Wasn't sure where to put this, but thought here was a good place.
After having a bit of a prolonged absence from buying gear and the forum (so I didn't tempt myself) after a couple of years of splurging and then selling lots of items at a loss, I couldn't hold off anymore and recently came back. I kept having thoughts like 'I shouldn't of sold this one, or that one' and that was making me annoyed at myself. Just decided to have a look on gumtree and see what was about and and I came across an add for a 'DB1 cricket bat' (will let you know price later). When I saw this, my eyes lit up and I had to make it mine, but I kept saying to myself 'do you really need it'. After consulting my partner, well annoying her by asking if she thinks I should get it more than she probably cared for, I decided to make the plunge. Paid for it last Monday and I got it today. When it was sent, the seller said it weighed 1.2kg, so I assumed it would be 2lb10oz ish, which is heavier than I usally go for but it looked pretty good so I went ahead.
Took it out of probably 6 layers of padding (Kudos to the bloke who sent it) and was like being a child again playing pass the parcel. The bat is just amazing. Picks up like a dream and just feels perfect for me. Gave it a pit of a tap up at home and it feels like a beauty too. I honestly could not be happier and feel like I've made a bit of ground on the ones that got away. It was listed as a DB1 cricket bat, but it doesn't look like the DB1 shape to me - Far less concaving on it than I would have thought. Maybe someone can help to tell me if it is a DB1 or maybe something else? It has 30 mm edges (20mm shoulder and 22mm toe) and a 57mm spine and it weighs in at 2lb8.5oz's on my scales
Now the price - The price was the main reason I hesitated. How could a bat like that be so cheap, surely there must be something wrong with it. The seller called me and said there was hardly a mark on it. I believed him, but was obviously skeptical until I had it in my hands - skepticism definitley was not warranted as it is basically a new bat, with the only sign of wear being some very slight marks on the toe and a bit of dirt on the scuff sheet. This is pretty much a brand new bat and it only cost me $170 AUD or £93 delivered, which I think is an absolute steal for a 2 Stripe Bespoke bat.
B3 really do make quality sticks. I'll definitely be looking to get more in future.
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Saw this one the handle - I assume that this is just the number of bat it is??
Good to be back
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Topic: B3 Bargain (Read 4985 times)