profession as an RN, but because of things being the way they are, I have absolutely no chance in heck of being able to purchase one of these hats. And I don't think that I'm the only one. Somer's issue was not that the customer "couldn't afford" one of her works of art, but that she was so incredibly RUDE. I can't afford a $150 hat but oh, how wonderful it would be to experience the amazing creativity and beauty! Do you go to Art Gallery openings and tell the artists that their work is overpriced? Who determines "overpriced" anyway when it comes to one-of-a-kind art? If you can't appreciate unique, hand-made work, you should buy your clothes off the rack and leave the TRUE art to those who appreciate it. I feel like I have to step in here. Yes, I agree that the true cost of selling handmade items is not respected in our society, and because of cheap manufacturing, people now want handmade items for the same price as storebought ones because they don't see the work that has gone into it. However, when you get below a certain income level, it becomes more difficult to justify paying upwards of $40 for a hat, because $40 would also buy more clothes for your kids this winter, or food for a month, or a supply of prescription medicines. I ran into this at a craft fair held at an elementary school where ~70% of the students got free/reduced