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Re: Show us your crown
« Reply #15 on: September 14, 2016, 09:55:02 PM »

It's another reason manufacturers are able to push prices up to ridiculous levels and try and justify it, a la players grade, grade 1+++ etc etc

No disrespect to B3 intended whatsoever, the bats look stunning but anyone paying £500 for a bit of shaped and pressed wood needs their head looking at IMHO. No doubt the finishing and quality is top notch as always, and yes you pays your money you makes your choice, but half of one thousand pounds on a bat is quite simply barking.

Each to there own mate, the same could be said about buying cars, houses, holidays, watches etc but some of us think it's good value, mine was not £500 was actually £400 as I bought it 18 months ago. When you think GN, kook, GM can charge £700 for a legend or players bat and it's just stock it isnt bad value. Add in B3 will guarantee performance or give you a new bat plus quality after care it's not bad at all
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Re: Show us your crown
« Reply #16 on: September 15, 2016, 06:45:33 AM »

It's another reason manufacturers are able to push prices up to ridiculous levels and try and justify it, a la players grade, grade 1+++ etc etc

No disrespect to B3 intended whatsoever, the bats look stunning but anyone paying £500 for a bit of shaped and pressed wood needs their head looking at IMHO. No doubt the finishing and quality is top notch as always, and yes you pays your money you makes your choice, but half of one thousand pounds on a bat is quite simply barking.

I have to add that the crown willow really is Limited, we have had coming up to 10,000 clefts come through the door since we have opened and have had about 100 crown clefts. These really are as rare as rocking horse do do, I agree it is a lot of money but they really are the cream, and if you can afford it, why not. These clefts don't even get offered to the Pro's.

Plus if you compare a similar service at GN, we are half the price. You can't buy a similar service at GM.
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Re: Show us your crown
« Reply #17 on: September 15, 2016, 07:38:10 AM »

I have to add that the crown willow really is Limited, we have had coming up to 10,000 clefts come through the door since we have opened and have had about 100 crown clefts. These really are as rare as rocking horse do do, I agree it is a lot of money but they really are the cream, and if you can afford it, why not. These clefts don't even get offered to the Pro's.

Plus if you compare a similar service at GN, we are half the price. You can't buy a similar service at GM.

i got one 2 seasons ago, its still going strong and i havent even had to think about buying another bat. 13 ruler straight grains and a big bat with a moderate amount of con-caving at the measly weight that i use (2.7)

i used to buy a new bat every season, this one has scored over a thousand runs and has netted on average 3 times a week at least and it is only now starting to show signs of cracking etc.

Add that to the fact you are in complete control of what cleft you want and the shape etc and i would say that 500 for a bat with a guarantee and excellent customer service that will be having a refurb and going into its third season is better value than buying a mass produced gray nics or gm etc etc

nothing but praise for streaky and the team
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Re: Show us your crown
« Reply #18 on: September 15, 2016, 08:08:38 AM »

I have to add that the crown willow really is Limited, we have had coming up to 10,000 clefts come through the door since we have opened and have had about 100 crown clefts. These really are as rare as rocking horse do do, I agree it is a lot of money but they really are the cream, and if you can afford it, why not. These clefts don't even get offered to the Pro's.

Plus if you compare a similar service at GN, we are half the price. You can't buy a similar service at GM.

That's fair enough @The Doctor mine was a genuine question as to what was so unique about them I wasn't trying to start a witch hunt in anyway  so if they really are 1/100 clefts then that pretty much answers it.
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Re: Show us your crown
« Reply #19 on: September 15, 2016, 09:51:23 AM »

To be fair the bats pictured in this thread look like they are worth £500. As others have pointed out the big 3 price bats a lot higher with these looks.
I don't have an issue with this as all brands should have a flagship model even if it is out of reach of the average customer. Having something that looks as good as these will draw potential buyers to the brand.
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Re: Show us your crown
« Reply #20 on: September 23, 2016, 04:40:36 PM »

Oh, OK then. We'll stop teasing.
As a softy Southerner, I give you my current match bat...















Full story here on the forum: http://tinyurl.com/jpl87yq


That is the best bat I have seen ever. Pure batgasm! Serious envy
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Re: Show us your crown
« Reply #21 on: October 14, 2016, 01:39:06 PM »

Something in the water today - three crowns sold. Its October!
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Re: Show us your crown
« Reply #22 on: October 14, 2016, 04:01:31 PM »

Does mine make it 4?  It's these pictures that convinced me clear stickers are the way forward!
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Re: Show us your crown
« Reply #23 on: October 14, 2016, 04:03:55 PM »

Does mine make it 4?  It's these pictures that convinced me clear stickers are the way forward!

Yes- 4th of the day.
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Re: Show us your crown
« Reply #24 on: October 14, 2016, 04:07:17 PM »

Any pics doctor ?
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Re: Show us your crown
« Reply #25 on: October 14, 2016, 07:07:00 PM »

Any pics doctor ?


How about a cleft?

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Re: Show us your crown
« Reply #26 on: October 15, 2016, 08:48:04 AM »

I don't care how sad I sound, but I never get tired of looking at willow like that

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Re: Show us your crown
« Reply #27 on: October 15, 2016, 09:34:39 AM »

Absolute beaut! Out of interest what makes it a crown I bought a B3 recently and only saw three grades 1/2/3 stripe?
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Re: Show us your crown
« Reply #28 on: October 15, 2016, 10:17:45 AM »

How much are the crown grades again?
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Re: Show us your crown
« Reply #29 on: October 15, 2016, 10:38:17 AM »

How much are the crown grades again?
£500
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