Strongest sign
JPGavan edge engraving
The JPGavan name is laser engraved into the edge of the bat. It is burnt into the willow, so it cannot be added with a sticker set.
Buying a second hand bat
Is it a genuine JPGavan?
Stickers can be bought on their own. Check the bat, not just the stickers, then enter its number below.
Check a bat number
Four things to look for
How to spot a genuine bat
A genuine bat carries more than a sticker set. Check all four before you pay.
Check
Grade name plate sticker
The grade name plate sits on the front of the bat at the top of the splice. On some bats it sits under the grip, so roll the grip down to check.
This is the sticker on current sets. Older bats may show the grade in a different spot.
Check
Made by JPGavan sticker
Bats made in our Sydney workshop carry a Made by JPGavan sticker on the top of the handle.
Bats from our made in India range carry a JPG sticker at the top of the handle instead. The JPG sticker also comes in our sticker sets, so on its own it does not prove a bat is genuine.
Then look it up
Number on the knob
We usually write a number on the knob at the top of the handle, under the grip. Roll the grip back to see it.
No number on the knob? Use the order number from the original buyer's receipt, or send us photos of the four spots above.
A sticker set on its own is not a JPGavan bat
We sell JPGavan sticker sets, so the stickers can appear on bats we did not make. The edge engraving and the number are the checks to rely on.
Bat check
Check a bat number
Enter the number from the knob or the original receipt. We will tell you if it matches a bat we made.
Selling your JPGavan
Selling your bat second hand
Buyers pay more for a bat they can check. Wherever you list it, these photos and details help it sell.
Photograph the edge
A clear, close shot of the JPGavan engraving in good light.
Photograph the name plate
The grade sticker at the top of the splice. Roll the grip down if it sits underneath.
Photograph the knob
Roll the grip back and show the number written on the knob.
Show the top of the handle
The Made by JPGavan or JPG sticker on the top of the handle.
Put the number in your listing
Buyers can check it here before they meet you.
Keep your details private
Share the number only. Never share your order email, address or receipt in full.
Copy this line into your listing
Genuine JPGavan bat. Check number B008 at JPGavan.com.au/pages/genuine-check
Still not sure
Send us photos of the edge, the name plate, the handle and the knob. We will take a look.
Orders@JPGavan.com.au
