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**Avenger** · 08-08-2011, 06:00 AM

Originally Posted by AlphaTrend

Hi,

I noticed that even in some online stores, exact same model of Yonex racquet have a different price. For example, JP version seems to be way more expensive than the SP/IP or TW version. I assume JP means the racquet is for the Japan market and the rest for Singapore/(IP?) and Taiwan. However, I was told that they are all made in Japan, so why the price difference?

if they can charge higher, so why not?

Japan especially tokyo is one of the most expensive city live in
so they adjust the price with their high profile life

it would be different in Indonesia where $250 for one racket considered too expensive (and not worth it, it's like one month average salaryman), so they lower the price

in UK where living average higher + tax, they also charge higher

same answer, if people can / willingly to pay that much, why not?

**Koyori** · 08-08-2011, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by Avenger

if they can charge higher, so why not?

Japan especially tokyo is one of the most expensive city live in
so they adjust the price with their high profile life

it would be different in Indonesia where $250 for one racket considered too expensive (and not worth it, it's like one month average salaryman), so they lower the price

in UK where living average higher + tax, they also charge higher

same answer, if people can / willingly to pay that much, why not?

But somehow ppl perceived the jp production is of a higher quality than the rest.

**Avenger** · 08-08-2011, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Koyori

But somehow ppl perceived the jp production is of a higher quality than the rest.

there is no absolute answer about that
some people said better paint work and many agree no differences in racket characteristic
however, some people receive their VT80 JP code but with fault on the paint work (cone area)
so we cannot really say they have better paint work too

usually people enjoy to consume expensive stuff (I remember blind test on wine and water, and not many can tell which one is more expensive)
might also applicable when they buy JP code racket which is more expensive (even though it's same with SP code racket)

**Lionel** · 08-10-2011, 08:06 PM

Does anyone know about the authenticity of rackets from a store call Stadium Sports based in Australia? Thanks.

**Avenger** · 08-11-2011, 01:21 AM

Originally Posted by Lionel

Does anyone know about the authenticity of rackets from a store call Stadium Sports based in Australia? Thanks.

stadium sports should be fine
you might also want to try calibre australia
both are yonex authorised dealer

http://www.calibreaustralia.com/badminton/catalog/
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Calibre-Bad...d-Sports-Depot

**Lionel** · 08-11-2011, 01:32 AM

Thanks for the quick reply! Appreciate it!

**drop8shot** · 08-12-2011, 10:39 PM

Can someone just doublecheck this for me, I'm pretty sure it's genuine, just need a second opionion:-

racket model:Yonex Arcsaber 10
shaft serial: 8735003
cone code : 030993GR
source: ebay auction
price: auction still running

**kamikara** · 08-13-2011, 06:58 AM

can someone check this for me?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Yonex-VOLTRIC-80-VT-80-Badminton-Racket-Racquet-Strung-/130559569175?pt=AU_Badminton&hash=item1e65f4ed17#h t_4697wt_1135
there are no serials or anything, and it doesn't even say it's genuine, so i'm pretty sure it's a fake, but just need a second opinion.

**demolidor** · 08-13-2011, 07:07 AM

Pictures don't mean anything here, could've come from a genuine as well. But less than $30AUD for a genuine Yonex VT80 and you need a second opinion?

**webbgi** · 08-17-2011, 11:49 AM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...84.m1426.l2649

What about this one? Seller even includes serial numbers!9043396 and 210102UK

**demolidor** · 08-17-2011, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by drop8shot

Can someone just doublecheck this for me, I'm pretty sure it's genuine, just need a second opionion:-

racket model:Yonex Arcsaber 10
shaft serial: 8735003
cone code : 030993GR
source: ebay auction
price: auction still running

Originally Posted by webbgi

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...84.m1426.l2649

What about this one? Seller even includes serial numbers!9043396 and 210102UK

Both should be fine ...

**KB@TB Em** · 08-27-2011, 08:45 AM

Hi guys, could you check this ebay seller for me:
http://stores.ebay.de/cysltcy?_rdc=1

I have asked him for the numbers, that s what i got from him:

---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8----
racket model: Yonex Arc Saber 10PG
shaft serial: 7602697
cone code : 140903CH
source :
price : 81 € (72 £)
---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8----

Could belong to these fake sellers--> http://www.badmintoncentral.com/foru...ets-Phenomenon

**Avenger** · 08-28-2011, 01:01 AM

Originally Posted by KB@TB Em

Hi guys, could you check this ebay seller for me:
http://stores.ebay.de/cysltcy?_rdc=1

I have asked him for the numbers, that s what i got from him:

---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8----
racket model: Yonex Arc Saber 10PG
shaft serial: 7602697
cone code : 140903CH
source :
price : 81 € (72 £)
---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8----

Could belong to these fake sellers--> http://www.badmintoncentral.com/foru...ets-Phenomenon

well, you know it from my thread
it's a fake racket

P.S: I checked it, they sell an NS9900 for 30 euros, that ebay seller definitely sells fakes
the butt cap on their AT900 Power looks fake as well
their arcsaber 9 with JP on the shaft? wow, that's so creative lol.. sadly there is no JP print on the shaft for JP code

btw they said it's ORIGINAL, not GENUINE
original could be mean it's original their creation and different from the yonex one lol..

**Martyn Lee** · 08-30-2011, 05:59 AM

im pretty sure its a fake, but can someone check for me?

racket model: Yonex armortec900 technique
shaft serial: 2220850
cone code : 090755SP
source : ebay seller
price : 30US

**Avenger** · 08-30-2011, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by Martyn Lee

im pretty sure its a fake, but can someone check for me?

racket model: Yonex armortec900 technique
shaft serial: 2220850
cone code : 090755SP
source : ebay seller
price : 30US

yup, you know it from the price it's a fake racket
also the shaft serial is too low for 2005 racket

**Pete451** · 09-07-2011, 07:31 AM

Hi all,

Any chance of a quick check on this?

---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8----
racket model: Yonex Nanospeed 8000
shaft serial: 6235296
cone code : 161205UK
source : ebay auction
price : £56
---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8----

Thanks,

Pete

**demolidor** · 09-09-2011, 03:23 AM

Originally Posted by Pete451

Hi all,

Any chance of a quick check on this?

---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8----
racket model: Yonex Nanospeed 8000
shaft serial: 6235296
cone code : 161205UK
source : ebay auction
price : £56
---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8----

Thanks,

Pete

If the numbers are as such then it would be a fake one