# How should I convince my parents that metal yoyos are worth it?
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**Category:** General Yo-Yo
**Created:** [June 18, 2010, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-convince-my-parents-that-metal-yoyos-are-worth-it/15734 "2010-06-18T05:37:21Z")
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### Author:  [@SR1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SR1)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2010, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-convince-my-parents-that-metal-yoyos-are-worth-it/15734/21 "2010-06-18T17:21:09Z")
NINE WORDS: P.R.O.T.O.S.T.A.R
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### Author:  [@AFrozenYetiBaby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AFrozenYetiBaby)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2010, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-convince-my-parents-that-metal-yoyos-are-worth-it/15734/22 "2010-06-18T17:31:42Z")
> [@SR1](#):
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> NINE WORDS: P.R.O.T.O.S.T.A.R
do you mean letters if not i think this is what you meant đ
Professional
Returning
O-Shaped
Tossing
Oodles of
String
Totally
Awesome
Return Top
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### Author:  [@lleraH](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/lleraH)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2010, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-convince-my-parents-that-metal-yoyos-are-worth-it/15734/23 "2010-06-18T17:34:04Z")
Lol nine words. He abbreviated them so technically theyâre words. đ
These people know what theyâre talking about.
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### Author:  [@Preinfalk](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Preinfalk)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2010, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-convince-my-parents-that-metal-yoyos-are-worth-it/15734/24 "2010-06-18T17:36:50Z")
if nothing else, check the B/S/T forum. a lot of people sell metals cheap ;D
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### Author:  [@EvanW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanW)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2010, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-convince-my-parents-that-metal-yoyos-are-worth-it/15734/25 "2010-06-18T18:32:26Z")
> [@Vivo](#):
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> Oh wait, you live in Claremont, so BLC is basically like 50 minutes away from your house!
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> Itâs your chance to buy b-grades and cheaper yoyosâŚ
Is Yoyofactory going to be selling b-grade yoyos there? I was planning on going there anyway!
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### Author:  [@Vivo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Vivo)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2010, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-convince-my-parents-that-metal-yoyos-are-worth-it/15734/26 "2010-06-18T18:43:53Z")
> [@Evanator00](#):
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> > [@Vivo](#):
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> > Oh wait, you live in Claremont, so BLC is basically like 50 minutes away from your house!
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> > Itâs your chance to buy b-grades and cheaper yoyosâŚ
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> Is Yoyofactory going to be selling b-grade yoyos there? I was planning on going there anyway!
Iâm not sure, but there will be a lot of companies selling b-grades. Look for the RecRev No.9! Or the Crucial stuff.
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### Author:  [@EvanW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EvanW)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2010, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-convince-my-parents-that-metal-yoyos-are-worth-it/15734/27 "2010-06-18T19:10:16Z")
Sweet! I hope they are pretty cheap
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### Author:  [@Yoyolunatic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyolunatic)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2010, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-convince-my-parents-that-metal-yoyos-are-worth-it/15734/28 "2010-06-18T19:12:50Z")
okay when my mom set a 40 dollar limmit on a yoyo i explained that the more expensive yoyos are the ones that help you progress and that i would need them to get good.i used my duncan mosquito for a couple weeks and the string brock so i made my own and just had a gravity pull.i would never let her see me not throw so she would see how much i love it. i explained that the shapes and the yoyos help you perform better and yadda yadda
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### Author:  [@Yomaster16](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yomaster16)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2010, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-convince-my-parents-that-metal-yoyos-are-worth-it/15734/29 "2010-06-18T19:14:08Z")
My parents are sort of similar. They wouldnât let me buy a Protostar because when they asked me what made it better than my other yoyos⌠I had no answerâŚ
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### Author:  [@maxd11yoyo-e](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/maxd11yoyo-e)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2010, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-convince-my-parents-that-metal-yoyos-are-worth-it/15734/30 "2010-06-18T19:31:06Z")
Well if you have your own money then there should be no reason except for credit cards and that is a different matter. If you want them to help you buy a yo or just get you one then you should go to some contests to show them how many people own them and get a pro to explain to them why metal yos are worth the price. Explaining to them that the items they have are worthless cmpared to he price they payed wonât work even though it may be very true.
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### Author:  [@yoyoz1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyoz1)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2010, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-convince-my-parents-that-metal-yoyos-are-worth-it/15734/31 "2010-06-18T20:31:09Z")
Since the protostar has a CT bearing tell them that its a wonderful bearing, that spins alot,comes cleaned, centers he string, and describe it as if the yoyo has metal rims that facilitate tricks and describe it as if it wear the best, yoyo in the world.
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### Author:  [@sa11297](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sa11297)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2010, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-convince-my-parents-that-metal-yoyos-are-worth-it/15734/32 "2010-06-18T23:13:53Z")
get one used so it will be cheaper or add your yoyo in for a trade or buy a bunch of cheap ones and trade them đ
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### Author:  [@Belegnole](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Belegnole)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2010, 2:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-convince-my-parents-that-metal-yoyos-are-worth-it/15734/33 "2010-06-20T02:17:55Z")
> [@belnumcree](#):
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> Do you have a way to earn your own spending money, that your parents would allow you to use?
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> When my oldest son wants something that Iâm not willing to buy him, he saves his allowance, and does extra tasks for us at home, or for his grandparents (and other friends and family members) for extra cash.
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> For example, we go to the book store every week. If he wants a novel, Iâll pay for it. If he wants Manga (or something similar) he has to pay out of his pocket.
As another âparentâ I do much the same. I also will say no sometimes when it is my daughters money. Now in the second case it depends on whether I think my daughter is being a smart shopper or not.
To the OP. First you need to play by your parents rules. Something it seems that you already know. Second I would learn a lot more about yoyos in general and get to the point where you can do as much as your current throw allows. Get to where you have outgrown it, and show your parents what you can do. Then at that point you should also know enough about what yoyos are available to explain why getting the new yoyo of your choice makes sense.
other thoughtsâŚ
two less expensive yoyos can cost as much as one nicer yoyo.
If you donât like a toy you wont play with itâŚ
Most important to parents is that they are not wasting moneyâŚI had a 45 minute discussion about Pokemon cards in Toys r Us today with my daughter all over 15 bucks. Prove that itâs not a passing fad and you have an advantage. Then prove it again by using money you earned.
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### Author:  [@Death](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Death)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2010, 2:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-convince-my-parents-that-metal-yoyos-are-worth-it/15734/34 "2010-06-20T02:24:48Z")
As said many times before, just prove that you are serious about your new hobby, and that the money wonât be wasted.
The B/S/T section also has some very good deals.
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### Author:  [@Patto\_80](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Patto_80)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2010, 9:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-convince-my-parents-that-metal-yoyos-are-worth-it/15734/35 "2010-06-20T09:26:49Z")
get a job its easier. ;D
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### Author:  [@UnstoppableWalnut](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/UnstoppableWalnut)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2010, 9:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-convince-my-parents-that-metal-yoyos-are-worth-it/15734/36 "2010-06-20T09:58:12Z")
$50+ yoyos are overpriced and the journey is just as good ;D
Personally, I figured just stealing credit cards works great.
Not that you should do that.
I would look for a deal on BSTs.
Protostar looks like a great choice.
If someoneâs buying a FH, that person has to order silicone stickers with it or you have a dead yoyo the next day.
Why is it worth it to your parents to spend $50+ on a yo-yo for you?
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I have no clue how to articulate anything anywhere near convincing or persuasive.
Everyone else is largely illogical ???
Donât understand why parents people complain about a few cents here and there.
" A dollar is a lot of money"
When youâre looking at $1000+/month just for rent.
mortgage, house, car payments, health insurance, car, gas, auto insurance, utility, luxuries (phones, media) etc. 5 kids.
Meds cost $10+ per pill.
It costs thousands of dollars per day to stay in a hospital.
Some kid got his face smashed in fight with no insurance and his dad ended up with a $21,000 hospital bill.
Couple years ago, I had my brother buy an iPod with money I had saved from like the past 6 years of new years saying it was a waste of money.
Then he comes up with the bright idea of buying a brand new car.
Well that car lost like 30% value the next year, another year, worth half as much.
Resell the car? Thatâs $20,000 for having the car for 2 years.
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### Author:  [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2010, 12:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-convince-my-parents-that-metal-yoyos-are-worth-it/15734/37 "2010-06-20T12:27:22Z")
I just got a metal yoyo cause I wanted on. Iâm stilling playing with a sili recessed fh2. I can do the same amount tricks on the fh2.
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### Author:  [@sa11297](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sa11297)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2010, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-convince-my-parents-that-metal-yoyos-are-worth-it/15734/38 "2010-06-20T14:40:27Z")
if u can pay $35 u can buy a good metal. i bought an axiom for that price on the b/s/t
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### Author:  [@dcs937](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/dcs937)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2010, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-convince-my-parents-that-metal-yoyos-are-worth-it/15734/39 "2010-06-20T19:30:34Z")
> [@ratfacedudeguy](#):
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> > [@dcs937](#):
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> > or get a job and save up for the dv888. its the best bang for your buck
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> False. Protostar is far more cost effective than the Dv888, playing at or above the level of the Dv888 for $30 less. Believe me, this is coming from someone who played metals exclusively for almost a year and was immediately blown away by the Protostar. If you arenât worried about grinding for now and you absolutely got new throw mania, go for the Protostar if price is that big of a deal to them.
i meant for an all metal i thought it was the best deal.
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### Author:  [@chopNshop](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/chopNshop)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2010, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-should-i-convince-my-parents-that-metal-yoyos-are-worth-it/15734/40 "2010-06-20T19:42:04Z")
You aint got to convince anything. Just show them your skills. Then they will see how dedicated you are and hook you up.
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