Topic: If we don�t get any cricket this season... (Read 3725 times)

SouthpawMark · « **on:** May 10, 2020, 08:34:33 PM »

Do you think the manufacturers will roll over their 2020 models to 2021, or do you think they will release new models for 2021, and not care that people have bought 2020 models, and will likely not use them before they become �old�?

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 10, 2020, 08:40:42 PM »

They will just use this years models and save the cash. Milk it

Neon Cricket · « **Reply #2 on:** May 10, 2020, 08:48:49 PM »

Quote from: SouthpawMark on May 10, 2020, 08:34:33 PM

Do you think the manufacturers will roll over their 2020 models to 2021, or do you think they will release new models for 2021, and not care that people have bought 2020 models, and will likely not use them before they become �old�?

Most of the main brands will have ordered/designed their 2021 ranges well before COVID took hold. Even I would've usually finalised my order by now.

Things may change due to the lockdown in India being a lot stricter than our feeble attempt, which is no doubt going to cause production delays, but I would still expect to see new ranges from the big boys.

Canners · « **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2020, 08:52:25 PM »

Quote from: RPC/Blueroom Cricket - Adie on May 10, 2020, 08:40:42 PM

They will just use this years models and save the cash. Milk it

I agree with this

And end of season sales I very much doubt will include this seasons stock, well any more discounted than it already is

Neon Cricket · « **Reply #4 on:** May 10, 2020, 08:54:46 PM »

Quote from: Canners on May 10, 2020, 08:52:25 PM

I agree with this

And end of season sales I very much doubt will include this seasons stock, well any more discounted than it already is

Surely most the big brands will have sold the majority of their stock for this year well before the issue began? Most retailers took delivery late 2019/early 2020?

It's the retailers that will be hit as opposed to the brands no?

(Genuine question here, not digging holes!! lol)

Kez · « **Reply #5 on:** May 10, 2020, 09:22:58 PM »

This was an interesting debate on a golf podcast I listened to this week.
The 2020 releases have hit the shops in Jan and sales were ramping up ahead of summer.

The debate was with 2020 driver stock sitting on the shelf still, end of season sales have got to hit early. To make way for 2021
But how can they drop prices that easily... so would this mean that the price bubble bursts. And drivers drop back down in price.

Could this be the same for certain cricket brands?
The main takeaway was traditional retailer would struggle as their margins were smaller. Direct to consumer with minimal overheads were more likely to survive.

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 10, 2020, 10:00:46 PM »

@Kez but most of the big golf brands launch a new driver every 3 or 4 months anyway these days, so they'll likely be able to carry on as normal? 😂

brokenbat · « **Reply #7 on:** May 10, 2020, 10:31:17 PM »

Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on May 10, 2020, 10:00:46 PM

@Kez but most of the big golf brands launch a new driver every 3 or 4 months anyway these days, so they'll likely be able to carry on as normal? 😂

Also much easier to restart Golf (people will walk far enough from others, or only one person per cart instead of two).

six and out · « **Reply #8 on:** May 11, 2020, 07:59:16 AM »

Quote from: brokenbat on May 10, 2020, 10:31:17 PM

Also much easier to restart Golf (people will walk far enough from others, or only one person per cart instead of two).

Apparently there is an announcement today that golf due to re-start on Wednesday in some form. Along with other sports that can be done alone or pairs like Fishing or Tennis.

Jimbo · « **Reply #9 on:** May 11, 2020, 08:21:20 AM »

Potentially the opportunity for nets in your household group at the club then? Pretty sure I could convince the missus to feed a bowling machine in the sunshine for a couple of hours 😅

Hoover · « **Reply #10 on:** May 12, 2020, 12:50:27 AM »

Quote from: SouthpawMark on May 10, 2020, 08:34:33 PM

Do you think the manufacturers will roll over their 2020 models to 2021, or do you think they will release new models for 2021, and not care that people have bought 2020 models, and will likely not use them before they become �old�?

Purely hearsay. GN and Kooka will ship UK ranges to Australia and South Africa. The factories they use in India are currently over supplied with willow.

Sitonit · « **Reply #11 on:** May 12, 2020, 12:56:19 AM »

Quote from: SouthpawMark on May 10, 2020, 08:34:33 PM

Do you think the manufacturers will roll over their 2020 models to 2021, or do you think they will release new models for 2021, and not care that people have bought 2020 models, and will likely not use them before they become �old�?

Lets see if those "Grade 1 Plus pro willow top 1% of timber" bats come to down regular prices around �200 max, instead of something like �700 or �800 or �900 or even a grand.

Canners · « **Reply #12 on:** May 12, 2020, 08:51:25 AM »

Quote from: Sitonit on May 12, 2020, 12:56:19 AM

Lets see if those "Grade 1 Plus pro willow top 1% of timber" bats come to down regular prices around �200 max, instead of something like �700 or �800 or �900 or even a grand.

no chance of this happening....... the best deals will come from the smaller brands i would think.

i could be wrong but i cant see the likes of GN legends or GM le player editions being anywhere near �200.

i genuinely think if you are in the market for new stash now is the time to get it

Jimbo · « **Reply #13 on:** May 12, 2020, 09:15:26 AM »

Already some absolutely incredible deals out there. Suspect there are likely to continue to be great deals available for the rest of this 'season'.

Canners · « **Reply #14 on:** May 12, 2020, 09:22:59 AM »

i must admit i bought some lairy blue puma spikes for t20 afew weeks back @ �59.99 at 50% off thinking these aint getting any cheaper only to find they were �45 last week

haha

buy there are some crazy deals out there atm..... if only i didnt have the 6 best bats i have ever had

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