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« on: January 03, 2014, 03:02:33 PM »

Anyone got any opinions on Select Cricket at all?
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« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2014, 03:07:27 PM »

Seen them on facebook,  their bats look fairly low grade willow... Like the look of their pads but their gloves are ugly and pretty basic IMO.

Probably another young lad selling from his bedroom lol! getting his friends to post good feedback on his wall etc!

That said, their bats are pretty cheap so may be good bargains!
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« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2014, 03:13:56 PM »

The guy that runs it pops up on the forum at times so maybe he will get in touch with you.
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« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2014, 03:14:08 PM »

He is on here although not a sponsor, there was a thread about them recently too.

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=26427.0
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« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2014, 03:19:48 PM »

think the bloke who runs this company is an honest chap. He will openly tell you that he is aiming his product at the lower end of the market and that the quality and prices are that of grade 2/3 bats.

Similar to MSR and his lower range stuff
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Re: Select Cricket
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2014, 03:22:53 PM »

Okay thanks for you feedback  :)
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« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2014, 03:40:08 PM »

think the bloke who runs this company is an honest chap. He will openly tell you that he is aiming his product at the lower end of the market and that the quality and prices are that of grade 2/3 bats.

Similar to MSR and his lower range stuff

Thanks pal! I like to think I'm honest in what I'm doing. My aim is the lower end of the market in terms with pricing and bats. As I see so many high prices, I am trying to help those that cannot afford it. Obviously I am running a business, so profit is still important, but I try to transfer low costs where I can to cheap pricing.
Seen them on facebook,  their bats look fairly low grade willow... Like the look of their pads but their gloves are ugly and pretty basic IMO.

Probably another young lad selling from his bedroom lol! getting his friends to post good feedback on his wall etc!

That said, their bats are pretty cheap so may be good bargains!

In relation to the opinions on my softs. Thanks for the feedback, no stuff is for everyone and I'm happy to take constructive criticism.
This is my first proper range of softs so just getting to know the market and how it all works. Have had nothing but good feedback so far.
I'm not entirely happy with the statement saying that I am getting friends to comment good feedback on my wall, but you are entitle to your opinion.
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« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2014, 03:47:00 PM »

Thanks pal! I like to think I'm honest in what I'm doing. My aim is the lower end of the market in terms with pricing and bats. As I see so many high prices, I am trying to help those that cannot afford it. Obviously I am running a business, so profit is still important, but I try to transfer low costs where I can to cheap pricing.
In relation to the opinions on my softs. Thanks for the feedback, no stuff is for everyone and I'm happy to take constructive criticism.
This is my first proper range of softs so just getting to know the market and how it all works. Have had nothing but good feedback so far.
I'm not entirely happy with the statement saying that I am getting friends to comment good feedback on my wall, but you are entitle to your opinion.

I don't mean to offend with my comments.  I follow you on facebook as I do with most brands and see posts saying your kit is the best etc just seems a little OTT if these people don't know you personally.... also saw one saying you have reached 25,000 web hits which again seems OTT.... just my opinion though.

In terms of your kit, like I said I love the look of your pads, gloves are a little too basic for me but again that is my opinion.  That said, I can see what you are trying to achieve and I really wish you well... think you have a tough task breaking into an already very competitive market but at least you are trying!
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« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2014, 04:03:14 PM »

Thanks pal, I can assure you I do not get anyone I know personally well to post about my kit.
I have the occasional personal friend trying to do me a favour but most people posting about my kit I have never met before and/or live a fair few hours from me.

I am doing this mainly out of passion and love for the game. Have my first net session for next season, tonight, cannot wait to use my own brand of softs.
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« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2014, 04:09:38 PM »

not every cricketer is after a 15 ruler straight grained bat for £275+ and so people are probably well happy they got a bat which looks ok and probably responds nicely for close to £100. I think the CBF people are a little distorted in their opinions of bats, they are connoisseurs where as most club crickets don't care what they bat with.

I can tell you that i have sold 1 bat that looks perfect and 10 bats that have blemishes/imperfections. Im stuck with 20 bats, 15 of which would have people on here drooling for days but i cant sell them as the £235 price seems to put normal club cricketers off. Based on my experience, it is plausible that he does have a large fan base due to his prices and excellent customer service.
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« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2014, 04:19:30 PM »

Thanks pal, I can assure you I do not get anyone I know personally well to post about my kit.
I have the occasional personal friend trying to do me a favour but most people posting about my kit I have never met before and/or live a fair few hours from me.

I am doing this mainly out of passion and love for the game. Have my first net session for next season, tonight, cannot wait to use my own brand of softs.

I must say from day one you been totally honest about your bats and I like that in a person you don't lie about the grade who made them so I wish you luck in the new year mate and if you ever find a 2.6 bat that I can net with even better
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Re: Select Cricket
« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2014, 04:21:41 PM »

not every cricketer is after a 15 ruler straight grained bat for £275+ and so people are probably well happy they got a bat which looks ok and probably responds nicely for close to £100. I think the CBF people are a little distorted in their opinions of bats, they are connoisseurs where as most club crickets don't care what they bat with.

I can tell you that i have sold 1 bat that looks perfect and 10 bats that have blemishes/imperfections. Im stuck with 20 bats, 15 of which would have people on here drooling for days but i cant sell them as the £235 price seems to put normal club cricketers off. Based on my experience, it is plausible that he does have a large fan base due to his prices and excellent customer service.

Thank you pal, I agree totally.
I also personally do not care whether a bat has 20 grains or 2 with blemishes, if it performs better and lasts long enough, it's a win.
Especially when it's likely to be less than half the price of the 20 grainer.
I sold a bat the other day that had 3 grains, never seen a bat ping as nicely as that.
Got a bat here with 15+ grains and no considerable blemishing, but I've downgraded it due to it's performance not being up to standard of a top range bat of mine
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Re: Select Cricket
« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2014, 04:22:53 PM »

I must say from day one you been totally honest about your bats and I like that in a person you don't lie about the grade who made them so I wish you luck in the new year mate and if you ever find a 2.6 bat that I can net with even better
Simon, you're a top bloke. I will have a look about for you next time I hand pick a bat.
Can't guarantee it will be up to your standards, seeing your collection, but I can guarantee it'll be one of your cheapest bats haha!
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« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2014, 04:33:19 PM »

Simon, you're a top bloke. I will have a look about for you next time I hand pick a bat.
Can't guarantee it will be up to your standards, seeing your collection, but I can guarantee it'll be one of your cheapest bats haha!

Don't mind a bat with a few marks on mate  :)
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Re: Select Cricket
« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2014, 04:51:33 PM »

I'll see what I can do Simon :D

Think your wife bought some stickers off me?
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