Hey, I appreciate you taking the time to write all that out. You clearly know the ins and outs of the scene and I respect that.
Just to clarify though, I didn’t bring G2 into this discussion on my own. Someone asked about them directly, so I responded with my experience. I wasn’t trying to start a debate or throw shade for no reason. I’ve owned G2 throws before and I’m not denying they’re well-made.
What I shared came from my own time in the hobby. I’ve followed enough releases and bought from enough companies to have a decent understanding of what goes into pricing, anodizing, and small-batch production. I’m not saying fancy ano jobs should be cheap, or that companies don’t have real limitations. I’m just pointing out patterns I’ve seen over the years.
One Drop was just an example because they’re a company I respect and during the same time that swirls were made available by G2, they did sell a swirl on their own and the pricing was more than reasonable as compared to G2. The One drop par avion swirls even sold through yoyoexpert.
Yes, their prices have gone up too, and your examples are valid. But overall, their approach still feels more open and grounded. You don’t need to be on Patreon or wait for a Discord code to get access to their stuff. And even their more expensive runs usually feel within reach. That makes a big difference, especially for newer players or collectors who just want to enjoy the product.
As for scarcity, I’m not claiming every small drop is artificial or that anodizers aren’t working hard. But some brands clearly lean into exclusivity and hype as part of their identity. That’s not inherently wrong, but I don’t think it’s unfair to talk about it either. We’re all just sharing our opinions here.
You’re also right to bring up YoyoRecreation. Their pricing is high too, but their business model feels different to me. I wasn’t ignoring that, just focused on the brands I follow more closely.
At the end of the day, we’re all here because we care about the craft and the community. My intention wasn’t to call anyone out, just to highlight what I personally look for in a company and how that affects my buying decisions.
Appreciate the fact that you know which yoyo brands I prefer the most 