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Frequently Asked Questions for Parents

1. Why should I encourage my kids to yo-yo?
2. How much will it cost my child to get started?
3. Do the kids stick with it, or do they put it in a drawer after a week?
4. Why should I buy a $13.00 yo-yo, if I don't know if my kids will like it?
5. How fast can you get me my order?
6. What's your privacy policy?

Did You Know?

..... that yo-yos have become the number one collectible in America? Yep, they even beat out Beanie Babies.
......that in Japan they are packing public auditoriums with kids who want to see their favorite Yo-Yo Pros perform?
...... that Yo-Yoing is a world wide craze? You'll find kids practicing from London to Peking.
......that there are National and International Yo-Yo Tournaments - and kids can win prizes, money, and trips?

Question:

1) Why should I encourage my kids to yo-yo?

Answer

Yo-yoing offers many benefits to your child. It helps them build eye-hand coordination, confidence as they learn new tricks, and socialization skills as they perform those tricks for others. Best of all, yo-yos move kids away from the television and video games.

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2) How much will it cost my child to get started?

Answer

New players and kids under seven will do best with the "Brain" yo-yo. This yo-yo has a special clutch which helps it to easily return to the hand. It comes in a variety of colors, and it handles the basic tricks well. It sells for $12.99. We recommend a trick book and some spare string with the Brain.

Other yo-yos offer different advantages depending on the type of tricks a player wants to do and their level of experience. We offer search help in our on-line catalog that offers a selection of yo-yos that are right for a player's experience and the performance they want. Feel free to search the catalog for ideas and suggestions - it's easy and you may simply browse, order immediately or print out the suggestions for later ordering.

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3) Do the kids stick with it, or do they put it in a drawer after a week?

Answer

Kids will keep on practicing with their yo-yo when they see all the tricks they can do with it. Like any new skill, they need support and practice. Kids can learn some basic tricks on our Tips and Tricks page. Finally, you can order instructional videos or any of the Yo-Yo trick books at our on-line store.

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4) Why should I buy a $13 yo-yo if I don't know if my kids will like it?

Answer

Simply because the "Brain" is the easiest yo-yo to use on the market. It will allow them to do some of the beginning tricks quickly (such as Sleep, Walk the Dog, and Forward Pass) which contain skills they need to do advanced tricks. Early success keeps them interested in building their skills and using their yo-yo.

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5) How fast can you get me the product?

Answer

We ship within two business days. You may select what type of delivery you want on your yo-yo, and we'll send it out that way. Most orders arrive within a week.

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6) What's your Privacy Policy?

Answer

Any information we collect from you is kept secure and is used only to complete your order. If you subscribe to our mailing list, you will receive e-mail only from us, about once a month. We NEVER share any of your information with anyone.

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