Topic: Forum Bias and hypocrisy regarding grey imports (Read 6209 times)

6464 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 13, 2017, 12:03:11 PM »

Quote from: RoCo Da Pixie on January 13, 2017, 11:51:00 AM

Become a sponsor and then your goods can be raved about as well!

I recall an earlier discussion where EAS had approached CBF to ne a forum sponsor but the request was denied.

edge · « **Reply #16 on:** January 13, 2017, 12:05:49 PM »

Quote from: hanif on January 13, 2017, 11:59:50 AM

We are not a part of this forum, we do not need this forum to promote our business

Stop coming on here then? Didn't mind you early on and tbh you seem to sell some good looking bats, but ever since you got called out for trademark infringement you've done nothing but whine. Feel free to save yourself and the rest of us the trouble and don't bother if you don't need the forum.

shax12 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 13, 2017, 12:06:53 PM »

There is a lot of bias on this Forum and will be always. It's a fair point I remember Hanif getting attacked on this forum as a fake bat seller etc. But it's not fake if forum sponsor imports these bats.

And people who saying Hanif is doing this for pomoting himself. He don't need to. He probably selling more bats then soke forum sponsors and doing well.
You don't sell 6 bats that are �350 within a day or 2 after receiving if you still need promotion.

Sivlar13 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 13, 2017, 12:06:59 PM »

Does this mean that a Warner/XP80 are then grey imports?

Gray Nicolls aren't on the forum and I'd bite my toes off to get both of these.

skip1973 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 13, 2017, 12:07:42 PM »

Quote from: 6464 on January 13, 2017, 12:03:11 PM

I recall an earlier discussion where EAS had approached CBF to ne a forum sponsor but the request was denied.

Concerns over authenticity of products maybe?

6464 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 13, 2017, 12:08:20 PM »

Quote from: alexhilly1492 on January 13, 2017, 11:50:46 AM

And slagging forum members off is really gonna sell quality products at great prices isn't it

I don't think Hanif has slagged off any member. Its clear he is pointing out the same trade practice by different retailers are viewed in two different ways. I think this is a good discussion so less knowledgeable folk like me can get better information which is only useful.

Shinpathy · « **Reply #21 on:** January 13, 2017, 12:08:47 PM »

All forums rave about sponsor's products and how they are the best and most legit.... and they can do no wrong.... until they are no longer a sponsor

, sadly this is nothing new, after all sponsors would be paying a pretty good amount for publicity and awareness.

shax12 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 13, 2017, 12:09:23 PM »

Quote from: edge on January 13, 2017, 12:05:49 PM

Stop coming on here then? Didn't mind you early on and tbh you seem to sell some good looking bats, but ever since you got called out for trademark infringement you've done nothing but whine. Feel free to save yourself and the rest of us the trouble and don't bother if you don't need the forum.

It's a public forum and not owned by you. And what is he whining about. He getting his points across with facts and truth to show how much bias their is on the forum. If you can't take him giving answers then most of you lot shouldn't have attacked him first with all the crap.

skip1973 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 13, 2017, 12:11:57 PM »

Someone please spark it up by bagging CA cricket bats.

simonmay5 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 13, 2017, 12:12:07 PM »

I going to stick my neck out and say I have bought bats from all different sources and as long as I get what I looking for I don't care if it's a gray import ijc did it all the time buying direct from India or a car boot with bats so why can't we just enjoy nice willow life to short to moan about where bats are made come from ebay is full of them but we don't moan about them if we get a bargain do we

csnew · « **Reply #25 on:** January 13, 2017, 12:13:02 PM »

wow a couple of newbies on the forum have got quite strong opinions hmmm

shax12 · « **Reply #26 on:** January 13, 2017, 12:14:00 PM »

Quote from: 6464 on January 13, 2017, 12:08:20 PM

I don't think Hanif has slagged off any member. Its clear he is pointing out the same trade practice by different retailers are viewed in two different ways. I think this is a good discussion so less knowledgeable folk like me can get better information which is only useful.

Well said. He hasn't slagged anyone but only gave his answers and points which most on here slagged him of for. So people be put of buying from him and go to forum sponsors but actually the opposite happens. I have got negative impression of forum sponsors because of some people as it seems like a agenda at times. It's always the same people all the time. Maybe some forum sponsors give them special discount so they can promote them all the time and praise every bat of theirs they get.
Sorry forum sponsors nothing against you but some people give you all the wrong impression.

addu84 · « **Reply #27 on:** January 13, 2017, 12:14:38 PM »

I actually agree with Hanif. As a forum member who is an avid reader and thoroughly enjoys all the posts, I do believe there is an unhealthy attitude towards retailers who are not sponsors. I would definitely expect a certain bias to exist given in essence the sponsors fund the upkeep of the forum but downright belittling competition is not the way to go. I have in the past dealt with a lot of retailers including Uzi, Vitas and Eclipse and have found them all to provide excellent goods and services. Lets all ensure the forum remains a congenial platform to enjoy our shared passion of the great game.

6464 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 13, 2017, 12:14:38 PM »

Quote from: edge on January 13, 2017, 12:05:49 PM

Stop coming on here then? Didn't mind you early on and tbh you seem to sell some good looking bats, but ever since you got called out for trademark infringement you've done nothing but whine. Feel free to save yourself and the rest of us the trouble and don't bother if you don't need the forum.

Sir, i think its a bit rude and might I add it is not your place to decide who can be part of this forum as long as everyone adheres to the rules and follows the spirit of this forum. I don't see any hint of malice in Hanif's statement and as far as I can see his business has not taken the help of this forum to be established or grow. If he has not tried to promote his business here but merely protected it if he feels some inaccurate statements and views have been made then thats doesn't seem unfair to me. Please lets keep this friendly.

skip1973 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 13, 2017, 12:15:50 PM »

Quote from: shax12 on January 13, 2017, 12:14:00 PM

Well said. He hasn't slagged anyone but only gave his answers and points which most on here slagged him of for. So people be put of buying from him and go to forum sponsors but actually the opposite happens. I have got negative impression of forum sponsors because of some people as it seems like a agenda at times. It's always the same people all the time. Maybe some forum sponsors give then special discount so they can promote them all the time and praise every bat of theirs they get.
Sorry forum sponsors nothing against you but some people give you all the wrong impression.

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