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[Gingerbusiness]

Hi all,

I brought this bat off a well known Asian bat retailer (name removed by GB). I didn't notice the damage - it took someone else to actually spot it about six weeks later. There is a hairline crack through the splice and down the face of the bat. Pictures below. My opinion is, one bat strike, one poor ball, and the bat is literally snapping.

Now, the retailer isn't responding - but I know he is because a club mate is speaking to him about buying a SS Ton Players, just not to me. I have emailed GM and they aren't being very helpful as they are not the sales end in this case and I am not sure this can be fixed adequately due to where the crack is.

Opinions are VERY welcome!

[WalkingWicket37]

That's rotten luck mate, is there any way of telling how deep this runs down the bat?

I'd be tempted to wack a couple of (or even three) thin dowels in at an angle, one by the shoulder, one where the crack ends and one between the two. I might be talking rubbish but it'd be better than nothing I guess. Would seem a shame to take a drill to a brand new bat though

[Torque]

He's viewing the topic right now so knows your trying to get ahold of him!

[GarrettJ]

dodgy character selling you that. Maybe ask your friend to mention it in his emails?

[i12breakfree]

He's viewing the topic right now so knows your trying to get ahold of him!

Haha that's funny...

Tough luck mate with the bat. Hopefully the batmakers have some trick to fix it - saw the H4L Devil post the other day...they were also not providing any guarantee for such damage ...must be hard to fix.

[Gingerbusiness]

I would imagine so. The retailer has just replied.

Unfortunately, as many of you know, I buy ALOT of bats and this was brought and put aside. When it finally got looked at, you can see the crack is not obvious unless you really look closely. I am a bit of an idiot.

As long as it get fixed in a way which I can use it (because that looks knackered to me!) ill be happy.

[Jason_Yuan]

unlucky mate with the bat, surely the bat have a warranty from GM?

[nikunjind]

Hi, It is Nick here..just to be clear the bat was not sent in this condition for sure as I would have noticed this sort of damage before sending it out, I would never send a bat in this condition to anyone. The bat was sold in October to you. So I think this damage has happened since it has been with you.

I replied to you this morning. I find this strange that your CustomBat Forum name is Gingerbusiness..this is the same account on e-bay that you have been e-mailing me about the SS Bat, however you got this bat using your PJHCricket (Phil) e-bay account, so is this the same person.

[Gingerbusiness]

I have popped an email over to GM so will see what they say.

Cheers guys!

[GarrettJ]

do the honest thing, give him his cash back and take the bat back.

[joeljonno]

do the honest thing, give him his cash back and take the bat back.

How do you know that is the honest  thing?

How do you know it wasnt GB damaging the bat accidentally and trying to con 'batman'?

Talk about the bat and crack, but not about the deal/purchase. Nothing to do with us, that.

[Gingerbusiness]

Dear Retailer,

I do not use the Gingerbusiness account anymore. It is used by my mate Pete as he doesn't have one. I use the PjHcricket account. That is where all my bats are sold. I did advise Pete to buy from you but understandable that you might think that way (it has confused a few people here). I will make sure that he doesn't bother you anymore and ill shut it down for continuity.

I am not accusing you of doing anything dodgy whatsoever and I am not pointing fingers and saying that you knew it was broken. However, the bat is broken and in buying bats this way, I have no legal comeback as the seller will always say it wasn't like that when he sent it and visa versa.

Ultimately, If we could keep this conversation private though, I would appreciate it - this thread was to ask the good forum members here if they think it is dead or not, not to get into an argument about refunds etc.

If I haven't made this clear to everyone, I do not blaming 'the retailer' for knowing about this prior to selling. the crack is hairline and unless you have lots of time to have a look, you wouldn't have noticed it. I just want to know if the bat is dead or not in their opinion. Simple as that.

[Gingerbusiness]

How do you know that is the honest  thing?

How do you know it wasnt GB damaging the bat accidentally and trying to con 'batman'?

Talk about the bat and crack, but not about the deal/purchase. Nothing to do with us, that.

I completely agree with you joeljonno and that's why I would not bring this argument here. I am looking for a democratic solution - not an argument or bad blood.

Everyone, please do not turn this into a witch hunt against bat sellers, as being one myself, it is not constructive nor helpful. Please only comment on the damage, not the case. Thanks all.

[GarrettJ]

How do you know that is the honest  thing?

How do you know it wasnt GB damaging the bat accidentally and trying to con 'batman'?

Talk about the bat and crack, but not about the deal/purchase. Nothing to do with us, that.

he sold him a bat with a 6 inch crack on the face. If you bought a bat from anyone in this state would you not want a refund???

if Batman didnt see the crack and bought it direct from GM then Batman should take the bat back give him his money back and then BATMAN should sort it with GM.

Or maybe im just a little too honest/kind/naive???

[WalkingWicket37]

Nick.

I do not use the Gingerbusiness account anymore. It is used by my mate Pete as he doesn't have one. I use the PjHcricket account. That is where all my bats are sold. I did advise Pete to buy from you but understandable that you might think that way (it has confused a few people here). I will make sure that he doesn't bother you anymore and ill shut it down for continuity.

I am not accusing you of doing anything dodgy whatsoever and I am not pointing fingers and saying that you knew it was broken. However, the bat is broken and in buying bats this way, I have no legal comeback as the seller will always say it wasn't like that when he sent it and visa versa.

Ultimately, If we could keep this conversation private though nick, I would appreciate it - this thread was to ask the good forum members here if they think it is dead or not, not to get into an argument about refunds etc.

If I haven't made this clear to everyone, I do not blaming Nick for knowing about this prior to selling. the crack is hairline and unless you have lots of time to have a look, you wouldn't have noticed it. I just want to know if the bat is dead or not in their opinion. Simple as that.

Decent response that mate.

And I've changed my mind about the bat, it's dead as a dodo, sent it to me and I'll ensure it's correctly disposed of mate