Good news for those of you who cringe at the thought of paying over $60.00 for a hat: Panama Jack “Tilley” knock-offs are available for under $20.
Yeah, they are made in China, but each one has a tag sewn in that says “Made with Love and Care”. No kidding! I couldn’t have dreamed this one up.
Jim
If your Tilley is knocked off, they’ll
replace it for half price.
Will Panama Jack…
Give you a free one if it wears out???
yep
just send them 20 bucks…
hat
link?
Turn it upside down
If the underside of the brim isn’t a dark color to cut down on glare then it isn’t a real seaman (or seaman wannabe like me) hat.
I missed the mark
This was meant as a humorous post (regarding the Chinese attempt to put a Smiley face on their garments).
“Sir, I have purchased and I wear a genuine Tilley Hat!”
I had no idea Tilleys wouold get so much defense!
Jim
What??? You mean they aren’t…
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"Hand made"!!!! HAHAHAHA! I always got a kick out of the "Tilley afficiandos" with that "hand made" crap.
Unless there is a little old woman with a pair of shears & a needle and thread, making them one by one... They are STILL made in a FACTORY on MACHINES!!!!
Still, wouldn't pay $20 for them ugly things. My issue boonie works just as good! ;)
You just pissed off the money for quality people!! LMAO!! Good for you!! But won the hearts of the Kerry supporters!! LMAO!!
Paddle easy,
Coffee
After Coffee’s remarks…
I am starting to like the idea of buying and wearing a Tilley. Think I’ll get me one now.
Tilley’s set us apart from the rabble.
Nothing like rubbing
elitism right in the faces of the rabble, eh?
Indubitably.
Jim
(hope I spelled that right)
How 'bout it’s just a good “eF’in” hat
Some of us Tilley wearers are all-but-rabble ourselves and don’t want to see it acquire (too much) of a “high brow” image.
Because they didn’t buy it cause it was
A “good eF’in hat”… They bought it cause “it is a true kayakers style” hat. If you don’t have one you are not really a kayaker.
It is called “snobbery”. You can see it in their posts:
“I have a Tilley, therefor I am better than you. With my nose held high & my non-rec-boat, I will paddle circles around you. Using my rudder ofcourse.”
Paddle easy,
Coffee
*Hint: they are no better than you & me, they just like to act the part.
1/2 price or less
is all I have ever paid for a Tilley. Good quality, brim is stiffer than a boonie, thus, stays at a useful orientation over eyes. Paddle a “rec” yak. Never pretentious unless asking a yachter for some Gray Poupon. Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk.
(Also a bit of a Wise Guy.)
Taj
Good grief!
All I wanted to do was comment on Chinese marketing tricks! Didn’t want to start a flame war.
Jim
Apparently, a snob according to Coffee’s definition.
Just keep laughing
The whole thing is rather silly.
Taj
lol! 
Only if you think so…
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I am with you, I didn't think that some would take my origional post so literal...
Paddle easy,
Coffee