I would also add that now isn't the time to be considering selling this racket as it's my guess that the racket will soon be withdrawn. To be clear, I have no word from Yonex about this, it's just my hunch that the racket will disappear by the end of the year or next year.

The reason for this is simple. The racket has been a huge success albeit it's met with a fair amount of criticism because of the timing issues – I'm one of those although I really liked the racket. Very few international players are using Z Slash which means it's no longer a cash cow and has become a fading star.

So unless Yonex is going to do something special with this racket I believe it now has a limited shelf life.

If a non-authorised seller is getting these rackets at rediculously knock down prices then I have to caution you regarding the validity of the deal. Second, if you are bringing the rackets into UK illegally then you are asking for trouble. If not, the next danger is that you cannot offer any warranty as Yonex UK will not honour them unless they are sold through a genuine Yonex dealer.

Sometimes the making a quick buck opportunity is just not worth the risk. If the rackets are fake, then you can be arrested for selling goods as the genuine article which is tantamount to fraud. If they are real, then so few players will buy them because they are clearly yesterdays news and there are better rackets to tempt most players. Of course, somebody will want to deal but you're going to have to search carefully.

Please also remember that Yonex regularly watch ebay and generally will be after any seller they believe is selling fake rackets.

Please make your own decision but accept the fact that the risks are high whichever route you take.

Paul