Chain saw follow up

I have known this guy for several years and he proceeded to explain to me how he is retired and I was needing to talk to someone else any way. FINALY, some guy comes out and I started to ask questions about the various features, power ratings, pro vs home owner models ( odd number vs even number), warrantee, ect. Sales person told me "Those numbers mean anything you wanted them to mean." All he really knows for sure is the price. (Price was on the tag and I guess he could read it).

Of course being the sensitive, sweet, understanding guy I am, I had to ask if he knew what his commission would be on the sale. He knew that too. Then I told him I was going to take the "bosses" advice and talk to someone else (at a different business) and promptly left.

I certainly hope this isn't the way all Stihl dealers do business.

Can you say Husky?

He sold me a cheap file on the first and last time that I darkened his doorway. First impressions are important, and my first impression of him was not good.

I now own two Stihl saws and a string trimmer that I bought from the FRIENDLY local Stihl dealer.

There's dud dealers for every brand.

To be sure, Stihl makes an absolutely excellent saw. Why, I even own one myself !!

But, most of my equipment is Husky (coupla of saws, stump grinder, etc.) which I believe is absolutely great stuff too. Husky DOES NOT force its retail dealers into the same exclusive marketing arrangements as Stihl does (read: restraint of trade). therefore, you can find dealers who like to compete and offer deals.

Although I am in no way personally affiliated with them, I deal almost exclusively with Madsen's of Centralia, Washington -- deep in the heart of BIG timber. They go out of their way to answer ALL your questions -- and I've asked some really dumb ones. Hands down they will give you the BEST price in America on ANY Husky product. And the best price on saw chain too.

Give 'em a shot (Dave is the web master and responds to all e-mail inquiries)

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