Wow, this place sure gets 'Spendy' $$$$

Kokopelli · Post by **Kokopelli** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:36 am

Well, I just ordered an Adventurebilt Fedora! After reading post after post of everyone going from one hat to the next, and eventually ending up at Steve's door anyway, plus having a disappointment from another 'factory' made hat myself, I figured in the long run it would be better just to skip all the others and go straight for the Best- Adventurebilt!

Now comes the hard part- no, not the wait, but the "Honey..."

theinterchange · Post by **theinterchange** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:51 am

It does get expensive.. Look forward to seeing you in your AB.

Tron7960 · Post by **Tron7960** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:54 am

Just buy some of Marc's new Aldens and she will forget about the hat!

Tron

Kokopelli · Post by **Kokopelli** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:01 am

Oh boy...boots are gonna have to wait- for now. I had already 'convinced' her on ordering a Wested, since I sold my Cooper Disney, and I have a pair of 'close enoughs' to do me.
I'm without a brown fedora though, so I'm gonna need a holdover while waiting- I have an ad in the Marrakesh section looking for a used Fed.

Hunter Jones · Post by **Hunter Jones** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:48 am

Pricey, yes, but quality is always worth it. When you get that AB in your greedy little hands, you will forget about the cost.

As for the SO, just tell her to wait and see how good and classy you look. She'll melt every time you put on The Hat.

Cheers

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:51 am

Have you considered buying her a little present to ease the transition? You'd be amazed what bribery can accomplish. :junior: -M

Swamp · Post by **Swamp** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:01 pm

Do what I did. Sell something you don't need anymore and buy an AB and a straw PB. That way the wife can't say anything. Also go ahead and buy her something, cause you will want something else tomorrow.

DoubleOhSeven · Post by **DoubleOhSeven** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:04 pm

Interesting about getting "spendy"....

I totaled up over $1,000.00 in gear and clothing I need to order...and that is NOT including the new AB Aldens.

Which I will not be getting. No offense, Marc, but I just can't justify that price tag to myself.

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:18 pm

DoubleOhSeven wrote: I totaled up over $1,000.00 in gear and clothing I need to order...and that is NOT including the new AB Aldens.

That's all????

I dare not calculate how much my stuff has costed till now, ingorance is a bliss

Kokopelli · Post by **Kokopelli** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:21 pm

Hunter Jones wrote:Pricey, yes, but quality is always worth it. When you get that AB in your greedy little hands, you will forget about the cost.

Cheers

Absolutely- I know this is a hat I'll be wearing the rest of my life.
-Just got an order confirm email from 'The Man' himself. I gotta tell ya, reading those typed words of his got me all giddy! -Like I was talking to a celebrity, only a celebrity I liked. Oh, wait- he IS a celebrity!

Tron7960 · Post by **Tron7960** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 2:23 pm

Yes he is,... just don't tell HIM that!

Tron

IndianaSolo · Post by **IndianaSolo** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 11:08 pm

I've been a COW member since Feb. 27 and here is my damage,

Keppler Fedora - $175
Akubra Adventurer - $125
G&B Expedition jacket - $450

And I am expecting to buy an AB Dlx - 600+ US $
and I want the Timberland Boots - $150

So far I've spent $750... in less than 1 month

and after adding the other stuff it comes to $1500

And Im not even looking for a SA look

Whatever you do, DON'T TELL MY WIFE!!

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BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 11:14 pm

your not kidding. This place will take all your money.

I think you made a wise move going to the best in the AB. You won't go wrong with that one. Smart move. You will be very happy.

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 11:39 pm

Erri wrote:
DoubleOhSeven wrote: I totaled up over $1,000.00 in gear and clothing I need to order...and that is NOT including the new AB Aldens.
That's all????
I dare not calculate how much my stuff has costed till now, ingorance is a bliss

i'm with you my friend..........

Alan · Post by **Alan** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:15 am

Mulceber wrote:Have you considered buying her a little present to ease the transition?

Something like the Marion dress?

Congrats on the order.

TonyRush · Post by **TonyRush** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:52 am

DoubleOhSeven wrote:I totaled up over $1,000.00 in gear and clothing I need to order...and that is NOT including the new AB Aldens.

Just making sure I'm clear on the abbreviations...

What are "AB Aldens"?

Does Adventurebilt sell the boots? Or does AB mean something different in this context?

Thanks!
Tony

Argonaut · Post by **Argonaut** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:23 pm

TonyRush wrote:
DoubleOhSeven wrote:I totaled up over $1,000.00 in gear and clothing I need to order...and that is NOT including the new AB Aldens.
Just making sure I'm clear on the abbreviations...

What are "AB Aldens"?

Does Adventurebilt sell the boots? Or does AB mean something different in this context?

Thanks!
Tony

Adventurebilt is now selling an even more screen accurate version of the Aldens 405.

TonyRush · Post by **TonyRush** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:24 pm

Argonaut wrote:Adventurebilt is now selling an even more screen accurate version of the Aldens 405.

Ah, really! Is there a link? I can't find anything about that on the AB site.

Thanks,
Tony

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:43 pm

Hold up! Let's not have a general gear discussion break out in the middle of a fedora thread.

You can find the discussion about the Aldens in the general gear section.

Regards! Michaelson

TonyRush · Post by **TonyRush** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:43 pm

thanks for keeping us on topic....I was letting my enthusiasm get away from me.

Tony