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Re: G1 Custom Bat Visit �175
« Reply #60 on: October 27, 2015, 03:19:27 PM »
Can they do a no guarantee policy like in the MH storm sale?.  I like to live dangerously you see.
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Re: G1 Custom Bat Visit £175
« Reply #61 on: October 27, 2015, 03:22:41 PM »
Quote from: Vitas Cricket on October 27, 2015, 03:15:05 PM
Stickers officially have to be treated as a bonus. What you are buying is a G1 custom made bat from us, it just happens to be that Hunts are the bat maker. In reality most of the time, providing they have them, they are happy to apply your chosen sticker.

But surely Tony (or any other podshaver for that matter) wouldn't grumble that you wanted everyone to know it was made by them?
A bonus for both parties  :)
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Re: G1 Custom Bat Visit £175
« Reply #62 on: October 27, 2015, 03:28:46 PM »
Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on October 27, 2015, 03:22:41 PM
But surely Tony (or any other podshaver for that matter) wouldn't grumble that you wanted everyone to know it was made by them?
A bonus for both parties  :)

The complication for any brand (its something Hunts are fairly lax about so no problem) is if for example you had Tony make some sort of super high middle bat with an off set edge and whatever else was the trend at the time, and asked for Insignia stickers. Someone might see your 'Insignia' and like it, order it blind online and get a traditional shaped bat with a duckbill.
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Re: G1 Custom Bat Visit £175
« Reply #63 on: October 27, 2015, 06:42:32 PM »
In fairness, Jake's pretty right on this; arguably mine is nothing like a Hunts! But, at the same time, people won't be watching me bat and go jesus, that's where I'm going wrong, I need one of them  :(

Jake was great to deal with - always has been - until I turned up and the look of disgust on his face was ever present at the huge edges and 2lb 14 requirements! :P All Tony could say was Jake is a total badger!
 - Serious side note; last one I had last year I left totally down to Jake to pick a cleft etc. or down to Tony, not sure who chose, but even that didn't disappoint! Was a stunner. For £175 you can't really complain!
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Re: G1 Custom Bat Visit £175
« Reply #64 on: October 27, 2015, 06:45:02 PM »
Quote from: OllieWalker39 on October 27, 2015, 06:42:32 PM
In fairness, Jake's pretty right on this; arguably mine is nothing like a Hunts! But, at the same time, people won't be watching me bat and go jesus, that's where I'm going wrong, I need one of them  :(

Jake was great to deal with - always has been - until I turned up and the look of disgust on his face was ever present at the huge edges and 2lb 14 requirements! :P All Tony could say was Jake is a total badger!
 - Serious side note; last one I had last year I left totally down to Jake to pick a cleft etc. or down to Tony, not sure who chose, but even that didn't disappoint! Was a stunner. For £175 you can't really complain!

That bloody lump you turned up with is isn't a bat, its a railway sleeper lol.

Many thanks for the review mate, and enjoy your new bat i hope it goes well for you :)
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Re: G1 Custom Bat Visit �175
« Reply #65 on: October 27, 2015, 07:15:01 PM »
Without sounding like a total simpleton, do you get to pick from as many lumps of timber or is there a limit based upon what you want making so Tony would then pick the most appropriate clefts to acheive that result?
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Re: G1 Custom Bat Visit £175
« Reply #66 on: October 27, 2015, 07:21:53 PM »
It's a weapon! Haha! My big guns make it feel light... ;)

@tommo256 - It's a bit of both! Like most places, everything is handled up etc and cut into an approximate shape. If you're looking for something not too heavy, the world is your oyster. But when you're like me wanting 2lb 14, you've got to start with a bigger bit of wood! There's a lot of sticks to pick from, have no fear of that! And even though I had to have a massive lump, I still got an absolute peach, dead straight grains, etc.
 - So simply, you get to pick from all his stock! I think, if you've got some serious requirements, it's best to let him know before you go down, then he can cut a fresh cleft accordingly, if you're wanting most of the tree..!

Well worth going down for!
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Re: G1 Custom Bat Visit £185
« Reply #67 on: February 16, 2016, 06:01:53 PM »
Will something similar be happening this year?
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Re: G1 Custom Bat Visit £185
« Reply #68 on: February 16, 2016, 06:03:49 PM »
Quote from: Bats_Entertainment on February 16, 2016, 06:01:53 PM
Will something similar be happening this year?

The offer to visit you mean?

This is now ongoing subject to notice and the ability to arrange an appointment (not available around Easter as they have the peak of their bookings at that time and are rammed already)

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Re: G1 Custom Bat Visit £185
« Reply #69 on: February 16, 2016, 06:29:34 PM »
Shame I didn't realise this was on offer. I'm lucky I live within 15 miles of hunts and Rob Pack. Didn't know at time of getting last bat either offered this sort of service. Even at £230 the price is cheap for what you are getting. Next bat I have I'll be going to Jake and Tony.


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Re: G1 Custom Bat Visit £185
« Reply #70 on: February 16, 2016, 06:53:49 PM »
Quote from: Kevtheplumber on February 16, 2016, 06:29:34 PM
Shame I didn't realise this was on offer. I'm lucky I live within 15 miles of hunts and Rob Pack. Didn't know at time of getting last bat either offered this sort of service. Even at £230 the price is cheap for what you are getting. Next bat I have I'll be going to Jake and Tony.


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@Kevtheplumber Rob lack isnt near to hunts county is it?
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Re: G1 Custom Bat Visit £185
« Reply #71 on: February 16, 2016, 06:59:18 PM »
I'm in the middle but Rob Pack is only about 30 miles from Hunts


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Re: G1 Custom Bat Visit £185
« Reply #72 on: February 16, 2016, 07:48:01 PM »
Quote from: Kevtheplumber on February 16, 2016, 06:29:34 PM
Shame I didn't realise this was on offer. I'm lucky I live within 15 miles of hunts and Rob Pack. Didn't know at time of getting last bat either offered this sort of service. Even at £230 the price is cheap for what you are getting. Next bat I have I'll be going to Jake and Tony.


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£230? Did I miss something?
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Re: G1 Custom Bat Visit £185
« Reply #73 on: February 16, 2016, 08:02:33 PM »
Isn't there two options? £175 and £230 odd?


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Re: G1 Custom Bat Visit £185
« Reply #74 on: February 16, 2016, 08:07:06 PM »
Quote from: Kevtheplumber on February 16, 2016, 08:02:33 PM
Isn't there two options? £175 and £230 odd?


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Says £185 in the title.
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