Topic: �Players Stock� (Read 16825 times)

Calzehbhoy · « **on:** February 19, 2019, 08:32:08 AM »

The SS/Ton Players Stock is starting to get ridiculous now!

Seems like there is 10-20 with the sharpie and no edge stamps sent to every reseller all with a different name on the bottom and a hefty price tag to match.

Can�t believe people are falling for it still! Crazy when you look at just how many there are now!!

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2019, 09:41:36 AM »

If there's demand people will pay.
Genius by SS/the retailers involved

richyreed · « **Reply #2 on:** February 19, 2019, 10:01:54 AM »

They all appear to be the same generic SS shape for the most part as well!

joymarvin · « **Reply #3 on:** February 19, 2019, 10:06:20 AM »

Retailers are buying SS bats pro and non-pro at wholesale prices. Retailers charge their own price much higher. Buying SS pro from SS costs usd 450+ shipping direct while well known retailers are charging now from usd 600 to 900+ shipping. It is true what cricketstoreonline said that all pro bats are in a bin which is plain and names on the toe and left behind. Then they are stickered up for retailers. The retailers says bats were handpicked. Its all BS that they are handpicked from the bin. I believe all the bats in that bin are top grade pinging bats. But still customer's around the world pay usd 600+ from a retailer rather than SS. For example, I would prefer to buy a Newbury bat from theIl UK rather than Dubai where I live. They say its all handpicked when they have not even travelled to the UK lol. Just my opinion.

Ajdal · « **Reply #4 on:** February 19, 2019, 10:16:37 AM »

Quote from: joymarvin on February 19, 2019, 10:06:20 AM

Retailers are buying SS bats pro and non-pro at wholesale prices. Retailers charge their own price much higher. Buying SS pro from SS costs usd 450+ shipping direct while well known retailers are charging now from usd 600 to 900+ shipping. It is true what cricketstoreonline said that all pro bats are in a bin which is plain and names on the toe and left behind. Then they are stickered up for retailers. The retailers says bats were handpicked. Its all BS that they are handpicked from the bin. I believe all the bats in that bin are top grade pinging bats. But still customer's around the world pay usd 600+ from a retailer rather than SS. For example, I would prefer to buy a Newbury bat from theIl UK rather than Dubai where I live. They say its all handpicked when they have not even travelled to the UK lol. Just my opinion.

Must be quite a bin this which everybody has access to. Wonder if there are any bats left for the pros after all these retailers are done.

mo_town · « **Reply #5 on:** February 19, 2019, 10:22:55 AM »

Quote from: Calzehbhoy on February 19, 2019, 08:32:08 AM

The SS/Ton Players Stock is starting to get ridiculous now!

Seems like there is 10-20 with the sharpie and no edge stamps sent to every reseller all with a different name on the bottom and a hefty price tag to match.

Can�t believe people are falling for it still! Crazy when you look at just how many there are now!!

As long as the quality is as expected of a pro bat, does it matter? They do have a lot of pros all over the world using their bats (not just their stickers). Its not like they are passing G2 willow with sharpies. People who can afford it, will go for it. Its not too different to the 'player edition' bats sold by makers with ridiculous pricing!

joymarvin · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2019, 10:35:21 AM »

True. If one can afford it, then why not. No point of complaining about it.

joymarvin · « **Reply #7 on:** February 19, 2019, 10:36:22 AM »

Quote from: Ajdal on February 19, 2019, 10:16:37 AM

Must be quite a bin this which everybody has access to. Wonder if there are any bats left for the pros after all these retailers are done.

Haha true. Couple of retailers say the same thing that there is a bin of bats which are probably left overs for other retailers.

LateBloomer · « **Reply #8 on:** February 19, 2019, 11:58:43 AM »

Quote from: joymarvin on February 19, 2019, 10:06:20 AM

I would prefer to buy a Newbury bat from theIl UK rather than Dubai where I live. They say its all handpicked when they have not even travelled to the UK lol. Just my opinion.

Aren't most Newbery bats now made in India? The standard has certainly dropped from 5+ years ago

Id be interested to know how many bats SS produce a year both for themselves and the brands they supply. Comfortably the most in the world I would guess

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 19, 2019, 12:09:22 PM »

Quote from: LateBloomer on February 19, 2019, 11:58:43 AM

Aren't most Newbery bats now made in India? The standard has certainly dropped from 5+ years ago

Id be interested to know how many bats SS produce a year both for themselves and the brands they supply. Comfortably the most in the world I would guess

Apart from TK!
If every bat that is claimed to be TK made actually is, he accounts for approximately 110% of the world supply!

dt-second-hand-cricket · « **Reply #10 on:** February 19, 2019, 01:03:58 PM »

think SS/Ton have missed a trick - should have a 'Signature Sharpie Players Special Edition' bat range - it would come with a removal toe guard and the players name under it is a surprise! - like an cricket bat version of an advent calendar!!!

Mfarank · « **Reply #11 on:** February 19, 2019, 01:35:07 PM »

Quote from: dt-second-hand-cricket on February 19, 2019, 01:03:58 PM

think SS/Ton have missed a trick - should have a 'Signature Sharpie Players Special Edition' bat range - it would come with a removal toe guard and the players name under it is a surprise! - like an cricket bat version of an advent calendar!!!

Or a cricket bat version of kinder surprises

coolcucumber_1 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 20, 2019, 05:17:50 PM »

Quote from: LateBloomer on February 19, 2019, 11:58:43 AM

Aren't most Newbery bats now made in India? The standard has certainly dropped from 5+ years ago

Id be interested to know how many bats SS produce a year both for themselves and the brands they supply. Comfortably the most in the world I would guess

Based on an article i read about two years ago, SS was making 750 bats a day where as SG was beating them at 1000 a day. The Kook contract helped SG massively in becoming the biggest in the world in terms of volume.

coolcucumber_1 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 20, 2019, 05:22:11 PM »

Quote from: joymarvin on February 19, 2019, 10:06:20 AM

Retailers are buying SS bats pro and non-pro at wholesale prices. Retailers charge their own price much higher. Buying SS pro from SS costs usd 450+ shipping direct while well known retailers are charging now from usd 600 to 900+ shipping. It is true what cricketstoreonline said that all pro bats are in a bin which is plain and names on the toe and left behind. Then they are stickered up for retailers. The retailers says bats were handpicked. Its all BS that they are handpicked from the bin. I believe all the bats in that bin are top grade pinging bats. But still customer's around the world pay usd 600+ from a retailer rather than SS. For example, I would prefer to buy a Newbury bat from theIl UK rather than Dubai where I live. They say its all handpicked when they have not even travelled to the UK lol. Just my opinion.

I believe the Pro cost has gone up from 450 now, specially the new range which retails in India for INR 60000 ( USD 850 Approx)
You are quoting the price from last year for a Gladiator or Reserve, which also has seen a significant jump in retail pricing to INR 42000(600 USD)
Again these are retail prices on the sticker, generally you do get a 20% break for just walking in any store in India.
Actually if you are in the US , better of buying locally as there wont be a much bigger difference now with the prices after adding shipping plus the fact you can feel the bat before buying if you have that option or exchanging if you dont like the one sent to you.

KW9221 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 20, 2019, 07:05:54 PM »

Quote from: coolcucumber_1 on February 20, 2019, 05:22:11 PM

I believe the Pro cost has gone up from 450 now, specially the new range which retails in India for INR 60000 ( USD 850 Approx)
You are quoting the price from last year for a Gladiator or Reserve, which also has seen a significant jump in retail pricing to INR 42000(600 USD)
Again these are retail prices on the sticker, generally you do get a 20% break for just walking in any store in India.
Actually if you are in the US , better of buying locally as there wont be a much bigger difference now with the prices after adding shipping plus the fact you can feel the bat before buying if you have that option or exchanging if you dont like the one sent to you.

With these new outrageously prices, I am glad I am well stocked for next twenty years lol. As long as there are buyers, they will continue to raise their prices. I personally have boycotted anything over $400. I rather buy used bats for $100-150 if needed than to buy $500+ bats.

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