Now I gotcha...sending it right to the manufacturer would have cut out any "ifs".
In Canada, if you want to take it to the store, the Store is supposed to provide you with a warranty bat if they have that size in stock. Them deeming your bat is eligible SHOULD NOT take much time. I think they are pulling a shady thing on you. They are trying to send it off and get a bat before they provide you with the return. They are trying to keep from giving you a bat from their stock. Unless they legit dont have your size.
"Return the defective bat along with the proof of purchase to the sporting goods dealer from which it was purchased. If the dealer determines that the bat is eligible for warranty coverage, he or she should provide you with a replacement bat or order one from Rawlings if the desired model or size is temporarily out of stock. If the dealer deems the bat is not eligible for warranty coverage, it will be returned to you."
In Canada, if you want to take it to the store, the Store is supposed to provide you with a warranty bat if they have that size in stock. Them deeming your bat is eligible SHOULD NOT take much time. I think they are pulling a shady thing on you. They are trying to send it off and get a bat before they provide you with the return. They are trying to keep from giving you a bat from their stock. Unless they legit dont have your size.
"Return the defective bat along with the proof of purchase to the sporting goods dealer from which it was purchased. If the dealer determines that the bat is eligible for warranty coverage, he or she should provide you with a replacement bat or order one from Rawlings if the desired model or size is temporarily out of stock. If the dealer deems the bat is not eligible for warranty coverage, it will be returned to you."