Northwest Hats, Eugene, Ore.

Alive'n'Amplified · Jun 23, 2014

I guess that makes sense for a Panama. They start to get nice and stretchy when you wet them. I wonder if Milans would stretch the same. Maybe not?

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Missouri Mason · Jun 24, 2014

Wow! Mike sure seems to do some nice work. I may have to call him about a beaver Stratoliner clone, instead of the Strat Premier I was thinking about for Christmas. Those prices are amazing.

John T. Sarto · Jun 24, 2014

Missouri Mason said:
Wow! Mike sure seems to do some nice work. I may have to call him about a beaver Stratoliner clone, instead of the Strat Premier I was thinking about for Christmas. Those prices are amazing.

I would encourage you to do that. I have a mink Premier Stratoliner and it is a nice hat, but Mike does great work. I bought a hat from him, a silverbelly in a kind of Whippet style and it is great. I ordered a second hat from Mike almost right away. Take a look at his website and especially his facebook page to see some of his work. For just slightly more money you get a much nicer hat. He's is great to talk to as well, very helpful.

ingineer · Aug 26, 2014

Has anyone had any contact with Mike Miller lately?
He seems to have fallen off the planet, no updates on facebook.
Richard

fedoracentric · Aug 26, 2014

Yeah, I called his number and left several messages and sent an email and never heard back at all.

ManofKent · Aug 26, 2014

fedoracentric said:
Yeah, I called his number and left several messages and sent an email and never heard back at all.

Went quiet on me too.

ingineer · Aug 26, 2014

I pray that all is well with him.
We all have Too many bumps in the road of life
It is just that i ordered a hat from him in mid April, a cross over ( Open Road type)
Good communication and then stopped on June 6
He refused a down payment, which is my customary way
I looked at the Eugene Obits , found nothing.
The U-Haul place is still there. Not great people to work for
I refused an offer from Tim, Crane Rod since money is tight being retired.
Don't want to be obligated for than one hat at a time
Guess I will start over with someone here.
Most likely Tim or Major Moore
BTW very nice CRM hat Richard ,the one I have is splendid
Alas, even the young hat makers are fading.
Any update would be appreciated
Richard

Alive'n'Amplified · Aug 26, 2014

All is well with Mike. I've talked to him. Shoot him an email or try calling him again. He's had a crazy busy summer with the day job, so I can understand the pause in communication. He's making and sending out hats daily, so I wouldn't worry about it.

Call him.

1mach1 · Aug 26, 2014

I got an email from him a few days ago about my order, so I know he is still making hats.

DesertDan · Aug 26, 2014

I too hope that this is a temporary set back.
I spoke to Mike in June and placed an order, I have not heard from him but to be clear, I did not expect to until he was ready to begin working on my hat. Mike offered no specific timeframe because there were other orders ahead of mine . He estimated that he would get started on my hat sometime in September or October and that I would hear from him then.

I know that hats are not his main business and I hope all is well with him. But if he has had to "fold his tent" as it were, I hope he will contact those of us in the queue so that we can make other arrangements.

I suppose only time will tell.

DesertDan · Aug 26, 2014

AnA's and 1mach1's posts came in while I was typing my response, glad to hear that Mike is still up and running.

fedoralover · Aug 26, 2014

Mike is fine and making hats to fill all orders. I just talked to him and he has had an increase in business so his wait times are a bit longer. If you email him you should get a reply as he said he tries to look at all his emails every evening. No worries about him falling off the planet. If you have already tried, I would suggest emailing again, as he does try to be a good communicator. He is constantly upgrading his work. And is always looking for ways to improve what he does. Still the best deal on a custom beaver you can get.

fedoralover

Leacock · Aug 26, 2014

ingineer said:
Has anyone had any contact with Mike Miller lately?
He seems to have fallen off the planet, no updates on facebook.
Richard

I heard from him about a week or so ago when he took a new order from me on a hat. He didn't give an ETA or anything though.

RJR · Aug 27, 2014

He's making one and repairing a couple of others for me.He's guessing three month turnaround.

fedoralover · Aug 27, 2014

RJR said:
He's making one and repairing a couple of others for me.He's guessing three month turnaround.

Thats what he told me too. So no worries about him quitting, he's just getting a lot more work.

fedoralover

fedoracentric · Aug 27, 2014

I guess that is why he never bothered to respond to any of my messages, then. Just too busy.

So, can anyone suggest another source for renovations?

ingineer · Aug 28, 2014

Thanks Gentlemen;
I did not call to pester him after all telling me he was busy, after all I had no monies in the game.
However, he did email me yesterday stating he would be working on my hat over the Labour Day weekend.
More important to know that he is well.
Richard

ingineer · Sep 3, 2014

Anticipation

Richard

DesertDan · Sep 3, 2014

Very nice!

ManofKent · Sep 3, 2014

Looks great.

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