This thread is specifically devoted to list Yonex authorized dealer around the world. Please feel-free to drop any agent/store that is Yonex-verified. To begin with Toronto, including GTA (Greater Toronto Area) CANADA. Brown's Cycle & Sports (Website: www.brownsposrts.com) 2447 Bloor street West Toronto (416) 763-4176 Lee's Badminton Supplies (Website: www.leesbadminton.ca ) 80E Centurian Drive Markham (905) 940-0703 Mandarin Badminton 500 Esna Park Drive Markham (416) 399-1687 Yo's Sports 3255 Hwy 7 East Markham (905) 474-5711 NOTE: These are the only authorized Yonex dealer in Toronto - as of verified by Yonex representatives 10th November 2005.
Just wondering what time does Yo's open in weekends? I am planning to pick up my racquet in the morning to use it in the afternoon.
Yo's opens on Sunday at 12.... not sure about what time on saturday... i'm guessing probably the same or similar.
Do we have any BC members who are Yonex Authorized Dealer? Come on, you know who you are...... . Don't be shy. If yes, we can purchase authentic yonex products directly with discounts. Yonex Cost + 25% + shipping. Does that sound like a great idea? Anyone want to second that?
I believe even if you know the dealer in person, the discount you can get might be limited. I heard Yonex is very strict with the retail price thing, to avoid "un-healthy" competition, as well as maintain its reputation.
I know a yonex dealer (not a BC member) that visits all the high school gyms (in SoCal) to sell discounted yonex rackets and gives the coaches a free nanospeed 9000s away. I'm pretty sure the yonex dealers can sell anything under the table IF they want to, (emphasis on IF). I agree the pricing is set in the retail world, but in the BC world, we can get special treatment . Afterall, BC members helping one another is a good thing, right?
Well, if ppl do the "black market" way, sure... However, I am pretty sure if Yonex found out (i.e. report by another dealer, etc), this guy will be in deep deep trouble, if the discount is "unacceptable".
Oh ya, I agree,....totally UNACCEPTABLE. So, do we have any BC Yonex dealers that would like to help out fellow members by selling yonex products at cost + 25% + shipping? We promise not to report it to YONEX HQ.
Mandarin sells alot of TH racket. so becareful.. a at-800 in thai cost less than 100 cdn... i think they sometimes mix up these racket, so really depend on your luck...