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Tried to buy an Echo CS-361P,

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  1. bogydave

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    Only place I found to buy it was Homedepot.
    Homedepot online order, ... not ship to Alaska
    Can place a special order at the HD in store desk, they
    can get it shipped on the barge to Alaska, ( 4-6 weeks)
    ,...BUT...
    I have to pay the state of Washington 10% sales tax.
    $41
    (not happening, cost & principle)
    Not gonna pay Washington's tax for a saw bought & used in Alaska.
    ....
    Then I thought, I get a 10% military veterans discount . Figured my
    Veterans get 10% would pay tax.... but no discount on online orders.
    But I have to go to the store to "special order" , so it's not an online order,
    Guy says, still no military discount.
    :hair:
     
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    Absolutely wrong...

    SMH
     
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    I do not blame you. There are no chainsaw stores in Anchorage. I would think that chainsaws would be big business in Alaska.
     
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    That's messed up. You'd think that it would be much easier to get a saw in anchorage.
     
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    Good grief! Stupid rules from HD. Want me to pick one up & send it to ya?
     
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  6. bogydave

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    Looked at the a Husqvarna 439, 16”,
    A while ago.
    Will look again.
    Maybe I can find one here.
    See if Husqvarna wants some of my money.
     
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  7. bogydave

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    Not sure if can ship/mail a chain saw
    to Alaska
    At a reasonable price anyway.
    May need to be on a barge.
    Not ship by air ?
    Checked, can’t take one in airline baggage.
     
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  8. bogydave

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    No telling what might happen between now and then. If you want it, go get it.
     
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    Why being so brand loyal? Stihl and Husqvarna make great equipment too. Get the tool that is the least hassle. I never considered Echo products as something I would look at, until reading posts from users here. Wouldn’t hesitate now.
     
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  12. Rope

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    I have shipped chainsaw through the post office. Back and forth from here to the outside.
     
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    Hang in there Dave. I'm sure you'll get a good one and you have lots of time before you need it next fall.
     
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  14. bogydave

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    yea, takes me a while to shop for expensive stuff.
    Be in SoCal , can look there, but near 10% tx there too.
    Plus can’t take as baggage. Shipping $$ ?? an issue.
     
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    may try that if I find one outside.
     
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    I send my saws outside to have them ported, and never has a issue. I have bought saws from here on FHC. All shipped through the post office. The 50-60 cc saws are 40ish, and 70-80 cc are $65.
     
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    I do all my shopping in a tax free state, NH. Not sure if shipping would be worth it from here, bought all my Echo's at the depot
     
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    It comes down to my
    “hardheadedness.”
    Will I pay Washington State $40
    because I live in Alaska (NOT).
    .....
    Will keep shopping , but , like
    Backwoods said, I have several months,
     
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    Most places advertise they are pro Veterans. Once you explore it more you find out the details are not as friendly.
    Thank you for your service.
     
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    American Airlines will let you check a new chainsaw. Time to plan a trip.

    Notes
    You can only travel with gasoline-powered tools in your checked bags if they are:

    • New or unused
    • In the original packaging (which must be in good condition)
     
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