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ANYONE HAVE NEWS ON THE NEW FEDERATIONS?
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:22 pm
by DOHERTYJAX
I ordered mine a while ago. They are supposed to be here by the middle of the month is what I was told a while back. Just wondering if anyone has any updates
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:30 pm
by Michaelson
Believe me, when there's news or updates, it will be posted.
Regards! Michaelson
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:06 pm
by interbak
I got an email from them yesterday, still says middle of April!
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:42 pm
by swcrazyfan
GRRR! 'm jumping out of my skin
because I am so anxious to start wearing it around! I can't wait for mine! I am so excited to receive it!
Sorry I just had to vent that to keep me going. I just don't know how you guys can wait 8-12+ months for a AB! Its only been two weeks for me and I'm already like this!
I have been emailing them at least once a week asking them if there are any updates. They said they'll email me when they get pics and other info.
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:34 am
by conceited_ape
You should be excited.
If all goes well the hat (correct me if i'm wrong) will basically resemble a rabbit AB!
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 1:34 am
by darthjones
Is this regular or deluxe Federation?
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 1:48 am
by swcrazyfan
darthjones wrote:Is this regular or deluxe Federation?
both are being updated. i hope that answered your question, if not, please rephrase your question.
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 4:56 pm
by swcrazyfan
Michaelson, can you at least tell us if you have seen the new federation in semi-finished condition? (i.e. not the block shape pic on federation page)
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 4:58 pm
by Michaelson
I have seen photos of the new hat and block, but have not had a prototype of the accepted final hat in hand yet.
Regard! Michaelson
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:12 am
by darthjones
That DOES answer my question! But where can I see the block? Where is the "Federation page?"
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:45 am
by swcrazyfan
darthjones wrote:That DOES answer my question! But where can I see the block? Where is the "Federation page?"
http://www.hatsdirect.com/federation
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:46 am
by Vegeta
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:53 am
by swcrazyfan
what did you fix? they both go to the same place.
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:18 am
by Michaelson
I just heard that things are 'going smoothly'. Pretty cryptic, I know, but at least something's afoot.
Regards! Michaelson
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:24 am
by Nobody
I know that this is probably a shot in the dark but is there any chance that these will ship out this month?
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:31 am
by Piker
Heard from Ron at Hats direct a couple days ago. He should have more info for us as early as next week.
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 11:50 am
by ANJALI
It should be interesting to know if Akubra will continue to produce the "old" federation...It was not a "bad" hat and we don't know if the new model will be so satisfying.
But, I'm very curious because it's really too long to wait for an AB or a JPD when we are lucky to have an answer and HJ is, for this moment not really in touch (strange to loose a such market especially with the market on Internet...I don't understand these people...).
Waiting, waiting
Regards
Anjali
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:59 pm
by Piker
....will continue to produce the "old" federation..
Don't think they will be doing that. I originally ordered an, "old," one and got a quick follow up from Ron telling me that they were out of them and were switching to the new type and that was the reason for the delay.
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 1:14 pm
by uncle ogs
yep i must add that i too am getting quite excited about this, has a hat collecter i cant quite believe its taken me this long to order an Indy hat. Now that i have i am starting to chomp at the bit. Just hope it gets here before the film!
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 2:49 pm
by Vegeta
swcrazyfan wrote:what did you fix? they both go to the same place.
Your link didn't work....I guess a mod fixed it or something. Federation was spelled wrong..
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:16 pm
by Iowa
Excellent. I can't wait to get my Moonstone Fed IV!
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 4:21 pm
by Iowa
Vegeta, I just noticed your avatar, namely the : ( that accompanies HF's wonderful facial expression, and I had to sit here in my office trying to stifle the laughter that kept trying to burst out of me to avoid everyone coming in demanding to know what's so dad-burned funny.
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 7:55 pm
by mufflowne
Whoa! What will that make the hat look like when it's bashed? You guys think it'll mushroom better? Hold a better Raiders pinch? What What What?
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:19 pm
by Piker
HA! and based on current rates, I got a buck or two off!
Dang, the Auzzie $$ is dropping faster than the American Greenback?
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 1:59 am
by airforceindy
According to the link that AC posted, the Fed and Dlx are only offered in the Dark Brown. I was under the impression that Ron was going to be offering them in a broader range, to include the tawny fawn, black, and carbon gray. Or is this just a slow start with the new product?
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 5:32 am
by uncle ogs
If you placed a preorder for them are you billed as per the exchange rate at the time of ordering then?
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:59 am
by BoilermakerJones
I believe they bill you in Australian Dollars at the time you order it. Your credit card company will convert to US Dollars, Pounds, or Euros at their current rate. Hats Direct just gives the most recent rate as a convenience, your financial institution has the final say on conversion rate.
From their common questions link:
Why does the price change in my currency?
We sell hats in Australian dollars. We do not alter the price. The price fluctuates because the other currencies may increase or decrease in value reltive to the $Au. This could make the hat more or less in your currency - we have no way to control this.
Matt
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:45 am
by Piker
uncle ogs wrote:If you placed a preorder for them are you billed as per the exchange rate at the time of ordering then?
I was given a choice to be billed when I placed the order or when the order shipped, I chose to be billed at the time of ordering. Saved me a few US Dollars and Hats Direct got the net present value of the cash immediately.
Win-win.
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 5:23 pm
by darthjones
Thanks for the link. That is a NICE block shape!
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:58 pm
by Risu
I wasn't given a choice, they're going to bill me when the hat ships. Kind of frustrating for me, because I've got $136 in my checking account that I can't touch.
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:05 pm
by Piker
Check Cards? An invention of the Devil.
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:48 pm
by Risu
I actually like the debit card. It's like a credit card, but you aren't tempted to spend money you don't have.
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:26 pm
by Piker
Don't ever lose it. I deal with lost card issues at work.
And I saved 11 bucks on the Fed.
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:48 pm
by binkmeisterRick
Piker wrote:Check Cards? An invention of the Devil.
No, I didn't invent it. Someone beat me to that idea.
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 10:57 pm
by Risu
Yea, last year I had some trouble with it. It was pretty annoying, but over quickly.
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 11:14 am
by airforceindy
airforceindy wrote:According to the link that AC posted, the Fed and Dlx are only offered in the Dark Brown. I was under the impression that Ron was going to be offering them in a broader range, to include the tawny fawn, black, and carbon gray. Or is this just a slow start with the new product?
Anyone have an answer to this question?
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 11:26 am
by whiskyman
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 11:28 am
by Kittlemeier
airforceindy wrote:
Anyone have an answer to this question?
Look in the link under specifications.
The Federation IV(standard)
Colors available: Dark Brown, Tawny Fawn, Carbon Grey, Moonstone (new), Black
The Federation Deluxe IV
Colors available: Dark Brown, Heritage Fawn, Black
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:24 pm
by uncle ogs
Well, i guess this is mid April. Any of you guys heard any updates?
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:34 pm
by IndianaSolo
Got a reply from Ron yesterday night:
we are expecting the new stock to arrive very soon and when they arrive they will go out in the order that orders came in to us so it may take a week to send out the back orders.
I think by end of April, Beginning May we should start getting them. Keep our whips crossed
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:42 pm
by uncle ogs
Thanks for the heads up bro!
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:03 pm
by Michaelson
Amazing!
Ron asked me to be his point of contact, and wanted me to keep quiet until he had inventory in hand. Now he's telling anyone who sends him an email what the status is!
Well then, if you need any updates, drop Ron a line!
Regards! Michaelson
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 5:47 pm
by Michaelson
Just heard from Ron that the email quoted above wasn't from him, but was sent in his name. He ain't happy!
It's still 'in progress', so we're still in a holding pattern until stock is in hand, like he originally told me.
So, stand by.
Regards! Michaelson
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:48 am
by AVbat
so correct me if i am wrong, but the new feds will feature a shorter crown than the last model, right??
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:27 am
by swcrazyfan
AVbat wrote:so correct me if i am wrong, but the new feds will feature a shorter crown than the last model, right??
Yes I do believe that the old ones were around 5 3/4 to 6 inches tall and these will be 5 5/8 tall.
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:36 am
by Piker
Michaelson wrote:Amazing!
Ron asked me to be his point of contact, and wanted me to keep quiet until he had inventory in hand. Now he's telling anyone who sends him an email what the status is!
Well then, if you need any updates, drop Ron a line!
Regards! Michaelson
I have some information, but it appears that I am not supposed to say anything.
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:24 am
by Michaelson
Yep. Hold up until we get the 'all's clear'!
Regards! Michaelson
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:26 am
by Piker
I do, but Michaelson apparently does not want my input in this forum.
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:29 am
by PyramidBlaster
Just as long as we get 'em in time to get the bash right by the premiere!
I'm sure Ron is well aware of our collective plight in this aspect...So worrying the man (or his workmates) to death will only push it back further....I'm sure when there's real news, we'll have it.
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:32 am
by Georgia Jones
just chiming in... I recieved an email this morning (4-16) from Jenny @ Hats Direct stating the same that Ron's impersonator stated above...it reads as follows:
We are expecting delivery of the new Federation IV very soon and when they arrive they will go out in the order that orders came in to us so it may take a week to send out the back orders.
As soon as your hat is ready for shipping, we will contact you with the shipping details.
Cheers Jenny....I am chomping at the bit to get my new tawny fawn Fed IV...
