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Re: Screming Cat
« Reply #30 on: September 21, 2010, 04:10:35 AM »
If you live in australia its definaely worth it. In the new new cricket catalouges gray nics are rtrying to sell there off the shelf bats for the same price as a screaming cat, and so are the others, so you would be crazy not to buy one.
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Re: Screaming Cat
« Reply #31 on: September 22, 2010, 05:10:11 PM »
Quote from: PunterPonting on September 20, 2010, 09:53:06 AM
I should just point out (having visited Julian in country Victoria) that the only reason the bats are that much more expensive than over here is because of the import costs that come with importing X amount of clefs from the UK - to back this up look at the cost of a GN XXX5 from Meulemans, or in fact any top of the line bat being sold in Aus. This means that he needs to charge 600$, which 3 years ago was £200-£240 = pretty reasonable. However because the Aussie dollar is relatively strong on the back of natural resources mainly, and the pound is quite weak that $600 is now many many more pounds.

My screaming cat has been easily the best bat I've ever used, it had one weekend where I hit 18 6's over two innings, pretty much all straight down the ground - and I'm pretty slight. But it has definitely died now after 1 and a bit seasons use, and it took a bit of time to become gun. I'd love another one, so I might try and visit Julian at Christmas when I'm back in Aus, but I personally could never pay £400 for just 1 bat...

I'd be a bit dissapointed with the bat lasting just over 1 season, especially as he supports bats with fewer grains (which are supposed to last longer).
But i assume you didnt have to pay nearly as much as you would over here seeing as you didnt have to pay postage costs etc. Always wanted to try one but £400 for a bat is just too much!
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Re: Screaming Cat
« Reply #32 on: September 22, 2010, 05:23:23 PM »
may have one up for grabs for under £400 here in the UK :)
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Re: Screaming Cat
« Reply #33 on: September 22, 2010, 05:26:41 PM »
Your selling the pro I'm shocked
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Re: Screaming Cat
« Reply #34 on: September 22, 2010, 05:33:27 PM »
no mate got the premium still that may part with as got far too many bats! but depends as got 2 newberys id get rid of 1st but if the right offer came along u never know as its not been used as yet
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Re: Screaming Cat
« Reply #35 on: September 22, 2010, 06:10:42 PM »

Premium :0

As u know I only deal in pro bats haha
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Re: Screaming Cat
« Reply #36 on: September 27, 2010, 08:52:47 AM »
Ahh Tom if you want to sell that Premium please let me know...
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Re: Screaming Cat
« Reply #37 on: September 27, 2010, 08:54:31 AM »
Few people have enquired as well :) will let u all know when/if I decide to sell
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Re: Screaming Cat
« Reply #38 on: September 27, 2010, 09:16:41 AM »
Punterponting you have one already shape by the man himself, let someone else get one :D

Are you SOA-ing next season I want to see your Nixon and your SC made by JM
« Last Edit: September 27, 2010, 09:39:28 AM by norbs »
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Re: Screaming Cat
« Reply #39 on: September 27, 2010, 01:56:44 PM »
Yes hopefully, the problem is that they play the bulk of their fixtures prior to the end of the Uni season. The SC has definitely got something wrong with it, but that is after a year of heavy use...but the Nixons are still going STRONG! Also I'm keen to see some new SAF, I saw my first one 2 years ago this summer and I bet they are way better now...
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Re: Screaming Cat
« Reply #40 on: September 27, 2010, 06:16:11 PM »
In my opinion Julian may well be the best bat maker in the world and his bats are absolutely superb, unfortunately the exchange rate and import duty and p&p means they cost the earth which is a real shame or you would certainly see a greater number around the leagues in the UK.
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Re: Screaming Cat
« Reply #41 on: September 27, 2010, 06:17:16 PM »
julian does know everything would be a load cheaper if he moved to the uk!
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Re: Screaming Cat
« Reply #42 on: September 27, 2010, 08:31:57 PM »
Punter-Did you ever do a review on your SC as it must be the ultimate bat experience going over their and seeing it be made! What was the price you paid at the time of getting it over their? Only ask as it must have been substantially less than getting it shipped to UK...
« Last Edit: September 27, 2010, 08:47:58 PM by GJ »
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Re: Screaming Cat
« Reply #43 on: September 29, 2010, 12:25:08 PM »
Yeah I did a review, should be on here somewhere. Paid around $500, which at the time was £220 ish. It felt like a lot then...
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Re: Screaming Cat
« Reply #44 on: September 29, 2010, 12:36:40 PM »
Quote from: PunterPonting on September 27, 2010, 08:52:47 AM
Ahh Tom if you want to sell that Premium please let me know...

its up for grabs in the for sale section :)
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