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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Bulldog => Topic started by: Bulldog Cricket on November 10, 2012, 04:53:54 PM
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Good afternoon Gents.
Some exciting news for Bulldog Cricket. After a few months of planning, things have now come together and we will be opening our new Shop and office in early December. We have secured a small unit in our home village of East Coker which is just outside of Yeovil, Somerset and about 10 minutes from the A303.
We will not only be stocking Bulldog equipment, but will have a number of other brands available in store as well. We will offer a very personal service which is not available in area at the moment and we plan to have outside net facitlites available during the summer months.
Once I have a definite opening date I will let everyone know and also the proposed opening times.
What this space for more details, in the mean time we have our stock clearance sale next Sunday 18th at Westland cricket Club in Yeovil. It would be great to see a few of you next week.
Thanks
Kieron
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Top work mate, great to see things growing is stature with the business
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Thanks Tom, Its only small but will be a good start. I will be in touch if that is ok ?
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Yes mate give me a shout, big step that needs planning when I comes to committing to overheads etc and I'm sure it will all go well
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Will you stock Gray Nicolls? If yes ill be paying a visit when you open...
Only about 25~35 minutes away from me...
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Top work Kieron
congrats
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Great to see little intimate bricks and mortar stores popping up.
Spot on Kieron and in this case... best of British ol' boy! ;)
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Thanks Mike.
@ Cheese, no not initially but please come over and have a look as we will have plenty of top drawer bats, softs and accessories in stock.
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Great to see little intimate bricks and mortar stores popping up.
Spot on Kieron and in this case... best of British ol' boy! ;)
Thanks and yes that is exaclty what we aim to do, offer an intimate service that many of the other stores dont.
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Best of luck Kieron
Regards
Asad
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Thanks Asad,
Wont be as big as your place but hope it does as well.
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Thanks Asad,
Wont be as big as your place but hope it does as well.
in order to sell ur own brand , u don't need big place. is there any other shop near you?
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Only SCS in Taunton, The sports shops in Yeovil stock some kit
I'll be up to have a look Kieron
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No other cricket shop in the area Asad, or come to that no decent sports shop with 25 miles. We are right on the Somerset / Dorset border so have a decent catchment area. We have done it on a fairly low risk basis and have the unit on a month by month basis so if things don't work out we are only exposed by a months rent.
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Only SCS in Taunton, The sports shops in Yeovil stock some kit
I'll be up to have a look Kieron
Yes SCS in Taunton and Yeovil has a Sports Direct and Tony Price which i think has a different target market.
yes come on up Liam, its going to be busy of the next few weeks but excited about it all.
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Gents. Just a quick update. I take over the unit on the 1st December so hope to open the following weekend for the first time.
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Mate, seriously, if you need a hand setting up in that week, then give me a shout, as a mate and totally free of charge lol :)
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ok i will do it if you fly me there and supply my kit for 2013 .
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Mate, seriously, if you need a hand setting up in that week, then give me a shout, as a mate and totally free of charge lol :)
You just want to stroke all of the bats :)
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See, that was what I was worried Kieron might have thought lol, but seriously I'm not that big a fan of cricket kit, just feel like helping Kieron out lol as he's been so good to me :)
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Mate, seriously, if you need a hand setting up in that week, then give me a shout, as a mate and totally free of charge lol :)
Thanks for the offer Nick and yes I might take you up on that. I have some shop fittings to put up and things to shift so will give you a shout.
Cheers
Kieron
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i was being serious Nick
No only kidding mate good bloke is Keiron if i was there i would help him as well
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ok i will do it if you fly me there and supply my kit for 2013 .
Of course Dave. Fly on over and stay the weekend. Plenty of good pubs in the village.
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See, that was what I was worried Kieron might have thought lol, but seriously I'm not that big a fan of cricket kit, just feel like helping Kieron out lol as he's been so good to me :)
No worries. To be honest it would be good to get someone else's views on how to set the place up etc.
It's only 1 minute from home so I'm going to be there all the time !!
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Been in Japan all week but just about to board the plane for home. Pick up the keys for the shop later today (if I can stay awake)
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Our new address is
Unit 9,
The Old Sawmills,
East Coker,
Yeovil,
Somerset ,
BA22 9JJ.
Please come and visit us.
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Few pics of shop. Will be stocking it over the next week or 2
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Very nice! Good job Kieron.
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Don't forget the kettle and mini fridge of beer.
Good luck with your shop.
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Thanks guy and yes kettle is essential.
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Shop will open this Saturday for the first time. Why not come along and grab an opening day bargain. 9:00am to 4:00pm.
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Few more pics
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All looks very nice mate, looks like you have a cosy little cricket shop which i hope goes really well for you. Great to see a proper cricket shop that caters for proper cricketers. Well done again mate
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We are open for business this morning. Couple of bats sold and loving being at the shop.
If anyone has a specific request for a bat let me know. We can get any shape, profile, weight that you like.
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Great first day an thanks to all that came. Shop was buzzing and we are looking forward to the next few months. Would be great to see as few forum members come and visit.
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The third one from the door Mate
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This is it.
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Shop open tomorrow. Stock building. More to come. If you are near by come on over and have a browse. I will put the kettle on.
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I'll bring some biscuits.... home alone this weekend so will definitely be there for a look. Any news on the new Barrera stickers yet?
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Will be good to see you nick.
I signed off the barrera stickers today so hoping for them before Christmas. They look the dogs !!
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Any preference on the biscuits?
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haha no mate you choose.
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We are open now until Christmas eve. If you are close by please pop in to see us.
Happy Christmas
Kieron
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Awesome to see a little bricks and mortar store Keiron.
I really hope you flourish and people take the time to visit and see bats in the flesh (willow)
Good luck ol' boy and best of British! ;)
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Thanks
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Now have in stock.
Blank SS bats
Masuri Helmets
Bulldog Gear
And will soon be adding further UK brands.
We can custom make you a bat to whatever specification you want.
Come and have a look or drop us a line.
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Haha Kieron, why can't you have set up shop somewhere closer to Scotland? ;) Got any snaps of the Blank Keeley profiles? 8)
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Inner thigh guards yet ;)
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Haha Kieron, why can't you have set up shop somewhere closer to Scotland? ;) Got any snaps of the Blank Keeley profiles? 8)
What profile do you want Chad ? We can do anything.
Not yet nick !!
Kieron
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Brilliant stuff Kieron, as others have said. It's always nice to see a brick and mortar store. Wishing you the best during your opening week and for 2013!
Happy Christmas!
Conor
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Happy Christmas guys, hope you all have a fantastic time. Have a massive blow out and eat and drink loads, the hard training can start in January.
All the best
Kieron
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We are open tomorrow, if anyone is close by pop in and see what we have in our January sale.
I will put the kettle on.
Kieron
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Morning all. I'm at the shop all day today so if anyone has any requests just let me know. Happy to send pictures etc of anything that you may be after. Have some great offers in our January sale.
Thanks
Kieron
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Just found a Nice 2lb 10 jumbo profile bat. 11 grains picks up and knocks up superb. £60 inc delivery. Pm if interested.
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Gee £60 posted to Oz.. That's soo cheap... Thanks Keiron ;) :D
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Pm'd mate
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Jumbo profile bat sold :D
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You got a bargain reds. Have a few more left if anyone else is interested.
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She looks a stormer mate. Grab a bargain boys
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You got a bargain reds. Have a few more left if anyone else is interested.
Any pics Kieron?
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yes just about to load up a few of the Jumbos that I have left.
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Don't suppose you have any of the solution profile Kieron?
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looking forward to jumbo profile pics
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No Solution profiles all sold a while ago. Sorry.
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Always regretted selling the both of mine, the first one I had was an absolute gem
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Here you go then. These are the Jumbo profile bats that I have left. Self explanatory really from the pics. £60 inc delivery. Let me know if you would like one.
Thanks
Kieron
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Some new wood arrived today. Some distinction, prior and tendulkar profiles. The priors and distinctions are huge and a couple with 16 grains plus. I will post some pics ASAP.
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be interesting to see those pics
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Will be tomorrow unfortunately. In Taunton tonight for EPP training.
Some stinking bats though. The prior shape ones I have are large !!
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Is stinking one up from stonking?
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Haha yea stonking (predictive text)
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Some new wood arrived today. Some distinction, prior and tendulkar profiles. The priors and distinctions are huge and a couple with 16 grains plus. I will post some pics ASAP.
Love the Prior shaped bats. Can't wait to see them...!
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Just going to sort some photos now
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Little taster here of some if the bats we picked yesterday. Got to go shoping now ! More when I get back.
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Little taster here of some if the bats we picked yesterday. Got to go shoping now ! More when I get back.
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>:( not fair...shopping can wait..:D
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What's the price of a Prior shaped bat?
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There are a few more photos of these bats on the Bulldog twitter page.
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Open all day today so if anyone is passing by pop in for a chat and look at our gear. Some great deals in our January sale at the moment.
Kieron
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Any pictures of the Distinction and Prior profiled bats by themselves Kieron? 8)
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Can get some chad. Send me your email and I will wing them over.
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Anyone interested in one of these bats just drop me an email and I will send some pictures.
Lovely bats.
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Any prices for the Prior shaped bats?
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Any prices for the Prior shaped bats?
£250 inc knocked in, scuff sheet and delivery.
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Hand picked some bats this week. Just a sample below. Some Very nice grains.
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Nice looking sticks there
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Yes. I think these need to be back room specials.
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Profile shot of these 3 stunning bats.
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middle one looks amazing!
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middle one looks amazing!
Agree, although they all look good!
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If anyone fancies dropping by one evening or anytime in fact, just let me know and we will open up especially for you. Come and have a browse at some of our new stock and try a few bats out.
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wow a touch tempting i think. looking good
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Come and have a look Rudder. You can come and test all our gear no problem. Might even be able to give you a few throw downs in the field opposite or in the car park !!
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Hand picked some bats this week. Just a sample below. Some Very nice grains.
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These 3 bats are from left to right. 2lb 8, 2lb 9 and 2lb 9 with grip and toe guard
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Profile shot of these 3 stunning bats.
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Profile shots of the same bats.
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amazing
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Bat 3 is BIG for the weight.. I like the profile as well..
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The third bat looks massive, but that could just be the angle! Is that a copy of a profile, ie. ST, or is it just a random shape?
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These are the Matt Prior shape.
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very similar to my match bat shape :)
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i new i had lots in commong with prior lol
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Middle is a bit higher in that one Simmy but yes I can see the similarities between you and prior
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The 20 grain Prior shape bat is available for sale. £250
Please pm or email for details. It's 2lb 9
Thanks
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We are open tomorrow and Sunday. Lots of new gear in stock. If you are in the area would be great to see you.
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We are open tomorrow if anyone is passing.
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Evening gents.
I can't believe It's 1 year this weekend since we opened our little shop. Things going from strength to strength and we are looking forward to some exciting developments over the coming months.
Thanks for all your support.
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Where is the shop K-dog?
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Unit 9
The Old Sawmills
Halves Lane
East Coker
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 9JJ
We are about 10 mins from the A303 if anyone is passing and fancies popping in.
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Unit 9
The Old Sawmills
Halves Lane
East Coker
Yeovil
Somerset
BA22 9JJ
We are about 10 mins from the A303 if anyone is passing and fancies popping in.
Kieron How far r u from Somerset County ground
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About 30 mins Asad.
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About 30 mins Asad.
I may come then , will txt you a day before.
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East Coker
Played Hardington and East Coker last year - could have popped in before the game if I'd known :-(
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Yes their ground is in the same lane !!!
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Yes their ground is in the same lane !!!
Gutted.com
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I may come then , will txt you a day before.
Yes Asad please do.