???? WARNING: The Online Custom Sizing Trap! Massive Hat Arrived Unwearable & Refund Only Solved Half the Problem.

I felt compelled to share my experience as a warning to anyone considering buying a custom item online without an in-person fitting. My journey started with high hopes, but when the package finally arrived, the excitement evaporated immediately. I followed the sizing guide exactly, yet the result was profoundly underwhelming and unsatisfying. The product simply did not live up to the hype or the price tag, which left me feeling extremely frustrated. I usually don't leave reviews, but I had to call customer service immediately because the product I received was completely unusable, which is why I'm leaving this review now.
Customer: I received my custom hat order today, and frankly, I am furious. I followed the online sizing guide exactly, but the hat is massive. It’s unwearable. I spent a lot of money, and now I’m stuck with something I can’t use.
CS Rep: I sincerely apologize that the sizing was incorrect, especially after you took the time to follow our guide. That is absolutely not the experience we want you to have. Can you confirm the style and size you ordered, so I can pull up your purchase details?
Customer: It’s the Cheyenne in a size 7 1/4. It feels like a full size larger. It’s incredibly disappointing. I was expecting the quality and experience that everyone talks about, and this is what I get.
CS Rep: I understand your disappointment completely. Let's make this right immediately. Since this was an online order, we can arrange for an immediate prepaid return shipping label. Would you prefer a full refund, or would you like to ship it back so we can professionally adjust the internal band and ship the corrected fit back out to you?
Customer: Given the hassle, I think a full refund is necessary, and I’ll have to try and find a local shop for sizing assistance. This has been a terrible experience.
CS Rep: I completely understand. I am processing that refund now. You will receive an email confirmation and the prepaid return label within the hour. If you have any type of questions regarding where and the best ways to utilize WholeCustomDesign Bulk Orders, you could contact us at the web site. Again, my deepest apologies for this error.
The reason I left this review on the website is to hopefully prevent others from falling into the same trap of ordering complex custom items without proper, in-person fitting.