All customers outside of Japan are subject to be levied import tax or customs fees. Especially, EU, Israel, and Brazil customers!
You are responsible for paying the import tax and duties levied by YOUR country. This amount is decided by your government, so we cannot tell you how much they will charge in advance. Please be aware of this potential cost. We cannot accept any returns or cancellations due to issues with Tax and Duties. For more details, please check your government customs web site. It is completely out of our control and we cannot do anything about these kinds of fees.
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All yo-yos have passed the manufacturer's quality inspection. Quality standards vary by manufacturer. Basically, products that can be used normally are within product specifications.
Examples of possible initial defects
if the following symptoms occur immediately after opening, they may be initial defects:
(Bind models only) The bearing barely rotates even when flicked with a finger.
Even after dampening vibrations with a finger during play, the yo-yo vibrates so much that its shape appears distorted.
Parts that should be installed (bearings, pads) are not installed.
Examples that do not constitute initial defects
Package damage
Color differences from expectations
Bearing noise or bind model return issues that occur after even a few plays
Yo-yos that arrived properly assembled but cannot be reassembled after disassembly
Scratches on the inside of the bearing area, paint chips
Color variations on the yo-yo that are not noticeable from a distance
Paint chips that are not noticeable from a distance
Scratches on the yo-yo that are not noticeable from a distance and barely detectable by touch
Minor rust on bearing surfaces of models that come pre-strung in the package (minor external rust has almost no impact on performance)
YoYoFactory's first model, and therefore, its longest running release. The F.A.S.T. 201.
FAST is actually an acronym for "Fully Active Starbust Technology," YYF's name for their easily adjustable response system. Just by twisting the sides, you can set the yo-yo's responsiveness. This was YoYoFactory's first yo-yo, and has to date sold well over a million units worldwide. Even now, it's a supremely popular model for beginners, and has been adopted by Bandai for their Hyper Yo-Yo line as the Mercury.
When the body is tightened, the narrower gap creates more response, whereas a broader gap gives it a longer sleep for less responsive play. You can easily adjust the 201 for your favorite setting, or to try a different style.
YoYoFactory has created a whole event out of the F.A.S.T. 201, the F.A.S.T. Challenge, where you can only use a 201. They have their championships at the World Yo-Yo Contest, and even give away some impressive trophies. Are you up for the challenge?