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M&H Charity bat
« on: June 01, 2017, 10:54:05 AM »
What are people's thoughts on this? I know M&H aren't everyones favourite here to put it delicately...

http://www.mandhstore.co.uk/prostate-cancer-uk-cricket-bat-p/mh-lepc-uk.htm

Personally I really like the idea (plus my uncle had prostate cancer last summer) and am talking with the parents about getting one. I remember GM doing a limited edition for Help for Heroes and there is the post below about the KP Rhino bats. I like the stickers on this whereas I am not keen on the Rhino stickers (too much going on for me).
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Re: M&H Charity bat
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2017, 11:20:25 AM »
great idea, but it's bloody expensive!
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Re: M&H Charity bat
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2017, 11:33:31 AM »
Yeah. The GM was about £250 I think with £50 to H4H, whereas this is £50+VAT. Still steep though.
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Re: M&H Charity bat
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2017, 11:37:10 AM »
Well, whatever your views are on M&H's brand and claims, at least they donate 50 quid to the charity.
I suppose because it's a bat that's specifically produced for charity, it may incentivise people a bit more to dig a bit deeper than they would if you were raffling a 'normal' bat.
At the very least, you want to cover your costs. Ultimately, that may depend on how deep the guests' pockets are, and/or how inebriated they get!
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Re: M&H Charity bat
« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2017, 11:41:24 AM »
To be honest this has changed my opinion on M and H a little - my dad and 2/3 of his brothers had prostate cancer and one sadly died from it, it affects 1 in 4 men and any money that goes towards the cause is brilliant also think the design is well thought out and I'm pleased to see something like this from a smaller brand like these guys.
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Re: M&H Charity bat
« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2017, 12:08:55 PM »
A good cause and a good thing for them to do and personally I like the stickers.

Not sure about their £200 difference in pricing for same grade bats though.
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Re: M&H Charity bat
« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2017, 12:12:48 PM »
maybe pricing it cheaper than normal for that grade to sell more and raise more cash for the charity

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Re: M&H Charity bat
« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2017, 12:16:46 PM »
You can buy the stickers separately too if the bat is a bit out of range.

http://www.mandhstore.co.uk/prostate-cancer-uk-bat-labels-p/mh-lepc-labels.htm

Based on the press release they will also have individual bat stickers and grips available at some point too.

http://www.millichampandhall.co.uk/prostate-cancer.html
« Last Edit: June 01, 2017, 12:19:01 PM by Mr_Orange »
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Re: M&H Charity bat
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2017, 12:37:48 PM »
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Re: M&H Charity bat
« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2017, 01:11:41 PM »
£15 for a toe guard though? Seriously?
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Re: M&H Charity bat
« Reply #10 on: June 01, 2017, 01:13:03 PM »
Yeah, I saw that. Bit steep at £15
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Re: M&H Charity bat
« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2017, 01:13:33 PM »
Most brands do em free!
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Re: M&H Charity bat
« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2017, 03:04:40 PM »
£30 for stickers is also ridiculous!
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Re: M&H Charity bat
« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2017, 03:50:55 PM »
Great they are supporting charity etc... but the pricing and the amount the relative amount they are donating...?

I'd rather just donate £50 quid personally direct and not buy that bat.
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