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[calvin1mac]

3 current bats i reckon might have a chance of being re-produced later

Gray Nicolls E41
M & H Distinction Mk1
G&M Icon

Possibly Kookaburra Kahunna,but purely for the name and graphics as it shape has changed alot over its lifespan.

[trypewriter]

I think if you look at the bats considered classics now, you'd have a few levels:

Top Tier
GN 500
GN 100/Scoop 2000
GN Dynadrive
GN Powerspot

GM Maestro

Slazenger V12/V1200

Kookaburra Ridgeback

Symonds Tusker

St Peter

Newbery Excalibur

DF Magnum
DF 405
DF Attack

Second Tier
Slazenger V800 (Catseye)
GM Diamond
HC Reflex
GN Elite
GN Ultimate
GN Megapower/Sabre

Look at why these get the prices they do and you'll be onto a winner. For most it is the unusualness of them, with cutouts, variations, etc. Some are clearly user based. As Buzz says, far too many of what is now on the market all appear to be the same. It will be the ones that are either used by world beaters or do something slightly different that will gain the Kudos and nostalgia value.

I think I'd add the original SS Jumbo to that list - very popular in their day

[tim2000s]

I think I'd add the original SS Jumbo to that list - very popular in their day

Oops forgot that and the Turbo, which got it's recognition from the 333.

[trypewriter]

There were some that were regionally popular back in the day - pre DF and SS, Quaife and Lilley were popular in the west mids. You can see what one looked like here if you are quick.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quaife-And-Lilley-Cricket-Bat-/251375953570?nma=true&si=Q8es%252BC53uqkk7IiXqJ6pCFLjmto%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557