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The Husqvarna 545

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Mastermind, Nov 18, 2014.

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  1. cnice_37

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    That just ain't right. After reading this plus the locked thread and all the crap on AS about bad deals... It's downright scary dealing with folks. I have always made out well, but don't buy/sell nearly as often as the more severe cases of CAD. I did almost get burnt once, but pulled the saw in transit so it cost me the $30 in shipping only.

    Sorry dude.
     
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  2. Mastermind

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    It sucks......but you can stick to dealing with guys you know are solid.
     
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  3. bryanr2

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    yep, all my previous deals have been flawless.
     
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  4. bryanr2

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    I do repeat business with the same guys who care about friendship more than the almighty dollar. When a deal is done more is at stake than money and item.... friendship is on the line. My Papaw once told me "It takes a lifetime to build a good name and only a second to destroy it."
     
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  5. DexterDay

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    Yep.. Keep a list, or Bookmark who you have done business with.

    I would much rather have a good reputation, than make a buck on someone.

    Amen Steven..
     
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  6. bryanr2

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    alot of times when I get in a buying mood... it's more about "who" is selling, than "what" they are selling.
     
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  7. Mastermind

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    Your gonna have me digging for these dang little 2 series saws too Steven. I like the way they are built.
     
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  8. mdavlee

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    All this talk about the 2xx saws make me want to dive back into them.
     
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    Husky lover...
     
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  10. mdavlee

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    Yeah pretty much. I do have a picture of a cylinder for one as my avatar now.

    I do know of a heated 3/4 wrap for a 44/46. Just need the rest of the parts to add it on. I would really like to find a heated full wrap 2171 if they ever made one.
     
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  11. Hedgerow

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    Boyd in WI may have one of those, but doubt it would be full wrap...
     
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    Yeah I know. I have a guy in BC looking for me a heated full wrap 372.
     
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    I got wrap handles but no heat. :(
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  14. Certified106

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    and sometimes you are better off spending that extra $50 if you can trust the guy selling the saw and know they will stand behind it!
     
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    Wow. What did I miss.....
     
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    Ray, I never dreamed I would be the guy saying this but with the little bit of saw buying/selling I have done in the past 2 years I would say you are much better off to buy a used pro saw for about the same money as a new homeowner saw. I bought my 357XP for less than that and after running a 455 Rancher would guess the 357XP blows the socks off of a 460. There are a lot of well respected guys on this forum that I wouldn't hesitate to buy a saw off of and at this time I would rather have an older pro saw than a newer homeowner saw. This is totally my 2 cents worth and other mileage will vary lol.
     
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    I have been running a Stihl 023 for about 20 years so I am thinking pretty much anything would blow it out of the water.. Back when I bought it they were pretty expensive as I paid $300.00 for it.. Just wondering why a 460 rancher wouldn't be adequate but I'm sure the pro saws have some advantages.
     
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  19. lukem

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    There's a pretty sweet deal on a 261 in the classifieds.
     
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    It probably would be but I don't even know that you need a 60cc saw. How big of stuff are you cutting? I probably cut a lot more than you do every year so my perspective is probably jaded. I am already up to about 10 cords this year and have another 8-10 to go at least?
     
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