be worn out on a day where there is a chance you might get caught in rain. I wouldn't risk a real straw in the rain for fear it wouldn't hold up to the wet (though I gather Sunbodys are designed specifically to take it). I'm one for having a bunch of mid-price straws and straw-types, myself. Spent one hot Summer with only the one straw, and got really bored of the same hat all the time!

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