Akubra Fed IV
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Akubra Fed IV
Is there really a big difference in quality between the regular and the deluxe? Is the deluxe worth approx. $60.00 more? Does anyone have experience with both hats that can state from handling both that the deluxe is far superior or not???
I'd like to place an order, but I want to know for real if the deluxe is truly worth the extra expense?
I'd like to place an order, but I want to know for real if the deluxe is truly worth the extra expense?
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Make it Deluxe
Can't remember ANYONE disappointed with the Fed Deluxe quality. Of course, the regular is a super-good-deal for quality/price. And certain colors are available only in regular. Why not try a pre-owned one first and see if YOU like it better?
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Thinking Standard
I'm very interested in getting an Akubra Federation IV due to its balance of price and quality, and I'm thinking of purchasing the Standard versus the Deluxe. It's only a $60 difference, but $100 is a much easier sell to my wife than $160. I made a rash decision after seeing KotCS a couple of times to get an inexpensive, officially licensed wool Indy fedora for around $40. The hat's fine for displaying in my office on the hat rack, but it's not something worth wearing on a regular basis. After reading posts on this message board over the past few weeks, I've definitely settled on a Fed IV. The replies on this thread seem to indicate a leaning towards the Deluxe, which makes me question whether or not to go with the Standard. Has anyone had bad experiences with the Standard holding up over time? The consensus across most threads dealing with these two hats is that they both stand up well with time's passing. I'm just looking to solidify my choice. Thanks.
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Federations, be they deluxe or not, are easy to bash. They are friendly to re-bashing, too, as long as you don't leave the same way for more than a week. Even then, one good rain and you can have fun playing with it!
Before the Fed IV, I would have said the deluxe isn't worth it. But there were issues I didn't like back then. By all accounts, all of them were addressed with the IV's, so if I invest in another Fed, it will be the deluxe.
Before the Fed IV, I would have said the deluxe isn't worth it. But there were issues I didn't like back then. By all accounts, all of them were addressed with the IV's, so if I invest in another Fed, it will be the deluxe.