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[mini998]

Didn't mind the video, not a fan either.

BTW I can't see them having a go/dig at other brands(GM and NB ?) , he is simply stating the fact they don't allow handpicking so they don't stock them , what's wrong with that? Good on them for sticking with their principles tbh, if they stock GM or NB then surely they will sell regardless if they were handpicked or not but sticking with their principles is quite nice to see.

[mp07]

In all fairness, IJC does a great job on honest bat and gear reviews.  My teammate and I bought 6 bats from them so far, and they haven't disappointed us yet.  Obviously, those videos were really helpful and Paul gives really honest reviews out of any other cricket reviewers on YouTube in my opinion.  I think people outside of UK appreciate them more

[jd163]

I don't find any other Youtube channel which reviews cricket gear in such details. Bought 3 bats plus a lot of other gear from IJC and always found customer service to be excellent.

IJC, Eclipse All sports & Jason Mallet are the best when it comes to cricket gear reviews. I don't understand the negativity towards IJC lately and if they don't want to carry certain brands then its their decision.

[brokenbat]

I love their video reviews. Its as fun as reading bat reviews here on the forum. Isn't that why we all signed up to the forum anyway - to see kit?

[bk]

Love the reviews, analysis and chance to see products in detail. Just not so sure about the recent comedy efforts.

[jrb1984]

There does seem to be alot of negative views about IJC lately, seems a bit unwarranted to be honest. The videos are meant to be a bit of fun, are they funny? Not overly but they are meant to be taken with a pinch of salt.

Like was said earlier I don't think they were having a dig at companies for not letting them handpick at all, at the end of the day if your USP is handpicking and you have not handpicked them then I am sure alot of the keyboard warriors on here would jump all over them for that too.

[jamesisapayne]

There does seem to be alot of negative views about IJC lately, seems a bit unwarranted to be honest. The videos are meant to be a bit of fun, are they funny? Not overly but they are meant to be taken with a pinch of salt.

Amen. Seems to be a lot of negative comments out of spite towards IJC lately. A few need to brush the chips off their shoulders methinks.

[rickjames]

A reminder to all; you don't have to watch these videos...

[edge]

A reminder to all; you don't have to watch these videos...

I watched it to see what the fuss was about... I want that 15 minutes of my life back!

 

[Percy]

A reminder to all; you don't have to watch these videos...

Agreed! This "lets beat up IJC" is getting boring; give the guys a break and if you don't like their videos, shop, ethos etc then just ignore it.

[Percy]

I watched it to see what the fuss was about... I want that 15 minutes of my life back!

 

You found out! The price was 15 minutes. You got what you wanted 

[sarg]

In all fairness, IJC does a great job on honest bat and gear reviews.  My teammate and I bought 6 bats from them so far, and they haven't disappointed us yet.  Obviously, those videos were really helpful and Paul gives really honest reviews out of any other cricket reviewers on YouTube in my opinion.  I think people outside of UK appreciate them more

100% agree. I get a chance to see a bat I probably can't afford and hear what is normally a balanced appraisal. It is to generate a sale and i dont feel pressured to buy. I think the videos are great for publisicing what is available and letting the market decide. Having now refurbed a IJC bat here in oz I think i'd feel some assurance seeing their sticker on a bat. When you love your job you do it well.

Opinions are like belly buttons everyone has one, but you can look stupid constantly exposing them publically.

Peace..drop mic....feedback....

[edge]

On the actual topic of youtube cricket reviews, I'm more of a fan of the GCC videos - shorter, to the point, give you the information you need and an opinion on the product without any of the sales "you can buy it here for 134.67" etc. More professional too with a fixed camera etc. Yes they're less comprehensive, but the standard of cricket YT reviews on the whole isn't high, so short and sweet is good for me.

I'll probably watch the IJC video if there is one on an item I'm thinking of buying, but if I'm being harsh they're very rambling and the off the cuff style/editing isn't great - always a long monologue and too frequently the camera isn't sure whether to point at the presenter or the product. Cricket reviews are a big contrast with the very popular world of YT vape reviewers (using an example I watch a lot of), where there's a very set format used by most - introduce the item being reviewed, closeup shots with all the details/features, then reviewer's opinions and usually a comparison against competing items. Vape reviewers are 90% private individuals with no sales agenda though which helps of course with removing some of the bias and also driving up the professionalism as they're competing with other reviewers, don't think we'll ever see that kind of independent reviewing in cricket though sadly. Although there's no reason why not!

[ProCricketer1982]

Never watch any of the reviews, watched about 2 mins ish of this (skipping through randomly to see if it got better).. Will I watch another.. No.. Would I have anyway.. No. So realistically nothing lost . Just thought I'd look given this topic.

Still the end of the day, the majority of people have their chosen retailer to get kit from and no amount of sales pitches, videos etc will change it.. Generally only price. From the more normal guys I know, price is simply the only thing they look for, couldn't care less about ping, customer service (as long as they get what they asked for in reasonable time then they are happy)

Just because person a says x retailer picks top willow over another is Just a sales pitch from them about their chosen register so very rarely will things not be biased.. Even if you ask someone on here they will subconsciously be biased

[Howzat]

Dreadful video. Stick to reviews!