# Let's Help Me Go Shopping :)

**URL:** <https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-help-me-go-shopping/33911>\
**Category:** Looking for Help/Recommendation\
**Created:** [January 16, 2012, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-help-me-go-shopping/33911 "2012-01-16T07:16:01Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 12\
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**Author:** ![scar1358](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/scar1358/32/1040_2.png) [@scar1358](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/scar1358)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-help-me-go-shopping/33911/1 "2012-01-16T07:16:01Z")

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So the Vietnamese New Year is right around the corner and that means i will be getting some extra $$$$! With that extra money i want to get a yo-yo :). I maybe am willing to spend a little more than what i had in mind for a metal yo-yo but idk yet! I kind of want my first metal yo-yo. Currently all i have is a northstar that i love\<3. But if any one has any yo-yo in mind that would be an upgrade from it just tell me please! i am willing to spend up to 50 dollars on this yo-yo. So if any1 has any ideas for a metal yo-yo or anything please tell me! I want to upgrade from the northstar not downgrade ;D. Thanks in advance!

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**Author:** ![genji](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/genji/32/1027_2.png) [@genji](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/genji)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 7:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-help-me-go-shopping/33911/2 "2012-01-16T07:30:41Z")

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I just got this yoyo today, the RecRev Oscillatrix [http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/419/RecRev-Oscillatrix](http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/419/RecRev-Oscillatrix) and all I can say is just wow…this is an amazing yoyo, for an amazing price. In my honest opinion, this plays just as good, if not better than most $100+ yoyo’s. Amazing price, super smooth, and long spinning play on the strings. I can’t recommend this yoyo enough. Also, if you want to spend more money and get just as good of an experience, I would recommend a One Drop Dietz, or Code1. I’m sure the Dang is also good, I just haven’t personally thrown one. Good luck!

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**Author:** ![swagyoyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f07891/32.png) [@swagyoyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/swagyoyo)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-help-me-go-shopping/33911/3 "2012-01-16T08:24:13Z")

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> [@scar1358](#):
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> So the Vietnamese New Year is right around the corner and that means i will be getting some extra $$$$! With that extra money i want to get a yo-yo :). I maybe am willing to spend a little more than what i had in mind for a metal yo-yo but idk yet! I kind of want my first metal yo-yo. Currently all i have is a northstar that i love\<3. But if any one has any yo-yo in mind that would be an upgrade from it just tell me please! i am willing to spend up to 50 dollars on this yo-yo. So if any1 has any ideas for a metal yo-yo or anything please tell me! I want to upgrade from the northstar not downgrade ;D. Thanks in advance!

For five more dollars you can get the C3 Di Base!  
Found here! 😛 [http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/501/C3-YoYo-Design-Di-Base](http://shop.yoyoexpert.com/product/501/C3-YoYo-Design-Di-Base)  
But then again, it depends on your play style.

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**Author:** ![anonyo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@anonyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anonyo)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-help-me-go-shopping/33911/4 "2012-01-16T08:42:35Z")

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Tet is coming, need a new yoyo?

Upgrades or downgrades are all a matter of opinion. I like my Northstar. Does that mean my silly WHIP is a downgrade(Ok, bad example… but can the Northstar grind?)

Hmmm, maybe I use that as an excuse to get a DiBase… I’m gonna go check YYE inventory…

The dv888 might be one of your best options for under $50. It ain’t a junker. It is made in China to reduce production costs, which it appears YYF is passing onto buyers.

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**Author:** ![YoYoFactoryFreak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a88e4f/32.png) [@YoYoFactoryFreak](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoFactoryFreak)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-help-me-go-shopping/33911/5 "2012-01-16T12:52:46Z")

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Get 5 more dollars and get the Di Base. Dv888 is awesome to if you like undersized.

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**Author:** ![LongShot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/longshot/32/938_2.png) [@LongShot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LongShot)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-help-me-go-shopping/33911/6 "2012-01-16T16:56:38Z")

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For $50 or less…hmmm. DV888 for a smaller one. Shinwoo Zen 5 or 6 might do well. Need more info if you have a size, shape or weight preference.

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**Author:** ![scar1358](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/scar1358/32/1040_2.png) [@scar1358](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/scar1358)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-help-me-go-shopping/33911/7 "2012-01-16T17:25:23Z")

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> [@LongShot](#):
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> For $50 or less…hmmm. DV888 for a smaller one. Shinwoo Zen 5 or 6 might do well. Need more info if you have a size, shape or weight preference.

well something like the northstar size would be great :). i dont really like small yoyos 😕

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**Author:** ![scar1358](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/scar1358/32/1040_2.png) [@scar1358](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/scar1358)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 5:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-help-me-go-shopping/33911/8 "2012-01-16T17:35:26Z")

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> [@YoYoFactoryFreak](#):
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> Get 5 more dollars and get the Di Base. Dv888 is awesome to if you like undersized.

is the dibase a good yoyo? im just wondering about your opinion haha

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**Author:** ![TheRyanFace](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/theryanface/32/910_2.png) [@TheRyanFace](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheRyanFace)\
**Post date:** [January 16, 2012, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-help-me-go-shopping/33911/9 "2012-01-16T17:55:01Z")

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You might be able to spend 50 (or more like you said) on a Cafe Racer on the BST.

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**Author:** ![I6ify](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/i6ify/32/531_2.png) [@I6ify](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/I6ify)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-help-me-go-shopping/33911/10 "2012-01-17T16:06:41Z")

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> [@scar1358](#):
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> > For $50 or less…hmmm. DV888 for a smaller one. Shinwoo Zen 5 or 6 might do well. Need more info if you have a size, shape or weight preference.
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> well something like the northstar size would be great :). i dont really like small yoyos 😕

For that kind of money, most yoyo’s are going to be relatively small. I’d look into the newer Duncan metals (Raptor, Metropolis, and Echo) or a C3 Di Base, personally. I don’t like smaller yoyos, either.

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**Author:** ![bigkat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4491bb/32.png) [@bigkat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bigkat)\
**Post date:** [January 17, 2012, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-help-me-go-shopping/33911/11 "2012-01-17T22:04:20Z")

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My favorite under $50 yoyo is the Raptor. Full sized, all metal, grinds nicely, not too heavy, not too light, has removable caps so you can alter the weight a little. A really fun budget metal.

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**Author:** ![nobody](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/nobody/32/845_2.png) [@nobody](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/nobody)\
**Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lets-help-me-go-shopping/33911/12 "2012-01-18T21:18:23Z")

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Duncan Echos are sick. They grind, have an awesome shape and are super stable. Not to mention that the they are the prefered yoyo of 3a world champion Hank Freeman.