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[BigBlueMachine]

Of course it depends on the bat, and the exchange rate at the time, but quite often it works out cheaper in getting them from us.  Also Neil has told me that shops out in Aus don't hand-pick their bats either, so he believes the quality is a lot worse out there too.  I haven't been to the shops myself, but he has many times, so I thought that was interesting to hear...

If I had the money this is something I'd love to do in Aus. Definitely think there is a niche for a good quality cricket shop stocking hand picked bats run by people who know their stuff.

[Beaup123]

If I had the money this is something I'd love to do in Aus. Definitely think there is a niche for a good quality cricket shop stocking hand picked bats run by people who know their stuff.

Totally Agree! Something that i think of all the time.

[AverageCricketer]

I agree, would love to start a store like that! The closest thing we have are places like Orange Sports (which I have never been to), which aren't in chains like Kingsgrove, GCCC, and Rebel, etc.

[sarg]

Well it's obvious why we are here then. Better service, knowledge, pricing and selection. Hand picking gives us buyers huge confidence that even a low priced bat will play well. That's why even though we don't have the same available in Aus, we can buy from Paul and his team as well as the other great suppliers on this forum. Word of mouth is the best way to get new business and there is nothing but positive reviews for all the forum sponsors. I'm not buying local if I have no confidence.

[BigBlueMachine]

Well it seems the next logical step is for us guys to set up a store. Seeing as I first mentioned it I'll let others join and put forward all the money. 

[skip1973]

Well it's obvious why we are here then. Better service, knowledge, pricing and selection. Hand picking gives us buyers huge confidence that even a low priced bat will play well. That's why even though we don't have the same available in Aus, we can buy from Paul and his team as well as the other great suppliers on this forum. Word of mouth is the best way to get new business and there is nothing but positive reviews for all the forum sponsors. I'm not buying local if I have no confidence.

Which specialist cricket store have you purchased from in Australia has left you with no confidence?

[sarg]

Which specialist cricket store have you purchased from in Australia has left you with no confidence?

That sounds loaded. Maybe we start a new topic abou Aus shops and discuss there rather than sidetrack this thread. You start it and I'll give you an honest answer.

[skip1973]

Fair enough, suggesting Australian retailers are ripping people off just rubs me the wrong way I guess.

[sarg]

Fair enough, suggesting Australian retailers are ripping people off just rubs me the wrong way I guess.

Don't mean to offend anyone and perhaps I'm not comparing apples with apples.

I have had some poor experiences and have found that I have learned more about bats from videos that IJC have produced than I ever did in a local store.

That said where I am  specialist stores are limited and I have no doubt eyebrows would be raised if I grabbed a mallet and started tapping up a bat in Amart or Rebel in front of the helpful 17 year old sales clerk.

[skip1973]

Rebel are ok if you want Joggers.

[AverageCricketer]

Don't mean to offend anyone and perhaps I'm not comparing apples with apples.

I have had some poor experiences and have found that I have learned more about bats from videos that IJC have produced than I ever did in a local store.

That said where I am  specialist stores are limited and I have no doubt eyebrows would be raised if I grabbed a mallet and started tapping up a bat in Amart or Rebel in front of the helpful 17 year old sales clerk.

I actually grabbed a mallet and knocked bats at Rebel. Someone told me to stop  IJC is my favourite Youtube channel. Closest thing to picking a bat up and tapping it up, without actually touching it!

[JB]

The delivery of my free bat will be made on Friday. So a day and a bit to wait to see where I came in the top 5!!

I'll try to get some pictures up if I get chance

[toenails97]

The delivery of my free bat will be made on Friday. So a day and a bit to wait to see where I came in the top 5!!

I'll try to get some pictures up if I get chance

Top news mate

[ursmasti]

I got Spartan MC4000 yesterday .. looks like i am Customer # 2

[JB]

I got Spartan MC4000 yesterday .. looks like i am Customer # 2

Well done, I hope it goes well!!