Custom Bats Cricket Forum
Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Gray Nicolls => Topic started by: Buzz on December 02, 2010, 02:55:13 PM
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The shop at Lords are plugging this for £200...
http://www.shopatlords.com/index.php?page=shop&pid=3351&cid=99&utm_source=InTouch&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Perfect%20Delivery%20-%20December%202010:%20Ashes,%20Sachin%20&%20Wrapping_01E19CD9259B42E7BB216AD003
A once in a life time opportunity will take place on Saturday 19th February 2011.
The ultimate cricket bat and experience for aspiring cricketers at any level.
In an exclusive offer from Lord's, have a hand in the design of your own, personalised cricket bat and then watch a live demonstration, by master craftsmen, of how cricket bats are made - all at the Home of Cricket.
You'll also get a special, behind-the-scenes Tour of the world's most famous cricket ground.
There are limited places available - first come, first served. Each place includes one bat and places for two people to:
* Come to Lord's, The Home of Cricket
* Have a special 'behind the scenes' tour of Lord's
* Visit the famous MCC Museum for refreshments and Q&A with Gray-Nicolls' master bat maker Alex Hohenkerk
Watch as Hohenkerk crafts a bat from the finest English Willow
* Receive your customised bat just weeks later, in time for the next English cricket season, after it is professionally finished at Gray-Nicholls' HQ in Robertsbridge
The Lord's Tour starts at 10am,12pm and 2pm on the day and each session is limited to 15 Gift experiences. Each Gift Experience is valid for two people (the recipient of the bat and guest) and all juniors must be accompanied by an adult if buying the 'Junior Bat Making Experience'.
Once we have received your order the recipient will receive a Lord's Souvenir mini bat.
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Would have been nice if you could chose your cleft while you was there,otherwise a bit buying blind
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and for £200 i bet you dont get a quality blade
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Doesnt mention what grade of bat you will receive.
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The ultimate cricket bat
IS the grade you will get...
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Hmmm I don't know. If a couple of people from here go then I might £200 for a custom bat and a tour of Lords etc seems like a good investment.
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Would love to do this, however I just haven't got the money and I don't need a bat.
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Didn't Talisman invest £150 at the Lords test last season, and received two planks that were Grade 3, having chased up the main guys at GN received that stunner of Oblivion.
Would be interesting if someone could have an investment and review it, I would doubt the quality of the blade in terms of responsiveness or aesthetics.
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The Ultimate Cricket Bat IS the grade you will get...
Well my ultimate bat would be 14 dead streight grains massive middle from toe to shoulder, pick up feather light 45mm edges 85mm on the spine and rebound better than a fusion skyer if they can do this then sign me up :D :D
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If it says that you will receive your Ultimate cricket bat, then you absolutely should.... Just as Talisman did! You might have to a bit of a stickler to get it though!
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Seems like a rip off to me... Lords Tour prices are:
Adults: £14*
Concessions: £8*
Children; Seniors & students
Family ticket: £37*
(two adults & two children)
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Did the Lord's tour a couple of years ago and it is definitely worth it :)
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Looking forward to being there, waiting to find out from Lords what the order sizes are so I can start preparing the clefts, have been told that the 12pm and 2pm tours have sold out!
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Just heard that it is now sold out, anyone coming along?
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I'd have loved to, I bet it will be a cracking day out. The thing that put me off though was Mr Brimble's experience of a similar thing during the tests last summer. Yes, he ended up with one of the best bats we have ever seen, but it took 3 attempts and he was sent 2 absolute dogs inbetween times.
I know it may sound daft but £200 just doesn't seem enough money for me to be assured of getting a top bat. Had it been £300 I'd have been more tempted in a way.
I hope the day goes well for all involved
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Alex,
I think i'll speak for a few forum members here. If we were to take up the Lords offer, or a similar offer if you run them again at the Test Match grounds in the summer, what are the chances of us receiving a bat not dissimilar to the on featured in the topic below.
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=8421.0
Thanks,
Rich
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Well it was a fantatsic day, everyone that we spoke to really enjoyed the whole experience and now it is time to get on with making some orders! Hopefully will have some pictures to put up here soon and we will be organising another day in the future!
P.S - A big thank you to the staff at Lords, they made the whole day very very enjoyable for all involved!
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Well it was a fantatsic day, everyone that we spoke to really enjoyed the whole experience and now it is time to get on with making some orders! Hopefully will have some pictures to put up here soon and we will be organising another day in the future!
P.S - A big thank you to the staff at Lords, they made the whole day very very enjoyable for all involved!
I think there will be loads of guys on the forum keen to see some of the bats that you made before they are sent out (if that's possible)
Alex - are you going to be at the Test match grounds again this year with your £150 hand made bat offer?
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I see no problems with getting some images on here, the offer has been restuctured slightly this year, but interest is still high. Sold more in 1 day yesterday than in a normal test match week!
We are hoping to be at 3 or 4 of the tests this summer. Similar offer to lat year and possibly something very special as well!
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Excellent, I am likely to see you at Lords then.
It sounds like the day was very useful and likely to be repeated!!
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:D