Topic: Lords Trade Show Images (Read 63272 times)

ItsJustCricket · « **Reply #150 on:** October 16, 2012, 12:10:12 PM »

Does anyone know of any retailers who stock Sabre? I certainly don't, and for good reason, so why were they at the show? That kit is hideous!

Ciaran · « **Reply #151 on:** October 16, 2012, 12:15:41 PM »

The guy from them seemed quite nice, but came across a little odd with his business model.
He basically had one retailer.

Manormanic · « **Reply #152 on:** October 16, 2012, 12:17:50 PM »

At a time when there is such a packed marketplace in terms of big manufacturers producing good gear and smaller companies fighting for the boutique market, you'd wonder why anyone would think that that gear would sell at those prices. I can only imagine what would be made of that on Dragons Den!

NathRobbo88 · « **Reply #153 on:** October 16, 2012, 12:30:23 PM »

Quote from: ItsJustCricket on October 16, 2012, 12:10:12 PM

Does anyone know of any retailers who stock Sabre? I certainly don't, and for good reason, so why were they at the show? That kit is hideous!

They were selling them in the swalec stadium a couple of months back for �320! I'm not sure it was the top model either!

Bulldog Cricket · « **Reply #154 on:** October 16, 2012, 12:31:57 PM »

Sabre is run by the guys that own Somerset county sports.

Simmy · « **Reply #155 on:** October 16, 2012, 12:46:56 PM »

so the only shop there in is there own? lol

Liam-SCCC · « **Reply #156 on:** October 16, 2012, 12:54:22 PM »

Possibly in Devon County Sports as well

uknsaunders · « **Reply #157 on:** October 16, 2012, 01:00:18 PM »

I don't think you can be too scathing about their business model, after all it works for them and appears they have been operating for a number of years. They appear to have a niche that they are happy with but possibly want to break out of, hence the stand at the show.

Bulldog Cricket · « **Reply #158 on:** October 16, 2012, 01:03:54 PM »

Correct Nick.

Ciaran · « **Reply #159 on:** October 16, 2012, 01:13:23 PM »

Actually this guy said he only launched last season. He set up totally on his own and apparently spent 3 years developing his shapes and pad design!
Ill actually be amazed if hes still about in 3 years.

Tom · « **Reply #160 on:** October 16, 2012, 01:29:38 PM »

Just a couple of facts -

Sabre are not owned by SCS. Kevin has set up on his own.
This year is the first year they're available to all retailers

ItsJustCricket · « **Reply #161 on:** October 16, 2012, 01:46:32 PM »

I'd be intrigued to see which retailers are brave enough to take them on...

Manormanic · « **Reply #162 on:** October 16, 2012, 01:48:18 PM »

Quote from: ItsJustCricket on October 16, 2012, 01:46:32 PM

I'd be intrigued to see which retailers are brave enough to take them on...

intrigued? or amazed?

M77 · « **Reply #163 on:** October 16, 2012, 01:52:15 PM »

Quote from: uknsaunders on October 16, 2012, 01:00:18 PM

I don't think you can be too scathing about their business model, after all it works for them and appears they have been operating for a number of years. They appear to have a niche that they are happy with but possibly want to break out of, hence the stand at the show.

Good point, well made.

But still Fugly and the moment you move into that bigger arena you are judge by comparison to your rivals... it may get you so far but once you are exposed to a more experienced audience it may stutter or fall away.

petehosk · « **Reply #164 on:** October 16, 2012, 02:18:51 PM »

Hi guys

I have just started reading this and am a little disappointed by the feedback.
The quality of the Sabre bats on show at the Lords show were not too bad - granted they seemed overpriced for someone starting out and trying to establish themselves. And I'm sure they were hand picked as decent bats.
I know that the stickers don't look great in everyones opinion - in fact they are not very nice at all! But rather than knocking the brand, how about trying to come up with some constructive criticism? There are some very bright people on here with some very good ideas! So let's see some better designs and ideas?

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