# 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:** 1\ **Showing post:** 13
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> [@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 … --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/why-are-yoyos-available-online-and-not-offline/298233)._