# Starting a club from scratch **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Contests, Clubs, and Events\ **Created:** [November 13, 2018, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-a-club-from-scratch/294958 "2018-11-13T05:54:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![codinghorror](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/codinghorror/32/8052_2.png) [@codinghorror](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/codinghorror)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2018, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-a-club-from-scratch/294958/2 "2018-11-13T06:45:24Z")
There’s generally broad overlap in yoyos with other so-called skill toys, so maybe take a look at the brick and mortar store topic, oddly enough. The “few general guidelines” from @jhb8426 are an excellent start… > [@Where to buy yoyos locally USA retail outlets (real store) only](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/where-to-buy-yoyos-locally-usa-retail-outlets-real-store-only/23906/2): > > Yoyo stores in most any town are very rare. You might try a hobby shop, a kite shop or an specialty game/toy store. I built this list sometime back. I’m reposting it here because this issue seems to come up quite often. A few general guidelines for finding a store in your area: Depending on where you live, try Upscale toy or game stores in the malls in your area Specialty stores that cater to frisbee golf, kites, juggling, or magic supplies etc Some hobby/craft stores also carry them … Those kinda stores (if you can find them) are where you’re likely to find the most willing audience for yo-yos IMO. --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/starting-a-club-from-scratch/294958)._