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I usually spec mine out. Someday I'll have to call him and just tell him to make me a hat and leave it at that.
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M.C. Gannon Hat Company
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I usually spec mine out. Someday I'll have to call him and just tell him to make me a hat and leave it at that.
Pellie
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Damn...i have to pay 102,69 euro's extra custom clearance for the Gannon hat. I hope it's worth it and i think it is, but for me it's the last time i ordered overseas....
Daniele Tanto
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Ciao Marcel, this is my own conviction that I gained after a few too many taxes to pay for hats or restorations done outside Europe
Pellie
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Yes, it is ridiculous.Ciao Marcel, this is my own conviction that I gained after a few too many taxes to pay for hats or restorations done outside Europe
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Ouch!
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I could see how that could be a dealbreaker particularly when you also factor in the international shipping costs. Ouch!
Pellie
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International shipping: $60-70
But heeey.....in a minute i am the owner of a Gannon hat
Daniele Tanto
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Brent, I agree
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I don't currently own one of Mr. Gannon's hats so I can't say whether or not that additional cost would be worth it. But that's approximately $116 US, and I can think of a lot of things I'd rather do with that money than hand it over to a government agency for doing a lot of nothing.
Pellie
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Totally agree!!
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Even worse is if I have items shipped via courier from Europe rather than Post Office is the courier charges anywhere from $50 - $100 dollars on top of the initial shipping cost for brokerage & handling. I am currently ignoring a bill from FedEx for an additional $50 for a $75 item.
Rmccamey
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It sure dampens "international trade". I bought a guitar from Ireland last spring. The customs charges were - gulp - significant! I believe you will be impressed with Gannon hats, however.
Short Balding Guy
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Seriously you picked up a Lowden or an Avalon guitar. They are dynamite! Killer resonating machines. I have owned a couple of Goodalls, with similar partials and long resonnance. I am down to my fav, a Goodall TROM (Brazilian and sitka). I am impressed as they are quite the guitars. Cheers.
Rmccamey
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Eric, mine is from the new kid on the block...near Belfast. OM Walnut and Sitka.
Short Balding Guy
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Seriously grand guitar. It's legacy shows with the knot on the headstock. Congrats on the fine guitar sir.
Apologies for the quick diversion of topic. But really acoustic guitars - all things can be forgiven when it comes to acoustic guitars. Back to the thread featuring all things Gannon hats - I wore a blue Gannon Wanderer this morning.
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Elegant! And I think OM's are the perfect size.
Bet I could play "Horse With No Name" on that!
Pellie
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The Gannon arrived today. Beautiful hat, very soft felt and it fits like a glove.
Short Balding Guy
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The Gannon arrived today. Beautiful hat, very soft felt and it fits like a glove.
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Congrats on a New Hat Day!
The hat has some of those classical proportions. I think it appears very classy. I do like the ribbon and binding treatment. Cheers for your new hat. It is a well traveled new hat.
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Pellie
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Thank you Eric. I like it very much indeed. It's the price and waiting time worth it.
Short Balding Guy
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Thank you Eric. I like it very much indeed. It's the price and waiting time worth it.
Glad you like it. when you get some wear on the hat I would be interested to hear your observations of the hat in comparison to your other custom hats. I am interested in exploring the Scandinavian hat folks and am curious as to your reflections.
This morning was a Gannon hat morning for me also. I raise my coffee cup in toast to your new hat.
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