Behind the Scenes at EngravedToLast.com

Summer 2009 - HardBall Online

Looking for those special awards for your Coaches, MVPs or Championship Team and players? Or a one of a kind personalized gift to commemorate births, birthdays, weddings, groomsmen, and other special occasions? 

Finding the right gift or award can be a challenge but we have a very helpful hint:  We suggest you look to EngravedTolast.com, a leading provider of personalized baseball and softball bats for all gift and award occasions, and a proud associate of HardBall Magazine and the MSBL-MABL. 

Read below as we go behind the scenes with the “Batmen”…John Robert George and George Edward Welborn – Partners and owners of EngravedToLast –  to learn about the history and operations of this unique provider of custom engraved baseball and softball gift and award bats.  

How it Began

It all started with a love of baseball and an observation back in the 1999 when John George went to purchase an engraved bat.  “I wanted to get a personalized engraved bat for my cousin, but the more I searched, the more apparent it became that retailers and providers required way to much lead time to engrave the bat, and that the choices and amount of engraving offered were very limited and the prices unfriendly.  I ended up going with another gift, but the experience was shared with Ed and we knew we could do better.”  So back in 2000 George and George, Inc. was born and today continues to do business on the web as www.EngravedToLast.com.

Complete Customization, Done Quickly

When asked about what sets EngravedToLast.com apart from other providers, John and Ed shared that its boils down to “complete customization done quickly at fair honest prices with great service.  “We love what we do and we are absolutely thrilled every time we get an order.  Every engraved bat is an original, no two bats are alike and we take great pride in each creation.  We think of ourselves as artists who create that special memento for our customers who are entrusting us to make that gift or award occasion special for everyone involved.  During the process we are witness to the love, kindness, respect, care and appreciation that families, friends and associates have for one another.  It really warms our heart.  We love what we do!”

EngravedToLast.com backs up their claims of “complete customization done quickly” with a variety and styles of bats and many engraving options.  “We try to give each individual the options they need to match the style and look of each engraved bat with the idea they have.  Both are very special and precious.”  When you go the site you will see a selection of white ash and maple bats including Rawlings, Louisville Slugger, Vintage Adirondack and Plain Ash. “We sell all types” John shares “but the Plain Ash is our most popular.  Because it has no markings it is like starting with a blank canvas. We can create any bat that our customer needs with their special message and logo (as long as they own or have written permission to use it).”  Engravings and the bats themselves can be painted and EngravedToLast.com offers accessories to make each gift extra special with inexpensive bat racks and flannel bat pouches.  You can even find hardwood full size Home Plates ready for engraving!  Turnaround time is usually 3-4 days from receipt of order – That’s fast!

Experience the Love

Their testimonials attest to the satisfaction they provide. “Every customer gets our full attention and very best effort. Our customers love Amy who heads up Customer Care.  She runs a tight ship and does a great job.  The level of satisfaction is unbelievable.  We really do love what we do and it shows!”  We suggest you go to www.EngravedTolast.com and experience the love.

"Just wanted to take a minute to thank you for the great job that you did on our bats. The players and their parents loved them and you helped make a special day that much more special. Though my son graduates this year I am going to continue to help out the program and will be contacting you next year. As I said in previous E-mail we wanted to start a tradition and I believe we did." - Michael P. - NY, NY May 09

"That bat is great! and the engraving turned out to be awesome! Thank You" - Akberali S. -
Tanzania, May, 09

"Thank You - I got the bat and it looks great! Thank You!!!" - Ann K. - WI, Sept 08

"Thanks for the quick turnaround. Bat looks great!" - Robert H. - Pa, Sept 08

"Beautiful job! I am sure all the boys and their families will be pleased as I am. Many thanks" - Karen T. - RI, Aug 08

"The bats were a great way to celebrate our senior's last home game! The kids loved them and our juniors have already put in a request for the same gifts next year. Thanks for the great service (as usual). You make it easy to make our players happy!" - Paul W. - LA, April 08


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