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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: mohawks94 on June 01, 2017, 10:54:05 AM

Title: M&H Charity bat
Post by: mohawks94 on June 01, 2017, 10:54:05 AM
What are people's thoughts on this? I know M&H aren't everyones favourite here to put it delicately...

http://www.mandhstore.co.uk/prostate-cancer-uk-cricket-bat-p/mh-lepc-uk.htm (http://www.mandhstore.co.uk/prostate-cancer-uk-cricket-bat-p/mh-lepc-uk.htm)

Personally I really like the idea (plus my uncle had prostate cancer last summer) and am talking with the parents about getting one. I remember GM doing a limited edition for Help for Heroes and there is the post below about the KP Rhino bats. I like the stickers on this whereas I am not keen on the Rhino stickers (too much going on for me).
Title: Re: M&H Charity bat
Post by: richthekeeper on June 01, 2017, 11:20:25 AM
great idea, but it's bloody expensive!
Title: Re: M&H Charity bat
Post by: mohawks94 on June 01, 2017, 11:33:31 AM
Yeah. The GM was about £250 I think with £50 to H4H, whereas this is £50+VAT. Still steep though.
Title: Re: M&H Charity bat
Post by: Mattsky on June 01, 2017, 11:37:10 AM
Well, whatever your views are on M&H's brand and claims, at least they donate 50 quid to the charity.
I suppose because it's a bat that's specifically produced for charity, it may incentivise people a bit more to dig a bit deeper than they would if you were raffling a 'normal' bat.
At the very least, you want to cover your costs. Ultimately, that may depend on how deep the guests' pockets are, and/or how inebriated they get!
Title: Re: M&H Charity bat
Post by: LEACHY48 on June 01, 2017, 11:41:24 AM
To be honest this has changed my opinion on M and H a little - my dad and 2/3 of his brothers had prostate cancer and one sadly died from it, it affects 1 in 4 men and any money that goes towards the cause is brilliant also think the design is well thought out and I'm pleased to see something like this from a smaller brand like these guys.
Title: Re: M&H Charity bat
Post by: The Cricket Boutique on June 01, 2017, 12:08:55 PM
A good cause and a good thing for them to do and personally I like the stickers.

Not sure about their £200 difference in pricing for same grade bats though.
Title: Re: M&H Charity bat
Post by: roco on June 01, 2017, 12:12:48 PM
maybe pricing it cheaper than normal for that grade to sell more and raise more cash for the charity

I'm liking the profile
Title: Re: M&H Charity bat
Post by: Mr_Orange on June 01, 2017, 12:16:46 PM
You can buy the stickers separately too if the bat is a bit out of range.

http://www.mandhstore.co.uk/prostate-cancer-uk-bat-labels-p/mh-lepc-labels.htm (http://www.mandhstore.co.uk/prostate-cancer-uk-bat-labels-p/mh-lepc-labels.htm)

Based on the press release they will also have individual bat stickers and grips available at some point too.

http://www.millichampandhall.co.uk/prostate-cancer.html (http://www.millichampandhall.co.uk/prostate-cancer.html)
Title: Re: M&H Charity bat
Post by: Alvaro on June 01, 2017, 12:37:48 PM
https://www.facebook.com/MillichampandHall/videos/1465905216765814/ (https://www.facebook.com/MillichampandHall/videos/1465905216765814/)

Looks an absolute beauty
Title: Re: M&H Charity bat
Post by: Manormanic on June 01, 2017, 01:11:41 PM
£15 for a toe guard though? Seriously?
Title: Re: M&H Charity bat
Post by: justnotcricket86 on June 01, 2017, 01:13:03 PM
Yeah, I saw that. Bit steep at £15
Title: Re: M&H Charity bat
Post by: Manormanic on June 01, 2017, 01:13:33 PM
Most brands do em free!
Title: Re: M&H Charity bat
Post by: Churchy1989 on June 01, 2017, 03:04:40 PM
£30 for stickers is also ridiculous!
Title: Re: M&H Charity bat
Post by: Yorkershire on June 01, 2017, 03:50:55 PM
Great they are supporting charity etc... but the pricing and the amount the relative amount they are donating...?

I'd rather just donate £50 quid personally direct and not buy that bat.
Title: Re: M&H Charity bat
Post by: Neon Cricket on June 01, 2017, 04:11:29 PM
https://www.facebook.com/MillichampandHall/videos/1465905216765814/ (https://www.facebook.com/MillichampandHall/videos/1465905216765814/)

Looks an absolute beauty

Yeah, bargain for £450...
Title: Re: M&H Charity bat
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on June 01, 2017, 06:03:20 PM
£30 for stickers is also ridiculous!

Errr, is it?
Most brands don't sell stickers, and for those who do £30-£50 is about the going rate...
Title: Re: M&H Charity bat
Post by: procricket on June 01, 2017, 06:09:58 PM
Love the shape of the bat if you like Millichamp or not great looking stick.
Title: Re: M&H Charity bat
Post by: Tailendfielder on June 01, 2017, 07:05:07 PM
I picked up the display version while on tour. Was a lovely bat.
Title: Re: M&H Charity bat
Post by: JB on June 01, 2017, 07:16:23 PM
I like an M&H, if I wasn't on a hiatus from buying bats I'd get one. Be good to see some photos of what you would be getting looks wise for the money. Not sure if that is something that they do?
Title: Re: M&H Charity bat
Post by: mohawks94 on June 02, 2017, 02:04:32 PM
I had a look on their site at the bat finder page, and they say that to make sure you are happy they will send pics so you can check out what you're getting. Don't think that includes this bat though.
Title: Re: M&H Charity bat
Post by: Churchy1989 on June 02, 2017, 02:32:32 PM
Errr, is it?
Most brands don't sell stickers, and for those who do £30-£50 is about the going rate...


http://www.jedisports.co.uk/jedi-bat-stickers-536-p.asp (http://www.jedisports.co.uk/jedi-bat-stickers-536-p.asp)
Title: Re: M&H Charity bat
Post by: Sivlar13 on June 02, 2017, 02:51:26 PM
Would happily get a few Man of Men stickers for my bats; a very worthwhile cause indeed.