DUNCAN® Crossed Flag Yo-Yowith box and tricks
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Item 18408
Regular: $14.50
"Thanks!" to Julie for letting us know about one of J.Crew's most unlikely product offerings... a Duncan 1955-style Yo-Yo!
I have to say, that I love that the "classic hardwood-maple tournament yo-yo" also known as the "Crossed Flag—it's a Duncan original" comes with a book of tricks.
The only thing is I am not really sure why J.Crew is offering this product. I guess it goes right up there with the Max Blagg's chewed pencils, offered for $25 each at the Tribeca men's store (refer to this post). ;)
What are your thoughts on J.Crew offering the Duncan Yo-Yo? Do you think it is a good idea for J.Crew to occasionally offer other firm's products?
Eh, it's a quirk. It adds to the stores' feel & "lifestyle" they're promoting. I don't see myself picking up a yo-to again however.
ReplyDeleteHm. Yeah okay J Crew, I don't get it.
ReplyDelete:::cocks head in confusion:::
ReplyDeleteIf they go on sale for about 1/2 price, I would buy one for my little girl:) esp. as an add along in order to get free shipping if needed.
ReplyDeleteThat is too funny though!
ReplyDeleteit's for crewcuts, select stores carry them.
ReplyDelete$25 for chewed pencils? ugh! nasty
ReplyDeleteAnony@11:31
ReplyDeleteYes, I think we are aware that it is for Crewcuts but in essence it is still JCrew (company) selling these.
I worked at a specialty toy store in college and we sold a variety of yo-yos including the one in the catalog. Duncan yo-yos also come in a variety of styles and you can buy a nice one for $5-10.
ReplyDeleteI think they are featured as a crewcuts item because J. Crew thinks if you are picking out a t-shirt or sweater for a kid, you might want to purchase a toy, too. It's also a nostaligic item from a lot of mom/dad/grandparents' childhoods.
Fun little add on...seems to go along with other name brand items (Timex, etc.) they seem to be adding to their line.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, I would prefer they focus on quality control. Seems to be seriously lacking...big time.