Date You Ordered Your AB

Indiana Blooze · Post by **Indiana Blooze** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:11 am

The floodgates have opened. I got my June 07 hat yesterday, July 23.

Alan · Post by **Alan** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:43 pm

Two boxes arrived today, one from Schmidty and one from Adventurebilt. Not bad timing!

My June 26, 2007 AB order arrived after 13 months, well two days shy of it. Pics soon!

IndyBlues · Post by **IndyBlues** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:58 pm

IndianaGear Hunter wrote:Need to check this thread for others that have received theirs:

viewtopic.php?t=23999&start=900

I think you can McFly and Indiana Jess as having received their AB's

If they post in here, I'll update it. But thanks for the heads up.
Mike

Chaval85 · Post by **Chaval85** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:46 am

Hi:

IndyBlues, change the name "The_Ripper" for "Chaval85" on the list. I had to change my nick.

Sorry for the inconvenience

.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:49 am

Alan wrote:Two boxes arrived today, one from Schmidty and one from Adventurebilt. Not bad timing!

My June 26, 2007 AB order arrived after 13 months, well two days shy of it. Pics soon!

Wow, that's a really shallow box for a hat and a really big box for a pair of shoes! 8-[

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:13 am

My thoughts exactly.

Dave

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:34 am

Where are the pics of the hat? Why do we get boxes?

Alan · Post by **Alan** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:40 am

BendingOak wrote:Where are the pics of the hat? Why do we get boxes?

You already liked it over here:

viewtopic.php?p=458665#458665

Indiana Jess · Post by **Indiana Jess** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:37 pm

IndianaGear Hunter wrote: ... I think you can add McFly and Indiana Jess as having received their AB's

I received my grey AB, just waiting for my brown one now.

Alan · Post by **Alan** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:54 pm

I was just looking at the list in post 1 since I'm now anxiously awaiting my February order

, and counted up 22 orders for June '07. Now Steve said he had something like 200 total for June. Now if you count another 22 orders down after June it puts you into November '07. If there's anything like a consistent sampling of orders there (a big 'if') then Steve really ought to have the opportunity to make some headway on his backlog. He certainly was prior to hitting the June orders.

Indiana Jess · Post by **Indiana Jess** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 2:58 pm

Well that list is only COW members. I think we only make up abouit 30%-35% of his hat orders, if that.

Dr._J · Post by **Dr._J** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:50 pm

Indiana Jess wrote:Well that list is only COW members. I think we only make up abouit 30%-35% of his hat orders, if that.

You mean....there are OTHERS?!!

Indiana Jess · Post by **Indiana Jess** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:36 pm

I know. The nerve of some people ordering hat before us COW members.

Alan · Post by **Alan** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:55 pm

Well, my point was he had ~200 orders total represented by 22 orders from COW members, so a representative sampling of ~10%. If that sampling holds, then he would have the same number of orders July-October 2007 as he did in June '07 alone (ie, ~200). So if that is true and if he continues his same pace he ought to be able to cut down wait times substantially through the fall. Those are big 'ifs'.

Indiana Williams · Post by **Indiana Williams** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:54 pm

I just placed an order for my second AB. and now the wait ensues........

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:27 pm

I just received my brown one today. The grey should be along any day now. So, 13 months and change, for those counting the days.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:01 am

Oh, yeah. I forgot to mention I got my CS AB a couple weeks ago, but couldn't tell you when I ordered it because I purposely forgot to write down the date.

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:11 am

Alan wrote:Well, my point was he had ~200 orders total represented by 22 orders from COW members, so a representative sampling of ~10%. If that sampling holds, then he would have the same number of orders July-October 2007 as he did in June '07 alone (ie, ~200). So if that is true and if he continues his same pace he ought to be able to cut down wait times substantially through the fall. Those are big 'ifs'.

Yeah. Personally, I doubt it is a representative sample. June was the month it was revealed that he made the hats for Crystal skull, so there were a lot of hats being ordered simply because people wanted it from the original maker - we aren't the only ones who buy gear after all. Many of the people on COW knew around may that he'd done it, so the number of COW members buying is lower than it normally would be, while the crowds of non-COW members is higher. I'd say at least 50% of the buyers are COW members. :junior: -M

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:28 am

Alan wrote:Well, my point was he had ~200 orders total represented by 22 orders from COW members, so a representative sampling of ~10%. If that sampling holds, then he would have the same number of orders July-October 2007 as he did in June '07 alone (ie, ~200). So if that is true and if he continues his same pace he ought to be able to cut down wait times substantially through the fall. Those are big 'ifs'.

I think that that is not very likely, that a 200 plus order month would be consistant. Generally speaking, most of the people that would have been interested in a hat by the hatter to the fourth film would have known, just about, right away. When the annoucement was made, those that had been following the film's production and were serious collector's would have jumped at the opportunity to oder one right then. Most fans aren't like us, they are content with an official DP. But collector's are different and rarely wait to purchase, they jump at the first opportunity becuase you don't know when it may come around again. I think that once Steve is done with the Jun orders, which should be soon, we will start seeing him breeze by the months, relatively speaking.

Also, when I ordered my AB, Steve told me that It would be here by the end of the year, probably by the Fall. This was after he took on the apprentice. Taking into consideration where he is on orders, that would sound about right if the orders went back to normal, relatively speaking, after the big rush in June.

Dave

Sitting Rabbit · Post by **Sitting Rabbit** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 12:31 pm

I got my hat from Steve a couple of weeks ago. It was a Brown 7 1/8 Raiders fedora.

IndyBlues · Post by **IndyBlues** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 5:42 pm

Sitting Rabbit wrote:I got my hat from Steve a couple of weeks ago. It was a Brown 7 1/8 Raiders fedora.

OK, documented.

'Blues

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:03 pm

binkmeisterRick wrote:Oh, yeah. I forgot to mention I got my CS AB a couple weeks ago, but couldn't tell you when I ordered it because I purposely forgot to write down the date.

You can be forgiven for not knowing the order date, but not telling us you've had your CS for WEEKS! You shall be flogged!

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:25 pm

Oh, Chewie, while we're on it, the cleaners called last month and said your suit's ready.

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:47 pm

binkmeisterRick wrote:Oh, Chewie, while we're on it, the cleaners called last month and said your suit's ready.

Oh, yeah. Forgot about that thing. In this heat, I guess I got used to walking around in just my boxers and a bow tie!

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:38 am

That might have something to do with your job interview problems...

Wrightknife · Post by **Wrightknife** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 11:15 pm

Received my AB Friday afternoon! It is a CS Bash and I love it. It is truly a quality lid and well worth the wait. I ordered it 6/16/07. One more satisfied customer! Thanks Steve.

gabrielle · Post by **gabrielle** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:45 pm

Ooopsss. I bumped up the wrong thread! Anyway where are we in terms of orders placed? Still on 6/07?

Has anyone that ordered after June last year received an AB?

Lil Abner · Post by **Lil Abner** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:55 pm

I received my AB with a SOC bash on Saturday. August 9th.

Been wearing it ever since.

gabrielle · Post by **gabrielle** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:30 am

When did you order Abner? Last June or July?

prettybigguy · Post by **prettybigguy** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:48 pm

After 415 days...
I got mine today.
CS Bash, BTW. Also got the Staff of Ra liner. Has anyone received the new AB logo liner yet?
Looks good! Much darker brown then I expected, compared to my PB2 and Optimo Pecan.
PBG

Alan · Post by **Alan** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:45 pm

^First I've heard of anyone getting the new liner.

Congrats on the AB!

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:05 pm

I think he recieved the old liner. But I could be misreading PBG's post altogehter. I don't think anyone has recieved the new liners yet.

Dave

Mola Ram · Post by **Mola Ram** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:11 pm

Mine should be coming soon by the looks of things.

I'll be sure to post pictures when it does.

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:40 pm

It seems as though Steve is just about done with June orders. Are there anymore June '07 orders that have not been recieved yet or has Steve started work on the July orders?

Dave

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:22 pm

DR Ulloa wrote:It seems as though Steve is just about done with June orders. Are there anymore June '07 orders that have not been recieved yet or has Steve started work on the July orders?

Dave

My second one from June hasn't arrived, but I'm not sure if that's a hitch in shipping or if it just isn't done yet. I've already sent an inquiry.

Alan · Post by **Alan** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:59 pm

DR Ulloa wrote:I think he recieved the old liner. But I could be misreading PBG's post altogehter. I don't think anyone has recieved the new liners yet.

Yes, you're right. I wasn't paying attention.

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 5:52 pm

No worries. I make the same mistake all the time.

Dave

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:54 pm

Gray AB has landed! For those who have an achy mouse finger - I ordered 6/22/07.

inexpensive_jones · Post by **inexpensive_jones** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:53 pm

That could mean any day for me (or not) since I ordered mine on the 23rd.

davej1 · Post by **davej1** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:17 am

I ordered mine on August 11th and Steve confirmed yesterday that he received payment and that the hat would be built this month!

Indiana Williams · Post by **Indiana Williams** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:20 am

davej1 wrote:I ordered mine on August 11th and Steve confirmed yesterday that he received payment and that the hat would be built this month!

You just ordered and its allready on the block?

davej1 · Post by **davej1** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:52 pm

HI Dave. I got it my friend. And we are making your hat this month. Thanks. Steve

Hi Steve,

Did you by chance receive the money order yet?

Thanks,

Dave

Sent from my iPhone

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:16 pm

Either that is a typo or you are one lukcy son of a gun.

Dave

davej1 · Post by **davej1** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:18 pm

Yes hopefully a lucky son of a gun. I thought that was odd since seeing how long everyone else has been waiting.

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:34 pm

Well, if you feel bad about it, if your a 23 1/4'' I'll take it off your hands to make you feel better once you get it. You can have mine when it comes in

.

Dave

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 8:32 pm

By chance, when you interacted with Steve, did you just say you ordered "August 11" or did you mention that it was only this year. Because he may have been thing LAST August, which is about where he's up to in making hats.

rhboyd · Post by **rhboyd** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 8:55 pm

just waiting... in silence... waiting.

-r.

davej1 · Post by **davej1** » Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:14 pm

Makes sense. Guess I am in for a long wait....

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:32 am

Welcome to the cue line. The water fountain is over there...and the stale cookies are over there. Now if only some one could turn off the John Tesh music playing over the loud speakers!

Dave

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 8:04 am

What, turn up the John Tesh music? Okay...

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