# What did you get in the mail, 2024? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [January 1, 2024, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106 "2024-01-01T09:39:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 82
**Author:** ![bheinz63](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bheinz63/32/137310_2.png) [@bheinz63](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bheinz63)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/1634 "2024-04-25T17:48:34Z")
you’re in for a treat with the FS! such a great yoyo ---
**Author:** ![Marioyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/marioyo/32/303068_2.png) [@Marioyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marioyo)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/1635 "2024-04-25T17:51:19Z")
Oooh splash free solo looks so great ---
**Author:** ![VidTrent](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vidtrent/32/278089_2.png) [@VidTrent](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VidTrent)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/1636 "2024-04-25T17:52:10Z")
> [@Shwa](#): > > You really have to let that initial drop fall of the tip Yeah, that’s what I was doing for a bit but then I started thinking, is it really worth it? I could change my mind of course, still so new to all this, I don’t really know what I’m doing yet. I just avoid the c-clip at all costs at this point but I’m going to have to figure it out eventually without ruining the bearing of course. 😬 ---
**Author:** ![VidTrent](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vidtrent/32/278089_2.png) [@VidTrent](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VidTrent)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/1637 "2024-04-25T17:57:24Z")
> [@GTDropKnot](#): > > I never remove the shields bc it’s unnecessary and I’m lazy. I also think they stay clean longer like that but that might be placebo. Fwiw just my experience. Do you lube them with the shields on, or do you just skip the lube? Do they clean well with the shields on? Only thing I have found, is that when I over lubed a bearing with the shields on, I was able to fix it by just doing the normal cleaning method, so it seems to work with lube but I don’t think it would work with smaller particles or debris getting in there somehow… for instance the tip of an xacto blade, lol. ---
**Author:** ![VidTrent](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vidtrent/32/278089_2.png) [@VidTrent](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VidTrent)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/1638 "2024-04-25T18:00:40Z")
> [@KaKy](#): > > I use c-clips to remove c-clips. Really? I’ve tossed all mine but if I every get another one off, I’ll have to try it. ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/1639 "2024-04-25T18:02:19Z")
I save all my shields as shims for other yoyos. c clips get added to a bag of junk cause I’m a pack rat that thinks I can salvage usage of stuff. personally, I run bearings dry remove shields and clean them in batches. I buy a bunch of bearings so I can just swap them when they get dirty and have a clean and a dirty pile. with the humidity, how I run string a tad longer than I should, have cats and also other particulate that gets into stuff I find unshielded bearings are easiest to clean and reduce my headache in the long run. yeah, shields keep them clean, but I just don’t see a reason to leave them on. as for new I leave my yoyo or bearing alone as is from factory until it starts playing odd then I Deshield I don’t automatically do this it’s just when its time it gets added to the pile and eventually when I hit a critical mass, I remove shields and clean a batch to replenish my clean pile. ---
**Author:** ![VidTrent](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/vidtrent/32/278089_2.png) [@VidTrent](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VidTrent)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/1640 "2024-04-25T18:16:14Z")
I like this idear, rather than wasting time on each individual bearing one at a time, just put some time aside and do them all at once. I’ll have to find my groove. ---
**Author:** ![Captrogers](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/captrogers/32/647012_2.png) [@Captrogers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Captrogers)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/1641 "2024-04-25T18:20:03Z")
yeah i bought a bunch of bulk CT bearings from Ross just so i can cycle bearings instead of yoyos and can play whatever yoyo i want. This does mean my bearing collection is silly but when i hit the point i have to clean them i do the boring task of bearing maintenance during a work call or something where i really can’t yoyo anyway and my hands are free. ---
**Author:** ![Veedo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/veedo/32/242414_2.png) [@Veedo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Veedo)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/1642 "2024-04-25T18:26:37Z")
> [@Captrogers](#): > > I save all my shields as shims for other yoyos. I need to start doing this… I threw a bunch away the past couple of weeks. ---
**Author:** ![Exmime](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/exmime/32/40143_2.png) [@Exmime](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Exmime)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/1643 "2024-04-25T19:00:19Z")
I’ve been using @bobafret 's X-Acto technique lately, lot more leverage than needles, and a lot less finger pricks. > [@Xacto knife for c clip removal FTW](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/xacto-knife-for-c-clip-removal-ftw/373551): > > Here’s a quick tip for those who struggle using needles or pins to remove bearing shield clips: I spent years of struggling with pins and needles but one day last year I decided to grab the xacto blade off my workbench and VOILA! Instant success! 90% of the time it works the first time every time ---
**Author:** ![Des](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/des/32/701367_2.png) [@Des](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Des)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/1644 "2024-04-25T19:38:17Z")
D20 counterweight, foxtail strings, and some rain city goodies. ![IMG_6305](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/7/3/3/7334d08edb3c64d667d2c66a716dcd66a346145a.jpeg) They are not Yoyos but still fun stuff! ---
**Author:** ![GTDropKnot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gtdropknot/32/212400_2.png) [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/1645 "2024-04-25T19:55:17Z")
Yeah I always lube (bc quieter) and I just do a fat drop of lube, spin it a little on my bearing tool, then use clean paper to soak up any excess by just like rubbing the bearing on the paper. They’ll usually go responsive for like 5-15 mins but I just play them until they go back to being Unresponsive. I have never had a bearing break and just soak and shake in a jar with alcohol to clean and usually wipe out the bearing seat area as well. I rarely ever have to do bearing maintenance and play my yo-yos a ton. ---
**Author:** ![Shwa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/shwa/32/108351_2.png) [@Shwa](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shwa)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/1646 "2024-04-26T00:04:44Z")
Yup! I too have become luber’. Believe!! ---
**Author:** ![archiesdad](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/archiesdad/32/310033_2.png) [@archiesdad](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/archiesdad)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 12:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/1647 "2024-04-26T00:27:37Z")
![PXL_20240426_000856859.MP](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/d/8/0d835a55a66e4813b4210f0b5b744bfc9c7caa09.jpeg) One of each today, with new strings, the whole nine yards. ---
**Author:** ![Yodaddyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yodaddyo/32/602050_2.png) [@Yodaddyo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yodaddyo)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/1648 "2024-04-26T02:23:45Z")
Where did you find these? They are beautiful. ---
**Author:** ![Grendel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/grendel/32/92975_2.png) [@Grendel](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Grendel)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 2:37am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/1649 "2024-04-26T02:37:51Z")
I throw them all away but think I’ll keep the next set. Thanks for the tip. ---
**Author:** ![Fipi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fipi/32/279371_2.png) [@Fipi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fipi)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/1650 "2024-04-26T07:10:54Z")
Processing: 20240426\_090419.jpg… Not many M-shaped in my collection just yet, and here comes a trimetal ! ---
**Author:** ![Fipi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/fipi/32/279371_2.png) [@Fipi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Fipi)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 7:14am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/1651 "2024-04-26T07:14:41Z")
Hello ! I’m new here, can you explain what the bearing seat is ? And how one is supposed to clean it ? ---
**Author:** ![DystopianTofu](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/dystopiantofu/32/279536_2.png) [@DystopianTofu](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/DystopianTofu)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 7:26am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/1652 "2024-04-26T07:26:43Z")
![IMG_2775](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/6/d/6/6d606865036408a1f7290436be340392ccd3f6c7.jpeg) So, I was kinda bored recently and ended up randomly browsing through eBay “Kleinanzeigen” for yo-yos. I was willing to buy a yoyo for 30 or 50 euros, in case I would see something desirable, like another OneDrop or something else. Then I saw someone was selling these 10 yo-yos + a broken grind machine + a case for about 90 euros shipping included. 😳 - DV888 (ok…) - Hubstack (funny and interesting) - Henry Lizard (good for giving to newbies) - Duncan Metal Drifter (looks cool!) - QU4DRO (hmm, why not?) - Magic Yo N9 Float (ok, cool) - Boss Yoyofactory (ok) - Superstar Bimetal (yeah! i have the superstar 2024 and i love it!) - Shutter (always wanted to have that) - Protostar (interesting, read good things about it) It was such a steal that I couldn’t resist. They shipped them out right away, and I got them delivered the day before yesterday. I’m totally thrilled about it and can hardly believe my luck. Just having so many yo-yos gives me a lot to experiment with, and I find it really exciting to see how different they are. **The best thing is, now I can partake in any nerd discussion about the DV888 and awake @codinghorror by mentioning it.** Speaking about the DV888 because I read (sadly BEFORE I tried it), that it plays like a rock… it surprisingly actually felt a bit like a rock. 🤷‍♂️ Interestingly, the QU4DRO is very similar to the DV888 when comparing the weight and also the overall size. I already tried to play them right after each other to really find out if the prejudices against the DV888 are really justified or just imagination. At the moment, I’m more inclined to think that the QU4DRO plays quite fluid and elegant and the DV888 is indeed stone-like… but that might change. On a sidenote, the Metal Drifter came without a bearing; I’ve ordered one yesterday. It seems to need a size A, strangely other than mentioned on the Duncan website!? My size C bearings are too big. My new favorite yoyo is the Superstar Bimetal. I still like the Klondike and the Cascade too… but wow, the Superstar Bimetal is enormously smooth and charming and very stable. The broken “grind machine”… i’ve put that into one of my assamblages (is that a word in englich? idk) which I made over 10 years ago for fun. Haha. Ps: after seeing a used shutter offered here in the forums for 25 usd , maybe ~ 90 euros where not a complete steal… anyway i’m still very happy with the purchase. 😇 ![IMG_2773](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/d/9/3/d9337e259efc94c7b5c874aa77a0af30f7a44424.jpeg) ![IMG_2776](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/e/1/6/e161972f7169d490543f8858e5c6a1a56bada059.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![GTDropKnot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gtdropknot/32/212400_2.png) [@GTDropKnot](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GTDropKnot)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106/1653 "2024-04-26T08:02:46Z")
Yo welcomeeee! The bearing seat is the area under the bearing when you pop it out. Sometimes it just looks a little dirty there. I just wipe it out with a q tip or paper towel and my finger nail to get the corners. [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106.md?page=81) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-did-you-get-in-the-mail-2024/391106.md?page=83)