# Why are yoyos available online and not offline? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [January 28, 2019, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233 "2019-01-28T19:41:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![anon24651](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8491ac/32.png) [@anon24651](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon24651)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2019, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233/1 "2019-01-28T19:41:58Z")
If you go to any mall in a city.we find restaurants, clothing stores, watch store,…why only yo-yos are sold online? ---
**Author:** ![threebearrries](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/threebearrries/32/42073_2.png) [@threebearrries](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/threebearrries)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2019, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233/2 "2019-01-28T19:43:55Z")
Brick and mortar stores can be quite expensive and don’t have as much traffic as online stores do. ---
**Author:** ![anon24651](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8491ac/32.png) [@anon24651](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon24651)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233/3 "2019-01-28T19:47:31Z")
I think it depends on a country and the city where we live.but mostly people buy yoyos online.i think it’s easy to buy it from there as it’s not available offline in most cities and countries. ---
**Author:** ![JWaugh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jwaugh/32/42366_2.png) [@JWaugh](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/JWaugh)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233/4 "2019-01-28T19:51:46Z")
Yoyos are not as popular as clothes? ¯\_(ツ)\_/¯ ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2019, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233/5 "2019-01-28T19:55:01Z")
Most retail stores aren’t going to devote shelf space to items that aren’t going to sell very quickly. A yoyo that costs more than $10-15 isn’t likely to sell very quickly in most mall stores. That’s why Target and Walmart don’t carry anything expensive, and generally only carry Duncan’s cheap stuff. There are a handful of stores that will have a bigger and better yoyo selection, but they are relatively rare from what I gather. It is much easier for yoyo companies to sell online where they can benefit from attracting buyers from all over the world. ---
**Author:** ![anon24651](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8491ac/32.png) [@anon24651](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon24651)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233/6 "2019-01-28T19:56:19Z")
I agree with you.havent seen them at all.they exist only online.beyblades are available but yoyos are not available.many people still don’t know the modern yoyo. That’s sad. ---
**Author:** ![anon24651](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8491ac/32.png) [@anon24651](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon24651)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2019, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233/7 "2019-01-28T19:58:45Z")
Your right I have been to a popular toystore in my city many years ago. What I found was Duncan butterfly,profly,proyo. That’s it. No unresponsive yo-yos.thats sad. ---
**Author:** ![anon19434144](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ccd318/32.png) [@anon19434144](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon19434144)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233/8 "2019-01-28T21:15:30Z")
FYE in the mall near me has the Yomega Maverick for $29.99 in the impulse-buy section near the registers. It seems like they have had the same amount there for the last six months. ---
**Author:** ![zslane](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/zslane/32/19816_2.png) [@zslane](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zslane)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2019, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233/9 "2019-01-28T21:35:47Z")
I wonder if FYE is regretting stocking the Maverick. I guess it seemed like a good idea at the time? 😳 ---
**Author:** ![SuperSurge](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/supersurge/32/59492_2.png) [@SuperSurge](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SuperSurge)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2019, 10:24pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233/10 "2019-01-28T22:24:36Z")
This place has a good selection and is brick and mortar. > **[Home](https://a2zscience.com)** > > Named best toy store in the valley for 10+ years! Experience an extraordinary inventory of educationally based, high quality toys and games for children of all ages, and for the kid in every adult. Also, this place [http://www.joshstoysandgames.com/our-locations.html](http://www.joshstoysandgames.com/our-locations.html) ---
**Author:** ![Marm](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/marm/32/46204_2.png) [@Marm](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Marm)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2019, 11:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233/11 "2019-01-28T23:37:27Z")
If anyone here lives by Chico go to bird in hand ---
**Author:** ![eternalmetal](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/eternalmetal/32/44877_2.png) [@eternalmetal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/eternalmetal)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2019, 11:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233/12 "2019-01-28T23:50:45Z")
> [@zslane](#): > > I wonder if FYE is regretting stocking the Maverick. I guess it seemed like a good idea at the time? 😳 They probably regret their whole business model at this point since the majority of people stream their entertainment. Most music/video stores in my area are completely gone. The stores limp by, and the online store does mediocre business I would bet. Stocking a couple yoyos is only one drop in the bucket of disaster. I used to have an FYE near me, and id see some of the same CDs not getting bought for years until they finally went under. Just recently I went out to do some shopping, and one of the items on my list was a good ole Duncan Butterfly. Went to Target. Nothing. Went to Wal-Mart. Nothing. Third time was the charm, as another local Wal-Mart finally had some yoyos in stock. I had to browse the toy section on a Saturday as a full grown adult with no children next to me. It felt weird, but I got what I wanted. It really is a shame, but yoyos really arent promoted anymore, and I bet a lot of kids today either don’t know of them other than in reference, or just arent interested. ---
**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:** [January 29, 2019, 12:01am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233/13 "2019-01-29T00:01:50Z")
> [@zslane](#): > > There are a handful of stores that will have a bigger and better yoyo selection, but they are relatively rare from what I gather. Indeed some excellent advice on that is here > [@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 … ---
**Author:** ![anon19434144](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ccd318/32.png) [@anon19434144](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon19434144)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2019, 2:42am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233/14 "2019-01-29T02:42:35Z")
I thought Yomega stopped making yoyos. They used to have Raiders and the Alpha Wing but I haven’t seen them there in 2 years. I just assumed companies like FYE bought up big lots of stuff Yomega was getting rid of. If the Maverick ever gets marked down under $10 I’d be willing to try one even though some people say they’re not really that good but…whatever… ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2019, 3:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233/15 "2019-01-29T03:29:41Z")
Yomega still lists the Raider on their website. ---
**Author:** ![anon24651](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8491ac/32.png) [@anon24651](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon24651)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2019, 6:22am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233/16 "2019-01-29T06:22:53Z")
If I get Us onsite and live nearby. I would go to these places. right now I am in India. Thank you for the links. ---
**Author:** ![anon24651](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8491ac/32.png) [@anon24651](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon24651)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2019, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233/17 "2019-01-29T06:27:14Z")
if I am not wrong Yomega does not have any new yoyos. they don’t have that designs that wow the audience. ---
**Author:** ![yoyodoc](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyodoc/32/48820_2.png) [@yoyodoc](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyodoc)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2019, 7:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233/18 "2019-01-29T07:56:54Z")
> [@eternalmetal](#): > > had to browse the toy section on a Saturday as a full grown adult with no children next to me. It felt weird, but I got what I wanted. It really is a shame, You browsed a toy section of a store ‘as a full grown adult with no children next to you’? I’ve done some Bold things over the years. I tore the S off Supermans’ top. I forced Dracula to put on board shorts, Vans and a tank top and go out into the sun. I went back in time and challenged an Egyptian Pharaoh to a half court race to 10. But I Never, ever even, almost felt Bold enough(as a full grown adult) to browse a toy section ‘alone’. That is Level 8 badness. ---
**Author:** ![anon19434144](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ccd318/32.png) [@anon19434144](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon19434144)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2019, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233/19 "2019-01-29T12:55:18Z")
I love toy aisles and don’t care who sees me. The Walmart near me sold 8 Pro Zs. So 8 people in my area have a decent yoyo they can learn beginner to intermediate on… ---
**Author:** ![anon19434144](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ccd318/32.png) [@anon19434144](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anon19434144)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2019, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233/20 "2019-01-29T15:47:24Z")
Uninterested. [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233.md?page=2)