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Re: Sports Direct
« Reply #15 on: October 23, 2011, 08:40:39 PM »
I went there and got a pair of GN evo 1000 pads and gloves for 54 pounds :) they were having a mean sale with over 50% off the gear
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Re: Sports Direct
« Reply #16 on: October 23, 2011, 08:48:54 PM »
Quote from: nick123 on October 23, 2011, 08:40:39 PM
I went there and got a pair of GN evo 1000 pads and gloves for 54 pounds :) they were having a mean sale with over 50% off the gear


I got this little lot.... Oops:

These Slazenger Bats are rubbish and cheap are they? Well, I'd agree that they are certainly Cheap, and these are all pretty damn good bats...


These are an iBlade Pro, a V3 Pro, a Pure Blade Ultimate, a Pro Blade Elite Pro and a Power Blade Ultimate.

None of these is a particularly small bat, as you can see from the profiles:
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Re: Sports Direct
« Reply #17 on: October 23, 2011, 08:54:55 PM »
i had a look in leeds today with no joy  :(
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Re: Sports Direct
« Reply #18 on: October 23, 2011, 08:58:56 PM »
Quote from: fletcheruk on October 23, 2011, 08:54:55 PM
i had a look in leeds today with no joy  :(

To be fair, I've had to go to 7....
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Re: Sports Direct
« Reply #19 on: October 23, 2011, 09:05:52 PM »
Would you sell the V3 mate?
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Re: Sports Direct
« Reply #20 on: October 23, 2011, 09:07:57 PM »
Not sure about the one on the far left, pal.
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Re: Sports Direct
« Reply #21 on: October 23, 2011, 09:19:11 PM »
Quote from: Bruce on October 23, 2011, 09:07:57 PM
Not sure about the one on the far left, pal.
Wasn't an expensive one. Was got mainly to have a go with an iBlade after someone saying it was an interesting bat. It's bleached but it actually has 8 grains and some marks on the front. It weighs 2lb9oz and picks up like it weighs 2lb11oz. Has a very low middle with some interesting "Power Profile" shaping. It's not a plank, but as it's grade 4 willow, it doesn't have the largest middle.

Quote from: 19reading87 on October 23, 2011, 09:05:52 PM
Would you sell the V3 mate?
Only if someone paid £140 including P&P.
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Re: Sports Direct
« Reply #22 on: October 23, 2011, 09:41:11 PM »
Wowza! That's a lot lol id have payed half that...
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Re: Sports Direct
« Reply #23 on: October 23, 2011, 09:45:19 PM »
Quote from: 19reading87 on October 23, 2011, 09:41:11 PM
Wowza! That's a lot lol id have payed half that...
You might, but I've bought it, weighed it and taken the risk, and it wasn't half that to buy...

You however are buying a bat that is in good condition, comes from a seller with  half decent feedback and allows you to understand exact weight and condition. So really, you aren't taking a chance. If you wish to operate in that fashion, where you take a chance, you are welcome to use ebay, but as you asked, I gave you an honest answer.
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Re: Sports Direct
« Reply #24 on: October 23, 2011, 09:48:25 PM »
Well explained ;)
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Re: Sports Direct
« Reply #25 on: October 24, 2011, 10:23:46 AM »
Quote from: tim2000s on October 23, 2011, 09:45:19 PM
You however are buying a bat that is in good condition, comes from a seller with  half decent feedback and allows you to understand exact weight and condition. So really, you aren't taking a chance. If you wish to operate in that fashion, where you take a chance, you are welcome to use ebay, but as you asked, I gave you an honest answer.

I agree 100%!!
If a get a bargain after taking a huge risk that it may be a plank, and it turns out to be a beauty, then why do people expect you to pass that bargain price on without any risk taking themselves! (I don't mean you personally Reds!)
If I purchased shares at a risky but low price and their value went up, then I wouldn't go and sell them for the same price I paid for them!! You sell them for what they are worth at that time!  8)
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Re: Sports Direct
« Reply #26 on: October 24, 2011, 10:35:47 AM »
Lol no offence taken mate :)
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Re: Sports Direct
« Reply #27 on: October 24, 2011, 10:51:20 AM »
tbh that's why I rarely sell any JJB/SD bargains on here. Members are savvy enough to know what the bat cost, but at the same time they expect you to take the risk of purchasing and pass on the bat at cost price (if it's a good example). Ebay is still the best place to shift this stuff as the market price for a bat is determined by what people believe it's worth. For that reason I often start my auctions at 99p.

If CBF wanted to set some market prices or guidelines for those wishing to sell these bargains on then I would offer them here first. Makes me sounds like a trader lol, I've only sold 4/5 bats ever!


That said, my team mates are the worst buyers in the world. They expect you to buy the bat, them to net with it, then to play a half dozen matches with it before deciding if they want it and expect you to sell it to them for £30. I saw a beautiful GM Flare 707 for £44.99 in JJB and texted 3 of my mates who desperately needed a bat with pics and not one brought it, or even the £25.49 GM Oblivion with those hidden good grains.
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Re: Sports Direct
« Reply #28 on: October 24, 2011, 10:54:00 AM »
Quote from: uknsaunders on October 24, 2011, 10:51:20 AM
tbh that's why I rarely sell any JJB/SD bargains on here. Members are savvy enough to know what the bat cost, but at the same time they expect you to take the risk of purchasing and pass on the bat at cost price (if it's a good example). Ebay is still the best place to shift this stuff as the market price for a bat is determined by what people believe it's worth. For that reason I often start my auctions at 99p.

If CBF wanted to set some market prices or guidelines for those wishing to sell these bargains on then I would offer them here first. Makes me sounds like a trader lol, I've only sold 4/5 bats ever!


That said, my team mates are the worst buyers in the world. They expect you to buy the bat, them to net with it, then to play a half dozen matches with it before deciding if they want it and expect you to sell it to them for £30. I saw a beautiful GM Flare 707 for £44.99 in JJB and texted 3 of my mates who desperately needed a bat with pics and not one brought it, or even the £25.49 GM Oblivion with those hidden good grains.
Boy, who wouldn't be a cricket retailer...
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Re: Sports Direct
« Reply #29 on: October 24, 2011, 01:48:05 PM »
a little off discussion, some great bats there mate, good finds!
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