For those inquiring about the unusual Doctor Dapper's Topper:

Please list-
-Your name
-When you first began playing TF2 (or how long you have been playing)
-How you came about this profile, and
-Why you are interested in the Unusual.

Afterward, please write a brief essay in the argumentative style. This essay should go over significant aspects of and events in your life, preferably from your earliest memory, how you feel these events have impacted you as a person, your favorite piece of media or historical event, what you will do for the Doctor Dapper's Topper, why you feel you deserve the Doctor Dapper's Topper, and how you would act if in possession of the Doctor Dapper's Topper. Include a thesis, all major points, citations for any sources used, and a minimum of 200 words (longer essays are looked upon favorably).

If you are deemed an eligible candidate for the Doctor Dapper's Topper, I will add you for followup and trade discussion. Comments are checked weekly, and you are welcome to leave a new comment with a fresh essay if you believe you have not been accepted (repeat comments and varied essays are looked upon favorably). Unsolicited trade requests will be denied immediately.

Thank you, and best of luck! I know the hat will end up in a worthy backpack.

FAQ

Q: Why?
A: Because the random adds and cryptic comments tend to yield nothing. I am looking for serious traders only.

Q: Is this a joke?
A: No.

Q: Is this a scam?
A: No. I genuinely own the hat, and am genuinely willing to trade it below market price.

Q: Why wasn't I messaged?
A: Most likely because you did not format your comment properly or because your essay was lacking in comparison to that week's commenters. I potentially have not read your comment yet as well.

Q: What makes my comment stand out?
A: High effort, eloquent writing, and interesting content makes me significantly more likely to give you the hat. Preemptive gifts or donations nearly guarantee a message and are factored into trade prices, even if you skip the essay. donations to a charity of choice are counted as part of this, so long as you can verify legitimacy.

Keep in mind, this does not ensure you will receive the Unusual. Donations automatically put you above any non-donating commenters for the week and potentially even the month. Please add me and leave a separate comment to discuss off-steam donations or to verify your charity contribution.

Q: Can I leave more than one comment?
A: Unless your essay goes over the Steam character limit, please wait a week before leaving another comment. If your comment exceeds Steam's character limit, post the rest in a second comment.

Q: Can I copy/paste my essay every week?
A: Feel free to do so, though if there is no variation between comments you are unlikely to receive a message.

Q: Why did you block me?
A: You harassed, doxxed, or threatened me.