Topic: Etsy custom bat order (Read 8871 times)

drmimran · « **Reply #90 on:** December 13, 2023, 06:12:50 PM »

Thank you for your responses. I'm doubting its even grade 1 now

Thamesvalley · « **Reply #91 on:** December 13, 2023, 06:46:19 PM »

Just see it a lesson learnt and buy a new uk made bat

Jimbo · « **Reply #92 on:** December 13, 2023, 07:46:14 PM »

Quote from: drmimran on December 13, 2023, 06:12:50 PM

Thank you for your responses. I'm doubting its even grade 1 now

Second bat definitely looks a bit suspect as a G1. First looks wise I think is okay.

Buzz · « **Reply #93 on:** December 13, 2023, 08:02:35 PM »

I wouldn't buy those bats. I would rather have a grade 3 bat with a proper handle.
Sorry. If you can return them for a refund I would.

Thamesvalley · « **Reply #94 on:** December 13, 2023, 08:10:44 PM »

Agree with buzz but if you can sell them or donate them and you can afford to do that might be an idea

GM video is up on you tube maybe try one of them for around 150 ish

Jimbo · « **Reply #95 on:** December 13, 2023, 10:03:27 PM »

GM Signature for �160 ish is a good budget option without going bargain-hunting.

The Cricket Boutique · « **Reply #96 on:** December 14, 2023, 07:17:19 AM »

Signature range is great value, I�ve got a few in stock across the range so let me know if u need any guidance and I�d be happy to help find you something you�re happy with after this experience!

As a forum member I�m sure we can find u a few extras to chuck in too 🫡

KettonJake · « **Reply #97 on:** December 14, 2023, 09:05:33 AM »

Quote from: drmimran on December 13, 2023, 06:12:50 PM

Thank you for your responses. I'm doubting its even grade 1 now

One has a hint of Butterfly to me, the shape/stain near the splice.

jonny77 · « **Reply #98 on:** December 14, 2023, 08:17:16 PM »

I thought that and wouldn't be first time people have bought lower grades and passed them off as G1s etc. Not sure you'd be able to get a refund, so maybe just play with them and see how they go. My money would be on the handles causing an issue before anything else.

Did they come in at the specified weight @drmimran?

drmimran · « **Reply #99 on:** January 19, 2024, 08:21:39 PM »

Hey guys

I want to first of all thank everyone for their input. I raised your concerns with the seller who initially disputed them and then asked me to play with them in the nets for the winter and that he would send me 2 replacements completely FOC in the summer and I can keep these ones. The set off all my red flags so I persisted with the refund and finally received a full refund of �420. I did pay �95 for the tax so I suppose I got 2 allegedly grade 1 bats for �95 which may be deal of the century. I am most disappointed with the handles more than anything. The willow is near enough what I wanted and I feel like it will play better once knocked in and played in. I was thinking of getting them rehandled with a 12 piece handle. I did ask the seller for this but he said he makes bats for professional circketers and 4 piece is enough. I should have ended the conversation there but no point crying over spilt milk so here weare. I have seen this website selling handles:

https://ox29batdoctor.co.uk/products/12-piece-cricket-bat-handle-2-rubber-1-cork-insert

Would it make much of a difference ordering 2 of these, getting the bats rehandled and then properly knocked in ready for nets? Or am I better off cutting my losses and spending 200 ish on a bat elsewhere and keeping these as net bats?

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #100 on:** January 19, 2024, 09:38:37 PM »

Spend �200 and get a bat from a reputable brand of source, I�m sure the lads that make bats on here will sort you out or if you want other options I�ve got a few in stock via @The Cricket Boutique with the like of a GM Aion 606 that�s �155 , H4L devil, A2 Omega or vertex and �50 worth of extras you�d get with it (cap/hybrid/socks).

https://www.thecricketboutique.co.uk/adult-cricket-bats-1-c.asp?_=&minprice=130.69&maxprice=222.89

Jimbo · « **Reply #101 on:** January 19, 2024, 09:50:22 PM »

If they're pressed okay might be worth trying a rehandle, not impossible that it could make them into decent bats.

Purist90 · « **Reply #102 on:** January 19, 2024, 10:45:43 PM »

@drmimran Really pleased all has worked out well for you. A big sigh of relief from everyone on here Im sure.
Youve got plenty of sound advice on here so you can get back to the fun bit of looking for 1 perfect bat for you.
Looks like youre starting in a good place by checking out OX29 Bat Doc. Teammates of mine have bought bats and repairs off him over the years and very happy with everything.
If you can have a good read of reviews on here and YouTube videos I�m sure you�ll know where or what you want. Or don�t want.
And the good news is you now have 2 functioning cricket bats so there is no rush to make any decisions. I hope you get to visit a local shop or 2 when youre ready and have some fun trying out all the different bats with no obligation. Buying a cricket bat should be fun and a nice experience so hopefully you get that shopping experience. And afterwards if you love it that much you can think about buying a copy. It took me 6 months to research and buy a bat once so take your time when you want to. Look forward to seeing what you eventually settle with. Feel free to ask anything on here at anytime. That�s the idea of the forum!

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