HELP! Where do I get a good straw hat?

[fallbackdown82]

I am going to mexico in mid june, and need a good hotweather, or straw hat. Fedora style, and under 150. Anyone know any good links to find one? I am having trouble with this!:eusa_doh:

 

[Tango Yankee]

Check out Panama Bob. He has a few on ebay at the moment--do a search for seller ID panamahatsecuador. Or visit his web site: http://www.panamas.biz/

He's a good guy, with good hats, and a member here.

Good luck with your search!

Tom

 

[Rick Blaine]

moved and seconded!

Check out Panama Bob. He has a few on ebay at the moment--do a search for seller ID panamahatsecuador. Or visit his web site: http://www.panamas.biz/

He's a good guy, with good hats, and a member here.

Good luck with your search!

Tom

I agree.

 

[cookie]

Mexican Sombreros

The alternative is buying a good quality 'Jipijapa' (hippieharpa) straw over there as I did once.

 

[Milsurp]

Anyone buy one from here

http://stores.ebay.com/Panama-Hats-Direct

?

Seems like a good deal, but what do I know?

 

[johnnycanuck]

I am not sure, but they can be the same as http://www.panamahatsdirect.com/arp/3days.html?3 I have ordered form them before and was happy with the product. A Optimo Super fino with a red pleaterd silk band. If I order from them again I would ask that the liner be left out of the hat. My two cents worth.

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Johnny

 

[carldelo]

Less expensive option

This is a less expensive option in a straw fedora:
http://www.hats-plus.com/detail.aspx?ID=457&Name=Stetson-Retro-Fedora-Hat
If this came in my size, I'd have one by now.
I'm sure it could never measure up to Panama Bob's product, though.

 

[Bassman]

I ordered these for the warm weather.
http://www.villagehatshop.com/jaxon_american_diamond_crown.html
in brown and
http://www.hatsinthebelfry.com/page/H/PROD/contemporary/hitb-jazz-brnstripe
in putty color.
I hope to get one or two seasons out of them.

 

[sphughes]

Panama Bob is a great option as many have recommended already. I am waiting on a Montecristi I ordered from him not too long ago. Besides the outstanding hat Bob delivers, he gives a generous discount for for us FL'ers. I mentioned that I read many good things about him on this board, and without hesitation, Bob offered me what I asked about at a sweet, discounted price. Plus he responds very quickly to emails.

All you need to do is use the search feature in the forum and you will find numerous compliments for Panama Bob and his outstanding service. Another great resource for info is HungaryTom. A gentleman and very knowledgeable. I read most of his posts to learn about these hats before I ordered my first.

-Scott

 

[univibe88]

All you need to do is use the search feature in the forum and you will find numerous compliments for Panama Bob and his outstanding service.

Here is another compliments for Bob.

I emailed him when I placed my order, and he told me about a hat he had in stock blocked by Gus Miller. I got a great deal on a very fine hat and didn't have to wait!

 

[toobacat]

I just got a Diamante from Panama Bob on ebay and I highly recommend it. It's a nice hat and inexpensive.

 

[Jim2903]

Broners are nice and not too expensive. I recently purchased my second Casablanca at Shushan's in New Orleans. They do mail order, but I happened to be down there on business and stopped in ...

http://www.shushans.com/thirtytwopage.html

Jim Dudlicek
Hoffman Estates, IL

 

[BobC]

I can recommend Panama Bob as do many others. I just received my first hat from him two days ago. He is very easy to work with, and his Montecristis feel more like cloth than straw.

Bob

 

[Mike in Seattle]

Panama Bob of course - but in downtown Seattle is Byrnie Utz if you want to look at, feel, try on a selection. The other option is David Morgan in Bothell/Woodinville - it's just off the 405, so it's not too big a drive from Everett. They have a few straw Panamas / fedoras in your price range. And if you go in on Saturday, Mr. Morgan's probably there running the shop and he's a wealth of information and great to talk to...and you can tell your friends you met the man who makes all the whips that Harrison Ford uses in the Indiana Jones movies.

 

[Day_late]

The Diamante

Following the advice in this thread, I checked with Panama Bob and found that he had a Diamante in my size. I ordered it earlier this week, and when I got home from a regatta this afternoon the hat was waiting for me:

This is my first panama hat, and I couldn't be happier with it.

Regards,
Warren

 

[MAB1]

PanamaBOB!

 

[Rick Blaine]

Following the advice in this thread, I checked with Panama Bob and found that he had a Diamante in my size. I ordered it earlier this week, and when I got home from a regatta this afternoon the hat was waiting for me:

This is my first panama hat, and I couldn't be happier with it.

Regards,
Warren

... looks as though it had always been on your head. Very nice match!