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    Merchants forum ... a great idea

    Just noticed the above. C'mon you vendors, tantalize us.
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    Dryclean?

    A friend said he was sending his newly acuired vintage to the drycleaner. Ra ther than betray my ignorance i merely nodded. Did I do him a disservice?
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    Have mercy

    Just when I was starting to get into vintage Aaron & Duane start giving thede wonderful new choices to ponder. When will it all end? Probably when I runout of closet space
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    Cleaner question

    Seems simple but which at what point of shading are colors considered light or dark for purposes of the cleaning products such as bickmore?
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    e-bay vets-which measurement is more reliable?

    as in a my prior post the inner circumference measuremets given by the sellers seem to have no relation to the manufacturers size. which do you find to be more reliable?
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    Vintage sizing queries

    It seems as if the inner circumferences on vintage run smaller than the same size, i.e. 7 1/8 on modern. Is this so, is it because of shrinkage(or something else), & either way, about how much can one reasonably stretch the size with a simple stretcher? Thanks for all feedback.
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    Suggestion for our vendors

    How about putting together a package of the essential items you recommend that newbies (such as myself) should have to clean/restore their hats &/or use for maintenace? I sure would appreciate having to take the guess work out of it along with the convenience of one click shopping. Thanks for...
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    Heartfelt tanks

    I just wanted to thank all for sharing so much knowledge about this new interest of mine. It is just astounding what you can learn on trhe Lounge almost every day
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    Dobb straw has arrived

    Black bellagio model. very nice although not quite as nice as a Miller/Biltmore but at a very good price at the fedorastore. i know i know , pictures. will try to get my kid to help me accomplish this.
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    Need a large size hat stretcher?

    Through the good will of Duane at the Fedorastore I have an extra which i will be happy to pass on to a lounger in need. pm me
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    Now I'm a believer

    I received my first vintage today from The fedorastore, a Mallory retriever. I am totally amazed at the quality as compared to my modern lids notwithstanding having heard this to be so since joining the forum. and once again thaks to Duane for outstanding service.
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    Talk about user friendly

    Kudos to the max for Duane's fedorastore site 'specially for those of us who can't type a lick & are computer incompetents. He's so accomodating it makes you want to buy more... which i did!
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    Bao straw- pros & cons please?

    Been looking at some with pateerning which resembles Baku. i'm wondering if it has similar characteristics
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    Modern Dobbs?

    I've seen no mention, pro or con, regarding this manufacturer's present products, although they semm to be featured in many places. Any thoughts, on both fur felts and straws?
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    parbuntal straw hats

    where do these stand on the quality scale, borsalino or tesi in particular?
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    hard or soft straw preferences

    any thoughts on the pros & cons? in my limited experience the soft straw seems more comfortable & cooler(as in temperature) but most indications are that hard straw makes a better quality hat. i would appreciate recommendatuions for non-Panama porkpie or center crease straws. also, happy...
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    porkpie straws

    which brands do you folks recommend in the under $100 range?
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    Hat seasons

    Are there any "unwritten" rules such as tou don"t wear white shoes after Labor Day that appliies to hats? For example is it a no no to wear fur fely after Memorial Day?
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    Immediate gratification needed

    I don,t want to wait for custom so of the store brands which is the best quality in your view?
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    Blizzard hats?

    Ther's 20 plus inches outside my window & still coming doewn. Does anybody wear their fedoras while it is snowing?

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