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Post by NeilC on Mar 15, 2024 0:08:41 GMT
Here are some brag tags I found online. |
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Post by videoeleven on Jun 8, 2024 20:16:14 GMT
Here is a scan of my 2005 Tilley Brag Tags that came with my TH3 Hemp Hat in the mocha colour. |
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Post by Drum on Jun 9, 2024 1:17:48 GMT
I see far more hats for sale with brag tags included than those offered for sale with manuals. I guess that makes sense. Once you read the manual, you don’t really need to carry it around. Unfortunately, the brag tags don’t seem to be particularly dateable, other than pre/post website address. Attachments:
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Post by NeilC on Jun 9, 2024 1:47:04 GMT
They didn't really leave alot of clues as to how to date the hats.
That is part of the fun decoding the mystery.
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Post by NeilC on Jun 9, 2024 5:27:08 GMT
New Age Brag Tag
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Post by Drum on Jun 10, 2024 19:33:22 GMT
So, in light of this thread, I decided to see what original brag tags I might have to compare and contrast. This early brag tag, circa 1988-87 (pre-1800 ENDURES) is interesting as they seem meant to serve as mini catalogs, listing the three different styles of Tilley hat available, including the new T3 (in 3 colors even!) and including instructions for measuring your head. Attachments:
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Post by Drum on Jun 10, 2024 19:43:06 GMT
Here are two, newer brag tag sets, post-1-800-ENDURES (363-8737) though interestingly neither set actually spells that out that way. No website yet so both sets are, presumably, pre-1993. Note the different phone numbers on the “Understandably!” story. Attachments:
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Post by Drum on Jun 12, 2024 16:47:30 GMT
These Brag Tags from an Airflo with a MMVII crown label. Attachments:
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Post by Drum on Jun 13, 2024 16:33:24 GMT
Brag tags from an organic airflo with an 08/15 date tag Attachments:
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Post by Drum on Jul 2, 2024 1:35:50 GMT
Continuing this discussion: Here is a set of brag tags that were accompanied by an ad for an ‘88-‘89 catalog. Note that only the T3b (brown) and NOT the T3n (navy) as in the older brag tags above. Attachments:
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Post by NeilC on Jul 2, 2024 4:51:23 GMT
Continuing this discussion: Here is a set of brag tags that were accompanied by an ad for an ‘88-‘89 catalog. Note that only the T3b (brown) and NOT the T3n (navy) as in the older brag tags above. Not very often you get the documentation in the hat. It's the first thing I always check on a second hand hat. |
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Post by Drum on Jul 2, 2024 11:15:35 GMT
Funny thing, so many re-sellers have no idea about the pocket, so I often ask (usually after settling on the price, first). In some cases, like this one, you can actually see that there is stuff in the pocket in their eBay photos.  Attachments:
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Post by Drum on Jul 5, 2024 17:15:01 GMT
Another set of “pre-1-800 ENDURES” brag tags for your perusal. These found in an early T3 probably circa 1987-8. Two interesting notes: - The paper stock used for these tags is somewhat heavier and seems to be a shinier gloss than typical brag tags - This version is obvious an earlier version based on the mention of only one additional color for the T3 (T3B in brown) (compare with the early brag tag which mentions a “T3N” in navy blue, above) |
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Post by NeilC on Jul 6, 2024 3:20:46 GMT
Another set of “pre-1-800 ENDURES” brag tags for your perusal. These found in an early T3 probably circa 1987-8. Two interesting notes: - The paper stock used for these tags is somewhat heavier and seems to be a shinier gloss than typical brag tags - This version is obvious an earlier version based on the mention of only one additional color for the T3 (T3B in brown) (compare with the early brag tag which mentions a “T3N” in navy blue, above) You are getting quite the collection of Brag Tags!!! |
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Post by Drum on Jul 6, 2024 18:19:30 GMT
Just trying to get the museum ready.  |
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