Has anyone seen Panamas from this seller?

[Shanghailander]

I came across an eBay auction offering a two for one special:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230129569214&sspagename=ADME:L:RTQ:US:1

Now, supposedly it was for a Montecristi at 357 weaves per square inch, and for a Cuenca at 130 weaves per square inch.

How reliable are eBay sellers when it comes to labeling Panamas as "Cuenca" or "Montecristi?" As I understand, the origin is not necessarily an indicator of quality, in that an higher weave Cuenca would be more desirable than a lower weave Montecristi.

 

[RedPop4]

I think the weave count/desirability is based on how long you may wish to keep the hat, as well. If you educate yourself here, you can spot a Cuenca masquerading as a Montecristi.