Topic: GN Legend 2015 (Read 9828 times)

i12breakfree · « **on:** May 19, 2015, 01:03:55 PM »

Just watched this review from IJC

liscon12 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2015, 01:17:18 PM »

Seems WAY too expensive for what it is personally, I think the gf would kill me buying a piece of wood for that price haha

TBONTB · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2015, 01:17:46 PM »

Its mad mad money! Its a stunning looking bat and the stickers and engraving are all lovely. Its obviously a big bat for the weight and no doubt a proper proper gun. I just don't really see the value in the limited numbers. I think the leather cap is great, the binding is a nice touch. But if thats it, that cannot be worth the money. And if you are paying �100 extra, to say you have one of 10 bats a year etc, its proper willy measuring and not for me. I am sure it will make somebody very happy but not for me. For collectables, I understand that rarity is vitally important, but this is for use and so I don't see how rarity adds any value other than the person can say they own it. But I know that makes people happy so all power to them and I am sure somebody will snap it up.

Vitas Cricket · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2015, 01:28:04 PM »

Quote from: TBONTB on May 19, 2015, 01:17:46 PM

Its mad mad money! Its a stunning looking bat and the stickers and engraving are all lovely. Its obviously a big bat for the weight and no doubt a proper proper gun. I just don't really see the value in the limited numbers. I think the leather cap is great, the binding is a nice touch. But if thats it, that cannot be worth the money. And if you are paying �100 extra, to say you have one of 10 bats a year etc, its proper willy measuring and not for me. I am sure it will make somebody very happy but not for me. For collectables, I understand that rarity is vitally important, but this is for use and so I don't see how rarity adds any value other than the person can say they own it. But I know that makes people happy so all power to them and I am sure somebody will snap it up.

I haven't watched the video so i don't know if IJC or you are saying it, but I'm not sure they are as rare as 10 per year. We've sold 3 and have another one on the shelf.

Stunning bats, Robin had 2 Legends when they first came to the market and they were serious bats. The price has continued to rise, but so has the demand, we sold one per year until this year for example.

sarg · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2015, 01:33:07 PM »

I just want that bat cover. Oh wait, I got that with my X181. Have to agree with Paul that its a mistake arriving to the ball in a pumpkin. Awesome looking bat but its overpriced and looks similar to the Slazenger V5 profile i had last season.

TBONTB · « **Reply #5 on:** May 19, 2015, 01:50:27 PM »

Quote from: Vitas Cricket on May 19, 2015, 01:28:04 PM

I haven't watched the video so i don't know if IJC or you are saying it, but I'm not sure they are as rare as 10 per year. We've sold 3 and have another one on the shelf.

Sorry, 10 was just an arbitrary low figure. IJC stated 1 in 5000 which doesn't mean very much unless you know how many multiples of 5000 they produce but its safe to assume not many. I don't doubt the market is there, people will by the best/limited run of anything. For those into watches, Bell & Ross are just standard off then shelf movements, in great packing. They sell for thousands, because of their exclusivity, marketing etc. I am not saying these bats are ordinary, they look great, super light etc, don't get me wrong they are great bats. But I do not see how in this case exclusivity adds value. For the watch, they might be limited, but they have resale value especially when from a limited run. Where as these bats, although yes they will have higher resale value they loose so much of it by being used it's hard to see the value. It is just my opinion, I am sure there are people who will buy it, love it and I would love to own one, but for me I don't see the value in any of the 'limited' bats. Especially in the pre-made market. But hey ho I hope they go well for the sponsors and those who buy them, but just not for me so for that reason I am out.

TangoWhiskey · « **Reply #6 on:** May 19, 2015, 02:17:23 PM »

Quote from: Vitas Cricket on May 19, 2015, 01:28:04 PM

I haven't watched the video so i don't know if IJC or you are saying it, but I'm not sure they are as rare as 10 per year. We've sold 3 and have another one on the shelf.

Stunning bats, Robin had 2 Legends when they first came to the market and they were serious bats. The price has continued to rise, but so has the demand, we sold one per year until this year for example.

You probably won't want to answer this but what type of person buys them? Would it be collectors, seriously decent players who need the guarantee of the way it plays or is it the all the gear no idea type?

peristocle · « **Reply #7 on:** May 19, 2015, 02:27:55 PM »

Would never need to spend that much on a bat. it is just not worth it

Also I bought that bat cover for �4 from Gray Nics sports bay account.

GarrettJ · « **Reply #8 on:** May 19, 2015, 03:50:07 PM »

nice bat, nothing out of the ordinary at 35mm edge and 55mm spine

19reading87 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 19, 2015, 04:17:02 PM »

Quote from: GarrettJ on May 19, 2015, 03:50:07 PM

nice bat, nothing out of the ordinary at 35mm edge and 55mm spine

I agree. You can probably get a lot better for less. You're effectively paying for tag of "legend" and the fancy writing, as it's gray nics they can get away with it. If a smaller brand offered something similar they'd be crucified

kenbriooo · « **Reply #10 on:** May 19, 2015, 04:36:35 PM »

At the end of the day there will always be people willing to pay whatever for something that bit special or unique. If my bank balance was bigger and had an ego that paying a lot for a bat I could use no better than one cheaper then I may be tempted.

But as it is I have a wife that'd kill me!!

Northern monkey · « **Reply #11 on:** May 19, 2015, 04:42:45 PM »

How much!!!!
For a bit of laser engraving and red vinyl ?
I've seen better looking ss masters on here, never mind Uzi pros, Aldred players,h4l ,laver and wood etc
Just pure madness
How gutted would you be if you toed a Yorker first time you used it!!!

mp07 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 19, 2015, 05:27:03 PM »

GN spends sooo much money on sponsorship obviously they have to make it up somewhere, very good bat but way too expensive

Chalkie · « **Reply #13 on:** May 19, 2015, 05:30:15 PM »

Lovely bat but what happens when it needs a refurb, it's not like they can just put new stickers on - do they sand round the etching or sand it out and re-etch (which sounds expensive)?

skip1973 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2015, 12:09:31 AM »

Quote from: mp07 on May 19, 2015, 05:27:03 PM

GN spends sooo much money on sponsorship obviously they have to make it up somewhere, very good bat but way too expensive

How much do they spend?

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