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djlunchbox · Jul 12, 2021

Exclusive Fitted drop today @ 4pm PST.

Tigers gonna fly but imma try anyway.

djlunchbox · Jul 12, 2021

i need to chilllll tho

green rhino123 · Jul 12, 2021

djlunchbox said:
Exclusive Fitted drop today @ 4pm PST.

Tigers gonna fly but imma try anyway.

i know yall are getting matchy matchy with the patchy patchy :lol:

wallyhopp · Jul 12, 2021

Crowbar Jones
90% of them are nearly perfect to spec (or specifications to that era). This includes a flat batterman, wool material , and no side flag at all (not even a tonal flag).
The other 10% features a extra thick batterman on the back and some even use Poly material

The tricky part is that once they alter from these set plain designs, they are forced into using a side flag. Some designs like the 94 alternate tigers that just got reintroduced isn’t considered a true cooperstown cap, so it has a tonal flag. And then once you get to different under colors, additional side patches, it all goes into its own umbrella. That’s been my interpretation.

many of the HC customs that are true to spec of an old classic were forced into getting a tonal flag. So it appears only a set amount of retro hats fall into this unique retro grey under umbrella. Sometimes it doesn’t make sense at all. You’ll see perfect retro style grey unders that have side flags, so it all sometimes means nothing if it feels random.

turntupfern88 · Jul 12, 2021

djlunchbox said:
i need to chilllll tho

A year into buying fitteds again and I’m 6 duffles in…I don’t think there’s any “chill” any time soon

Upptempo · Jul 13, 2021

turntupfern88 said:
A year into buying fitteds again and I’m 6 duffles in…I don’t think there’s any “chill” any time soon

Hat collecting is dangerous when you're a sneaker head because the current landscape of buying shoes makes it basically impossible to cop any kicks you want. But with hats you have a decent shot to at least grab a few that you want every week. So the ability to cop something you want when you can't get most shoes you want is a dangerous combo.

djlunchbox · Jul 13, 2021

Today’s wears

Crowbar Jones · Jul 13, 2021

wallyhopp said:
Crowbar Jones
90% of them are nearly perfect to spec (or specifications to that era). This includes a flat batterman, wool material , and no side flag at all (not even a tonal flag).
The other 10% features a extra thick batterman on the back and some even use Poly material

The tricky part is that once they alter from these set plain designs, they are forced into using a side flag. Some designs like the 94 alternate tigers that just got reintroduced isn’t considered a true cooperstown cap, so it has a tonal flag. And then once you get to different under colors, additional side patches, it all goes into its own umbrella. That’s been my interpretation.

many of the HC customs that are true to spec of an old classic were forced into getting a tonal flag. So it appears only a set amount of retro hats fall into this unique retro grey under umbrella. Sometimes it doesn’t make sense at all. You’ll see perfect retro style grey unders that have side flags, so it all sometimes means nothing if it feels random.

Thanks for this breakdown. Went ahead and pulled the trigger on a Wool Tigers cap. I really hope they release at some point All-star version (with the patch on the left side) from when the game was at Comerica. I still cannot understand why I didn't buy one at the time. Completely trolled myself

Nujavez · Jul 14, 2021

was checking out the New Era discord and people's collections on there... some people had some crazy set ups

lil black jean jacket · Jul 14, 2021

@ that last set-up

sleepybluedemon · Jul 14, 2021

Yeah I'm ok with not having a room that looks like a lids or failed new era store

3god · Jul 14, 2021

FINALLY
‘02 White Sox / Grey / MUSA

cvocvo · Jul 14, 2021

Recently added 2 hats to the collection. Chicago LDRS drop.

wallyhopp · Jul 14, 2021

kobe24 cap sliding is unfortunately the norm, with or without short hair. I think longer hair makes it worse. But it’s just a sizing issue overall. It’s been that way for decades, even with made in USA hats. I believe I have some hats I wear that fit better when my hair is shorter, and a rotation pile for when it’s longer. I have some super tight hats that still slide when my hair is longer. I can’t grasp the concept of why or what but just know that it happens. Some just wear them loose all around so there’s no fighting with the sweatband.

shortkid23 . They make hat size adjusters. But it’s truly just window insulation type foam that you add to the underside of the sweatband. I went to Walmart years ago and bought a few yards of extra thick felt.I just add a chunk in key spots and it helps a lot. And yea to the guy talking about getting it slightly wet and then letting it dry. I use my car trunk consistently.

Upptempo this isn’t directed At anyone specifically . But I think the dangerous level is in how much disposable income most shoe collectors have. A $150 shoe is retail, with $500-$600 on the resell, so a cheap $30 fitted is nothing. And then it escalates. There’s a whole new mindset within the past year. $40 used to be the absolute end of the buying spectrum. Today, that’s just the start.
Watching eBay completed auctions, absolute random new ‘junk’ is going for $300. The average overall is now $65-$140 on resale. That’s nothing when it compares to shoes.
I guess what I’m saying is. When you’re dropping $300 on shoes, $75 on the resale for a cap that completes the look is pennies
It feels like the elite have entered the hobby and pushing the cheap dudes out.

3god That sox is perfection. Grey under sends it to another level.

keke · Jul 14, 2021

new pick up

asiatic204 · Jul 14, 2021

wallyhopp said:
Watching eBay completed auctions, absolute random new ‘junk’ is going for $300. The average overall is now $65-$140 on resale. That’s nothing when it compares to shoes.

I don't know HOW people pay $150+ for a hat. I guess my brain is wired to thinking $150 = a pair of shoes. And the two aren't of equal value to me.

To each their own though, but I couldn't do it.

wallyhopp · Jul 14, 2021

asiatic204 said:
I don't know HOW people pay $150+ for a hat. I guess my brain is wired to thinking $150 = a pair of shoes. And the two aren't of equal value to me.

To each their own though, but I couldn't do it.

But to many, $400 is a pair of resale shoes, and $100 on a hat is a no brainer. So many have that automatic resell set in their mind on everything. Double retail without the trouble is good enough for so many on all fronts of resale.

Everything just goes up in scale. But I’m with you

generic shoes can go for $100, so a $35 hat is my comparable nature of it. $300 shoes for some and a $105 hat is that same comparison. It’s all ratio based but that’s how I see things.
You’re not dropping $150 on a hat unless you’re dropping $400 plus on a pair of kicks

sleepybluedemon · Jul 15, 2021

3god said:
FINALLY
‘02 White Sox / Grey / MUSA

Let me know if you find this or any Sox hat from this era in a 7 3/8. I can literally remember how perfect these fit me. I still have my original 2005 one with the felt WS patch, but it is done for.

3god · Jul 15, 2021

sleepybluedemon said:
Let me know if you find this or any Sox hat from this era in a 7 3/8. I can literally remember how perfect these fit me. I still have my original 2005 one with the felt WS patch, but it is done for.

I am actually on the hunt for this same hat in 1/8 - 3/8 myself lol. 1/8 I have to stretch, 1/4 and 3/8 are my typical sizes but very hard to find. Regardless, once I track mine down, I will keep you in mind!

DYNAMICS · Jul 15, 2021

asiatic204 said:
I don't know HOW people pay $150+ for a hat. I guess my brain is wired to thinking $150 = a pair of shoes. And the two aren't of equal value to me.

To each their own though, but I couldn't do it.

I never do but you know I had to do it this once. Though it was $100. I figured I rarely buy hats so it balances it out. Excuse the nails, we’ve been in lockdown no need to be glamed up.