London Milliner Philip Treacy Custom Hat Cream w/ Brown Start Price USD 499.99 Current Price USD 499.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, August 24, 2008 End Time Sunday, August 31, 2008 Location Austin, Texas See more about 'London Milliner Philip Treacy Custom Hat Cream w/ Brown' Description THIS DRAMATIC, FABULOUS, CUSTOM-DESIGNED AND -MADE PHILIP TREACY WIDE BRIMMED, CREAM COLORED STRAW HAT WITH CHOCOLATE SATIN BAND AND BOW IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR AUCTION.   GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC!   Philip Treacy, famous London Milliner to the royal family, designed and made this hat for me when I was Mother of the Bride for my daughter's Fall wedding in London.  The hat is very Audrey Hepburn-like.  It was worn for the morning wedding ceremony that lasted for only about 15 minutes and was removed for the reception which followed.  It will arrive in the recognizable Philip Treacy silver carboard tote.  This Philip Treacy hat is absolutely "one-of-a-kind" and sports his label.  Since it was custom made, there was never a price tag.  I wore it with a custom designed 2-piece brown silk suit and shoes, both of which matched the bow on the hat.   Item specifics:  It's gorgeous with a high bowl and wide brim.  The bowl is completely lined in Philip Treacy's trademarked lining.  The bow is worn in the front.  It has been perfectly stored since the big event.   Please note:  Because of the fragile nature of this item, it will be very carefully packed in a very heavy duty box, hence the high shipping costs associated with the purchase.  If you live near Austin, TX, you are certainly welcome to pick it up to avoid costly shipping charges.  If for any reason the package costs less to ship, I will refund excess charges.  If the shipping costs more, I will bear the charge myself.  Please bid with confidence!   Also, you may like to view some of the other items I have up for auction with more being added daily!   I will gladly combine shipping.  Please contact me for details.   International Buyers - Please confirm shipping charges and insurance before bidding. Please do not hesitate to email your questions to me.  More pictures are available on request. Thank you for looking and good luck!  *************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************POLICIES:   HANDLING CHARGES:  With gas prices as high as they are, I have calculated and added a modest charge for shipping & handling to the postage rates.  If for any reason the actual charges are significantly less, I will refund a proportionate amount of the postage/handling charges to Buyer.   PAYMENT:  I accept PayPal.  Payment is due within three (3) days of the end of the auction.    SHIPPING:  Items will be shipped within three (3) business days after receipt of cleared payment with delivery confirmation.  Insurance is strongly recommended and is optional unless otherwise stated.  Please note that if Buyer elects not to purchase insurance and the item gets lost or damaged, I assume no responsibility or liability for Buyer's item and Buyer's money will not be refunded.  Expedited shipping is available at Buyer's request.  Please contact me prior to bidding to confirm rates.   Items will be shipped within the continental US, Hawaii, and Alaska; however, the delivery times to Hawaii and Alaska may be longer.  Please contact me prior to bidding to confirm shipping and insurance rates for items being shipped to Hawaii and Alaska.    I will be happy to accommodate international buyers; however, international delivery times will vary and may take longer.  Please contact me prior to bidding to confirm shipping and insurance rates.  It is the Buyer's responsibility to ensure deliverability of item in their respective country and to pay all customs charges associated with this item.  In the event Buyer fails to confirm the rates, I reserve the right to cancel Buyer's bid.   Items can be shipped via USPS to APO and FPO addresses; however, insurance will be required.  Please contact me before bidding on an item to confirm shipping and insurance rates.  In the event Buyer fails to confirm the rates, I reserve the right to cancel Buyer's bid.  Also, please keep in mind that delivery times may be longer.   CONDITION:  All my items are guaranteed authentic and are as I have described them.  I have attempted to accurately describe the condition of each item; however, this is very subjective and may vary from person to person.  Despite my desire to send items out in pristine condition, it is neither practical nor possible.  Metals that were polished for the pictures may have oxidized or tarnished, and clothes may need to be washed, pressed, or dry cleaned.    FEEDBACK:  Once an item is received by Buyer and feedback has been left, I will be delighted to reciprocate by giving prompt and accurate feedback for Buyer.   FINAL THOUGHTS:  I have sold many items on ebay through other people and finally made the decision to try this myself.  While I am new at this, it is my sincere belief that the ebay experience should be positive for everyone involved plus, it's just plain fun.  I have attempted to accurately describe my items up for auction and to accurately disclose and describe any flaws.  The items up for auction belong to me. I have worn them or collected, used, and treasured them and have no desire to deceive anyone or misrepresent my product.  If, however, have inadvertently missed something, a flaw or whatever, please believe that it is an oversight and not intentional, and contact me before you leave negative feedback so that we have an opportunity to resolve the problem satisfactorily.   *Fee . . . . . . . . . . Insurance Coverage $1.70 ................ $0.01 to $50 $2.15 ................ $50.01 to $100 $2.60 ................ $100.01 to $200 $4.60 ................ $200.01 to $300 $5.55 ................ $300.01 to $400 $6.50 ................ $400.01 to $500 $7.45 ................ $500.01 to $600 $7.45 plus $0.95 per $100 or fraction thereof over $600 to $5,000.   [Note:  Express Mail® automatically includes $100 of insurance coverage] Thank you for looking.  Good luck! Place a Bid!