Topic: Is captains choice the worst value for money in cricket? (Read 3875 times)

SOULMAN1012 · « **on:** November 08, 2013, 11:17:40 PM »

I am a big fan of Gray Nicolls in general and always think that they produce great bats and a price point for all and have a great mixture of standard traditional and modern with a twist product range.

However just seen that the Captains Choice next season will cost �1132 (random figure I know). Does this really offer good value for money in people's opinion? Yes I know you get to meet Cook and have a top grade bat made for you but that price tag is HUGE. In comparison most companies will give you a custom fit option for far less money. I have spent some serious money in recent times on willow but even I do not think this can be justified. Interested to hear others views.

tim2000s · « **Reply #1 on:** November 08, 2013, 11:33:36 PM »

You are paying for access to the England captain. Do you think it is worth 600-700 quid? I know people who would pay that.

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Chad · « **Reply #2 on:** November 08, 2013, 11:55:41 PM »

Cenkos is right up there! That is an absurd price though, how can they justify hiking it up by that much?!

Vitas Cricket · « **Reply #3 on:** November 09, 2013, 12:00:30 AM »

To my knowledge, they have got rid of captains choice, certainly it isn't on the price list i have access to.

They still do the legend experience, which is a factory visit and a Legend custom made for you. We would sell this for 550 pounds.

SOULMAN1012 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 09, 2013, 12:07:15 AM »

Quote from: Vitas Cricket on November 09, 2013, 12:00:30 AM

To my knowledge, they have got rid of captains choice, certainly it isn't on the price list i have access to.

They still do the legend experience, which is a factory visit and a Legend custom made for you. We would sell this for 550 pounds.

I saw it today mentioned on a twitter thread, I also thought someone said it was being stopped but would appear not.

Vitas Cricket · « **Reply #5 on:** November 09, 2013, 12:07:39 AM »

who was selling it mate?

SOULMAN1012 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 09, 2013, 12:28:55 AM »

Quote from: Vitas Cricket on November 09, 2013, 12:07:39 AM

who was selling it mate?

In honestly can't remember mate but looking online I see only cricket ( who ever ther are) have it for the same price �1132

Vitas Cricket · « **Reply #7 on:** November 09, 2013, 12:39:16 AM »

Their website reminds me of something, but can't put my finger on it.

No idea why/how people are selling a service that doesn't exist anymore (i'm the first to admit it is still on our site, it will be off soon)

iand123 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 09, 2013, 11:41:41 AM »

BREAKING NEWS ...... CHRIS NOT INTERESTED IN BUYING BAT SHOCKER!!!!!! ;-)

you feeling ok bud?

I do agree though, kid at my club did this with Strauss a couple of years ago. Bat broke after 2 nets, GN were superb about it and replaced it by it left a bit of a sour taste to the experience and the price

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 09, 2013, 11:48:51 AM »

I'd love to spend some time one on one with Cook but for over a k I'd want coaching with him, one of his bats! And goodies. Stupid price for people with more money than sense.

iand123 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 09, 2013, 12:14:10 PM »

For a grand is want to open the batting with him in the first test!

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 09, 2013, 12:32:02 PM »

Quote from: iand123 on November 09, 2013, 12:14:10 PM

For a grand is want to open the batting with him in the first test!

Now that's a good one! I'd probably pay a grand to do that

SOULMAN1012 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 09, 2013, 04:36:18 PM »

Quote from: iand123 on November 09, 2013, 11:41:41 AM

BREAKING NEWS ...... CHRIS NOT INTERESTED IN BUYING BAT SHOCKER!!!!!! ;-)

you feeling ok bud?

I do agree though, kid at my club did this with Strauss a couple of years ago. Bat broke after 2 nets, GN were superb about it and replaced it by it left a bit of a sour taste to the experience and the price

If its the kid I'm thinking of (can't remember his name ) I believe he gets anything he wants from bank of mum and dad, plays in your 4th team I think, the bat he had looked nice on the GN you tube video.

Yea I like buying bats but that price is silly, even if I didn't work at Salix I could 3-4 custom made Salix for that or a custom bat from nearly all the forum sponsors for the same price lol

iand123 · « **Reply #13 on:** November 09, 2013, 04:51:13 PM »

2s/3s

Gingerbusiness · « **Reply #14 on:** November 09, 2013, 04:53:46 PM »

Worst Value for money in cricket - Robin Uttappa... $2.1 million in 2012 IPL!

For �1132, you get Captain Cook AND a bat!!!!

It's not overspending if it is within your means.

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