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Equipment => Bats => Bat Making => Topic started by: bat repairs on September 02, 2010, 09:31:30 AM
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Hi Fellow Forumonians,
Today is the launch of www.batrepairs.com which offers all cricketers fixed price repairs for all makes and models of cricket bats.
We don't just fix bats, we give bats the Rolls Royce treatment.
Go to the site and have a poke around and if you have a busted bat, i'm your man!
Drop me a line and let me know your thoughts.
Many thanks,
Batrepairs
www.batrepairs.com
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Do you have any pictures of work you have done, And will you be offering a cheaper service? As others on this forum do a better price and most bat companies do as well.
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I think Talisman asked you this yesterday what is your background?
No one really wants to send a bat off for repair to anyone even if they have a website! :o
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hi folks,
i've been working in the cricket trade for 3 years now and have developed specialist knowledge in bat manufacturing, soft goods and all other types of cricket equipment.
all the leading manufacturers in this country and some of the leading manufacturers in india are personal and business colleagues.
the launch of the bat repairs website is to formalise a business that has been running all season long at my cricket club Richmond in London.
the price i offer is a flat fee for all repairs, and include full refurbishment in all cases.
so if you need a new handle, a split toe repairing and a refurb you'll struggle to get that done for £35 plus carriage.
if you have any other comments feel free to call me on the number on the website.
many thanks
batrepairs
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I think there are 3 issues.
Firstly having a new member who just comes on and expects people to send you their pride and joy bat for refurb/repair! You haven't been involved in any topics or dscussions....just straight on and then expect people to trust you? ???
Secondly, nobody knows what your bat repair experience is. It is a skill to repair and refurb bats! Unfortunately for you, there are lots of us who know quite a bit about batmaking, refurbs and everything in between. People have had goes at making their own bats and are more knowledgable that your average cricket forum! In fact, there are lots of very established bat repairers and refurb people...which brings me onto the final point......
Lastly your prices are higher than everyone elses! That together with the other repair people already showing that they are capable and trustworthy doesn't help you fella.
Sorry to sound a little hard on you, but the questions are being asked for good reasons and to give you the opportunity to tell us about youself.
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pictures of bats we've repaired will be available soon.
as this was doing mates a favour previously i didn't take snaps before and after but will do and will post them on my facebook page for all to see.
there's a a Hawk bat on there at the moment which is in the process of being repaired and refurbed, go to my page and have a look:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001384044041&v=wall
the repaired bat will be there in about 10 days.
batrepairs
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hi mate, have emailed you through website, quick response would be superb!!
cheers
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in reply to the 3 issues.
i don't expect people to just trust me, i'll earn that from doing a good job, so if it looks a bit immediate my apologies for that.
my repairs are not done by me, but by professional bat makers in the UK, i've been lucky through my work to establish relationships with these people who have offered me the opportunity to do business with them.
i work in the cricket trade, and know how important it is to have a good reputation and am also aware of what is good and bad in bat making, i'll only prove i have knowledge through continuing to contribute to posts on this forum and making myself more known to you guys.
regards the price, you're right you can get a split toe repaired for £7.50 or so, but can you get a new handle, split toe, and a full refurb for £35? maybe from a mate who repairs bats, but any repairer looking to make a profit will charge £50 plus for all that.
the proof of the pudding is in the eating, so lets see how it goes.
your comments are appreciated and expected....
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Yeah i think if you have a totally battered bat its a good option, maybe not for the one or two little things needing doing, but then we'll see i'm sure.
Thanks for quick reply, look forward to hearing from you again!
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my repairs are not done by me, but by professional bat makers in the UK, i've been lucky through my work to establish relationships with these people who have offered me the opportunity to do business with them.
your comments are appreciated and expected....
My guess Gary @ Choice Cricket
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My view is that for a full repair/rehandle etc it might be a decent option, but just for an end of season service type refurb, that the price is too expensive.
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So your saying its not worth sending you a bat with a split toe or a cracked shoulder or other small repairs then as you say it can be done cheaper elsewhere as you will charge £35.
The only time to send to you is if you need a rehandle and a couple of other repairs at the same time
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not gary at choice, but i know him well...
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you could look at it that way i suppose.
we don't just repair any cracks and send it back though, all bats get treated to full refurbishment included in the repair.
if you smash the bumper off your car, the car repairers don't just put a shiny new bumper on and get you to pick it up, they give it a full valet and make it look brand new.
this is what we do with cricket bats...
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ummmm most bat makers do a full refurb after the repair as the bat will just look a bit stupid with just a certain section sanded
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this sounds like something off dragons den haha ;)
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I think it is a brilliant thing you have set up, I think the website looks good and that the service you offer seems to be genuine. However, as most people have highlighted, I think the prices are far too high. £35 for the repair, then you have to add postage each way. That is more or less £50. I know you were mentioning the valet service, but all bat repairers will offer a full refurbishment with a repair as standard.
I think that everyone starts a business to make money, however, you are not going to make a huge profit from a repair. For instance, I have been doing refurbishments and repairs now for 3 years, and I charge £20 for a refurbishment and £25 for a repair with full refurbishment. I send the bat via courier which is £8 with insurance, and then around £2 worth a sandpaper per bat, leaving me around £10 per bat.
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leaving me around £10 per bat.
humm about enough for a pie and a pint :) , not sure it will pay the mortgage :(
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it's not going to put me on the beaches of barbados for sure...
as mentioned by others, if your bat has a broken handle, cracked toe & edge and needs a refurb £35 looks god value.
thanks for the comments on the site, appreciated.
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It does give another option!
And if we need a rehandle, have some damag to the edges or elsewhere AND needs a refurb - then £35 seems reasonable indeed! I did have a quick question on the handle side of things! Which new handles are used? I only ask this as there are good and not so good quality handles out there! And would we get a choice if we wanted oval/semi/round and stiffer or more flexible handls?
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you're right about quality of handles.
specify what you want and that's what you'll get, all new handles going into repairs are hand made in the workshop.
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you can follow me on twitter or log onto my facebook page, both links available from my site www.batrepairs.com
i'll be posting images of before and after shots on facebook.
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Iv got 3 bats that are in need of repair as all 3 have split across the shoulder and handles have gone :( will wing you some pics and see what you think...it there a discount for multiple items?
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hi mate
send the pics to enquiries@batrepairs.com and i'll have a look.
cheers
dom