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Equipment => Your Kit => Topic started by: FattusCattus on May 23, 2016, 08:54:28 AM

Title: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: FattusCattus on May 23, 2016, 08:54:28 AM
I know OLS divide opinion on here, and are not favoured amongst the sponsors, and with that in mind it's interesting to see the hiaitus they are on - this posted on facebook and their own site I think -

"Dear Customer,
 Due to high volume of orders in past 3-4 weeks we have created some backlog of orders and to streamline sales and dispatches we have stopped taking further order till 15th May 2016, we will resume sales from 16th May 2016 again after completing the existing orders. In the mean while if you have any questions regarding your existing order and any potential purchase kindly email us at myonlinestockist@gmail.com and we would love to help you out on your queries"

Anyone know what's going on with them - has a manufacturer taken exception to them, have the authorities rumbled them, did @Buzz send the boys round?
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: Calzehbhoy on May 23, 2016, 01:31:01 PM
Just messaged as was looking for the SG equivalent of the Ghost.

Quote
hopefully this month end we will resume and then it will take 7-8 working days for delivery after that, we had some delivery delays in past 2 months due to poor procurement issues with all makers, this resulted due to sudden increase in demand but now we have resolved the things and we r looking to open after a break around this month end
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: Buzz on May 23, 2016, 01:43:00 PM
"Poor procurement issues"

Hahahahahaha, sounds like a Talisman issue!

Just buy from a reputable source and your life will be significantly simpler.

Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: Alvaro on May 23, 2016, 02:14:51 PM
Ajit has obviously run out of stricken family members...
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on May 23, 2016, 04:05:34 PM
"Poor procurement issues"

Hahahahahaha, sounds like a Talisman issue!

Just buy from a reputable source and your life will be significantly simpler.

But more expensive by a mile

19 quid gloves
25 quid pads

:)
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: amritpremi on May 24, 2016, 02:58:05 AM
I think for the first time he might be speaking truth, which I appreciate is better than making lame execuses. But I didn't have a bad experience myself as I would always ask him what he had in stock rather than looking for a specific item.
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: Number4 on May 24, 2016, 04:56:34 AM
But more expensive by a mile

19 quid gloves
25 quid pads

:)

Cheaper is not always cheaper... Or better   :)
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: i12breakfree on May 24, 2016, 10:25:34 AM
looks like they are open now..below info from their FB page
"Dear Fans/Cricket Fanatics,
Our website is back again to place orders now, sorry to keeping you wait for your valuable orders, kindly use complimentary coupon code "discount10p" at checkout page to avail flat 10% discount while placing your orders through www.onlinestockist.com (http://www.onlinestockist.com), only limited to first 50 entries......thanks for your continued love and support
Best Regards
Team OnlineStockist.com
"
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on May 24, 2016, 10:45:01 AM
Best get some more ordered in case he's not back for next season :)
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: FattusCattus on May 24, 2016, 11:20:39 AM
Hmmm - I wonder if anyones tempted to pick up the SG version of the Ghost to see if it's any good?
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: Calzehbhoy on May 24, 2016, 11:25:36 AM
Hmmm - I wonder if anyones tempted to pick up the SG version of the Ghost to see if it's any good?

If only there was a forum member looking for one.....  ;)
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: Calzehbhoy on May 24, 2016, 11:41:28 AM
On that point... Is there anybody able to confirm that the Sierra is the SG version of the Ghost?
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on May 24, 2016, 11:56:21 AM
Hmmm - I wonder if anyones tempted to pick up the SG version of the Ghost to see if it's any good?

Which model is it out of interest ?
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: FattusCattus on May 24, 2016, 12:11:42 PM
According to @Buzz - who is SG's self-appointed mole - it is the Sierra, either 250 or 350.
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: OllieWalker39 on May 24, 2016, 01:08:42 PM
http://onlinestockist.com/SG-SIERRA-350-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat-BIG-FULLER-SHAPE-2015-Model-P5142114.aspx (http://onlinestockist.com/SG-SIERRA-350-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat-BIG-FULLER-SHAPE-2015-Model-P5142114.aspx)

Rather cheap too compared to the Kooka Ghost - doesn't look as nice aesthetically (sticker wise) but if it saves £130!

What are peoples thoughts on this company? Reading the above makes me rather nervous!
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: Calzehbhoy on May 24, 2016, 01:17:42 PM
[url]http://onlinestockist.com/SG-SIERRA-350-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat-BIG-FULLER-SHAPE-2015-Model-P5142114.aspx[/url] ([url]http://onlinestockist.com/SG-SIERRA-350-English-Willow-Cricket-Bat-BIG-FULLER-SHAPE-2015-Model-P5142114.aspx[/url])

Rather cheap too compared to the Kooka Ghost - doesn't look as nice aesthetically (sticker wise) but if it saves £130!

What are peoples thoughts on this company? Reading the above makes me rather nervous!


Marmite company!
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: i12breakfree on May 24, 2016, 02:20:14 PM
Pic of Sierra 350 got around 2 years back

(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t518/i12breakfree/CricDeals-stock/IMG_20150303_084237_zps7xrm8cer.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/i12breakfree/media/CricDeals-stock/IMG_20150303_084237_zps7xrm8cer.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: Alvaro on May 24, 2016, 02:21:21 PM
How did it play?
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: OllieWalker39 on May 24, 2016, 03:24:11 PM
Seconding the "How'd it play" line - and have you got any face pics? I'm partial to a nice bit of grainage ;)
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: amritpremi on May 24, 2016, 03:26:37 PM
I have seen a few Sierra 250 & 350 and they all play really well. At some stage I will definitely buy them.
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: OllieWalker39 on May 24, 2016, 03:32:14 PM
Another question to add to "how does it play" and "what's the grain like"

 - is the handle in the same as the Kookaburra Ghost as I love my mates handle... oo-err!  ;)
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: jd163 on May 24, 2016, 03:47:54 PM
The shape and the quality of the handle does matter when comparing it to Ghost... SG looks very nice indeed.
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: edge on May 24, 2016, 06:37:23 PM
Bloke at my club has one, doesn't feel nice in the hands at all but seems to go when he hits it.
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: i12breakfree on May 24, 2016, 08:45:30 PM
Sierra 350 was a big bat for weight, pinged lovely.
I'll look for more pics and post later today
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: OllieWalker39 on May 25, 2016, 07:35:45 AM
If you could find out about the handle as well - love my mates as previously mentioned. It's great.

His ghost also goes like an absolute gun!

Also: 100 posts is up - batted..! Haha!
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: i12breakfree on May 26, 2016, 01:51:48 PM
Sorry couldn't find the pics but I have these sent earlier to me by the retailer

(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t518/i12breakfree/CricDeals-stock/7B65FB96-5E39-4816-913C-CCB1B35480FB_zps3idfmgkt.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/i12breakfree/media/CricDeals-stock/7B65FB96-5E39-4816-913C-CCB1B35480FB_zps3idfmgkt.jpg.html)

(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t518/i12breakfree/CricDeals-stock/AAB79A18-9401-4F92-8D3C-190073C9AF17_zpsvblbijrm.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/i12breakfree/media/CricDeals-stock/AAB79A18-9401-4F92-8D3C-190073C9AF17_zpsvblbijrm.jpg.html)


(http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t518/i12breakfree/CricDeals-stock/366AF2C5-EBEE-47CF-93E7-3EFC2DE3C753_zpsxevhqitx.jpg) (http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/i12breakfree/media/CricDeals-stock/366AF2C5-EBEE-47CF-93E7-3EFC2DE3C753_zpsxevhqitx.jpg.html)

I have not seen the ghost bat so cannot compare but this one played really well, not hard pressed . I am out of town for the week. Will check for pics in my laptop later
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: Calzehbhoy on May 27, 2016, 07:54:18 AM
250 ordered this morning.
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: Calzehbhoy on June 03, 2016, 11:16:24 AM
Just arrived. Not had change to weigh/measure but pics below

(http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y306/calzehbhoy/B652F7AB-22B4-45B6-A113-CFD258A46917_zpsvljbbrio.jpg)
(http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y306/calzehbhoy/E01AC531-B806-4EEB-ABD8-08157C89254C_zpsmmxlwame.jpg)
(http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y306/calzehbhoy/ABA81059-6F16-466D-BC16-4AC969F2DB2E_zpszxciuswa.jpg)


Measurements -

Weight: 2:7.5
Edge: 43mm
Spine: 65mm
Toe: 22mm
Shoulder: 18mm
Profile: mid
Grains: 6
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: Vitas Cricket on June 03, 2016, 11:25:34 AM
Not a bad bat for the price, but looks nothing like a ghost to me.
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: Australian fast bowler on June 03, 2016, 11:27:37 AM
Looks a good stick for the price! been weighing up if i want to do the same and get one as a net bat. Just cant seem to justify the crazy postage costs to Aus
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: Ridenmarke on June 03, 2016, 11:45:25 AM
Looks a nice shape, a bit like a few puma sticks
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: Buzz on June 03, 2016, 07:14:28 PM
Looks nothing like similar bats I have seen before too, I thought they were a same shape to the 350
Title: Re: Online Stockist Up On Hiaitus?
Post by: sanredrose on June 03, 2016, 11:09:44 PM
Pic of Sierra 350 got around 2 years back

([url]http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t518/i12breakfree/CricDeals-stock/IMG_20150303_084237_zps7xrm8cer.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1063.photobucket.com/user/i12breakfree/media/CricDeals-stock/IMG_20150303_084237_zps7xrm8cer.jpg.html[/url])


Grip is exactly the same used on Kook Kahuna india models.