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Re: Other Custom Batmakers and forum exposure
« Reply #45 on: October 22, 2012, 04:29:18 PM »
I've been on and off these forums for a fair few years now that they are more of an enabler then a sales tool...  [It is difficult supplying 40mm edges at 2lb 7oz finished and fully dressed all the time  :D]

I dont like jumping onto threads saying wanted for X pounds a bat or something similar.... I dont see the point in that.... 

For those that predominantly do web based sales the forum is a place where people can come and have a look at you other then your website... if you contribute to the forum, like Roco says, it shows people what you are like, what you potentially know etc. That said I do most of that via Norbs but hey I've been Norbs on the forums for years so more then comfortable with that...

There are loads of bat making threads and what if scenarios [profiles, pressing handles willow etc etc] that other bat makers can get involved in if they wish to without being sponsors that will give them exposure on here... They either dont know this place exists, dont have the time, dont have a reason to do it, chose not to.... 

So i think it is down them really not us

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Re: Other Custom Batmakers and forum exposure
« Reply #46 on: October 22, 2012, 04:41:15 PM »
Quote from: norbs on October 22, 2012, 04:29:18 PM
[It is difficult supplying 40mm edges at 2lb 7oz finished and fully dressed all the time  :D]

.... And in Pro grade English willow at less than £100  :D :D :D
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Re: Other Custom Batmakers and forum exposure
« Reply #47 on: January 06, 2013, 10:22:30 AM »
Thought I'd ask in here instead of starting a whole new thread - what happened to Vantage Cricket, are they no longer forum sponsors hence don't have a sub-forum any more?
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Re: Other Custom Batmakers and forum exposure
« Reply #48 on: January 06, 2013, 10:31:21 AM »
Quote from: aussiejake on January 06, 2013, 10:22:30 AM
Thought I'd ask in here instead of starting a whole new thread - what happened to Vantage Cricket, are they no longer forum sponsors hence don't have a sub-forum any more?

No idea, but quite a few sponsors have stopped sponsoring. Perhaps it is for the time being however, as sales are generally a little low at this time of year, and things will pick up in a few months time, so they might just be cancelling sponsorship until then. 8)
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Re: Other Custom Batmakers and forum exposure
« Reply #49 on: January 06, 2013, 10:33:47 AM »
I thought Vantage were gearing up for a big 2013 under new ownership...?

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Re: Other Custom Batmakers and forum exposure
« Reply #50 on: January 06, 2013, 11:23:44 AM »
shame as seemed like the new ownership seemed to be doing some good things, like getting some stock in with IJC....

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Re: Other Custom Batmakers and forum exposure
« Reply #51 on: January 06, 2013, 11:32:21 AM »
Not saying this has happens to vantage because I do not know them
But with the advance of small brands others will perish
There only room/sales within the whole market for so much.
I think the brands and shops are at a fragile point right I think the strongest will survive whilst the rest will disappear within the next 12-18 months

What you have is tax paying company's up against small operations not paying tax and what not I suspect the whole industry is fragmented due to what I call local sales to a degree and local brands

I take my bat off to a a you pod shavers working full time fair play to you all
« Last Edit: January 06, 2013, 11:49:07 AM by procricket »
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Re: Other Custom Batmakers and forum exposure
« Reply #52 on: January 06, 2013, 12:12:02 PM »
It is a very interesting time for cricket supply shops/brands. There are so many around now that some surely won't survive or at least provide enough profit to keep it viable.

2 guys I know use Hawk bats they got this season (2012), I've only had a close look at one but it was a lovely bat. Seemed to go ok too. The other guy is an older guy hanging onto his first team slot and giving himself opening slots midweek and sundays purely because he's got the first team capt. He is a slogger and thinks that using a 3lb bat is awesome.. Shame he can't really get it off the square though even when swinging hard. It is amusing. Now, is that hte bat or the user??? (I'd suggest user)
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Re: Other Custom Batmakers and forum exposure
« Reply #53 on: January 06, 2013, 12:18:17 PM »
Well for me this year it year of the custom
I have decided because I back in England airspace I not going to buy a bat unless I can see it being made for me

I will get my customary bat from my Pakistan friend when he arrives in April and I think or hope to start this soon it great to be back  and maybe a msr or two
« Last Edit: January 06, 2013, 03:36:03 PM by procricket »
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