Club Obi Wan

Posted: **Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:11 am**

indy89 wrote:Thanks for the heads-up Michaelson.

Seriously, you'd be amazed how much heat the liners hold in a hat. I keep one unlined for summer wear, and the difference is amazing. If you have one with a plastic cap liner, definitely put it away for cold weather!!

Regards! Michaelson

Posted: **Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:35 pm**

Of course it can be done.... but after waiting over six months for my new AB, I'm not sure that the first thing I will do is pull the liner out of the hat. So for the summer I will stick with the straws.

RC

Posted: **Thu Apr 19, 2007 12:29 pm**

but after waiting the better part of a year for my new AB,

If you waited for a better part of a year, you did not get the hat from me!!! I was so shocked by the comment, that I pulled out all 20 old order books and went through each name, when it was ordered and when I shipped. The only RC I saw was from Hong Kong, I took the order in August of last year and shipped in Feb of 07. Hardly the better part of a year. 10 months is the better part of a year.

Now, I know they have been running around 6 months on hats, but that is far from the better part of a year. Give me a break here. The turnaround times are bad enough, and stressful enough already!! I don't need ANYONE to inflate them.

Fedora

Posted: **Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:09 pm**

Wasn't meaning to "bust your chops." My point was more that I don't intend to get the hat and immediately begin deconstructing it. If you see previous posts in the thread by me, my point has been that we should all relax, be patient, and let you do your thing, in your own time. That way we can all be assured that we get the best possible product, at an unbelievable price.

OBTW- I'm the RC in Las Vegas

Patiently returning to my desert home,

RC

Posted: **Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:22 am**

Fedora is not an online retailer. He is a resource, a professional, and most importantly, a friend. He builds hats more to our benefit than his own these days. If one desires an immediate hat, go to a retail site, hit a button, receive it in days, and wear it well. Otherwise, order an AB, take a number, and as soon as it arrives, put in an order for another and lay back. It is actually a nice experience to order something, pay for it, let the financail dust settle, and then when least expected have it arrive. I will expand on this sometime in 'general gear' IRT Randall Knives. (I'm two years into a 3 year waiting list). ((If this does not read well, I apoligize, I've been traveling and am very tired, but still wanted to connect)).

Posted: **Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:13 am**

Seems like a longer wait time makes it easier to save up.

Now it's just foregoing one night at the bar per month while I wait, and bingo, it's paid for.

Fedora, the wait doesn't concern me for a quality product. Just waiting for the mood to strike me and I'll hit you up for a nice grey to match my changing hair color.

Posted: **Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:30 pm**

Indiana Jerry wrote:Fedora, the wait doesn't concern me for a quality product.

The wait will concern you after 28 weeks.

Posted: **Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:49 pm**

I admit you have to know well in advance of need...but if it's still THE ONE, where are you gonna get it faster?

The wait is what it is. Pushing it will not make it happen any sooner, it will only add to the 'cons' column on the darker days when Steve wonders if he should keep making hats or not...

Posted: **Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:54 pm**

Yeah but I'm starting to wonder if I even ordered a AB. The wait kinda screws w/ your mind after awhile.

Posted: **Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:07 pm**

hahaha...got to post it on the fridge...it's real, I can see it!

Posted: **Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:14 pm**

I have the cashiers check reciept, maybe I shoould post that on my wall and my sanity might come back.

Posted: **Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:45 pm**

Sanity is fleeting, but an AB will last forever...

At least that is what the voices are telling me.

RC

Posted: **Tue Apr 24, 2007 2:30 am**

Yes, but half of them are lying, they are only in your head. You can only trust the ones that aren't your subconscious pulling the double-fakeout on you.

Posted: **Tue May 08, 2007 5:58 pm**

Has anybody got a hold of Mr. Delk lately about the wait?
I PMed him two weeks ago about my order but he sent no reply.
I'm already in my 30th week.

Posted: **Tue May 08, 2007 8:06 pm**

Instead of typing another almost identical post, I am just going to quote myself from another recent thread.

Hang in there guys. With the new movie on the horizon, I am sure that Fedora is busier than a one armed paper hanger.

While this may not be the best time to get an AB as far as turn around time goes, rest assured, once you get it, the wait will have been worth it. I know, this is like telling a kid that he has to wait until Christmas to open a present.

We all have to remember that Fedora is a one man operation (unless you want a Deluxe, and then Marc is a one man operation, too). He works a full day almost every day, and gets these hats made as fast as he can, and still maintain the quality that we all desire.

The bad news is, that from now untill the new movie, I think wait times for an AB are going to increase. I just hope that after the movie opens, that demand doesn't become so great that Fedora decides he can no longer keep pace.

So, my advice is to keep your panty hose on, and rest assured that Fedora is cranking out all of your fedoras as fast as his little hands can, and I wouldn't worry about pestering him for an update. The more time he spends on this computer answering questions, the less time he has to spend out in the shop.

Go Fedora, GO! WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Posted: **Tue May 08, 2007 8:08 pm**

...and before you ask, yes, I have conversed with fedora within the past couple of days, and yes, he is very busy, and yes, he is working on your hats as fast as humanly possible.

Posted: **Tue May 08, 2007 9:33 pm**

Alright alright, I'll try to be more patient.
I hope I get it before July 1st because I'm going camping in New Mexico on the 1st!

Posted: **Tue May 08, 2007 10:29 pm**

Has anyone heard from Fedora recently? I have sent him a PM and an Email with some questions about ordering a fedora from him and have heard nothing back. Here's what I sent him if someone can help answer a few of the questions:

I had a few questions about the beaver felt F&G fedora.

1.) How long of a wait time am I looking at once I place my order?

2.a.) Is shipping to an overseas military address (APO AP) a problem?

2.b.) If it is not a problem, what would my total cost be: hat + shipping?

3.) Do COW members get a discount?

I've heard you and some others talk about having the plastic liner cap removed (or even the full liner) removed for wear during the summer months.

4.a.) From the sounds of it, you will ship the hat w/o the plastic liner cap, correct?

4.b.) Also, you mention taking out the entire liner makes the hat breathe much better making it cooler to wear. Once the liner is removed, how sturdy is it if I wanted to put it back in for the cooler months (and how do you do it)?

5.) Are your hat sizes American or English? I wear a 7 1/4" military patrol cap and berret, but that's American sizing (or at least that's what the Army tells me).

6.) Will you ship the hat pre-bashed for a certain look? This being my first fedora, I'd hate to screw it up by trying to bash it and doing it incorrectly!

That pretty much takes care of the questions I have for now. I look forward to your reply. Thanks

Posted: **Tue May 08, 2007 10:56 pm**

Mountaineer Lasher wrote:
I had a few questions about the beaver felt F&G fedora.

1.) How long of a wait time am I looking at once I place my order?

2.a.) Is shipping to an overseas military address (APO AP) a problem?

2.b.) If it is not a problem, what would my total cost be: hat + shipping?

3.) Do COW members get a discount?

I've heard you and some others talk about having the plastic liner cap removed (or even the full liner) removed for wear during the summer months.

4.a.) From the sounds of it, you will ship the hat w/o the plastic liner cap, correct?

4.b.) Also, you mention taking out the entire liner makes the hat breathe much better making it cooler to wear. Once the liner is removed, how sturdy is it if I wanted to put it back in for the cooler months (and how do you do it)?

5.) Are your hat sizes American or English? I wear a 7 1/4" military patrol cap and berret, but that's American sizing (or at least that's what the Army tells me).

6.) Will you ship the hat pre-bashed for a certain look? This being my first fedora, I'd hate to screw it up by trying to bash it and doing it incorrectly!

That pretty much takes care of the questions I have for now. I look forward to your reply. Thanks

I can kinda answer a few questions. You will wait a few months (depending on his current turnaround time and whether the size block for your head is in use) for your hat but it will be worth the wait. Fedora will bash the hat any way you want it. Pick a spot in any of the three movies that you like and he will bash the hat to that scene. That's all I know.

Posted: **Tue May 08, 2007 11:14 pm**

I can answer some of your questions, so I'll give it a shot.

Mountaineer Lasher wrote:Has anyone heard from Fedora recently? I have sent him a PM and an Email with some questions about ordering a fedora from him and have heard nothing back. Here's what I sent him if someone can help answer a few of the questions:

I had a few questions about the beaver felt F&G fedora.

1.) How long of a wait time am I looking at once I place my order?

Gettin' longer everyday!

2.a.) Is shipping to an overseas military address (APO AP) a problem?

I don't think it is a problem, but maybe someone that knows can chime in on this one.

2.b.) If it is not a problem, what would my total cost be: hat + shipping?

I would imagine Fedora would let you know if there was any additional charge for shipping when you order.

3.) Do COW members get a discount?

As far as I know, we still do. It was like $25, but it has been awhile since I ordered my gray AB.

I've heard you and some others talk about having the plastic liner cap removed (or even the full liner) removed for wear during the summer months.

4.a.) From the sounds of it, you will ship the hat w/o the plastic liner cap, correct?

Both of my hats have the original bridal satin liner that doesn't have any plastic. I would imagine you can get it either way.

4.b.) Also, you mention taking out the entire liner makes the hat breathe much better making it cooler to wear. Once the liner is removed, how sturdy is it if I wanted to put it back in for the cooler months (and how do you do it)?

If you can sew, you can do it. But, I never take my liner out. I like the look of the hat with the liner in, it looks more finished and I never have really noticed it making the hat all that hot. I think the felt is hotter than one little layer of bridal satin.

5.) Are your hat sizes American or English? I wear a 7 1/4" military patrol cap and berret, but that's American sizing (or at least that's what the Army tells me).

Sizes are so unstandardized, I am sure that Fedora would prefer that you just measure your head with a tape measure. He told me it was the best way to get a good fit.

6.) Will you ship the hat pre-bashed for a certain look? This being my first fedora, I'd hate to screw it up by trying to bash it and doing it incorrectly!

Oh, yeah. Just pick out a scene of a movie and tell Fedora that is the way you want your hat to look. Ask, and ye shall receive.

That pretty much takes care of the questions I have for now. I look forward to your reply. Thanks

Posted: **Tue May 08, 2007 11:19 pm**

indy89 wrote:Alright alright, I'll try to be more patient.
I hope I get it before July 1st because I'm going camping in New Mexico on the 1st!

New Mexico eh? That's my neck of the woods! I'm on week 29. Maybe we will both have our hats by then!....I hope so

Posted: **Tue May 08, 2007 11:21 pm**

Hey, guys. I just ordered one from Marc and am VERY eager.

But check this out - I have a friend in Los Angeles who is working on IJ4. He's a sculptor and just got very busy and reclusive but is not saying a word. I DO know though that he is sculpting creatures for it. What kind of creatures I have no idea. If the wait time for an AB goes up and Fedora gets hard to reach that can only be a good sign, no?! Especially if it happens around now I guess.

Unless he's just fishing again.

But believe me, the hat is worth the wait. And if they end up in IJ4 then it is worth even more wait.

(hoping hoping hoping)

Posted: **Wed May 09, 2007 8:58 am**

Kaplan wrote:
indy89 wrote:Alright alright, I'll try to be more patient.
I hope I get it before July 1st because I'm going camping in New Mexico on the 1st!
New Mexico eh? That's my neck of the woods! I'm on week 29. Maybe we will both have our hats by then!....I hope so

For sure we'll have our hats by then Kaplan, I hope we'll have 'em.

Posted: **Wed May 09, 2007 12:08 pm**

I'm hoping to get it just in time for CIV!

Posted: **Wed May 09, 2007 12:18 pm**

darthjones,

check this out - I have a friend in Los Angeles who is working on IJ4. He's a sculptor and just got very busy and reclusive but is not saying a word. I DO know though that he is sculpting creatures for it. What kind of creatures I have no idea. If the wait time for an AB goes up and Fedora gets hard to reach that can only be a good sign, no?!

Thats what I would assume. I hope he does.

Posted: **Wed May 09, 2007 2:52 pm**

I think we all have our fingers crossed on that one.

Posted: **Wed May 09, 2007 3:39 pm**

I have all my fingers crossed - hard to type!

By the way - concerning CIV, who is going? I'm definitely there. Let me know by PM or otherwise if y'all want to coordinate somewhat.

Posted: **Thu May 10, 2007 8:12 am**

I believe it would be easier read as C4, and not the explosive,...that's Celebration 4, the big Star Wars convention being held in L.A. this year.
'Blues

Posted: **Fri Jun 08, 2007 8:27 am**

So as the original poster of this topic, I'm going on five months and a couple of weeks now.

What is the current wait time for others who have started to receive they're AB's?

I figure it's easier to ask here than pester Fedora, which come to think of it was the whole reason I posted this topic in the first place!

Posted: **Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:23 pm**

I'm on nine months.

I ordered on Oct. 7.

Posted: **Fri Jun 08, 2007 1:35 pm**

I ordered aroun Nov 10th. I am looking forward to the hat.

Posted: **Fri Jun 08, 2007 6:26 pm**

Thanks guys. Maybe someone could chime in who has received their's recently? What's the wait to actually get one?

Posted: **Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:34 am**

Just ordered AB #2. Let the waiting begin.
YEEEEE!! HAWWWWW!!!
$\:D/$

Posted: **Sun Jun 10, 2007 1:36 pm**

Just ordered AB #2. Let the waiting begin.
YEEEEE!! HAWWWWW!!!

Me too!

Posted: **Sun Jun 10, 2007 1:52 pm**

Does anyone know if AB is currently offering Rabbit felt? I read an earlier post by Fedora which explicitly stated that he was discontinuing Rabbit felt after he was done with his current batch (enough for 10), and was selling them at 100 each. But on the AB website, Rabbit felts are one of the two options, priced at 175. Anyone?

Posted: **Sun Jun 10, 2007 1:57 pm**

The site hasn't been updated in a long time.

Posted: **Sun Jun 10, 2007 2:02 pm**

Yeah I remember Steve saying that the rabbit hats were turning out great, but that they would be the last rabbit hats to leave his shop.

Oh and to add my wait times. I should have my rabbit AB sometime soon and thanks to Steve dropping that bit of a hint on June 6 I went ahead an ordered a beaver AB which of course will be in the style of the IJ4 hat. So it looks like four days for me now.

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2007 2:58 am**

Guess I am going to have to get on the AB Wait bandwagon with AB #2 and #3. (And I imagine AB #4 sometime just before the end of the month).

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:25 am**

Jess, do you get that special feeling once a month, too? You know, when you want to buy another AB?

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2007 4:18 pm**

36 hours and counting.........

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2007 4:21 pm**

How many more hours until Mrs. Blooze finds out?

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2007 4:22 pm**

Hopefully she won't notice when I wear it to Talladega in 2008

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2007 4:35 pm**

Placed my order Nov 20, 06. I thought it would have been here by now!

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2007 5:16 pm**

binkmeisterRick wrote:Jess, do you get that special feeling once a month, too? You know, when you want to buy another AB?

You know I do Bink. You can have my wallet now, it's empty!

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:59 pm**

I've been waiting 5 days.

Just kidding.

BTW, this is my first post. Greetings to all.

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:31 pm**

welcome aboard falcon!

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:57 pm**

I'm working on an order (kinda) right now! Can't wait to wait! (Euh?)

Indiana Jess wrote:
binkmeisterRick wrote:Jess, do you get that special feeling once a month, too? You know, when you want to buy another AB?
You know I do Bink. You can have my wallet now, it's empty!

I bet!

In Christ,
Shane

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:25 pm**

jkingrph wrote:Placed my order Nov 20, 06. I thought it would have been here by now!

You thought. Ha. I ordered Oct. 7, 06.
Not a single AB insight yet.

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:40 pm**

Well I ordered mine the last week of May 2007 and I'm going crazy :!: I hope Steve and Marc get the

cracken soon. Sometimes I wish I had never found this site (especially AB).

All I do is think about them instead of studying like I should be.

I have to commend all of you for your patience.

I can't imagine having ordered one last year and are still waiting. Your skin has to be crawling :!: :!:

I couldn't take the waiting anymore, so I ordered a couple of straw hats for this summer. I'll have to post some pics when I get them.

That is all........

Posted: **Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:46 pm**

You get used to the wait.
"Trust me."

Club Obi Wan

Adventurebilt Wait Time

Sorry, Steve

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