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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: SirScottiod on April 20, 2016, 11:58:20 AM

Title: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: SirScottiod on April 20, 2016, 11:58:20 AM
My old man picked this up off the bay of E for a measly  35 notes, cant complain of that. And he likes it and says it goes well

Ill see what the bat looks like after the lovely stickers are off and under the layer upon layer of oil

More pics to follow :)

(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq200/scottrollinson/20160420_124827_zpsqwhiy8vj.jpg) (http://s447.photobucket.com/user/scottrollinson/media/20160420_124827_zpsqwhiy8vj.jpg.html)

(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq200/scottrollinson/20160420_124835_zps6p5zccd0.jpg) (http://s447.photobucket.com/user/scottrollinson/media/20160420_124835_zps6p5zccd0.jpg.html)

Can anyone else spot the problem here?

(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq200/scottrollinson/20160420_124846_zps1uy5caef.jpg) (http://s447.photobucket.com/user/scottrollinson/media/20160420_124846_zps1uy5caef.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on April 20, 2016, 12:06:01 PM
You mean apart from the fact it's not a real Kook lol
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on April 20, 2016, 12:07:01 PM
I've always wanted a Ricky Pounting kahuna  ;)
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: Nmcgee on April 20, 2016, 12:15:11 PM
What a classic! Haha  :D
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: brokenbat on April 20, 2016, 12:15:21 PM
I've always wanted a Ricky Pounting kahuna  ;)

this explains why this is "limited edition"
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: csnew on April 20, 2016, 12:17:37 PM
Not looking like a bargain any more...oops
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: ppccopener on April 20, 2016, 12:19:32 PM
this is quality, we needed a bit of light hearted relief

do you think they have tried to read his signature and just 'interpreted' the last name?

 :)
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: Riddy on April 20, 2016, 12:26:23 PM
I miss the Diablo stickers
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: SirScottiod on April 20, 2016, 12:45:00 PM
this is quality, we needed a bit of light hearted relief

do you think they have tried to read his signature and just 'interpreted' the last name?

 :)

I tried, might be Ricky Martins for all I know!!
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: SirScottiod on April 20, 2016, 12:46:34 PM
Not looking like a bargain any more...oops

£35 and the bat itself is and feels alright so not all to displeased :)
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: SirScottiod on April 20, 2016, 12:49:30 PM
O and according to google, this is Ricky Pontings signature

(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq200/scottrollinson/2254139_orig_zpsbbnalrf8.jpg) (http://s447.photobucket.com/user/scottrollinson/media/2254139_orig_zpsbbnalrf8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: petehosk on April 20, 2016, 01:07:27 PM
Best topic for a while!! Made me giggle!
And if the bat turns out to actually play ok, then for £35 you can still use it as a net bat without feeling too ripped off!

Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: ppccopener on April 20, 2016, 01:12:52 PM
O and according to google, this is Ricky Pontings signature

([url]http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq200/scottrollinson/2254139_orig_zpsbbnalrf8.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s447.photobucket.com/user/scottrollinson/media/2254139_orig_zpsbbnalrf8.jpg.html[/url])

it's no wonder they got the name wrong. The signature looks like 2 hot air balloons in a field.
@FattusCattus  is going to have hours of fun with this thread.

Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on April 20, 2016, 01:20:46 PM
it's no wonder they got the name wrong. The signature looks like 2 hot air balloons in a field.
@FattusCattus  is going to have hours of fun with this thread.

No matter what it looks like, make sure you make no references about anything non cricket related, Hanif might get bored if you do that...
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: SirScottiod on April 20, 2016, 01:25:35 PM
No matter what it looks like, make sure you make no references about anything non cricket related, Hanif might get bored if you do that...

Lets not bring this thread into disrepute, lets just take this p*ss  out of the crap fake bat!!!
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: ppccopener on April 20, 2016, 01:39:27 PM
Lets not bring this thread into disrepute, lets just take this p*ss  out of the crap fake bat!!!

you know the ultimate irony, once it's cleaned up and it starts pinging like a hell for leather on speed who has the last laugh!!!

hahahahahahahhah

 :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: SirScottiod on April 20, 2016, 03:58:36 PM
Ricky 'Pounting' is NO MORE!!!

(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq200/scottrollinson/20160420_165411_zpsvptdfp8v.jpg) (http://s447.photobucket.com/user/scottrollinson/media/20160420_165411_zpsvptdfp8v.jpg.html)

Is this a butterfly (I'm not reall 100% sure what one is entirely) or just a knot?

(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq200/scottrollinson/20160420_165419_zpsh6dblaux.jpg) (http://s447.photobucket.com/user/scottrollinson/media/20160420_165419_zpsh6dblaux.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: ppccopener on April 20, 2016, 04:29:44 PM
I can't believe it's gone !!!!!   :)
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: Mattsky on April 20, 2016, 05:53:02 PM
It's a knot. And that looks like storm damage along the toe next to it. Apart from that, it doesn't look that bad. Probably very dry too. All in all, I wager it's not long for this life. If your old man scores a ton with it, it'll be worth it, though.
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: petehosk on April 20, 2016, 05:57:58 PM
Oh NO! The lovely Ricky Pounting Ponting stickers have all gone!  :o
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: SirScottiod on April 20, 2016, 06:14:23 PM
I really had to think long and hard whether or not to take them off,  was a toughy!!

I've just sanded the face with 60 grit paper at the moment, so it's far from done just yet!!

Was hoping for a hidden butterfly,  they seem all the rage at the moment!!  :D
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: ppccopener on April 20, 2016, 06:51:32 PM
I really had to think long and hard whether or not to take them off,  was a toughy!!

I've just sanded the face with 60 grit paper at the moment, so it's far from done just yet!!

Was hoping for a hidden butterfly,  they seem all the rage at the moment!!  :D

Ah well we had some fun...or a serious note, do you expect or has the bat retained some ping? Or springiness.
I've got an old bat coming soon and about to do a little refurb. It could be dead of course I've taken the chance
Thanks...
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: SirScottiod on April 20, 2016, 07:16:57 PM
Ah well we had some fun...or a serious note, do you expect or has the bat retained some ping? Or springiness.
I've got an old bat coming soon and about to do a little refurb. It could be dead of course I've taken the chance
Thanks...

By no means is it a players grade g1 gun but it's got some life in it still,  it scored a few 40s and 30s last year

To be honest I never expected it to be brilliant, I enjoy doing the refurbs and did if for a bit of fun.  Thought you guys would enjoy the chuckle as well!!
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: SirScottiod on April 22, 2016, 10:37:36 AM
For anyone who even gives half a toss what this is coming along like

(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq200/scottrollinson/20160422_112948_zpssopxbeaj.jpg) (http://s447.photobucket.com/user/scottrollinson/media/20160422_112948_zpssopxbeaj.jpg.html)

(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq200/scottrollinson/20160422_113003_zpsrspo3shu.jpg) (http://s447.photobucket.com/user/scottrollinson/media/20160422_113003_zpsrspo3shu.jpg.html)

(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq200/scottrollinson/20160422_113013_zpsazue8b25.jpg) (http://s447.photobucket.com/user/scottrollinson/media/20160422_113013_zpsazue8b25.jpg.html)

(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq200/scottrollinson/20160422_113025_zpsgxqgrdqe.jpg) (http://s447.photobucket.com/user/scottrollinson/media/20160422_113025_zpsgxqgrdqe.jpg.html)

A few more grades of sanding to go, then, after someone mentioned storm damaged, I might sticker it up as a M&H and sell it for £250!!
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: ppccopener on April 22, 2016, 10:47:07 AM
Its coming along nicely!!
 :)
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: Sivlar13 on April 22, 2016, 11:15:19 AM
Looks cracking that, coming along very well.
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: SirScottiod on May 06, 2016, 08:25:51 AM
Final product, just to wrap up this thread :D

(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq200/scottrollinson/Mobile%20Uploads/20160430_095419_zpsjbrmchel.jpg) (http://s447.photobucket.com/user/scottrollinson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160430_095419_zpsjbrmchel.jpg.html)

(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq200/scottrollinson/Mobile%20Uploads/20160430_095428_zps7nlq2lfa.jpg) (http://s447.photobucket.com/user/scottrollinson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160430_095428_zps7nlq2lfa.jpg.html)

(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq200/scottrollinson/Mobile%20Uploads/20160430_095446_zpsrkwnlx0c.jpg) (http://s447.photobucket.com/user/scottrollinson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160430_095446_zpsrkwnlx0c.jpg.html)

(http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq200/scottrollinson/Mobile%20Uploads/20160430_095454_zpswotnebnf.jpg) (http://s447.photobucket.com/user/scottrollinson/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160430_095454_zpswotnebnf.jpg.html)

My old man used it on Saturday, second top scored with 13 not out. We'll see how she goes :)
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: Boondougal on May 06, 2016, 09:13:13 AM
Looking good... i really think you should have some POUNTING stickers made up...
Title: Re: Refurb on an Ebay "Bargin?!"
Post by: Mpt7 on May 06, 2016, 09:18:11 AM
nice evolution!