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Pilgrimage to Delmonico's

Ginseng

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I live several states away from DelMonico's but had always wanted visit as I've heard so many good things. Well, this holiday season I had the opportunity while visiting family in the area. As is perhaps a common sequence of events, go in wearing one hat, walk out with a couple more. In my case, on a rainy day in the Elm City...

Inbound with my trusty Akubra Campdraft Deluxe in Bluegrass. The gentleman even gave this old hat a steam and brushing.


Back home with my new Stetson Premier Stratoliner in Mink, Long Oval, first casual pinch. My goodness, the picture doesn't capture the richness and depth of the shade. It's lush, luxurious, and gorgeous. I also tried an Excellent Strat in Sage. For me, the step up wasn't worth it. And no Stratoliner pin!


And my girl got a little something too in the form of a Bailey's wool fedora. She even asked me to give the front a pinch! Daddy's gotta be proud.


Overall, it was a pleasant experience and nice chatting with the staff. I highly recommend a visit if you're ever in the old town.

Oh, one question for you folks. Do you remove tags? I'm referring to the large tear off stock tag sticker. The information is replicated in the other part that is behind the sweatband.
 

LuvMyMan

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Wow, nice that you shared your experience and the pictures are just fantastic! Thank you so much, it gives those of us that cannot make such a trip yet, something to look forward to!

Bless you and your Family!
 

Ginseng

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LMM :)
It was a blast. The girls loved trying on the different styles of hats and now everyone in the family has at least one good hat.
 
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What a lucky man you are, Ginseng. Super lids, and lovely experience for the FAMILY.... HOW COOL is all that?!?!? And your daughter looks just SO sweet in her hat. A real cutie, sir!! Enjoy the time with them.

P.S. I always leave the tags IN, unless they're in the way, etc. Keeps the hat FRESH!
 

Ginseng

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Sweet, thanks for the tip, hatsRme. The big tag doesn't bother me at all and I'm happy to leave it in my first Stetson!
 

Ginseng

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Hey Jeff! Sorry to have missed you. I really enjoyed my time at the shop and now that I know a 7-3/8 (59) long oval is the right size for me in Stetson, I'll feel a lot more comfortable ordering from afar.
 

Lotsahats

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It's about a four-hour drive for me, so I haven't done it yet, but I'd love to stop in and see the crew. Thanks for sharing your experience!
 

Bob Roberts

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I live several states away from DelMonico's but had always wanted visit as I've heard so many good things. Well, this holiday season I had the opportunity while visiting family in the area. As is perhaps a common sequence of events, go in wearing one hat, walk out with a couple more. In my case, on a rainy day in the Elm City...

Inbound with my trusty Akubra Campdraft Deluxe in Bluegrass. The gentleman even gave this old hat a steam and brushing.


Back home with my new Stetson Premier Stratoliner in Mink, Long Oval, first casual pinch. My goodness, the picture doesn't capture the richness and depth of the shade. It's lush, luxurious, and gorgeous. I also tried an Excellent Strat in Sage. For me, the step up wasn't worth it. And no Stratoliner pin!


And my girl got a little something too in the form of a Bailey's wool fedora. She even asked me to give the front a pinch! Daddy's gotta be proud.


Overall, it was a pleasant experience and nice chatting with the staff. I highly recommend a visit if you're ever in the old town.

Oh, one question for you folks. Do you remove tags? I'm referring to the large tear off stock tag sticker. The information is replicated in the other part that is behind the sweatband.
Very nice post!
 
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DnD Ranch, Cherokee County, GA
I remove the top part of the model tag because the perforated part will eventually tear if you are as rough a hat wearer as I am.

I'd like to ask you about your Campdraft Deluxe in Bluegrass Green = "my trusty Akubra Campdraft Deluxe in Bluegrass". Hats Direct only offers the Deluxe in "Moonstone & Silverbelly". Where did you get one in BGG?
 

TomS

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Let me know when you visit family here again. I live just a few minutes from Dels, and I'd like to buy you lunch, or whatever!
 

Roanoke Jim

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Roanoke VA
I bought three hats from DelMonico this month by phone and the website. Great hats, great service too. Hats made it here in SW Virginia in 2-3 days. I'm already thinking of making the Pilgrimage. Great post Ginseng.
 

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