# Birthday Yoyos? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [September 12, 2015, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/birthday-yoyos/76896 "2015-09-12T14:35:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Connorspears](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecae2f/32.png) [@Connorspears](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Connorspears)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2015, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/birthday-yoyos/76896/1 "2015-09-12T14:35:39Z")
I have 200 to spend on yoyos during my birthday? Ive never had this much to use and im super excited. Any suggestions? EDIT: Many aren’t sure if I’m a new thrower or not. Just letting you guys know I have been yo-yoing for 2 years so Im pretty seasoned 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![mrciurleo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a183cd/32.png) [@mrciurleo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mrciurleo)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2015, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/birthday-yoyos/76896/2 "2015-09-12T14:38:12Z")
> [@Connorspears](#): > > I have 200 to spend on yoyos during my birthday? Ive never had this much to use and im super excited. Any suggestions? Don’t just impulse buy. Find something you like, and if there’s nothing now, wait it out. There’s nothing wrong with saving your money for a few months. ---
**Author:** ![\_RTD\_alecto](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/_rtd_alecto/32/1336_2.png) [@\_RTD\_alecto](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/_RTD_alecto)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2015, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/birthday-yoyos/76896/3 "2015-09-12T14:46:49Z")
id go for the most for the least amount of money… or try the stuff that you wanted to try… ---
**Author:** ![Siggy-06](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/siggy-06/32/182279_2.png) [@Siggy-06](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Siggy-06)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2015, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/birthday-yoyos/76896/4 "2015-09-12T14:49:36Z")
I suggest getting 2-3 yoyos instead of just 1 expensive one. If you can find 2 at around $85 each you’d have enough to buy a 100 pack of string and lube. One Drop makes some amazing throws under $100. ---
**Author:** ![Cannon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/919ad9/32.png) [@Cannon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Cannon)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2015, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/birthday-yoyos/76896/5 "2015-09-12T15:26:55Z")
Personally what I would do is go and buy 1 “expensive yoyo” that is 100- 150 and then use the rest for buying practice or beater yoyos. ---
**Author:** ![gijoey959](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gijoey959/32/7958_2.png) [@gijoey959](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gijoey959)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2015, 4:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/birthday-yoyos/76896/6 "2015-09-12T16:31:32Z")
BST, you can get some stuff for way under retail. BUT, sometimes there are just shiny new ones you gotta try. My advice, BST hunt for the dream throw(s). Find it/them, and then use your left overs for either yoyos you are just curious about and can afford, or string/bearings/etc… ---
**Author:** ![wrestlerjrh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/7feea3/32.png) [@wrestlerjrh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/wrestlerjrh)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2015, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/birthday-yoyos/76896/7 "2015-09-12T16:41:36Z")
I would recommend you use it to buy me a really nice yo-yo, but you probably shouldn’t listen to me 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Shadowspectre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@Shadowspectre](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shadowspectre)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2015, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/birthday-yoyos/76896/8 "2015-09-12T17:23:22Z")
Hmm… Well, you have 200. I think that the best thing that you can do with 200 is buy me that new clyw borealis that’s coming out. Yeah, that sounds right. ;D ---
**Author:** ![mysteriousyoyoer\_par](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@mysteriousyoyoer\_par](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mysteriousyoyoer_par)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2015, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/birthday-yoyos/76896/9 "2015-09-12T18:05:27Z")
Get a yoyofactory aluminium dream. Its a must such a great yoyo. And you can get a recess weekend. To. ---
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2015, 2:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/birthday-yoyos/76896/10 "2015-09-13T02:27:41Z")
Aviator 2 that looks like my Avatar. You can save the rest. ---
**Author:** ![GoCrazyForYoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gocrazyforyoyo/32/7941_2.png) [@GoCrazyForYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GoCrazyForYoyo)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2015, 2:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/birthday-yoyos/76896/11 "2015-09-13T02:36:50Z")
String. ---
**Author:** ![Heero](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/heero/32/7973_2.png) [@Heero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Heero)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2015, 2:50am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/birthday-yoyos/76896/12 "2015-09-13T02:50:06Z")
Are you a new thrower? If so, like some have said. Buy a nice yoyo under $100, 100 pack of decent strings(kitty’s or something), thin lube(assuming you want an unresponsive) and then a beater to practice on or take out. You can really sick yoyos under $100. YYF and OD make some truly phenomenal throws for really great prices. If you do spend all your money on a expensive throw, make sure to do good research. Also as stated above, bst is great if you’re smart on it. You can find some really great stuff on there for cheap prices. That’s where I do most of my shopping. ---
**Author:** ![Sergio](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/sergio/32/70931_2.png) [@Sergio](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Sergio)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2015, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/birthday-yoyos/76896/13 "2015-09-13T13:24:42Z")
The magic conch shell says “do nothing”. ---
**Author:** ![ThinkH2o](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7ba0ec/32.png) [@ThinkH2o](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ThinkH2o)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2015, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/birthday-yoyos/76896/14 "2015-09-13T23:04:55Z")
Don’t listen to people, that’s step one. Step two. Do a lot of research on the yoyos you already have and what it Is you like about them. Note their shape, size, and spin time. Than take a look around in the shop and do some comparing and pricing of yoyo’s you feel like you really want. Go for what you feel is something you know you really want. Don’t go for yoyo’s that people tell you to buy. Because every player has their own preference, and your no different. You know what you like and don’t like. and When you go from there, You will know just the yoyo to buy. or even yoyo’s since you got quite the bit of money to spend. ---
**Author:** ![mysteriousyoyoer\_par](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@mysteriousyoyoer\_par](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mysteriousyoyoer_par)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2015, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/birthday-yoyos/76896/15 "2015-09-14T09:30:48Z")
> [@ThinkH2o](#): > > Don’t listen to people, that’s step one. Step two. Do a lot of research on the yoyos you already have and what it Is you like about them. Note their shape, size, and spin time. Than take a look around in the shop and do some comparing and pricing of yoyo’s you feel like you really want. Go for what you feel is something you know you really want. Don’t go for yoyo’s that people tell you to buy. Because every player has their own preference, and your no different. You know what you like and don’t like. and When you go from there, You will know just the yoyo to buy. or even yoyo’s since you got quite the bit of money to spend. What are you trying to say? Are we fools? You are saying do research. Ok. So what he will do is open the yoyo pic and see it for 2 days and while thinking will this spin long? Is this comfortable? Is this stable? Lol Only the people who have tried it can tell. Now you are looking for string testers. Why? Because people can review them and then other people cab read it and buy it. I’m done. Lol. See what i did there. ---
**Author:** ![Gambit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gambit/32/1358_2.png) [@Gambit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Gambit)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2015, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/birthday-yoyos/76896/16 "2015-09-14T10:48:24Z")
> [@ThinkH2o](#): > > Go for what you feel is something you know you really want. Don’t go for yoyo’s that people tell you to buy. Because every player has their own preference, and your no different. You know what you like and don’t like. This is a fair point. Obviously recommendations are great so you can get an idea of some good options, but when push comes to shove you have to buy a yoyo that you truly want to get. If you buy a yoyo you don’t really want to just because people say it’s good, you might find it collecting dust in a few weeks. The best thing really is to go through the yoyos on here and draft a shortlist of ones that you like the look of. Then post the list here and ask people’s opinions. At least that way you wont have people suggesting yoyos that you don’t actually have any interest in. That being said, whilst we are giving recommendations:  😛 > **[Markmont. Classic Magnum Opus](https://shop.yoyoexpert.com/products/markmont-classic-magnum-opus-yoyo-by-markmont)** > > Mark Montgomery has been in the game as an active competitor, innovator, and designer longer than most. He understands not only the complexities but also the power of staying simple. His Markmont. Classic celebrates six years as a standard in organic... Currently my favourite metal yoyo, and decently priced (although the solids are out of stock unfortunately). 🙂 I’d personally go down the “buy 2 $100” yoyo route rather than “buy 1 $200”. Variety is the spice of life, and a hefty price tag does not automatically a fantastic yoyo make… Still, your money so do as you wish. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![GoCrazyForYoyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gocrazyforyoyo/32/7941_2.png) [@GoCrazyForYoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GoCrazyForYoyo)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2015, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/birthday-yoyos/76896/17 "2015-09-14T12:31:37Z")
Maybe a yoyo, bulk string, bearings, lube, a yoyo hipster, and a multi tool. ---
**Author:** ![Heero](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/heero/32/7973_2.png) [@Heero](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Heero)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2015, 3:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/birthday-yoyos/76896/18 "2015-09-28T03:42:18Z")
That’s a good idea. You’re gonna need lots of string. Never hurts t stock up on the small things. ---
**Author:** ![saintrobyn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saintrobyn/32/54_2.png) [@saintrobyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/saintrobyn)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2015, 3:52am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/birthday-yoyos/76896/19 "2015-09-28T03:52:22Z")
I would also recommend against impulse buying. Take your time, read up on the yoyos you are interested in and if you have the opportunity, go to a meetup or club in your area. All the players I have met have been willing to let other players try out their throws. See if you can get a little play time in to see what you really want. I would also agree that you should probably not just jump at what others tell you to buy. I could recommend several that I love, but they may be totally wrong for your play style. ---
**Author:** ![ME777](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/85f322/32.png) [@ME777](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ME777)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2015, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/birthday-yoyos/76896/20 "2015-09-28T15:14:43Z")
I’d recommend Yoyofficer yoyos, kitty string, or werrd Irony JP-X ( or all of the above) but it all really depends on what you want. Just saying, the iYoyo Steel looks sweet…