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hammer bats, again
« on: December 19, 2012, 03:45:48 PM »
Quote from: justnotcricket86 on December 19, 2012, 02:01:19 PM
Forgive me mate, I was looking at the couple behind the platinum and assumed they were all the same price! Sorry, the one at the front looks nice, but just expensive considering when you look around the gems you find posted on here for a lot less. Don't want to turn this into a Hammer knocking thread, just thought I would comment Paul

hey guys. i see a bit of  a trend here..there have been a few people saying how expensive hammer bats are...i think thats a bit of a generalization about the brand as a whole..yes the platinums are expensive...but by no means far above and beyond any other brand...i thought i would build up a bit of a list to make my point so as to not sound like im pulling any information out my behind..i just wanted to put things in perspective for people..

platinum…379 right?

cenkos..( whilst it includes a boat load of cool stuff, i know )….1000
GN legend…499
F40…475
GM player edition..474
GN legend in aus…456
slazenger masterclass…….427
puma platinum white in aus….409
GN e41 1200sr ……409
rogue players in aus….406
kookaburra players…..379
Hammer platinum ....379
puma players…369
spartan MC ……368
mongoose super premium…..350
slazenger V12…….317
bradbury players…..289
salix pod players……289

all prices are pounds by the way

so yes. my platinum bat is up there but as you can see by no means more expensive than anyone else..this is the best bat i could bring to market and thats the reason for the price..

for those of you who dont know the prices of my other bats..please check itsjustcricket.co.uk....not all my bats are 379 pounds...and am working on a G2, G3 and G4 offerings for next year as well..so stay tuned...hopefully all will be made in england as well..
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Re: hammer bats, again
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2012, 03:50:22 PM »
Perhaps the admin could stick the above post in a new thread, as I am sure it will generate a lot of conversation?

Welcome to the forum mate, brace yourself ;)
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Re: hammer bats, again
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2012, 03:52:16 PM »
done, the homer drool thread is for drooling at willow.

jason, this is for you...
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Re: hammer bats, again
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2012, 03:55:07 PM »
Hello Mr Hammer,

I like the write up about the above bats. Which I personally consider them all to be very expensive for what they are. I do not doubt that your bats will be nice sticks, But based on your pricing range for the Platinum it would be above my budget.

I see the likes of SAF, H4L, Redback and other smaller brands on here to offer good bats for half the price of yours. I wish you well in the UK market though.
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« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2012, 03:56:36 PM »
Can always count on you Buzz to be on the ball
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Re: hammer bats, again
« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2012, 04:00:23 PM »
We all buy bats for different prices

I have had free ones and I have had very expensive ones,

As somebody once said it a buyers market

Good luck mr hammer I like your reviews and I see passion in what your doing

I have 2 kids as well and I like your point and it is valid

Good luck matey I like the shape you created looks very nice
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Re: hammer bats, again
« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2012, 04:08:01 PM »
Quote from: RoCo Da Pixie on December 19, 2012, 03:55:07 PM
Hello Mr Hammer,

I like the write up about the above bats. Which I personally consider them all to be very expensive for what they are. I do not doubt that your bats will be nice sticks, But based on your pricing range for the Platinum it would be above my budget.

I see the likes of SAF, H4L, Redback and other smaller brands on here to offer good bats for half the price of yours. I wish you well in the UK market though.

thats ok mr Roco and thanks for your input...i know my bats are all expensive across the range..that is at 260, 319 and 379...and yes you can get similar bats at cheaper prices but ive gone for a no compromise strategy...the best of the best of everything...yes i could of got cheaper stickers made in india , or bats made in pakistan...or cheaper grips, or cheaper bat covers....but according to my sales this year, apparently people ( like me ) are willing to pay a premium for a product they know to be worth the money..and thats the market im going for...im not trying to be the cheapest bat on the market or sell a bat to every person on the planet. look at companies like apple as an example. maybe when i bring out some lower grade / cheaper bats you may just treat yourself and buy one...if not thats ok...and im ok with that...
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Re: hammer bats, again
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2012, 04:08:34 PM »
Jason, welcome to the forum!

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Re: hammer bats, again
« Reply #8 on: December 19, 2012, 04:10:07 PM »
Quote from: RoCo Da Pixie on December 19, 2012, 03:55:07 PM
Hello Mr Hammer,

I like the write up about the above bats. Which I personally consider them all to be very expensive for what they are. I do not doubt that your bats will be nice sticks, But based on your pricing range for the Platinum it would be above my budget.

I see the likes of SAF, H4L, Redback and other smaller brands on here to offer good bats for half the price of yours. I wish you well in the UK market though.

also i would love to comment and say mean things about those other brands and speculate about things...but im turning over a new leaf...i know nothing about those brands and how they manufacture bats..so if they can bring products to market cheaper than me..thats ok and well done to them.
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Re: hammer bats, again
« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2012, 04:12:59 PM »
Welcome to the forum Mr Mellet, hope you enjoy your stay here!
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Re: hammer bats, again
« Reply #10 on: December 19, 2012, 04:13:20 PM »
thanks
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Re: hammer bats, again
« Reply #11 on: December 19, 2012, 04:14:51 PM »
Welcome to the forum Jason, having seen your bats at Paul's last week I was really impressed with them, some really good looking sticks there.
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Re: hammer bats, again
« Reply #12 on: December 19, 2012, 04:16:53 PM »
I have read what Paul posted ... you wrote like a boss SUPER LIKE

welcome to the forum Mr. Hammer :)
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Re: hammer bats, again
« Reply #13 on: December 19, 2012, 04:18:45 PM »
Quote from: hammercricket on December 19, 2012, 04:08:01 PM
thats ok mr Roco and thanks for your input...i know my bats are all expensive across the range..that is at 260, 319 and 379...and yes you can get similar bats at cheaper prices but ive gone for a no compromise strategy...the best of the best of everything...yes i could of got cheaper stickers made in india , or bats made in pakistan...or cheaper grips, or cheaper bat covers....but according to my sales this year, apparently people ( like me ) are willing to pay a premium for a product they know to be worth the money..and thats the market im going for...im not trying to be the cheapest bat on the market or sell a bat to every person on the planet. look at companies like apple as an example. maybe when i bring out some lower grade / cheaper bats you may just treat yourself and buy one...if not thats ok...and im ok with that...

I am trying not to bite on your condensending remark about buying a lower grade bat. the finances of purchasing one of your sticks is not an issue. I just think your prices are high for a brand that is unknown compared to GN, Kook, GM etc etc.

Like I said I wish you luck in getting some good sales via Paul at IJC
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Re: hammer bats, again
« Reply #14 on: December 19, 2012, 04:21:27 PM »
Quote from: hammercricket on December 19, 2012, 04:08:01 PM
thats ok mr Roco and thanks for your input...i know my bats are all expensive across the range..that is at 260, 319 and 379...and yes you can get similar bats at cheaper prices but ive gone for a no compromise strategy...the best of the best of everything...yes i could of got cheaper stickers made in india , or bats made in pakistan...or cheaper grips, or cheaper bat covers....but according to my sales this year, apparently people ( like me ) are willing to pay a premium for a product they know to be worth the money..and thats the market im going for...im not trying to be the cheapest bat on the market or sell a bat to every person on the planet. look at companies like apple as an example. maybe when i bring out some lower grade / cheaper bats you may just treat yourself and buy one...if not thats ok...and im ok with that...

Those companies that Roco Da Pixie mentioned don't make their bats in Asia either though..... :D Just in case you were suggesting otherwise!  :D Which I'm sure you weren't!  ;)

I honestly think you'll struggle with the Platinum at £379 whilst you're still establishing yourself. Away from here your average cricketer is a conservative (with a little 'c') bloke and it's going to be hard to get them to part with that kind of money when they can have the pick of most other established brands bats on the shelves of their local store. The lower grade bats may well prove to be a better way to start things off...in the UK at least. I like the look of them though....Marcus has done a great job on the branding.
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