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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => SF => Topic started by: simonmay5 on March 23, 2014, 09:32:14 AM
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Hi guys I just thought I show you my new bat from online stockist it's a 2.8 sf sapphire and it was their bat off the week so I decided to go for it not knowing what the quality would be like I let the pictures do the talking
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Can safely say you've got yourself a stunning bit of willow there, how much did you pay if you don't mind me asking?
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Said less than £100 on another thread.
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Is that inc p&p?
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Bargain for that price! Nice looking bat
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I paid 95 pounds for it as had a discount code I got a few other bits as well got the softs to match and a set off sg test gloves and pads and some ss keeping gloves and the shipping for the whole lot was 39 pounds so I thought that was very reasonable
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stunning bat for that price ..:) ..lovely looking bat
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Did you get hit for any import duty?
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A lot of wood packed into a 2lb 8oz bat!
How does it tap up? Is it a bit dry or just a light cleft?
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A lot of wood packed into a 2lb 8oz bat!
How does it tap up? Is it a bit dry or just a light cleft?
It's just a light cleft and had no problems with customs
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Lovely lovely bat, Simon. Can't believe it is only 2.8, really a massive bat. I suspect it is a little drier than normal, as SF seem to get massive bats for their weight, but what do I know. :-[ All that matters is that it's a good bat!
Seems like the English made bats are catching up in size though, I wonder how... ;)
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Lovely stick. So nice. I was gonna buy one at there price, but had a dread int he back of my head, so ended up ordering a ca from elsewhere instead. Now regret that decision!
Dam you simon, y u no post thread earlier!!
On another note, the middle seems a tad higher than some sapphires Ive seen?
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Lovely lovely bat, Simon. Can't believe it is only 2.8, really a massive bat. I suspect it is a little drier than normal, as SF seem to get massive bats for their weight, but what do I know. :-[ All that matters is that it's a good bat!
Seems like the English made bats are catching up in size though, I wonder how... ;)
It is a lovely bat I made sure that it had two coats off bat wax so I hope it will be ok because it is insane off the mallet seems to be opening up witch is a good sign I am pleased I tried sf as was always a bit unsure about the quality but this has put me In My place very happy indeed :D
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Out of interest, is the SF a full sized SH or is it 'Academy' sized like most CA bats?
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WOW! Stunning bat for the price. On looks, as good as 300 GBP bats.
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Thats a really nice looking stick, saw a deal of TON Reserve for 235 GBP recently (1-2 weeks back) with OS, not sure if it is still on.
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The bat is a full size sh and yes the ton reserve was on offer from online stockists
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Looks a lovely stick
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£95!!!
Now that's a bargain
Hope it plays ok
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95 quid is a very decent price, may be because you had some discount code as you mentioned. Bat looks lovely, hope you score loads of runs with this one.
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Stunning bit of timber very nice indeed
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did u get to see bat pictures before payment or you just took the gamble
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I just said that I wanted a nice straight grains and this is What he sent me sowas very happy with it :)
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did u get to see bat pictures before payment or you just took the gamble
Having previously dealt with him, he usually emails pics if you ask and if he has them in stock.
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Having previously dealt with him, he usually emails pics if you ask and if he has them in stock.
That's the problem. I asked for some bats but he doesn't have them in stock. So he is asking for payment so that he can procure the bats. He may get good quality bats but it's still a gamble.
I guess it's the risk you take to get some stuff at cheap price.
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I don't think I would take the risk with a more than a couple hundred pounds as it is a gamble the softs have been very good value
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That's amazing for the money! To think that bat in the UK could have set you back up back £230!
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I don't think I would take the risk with a more than a couple hundred pounds as it is a gamble the softs have been very good value
I know that it can be a bit of a gamble, but you've certainly fallen on your feet there! Looks a lush bat! :)
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As you already know I bought a sf sapphire bat and I got the matching gloves and pads for under 40 pounds which I think is great value for money was a bit worried about the gloves because some have had youth gloves and small men's I got big hands and had no problems my hands in to the gloves :)
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Pads look very nice Simon.
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I must say I am very impressed with the sf gear it's certainly got a lot better than two years ago good value for your money and all come in a very nice case and to be fully kitted out for less than 140 pounds I think its great value for money
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Indeed, you can't argue with that price.
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I must say I am very impressed with the sf gear it's certainly got a lot better than two years ago good value for your money and all come in a very nice case and to be fully kitted out for less than 140 pounds I think its great value for money
Bat pads and gloves for £140? That is very good (assume it doesnt include shipping?)
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Bat pads and gloves for £140? That is very good (assume it doesnt include shipping?)
No but I had a big order two sets off pads and gloves and a set off ss keeping gear was 39 pounds so still very happy with the cost off shipping
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Seems SF has got some really nice stuff , really impressed..top stuff
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I am very pleased with the quality of the bat and the softs be interesting to see what the next purchase turns out like
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Simon. Have you used your bat yet. And how is the sweetspot and ping on it compare to your other bats. Also how big are the edges for this bat.
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Interested to hear how this bat worked out for you
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Yeah if the Sf performed half as good as it looked it would have been a cracker for 95
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Amazing piece of willow there! I presume they ship from India?
Surprisingly, they do not sell/ship within India :D
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Did you get hit for any import duty?
Sorry to drag up an old thread. Just made a substantial order, do you often get any customs duty on OS orders?
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budget for 20% of the declared cost (i.e. how much you paid, less postage) and if you don't get charged, happy days!
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Sorry to drag up an old thread. Just made a substantial order, do you often get any customs duty on OS orders?
Substantial Order - Do Tell!!
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Question is anyone stocking the dwayne bravo model as that s a beast of a bat and I could be tempted got sure
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Also does anyone know what happened to SimonMay5, he had a substantial willow collection.
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Also does anyone know what happened to SimonMay5, he had a substantial willow collection.
He was online yesterday according to his profile... ;)
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Tempted to place a little order of softs in a day or so.......
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He was online yesterday according to his profile... ;)
cant remember seeing a post from him since the affinity sale thread
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Substantial Order - Do Tell!!
I wanted to try an SS and SF. Then when I saw the price I thought if I buy a few and I am sure I can find a few people who will take them off me.
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I wanted to try an SS and SF. Then when I saw the price I thought if I buy a few and I am sure I can find a few people who will take them off me.
what have you ordered then TBONTB..probably needs a thread of its own
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what have you ordered then TBONTB..probably needs a thread of its own
Yeah I'll 2nd this
New thread and lots of pictures please!! :D
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Haha I only ordered today so it will be a while. I just really hope I do not get screwed for VAT!
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Haha I only ordered today so it will be a while. I just really hope I do not get screwed for VAT!
I've placed a few orders from India and haven't had any Nasty surprises with VAT yet so hopefully you'll be fine bud. :)
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But I did order 6 bats!!!
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But I did order 6 bats!!!
Yeah, I've only had 2 bats arrive at once so the declared value probably wasn't enough to warrant any excitement at customs, 6 bats may get them rubbing their hands together at the thought of extra funds for their Christmas party however! :-[
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haha what value did they have that is the important thing!?
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haha what value did they have that is the important thing!?
Think the highest I've had was declared as £180 bud
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ohh okay maybe it will be okay then because that is over the 136 limit!
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Can you not ask them to not put the value on and or declare it as a gift?
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Also does anyone know what happened to SimonMay5, he had a substantial willow collection.
Back on line now not been on hear to much as been in and out off hospital and been looking after a very sick family member