Club Obi Wan

I know this seems to be a recurring thread, but I thought I'd ask again. I was told week before last that my hat would be shipped last week. Two phone messages have not been returned. Has anyone received their JPD fedora or had any correspondence? I'm the most considerate guy around, but when you pay your money, you have certain expectations?

Jimmy, if you're reading this, all I expect is a phone call or my hat. Please let me know what's going on.

Many thanks
Randoman

You may want to read this thread:
viewtopic.php?t=28092

WOW!!!!!!
I didn't mean to ruffle so many feathers or to demean Jimmy. I posed the question only because I spoke with Jimmy week before last and he had allowed that he was shipping hats, including mine, this past week. I called twice this past week and left messages, but received no response. I did not try on a Sunday. I only wanted to know if anyone else had got their hats, and/or heard from Jimmy. And, YES, I ordered my hat 4 weeks ago.

Again, I apologize if I could have used different wording or should have been more patient. As I've always said, "I want more patience, and I want it NOW."

Many Apologies
Randall

P.S. to Aeris_Canon.
You must have me confused with someone else. I don't believe I ever said anything about not ordering a JPD fedora. I do like the looks of your hats, which made me decide to try one.

First, I want to apologize again to all, especially Jimmie, for my poor wording of my opening comments for this thread.

Secondy, I want to say that I got a call from Jimmie tonight saying my hat is boxed and will be shipped tomorrow. YEA!!!!!!!

I'll post pics and a glowing review at a later date.

Many Thanks
Randall

Glad your getting your hat, when did you order it?? I can't wait to see pictures of your hat Randall. Just ordered my JPD earlier today, so I'm on the list of the waiting.

IndianaChris

Indiana Chris......My credit card was billed on March 16th, so it's been a little over 4 weeks. He said 3-4 weeks, so a few days don't matter. Will let you know when I get it.

Randall

Well so it is exactly 4 weeks and you are getting your hat, Jimmy is a great guy, hopefully mine will turn either be the same time frame as yours or earlier , May 16th it looks like. Can't wait to see some pictures of your hat Randall, should be awesome.

IndianaChris

Just to put my .02 in.

I ordered a hat from JPD in march, and my card was charged on the 14th of March. I specifically asked about turnaround time, and was given the 3-4 weeks time frame like the others.

Last Monday the 14th of April, I called Mr. Pierce to ask about my hat, as it was 4 weeks. Was told it would be done either that next day or this thursday. Haven't heard from him about it shipping, so my hope is that it was sent out at the same time as Randoman's, and I'll get it early next week.

For what it's worth, I do realize that this is a one-man operation, and it's a custom-made hat, so I'm willing to give the guy some space. Quality work takes time, and in the end is worth it. Based on the reviews and recommendations of others here, I am really looking forward to getting my hat.

I would just suggest that for those who might be considering ordering from JPD, take the delivery times as suggestions, not commitments. You'll sleep better when the due date rolls around and you don't have a hat or a phone call.

When I get my hat, I'll be sure to take pictures for the group.

Sincerely,

Brian C.

My JPD fedora arrived today, only days past the 4 weeks, as promised. My first impressions are very positive. A very weighty and sturdy hat, for a rabbit especially. Much more so than the Fed Deluxe I have. I'm very impressed. A great color, great bash (TOD), great hat. If you're looking for a great value, call Jimmie. I'll be back for a pure beaver. Pics will follow.

Many thanks, Jimmie
Randoman

Pics please!!!!!!!!!!

I want to see it close up and in person...

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- Mac

Here they are.
I am a firm believer in Jimmie at JPD. Give him a call. I know I will.
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http://s287.photobucket.com/albums/ll12 ... l Randoman

OOPS!!!!
Let me try again.
http://s287.photobucket.com/albums/ll12 ... =JPD_5.jpg
http://s287.photobucket.com/albums/ll12 ... =JPD_8.jpg
Hope this works..
randoman

Well, I must say, this is encouraging.

Nice TOD there Randall, Jimmy did an excellent job on your hat. Beautiful hat, hopefully AC will post some great comments on your hat as well. Very nice, I can't wait to get my JPD.

IndianaChris

It is a very nice lid, indeed. As I said, it is very sturdy. And for a little different look, it is not too tall. My only problem is the size. It is a full size too large, and it doesn't take well to putting foam under the hat band. The hat band won't lay flat and is uncomfortable. Any suggestions? Is there such a thing as a hat shrinker?

Anyway, everybody call Jimmie and order hats. He deserves the business, and needs it, and makes a GREAT hat. I'll be back for a beaver.

Thanks Again
Randoman

Glad you like your hat and very glad and it was shipped within a reasonable time frame. Perhaps things are now changing for the better. That is very heartening.

A_C.........
Actually I did measure my head at 22 3/4" and told him that my normal size is a 7 1/4. You are right. I need to send it back.

Many Thanks
Rando

Randall, what size did your hat come in?? The size you listed is right for 7 1/4. I am a size 7 5/8 and at 23 7/8 or right at 24 inches. I told Jimmy 24 inches for my hat. Hopefully I will be getting sometime next month.

IndianaChris

AC,

I agree with you. It may be a small pain in the back side right now but when you get your hat the right size you will be very happy you did in the
long run.

AC,

Is that hat grey in your shot of your JPD? or am I seeing things. If so I like the fact that you gave it the "raiders turn." I did the same with my grey AB.

On this one I have to say that, in three years of running my own hat business, this is only the second hat to have a size problem.

I most have been having a bad day or something because they were both fairly recent.

I soil always fix size problems.

Jimmy

Hey Gang....
Let me start off by saying that Jimmie is a class act and has offered to fix my problem. Anyone interested in a Great hat at a Great price needs to call Jimmie.

My head measures 22 3/4" and I normally wear a size 7 1/4. This hat is like a long oval and slides, at least a 1/4", maybe more front to back. My head tops out. It's simply too large, but Jimmie can fix it, so it goes back tomorrow.

Hey A_C, is that a JPD lid that you're sporting? Very nice. Thanks for the encouragement.

Thanks Again, Jimmie
Randoman

I talked to Jimmy and my hat will be shipped next week. So he is true to his word on the 3 weeks wait time. Will post pics upon arrival.

Again Jimmy is very nice to talk with and if the hat is what I expect I plan on giving him even more business...

Well Mr. Canon, I expect a custom made hat that fits as if it were made for me, , and a high quality rabbit felt hat creased the way I described to Jimmy. We've talked a few times and I know Jimmy understands just what I want. A Raven Bar crease with even deeper front dents, nice big camel humps and pushed down front brim. From the work I've seen on his website I'm really excited about getting the hat, Jimmy is very talented...

gabrielle wrote:I talked to Jimmy and my hat will be shipped next week. So he is true to his word on the 3 weeks wait time. Will post pics upon arrival.

Again Jimmy is very nice to talk with and if the hat is what I expect I plan on giving him even more business...

Woooo hoooo......Yay for you gabrielle, that means I guess mine might be around the corner sometime after yours. We will have to compare hats, I just ordered a Raven bar bash as well, I did not go into huge details, I figured Jimmy knows what he's doing so I trust him. Can't wait to get my beaver hat Jimmy. Keep up the great work.

IndianaChris

I received my hat from Jimmy yesterday, the 24th of April. From date of order / pmt to receipt of hat was almost exactly 6 weeks.

First off, I must say the hat exceeded all my expectations. :-D

Many people have give reviews, and I'll probably end up saying much the same as them, but here goes.

I ordered a raiders-style in beaver from Jimmy. I just told him I liked the "raiders" look, and let him take it from there. I did tell him that I'm in Oregon, and that it rains a lot. ;-)

This hat is substantial. I don't know how else to describe it. The felt is thick. Not as thick as say, a wool felt hat, but definitely thicker than the felt on my Stetson Temple. It's fairly stiff at the moment, but some of that may be due to some extra rain-proofing Jimmy said he'd put on it for me. The color is a deep chocolate brown. Someone somewhere else described the color of their hat as like a hershey bar, so depending on the light, it's about halfway between a milk chocolate and a dark chocolate color.

It fits like a glove. ) Of course, I had let my hair grow a little since I ordered it, but shaved it back down this morning and the hat fits perfectly.

The inside is beautiful. It's hard to tell from the picture, but jimmy's logo is actually embroidered, not printed. Very nice touch.

Enough talk, on to some pictures. I apologize ahead of time...the pictured really don't do the hat justice.

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http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88 ... /Front.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88 ... blique.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88 ... c/side.jpg
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88 ... Detail.jpg

I'd be more than happy to take and upload specific pictures if there is something you'd like to see.

For those who have the hat on order, I don't think you'll be disappointed. For those (and I include myself here) who have issues with stated delivery, patience is worth it. Just remember like others and I have said, you're working with an artist, a one-man shop, and make allowances for that.

Again, I can't say enough about this hat. I wish Jimmy the best, and am glad I ordered through him.

Sincerely,

Brian

We will have to compare Chris, I got the Rabbit. But being both the same bash we'll have to see how they look together!!!

When did you order your hat?

Next week is exactly 3 weeks for me.

Well probably toward the middle of the week will be week 2, but I checked my payment, and he charged me a week from today, so we'll see I order the 16th of April. All I know is I ordered not long after yours so I am just excited. I hope it gets here, we will have to compare hats, should be interesting. Can't wait to see yours.

btc....that is an awesome hat..... Well I shouldn't be shocked, cause I am getting one. Awesome hat again, Jimmy you did an excellent job there, bravo. I like the liner on the inside, very nice touch. I am too excited now.

IndianaChris

Aeris_Canon,

Thanks for the great shots of the seaplane gray.
That has to be one of the best looking gray Raiders I have seen.
I now have one on order.

btc, congrats on your new lid and thanks for posting these photo's. Where in Oregon are you?

Bending Oak,

Down in Eugene. Although most of my friends have moved to Portland, so I spend a bit of time there as well.

How about yourself?

I'm 20 minutes west of portland.

Beautiful hat...I'd like to have someone like it before to die!
I'd like to known if there are customers outside the USA who have a JPD'hat ?
I'm living in Kenya and to contact JPD even with his website it's not easy !
Regards
Anjali

Jimmy is shipping my fedora tomorrow, Friday. I should have it by Tuesday/Wednesday and will post pics when it arrives...CAN"T WAIT

Awesome gabrielle, can't wait to see some pictures of your hat. Should be great looking. I guess this means mine might make it here before the premiere sometime.

IndianaChris

Geez I really lost track of this thread, but thank you all for the nice comments on my hat!!! I can't wait to see more JPDs on here.