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where do you buy your chains at?

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Elderthewelder, Jan 3, 2015.

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  1. Elderthewelder

    Elderthewelder

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    wondering where the majority of you purchase your chains from, in particular stihl chains
    dealer?
    ebay?
    online stores like Baileys?
    Thanks
     
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    Stihl dealer just to the north of me. He stocks rolls of chain and will put together whatever loop you need.
     
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    The last few I've bought on ebay good price and free shipping. If I need it right now the Stihl dealer but when I go there seems I always come home with more than a chain.
     
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    If I need to order, I go to www.loggerchain.com ... always good service and quick shipping.
     
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  5. tuneighty

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    Local stihl dealer, very reasonable price.
     
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    Less than 20" at local Northern Tool
    24" & up - Usually TreeStuff.com,occasionally Bailey's
    most .404 chain for the big Mac's is Myrtle Creek Saw Shop,Canyonville OR.
     
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    baileys if im in no hurry.local stihl dealer in a pinch
     
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    I used to buy from the Stihl dealer, but like Oregon better, so order from Bailey's or similar place.
     
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    I gotta check them out next time I'm sightseeing up in the NE corner of the state.....
     
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    Neither of the close to me Stihl dealers sell Stihl chain, one sells Carlton and the other Oregon, they tell me nobody will pay for Stihl chain.

    John
     
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  11. mdavlee

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    Dealer for some or I get rolls and make my own.
     
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  12. mike bayerl

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    Mostly local dealer. "Buy two, get one free" usually lasts me for several years.
    After that, I'm not sure. I would like to hear about any other options for chains my local dealer doesn't carry (like square chisel).
     
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    Stihl dealer.
     
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    Local Stihl dealer. 3 loops for the price of 2. Will order square file if you ask for same price. Very reasonable.
     
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    Off my wall or in one of the half dozen boxes on the floor. Have 7 rolls of various descriptions here as well.
     
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    Liking to see how many are supporting their local dealers. I do everything in my power to support local dealers. In the end, it pays off for me, since I tend to get myself in trouble with my saws and small engines with alarming regularity, and he takes VERY GOOD care of me, even when I admit to being a "dumb yuppie." I just get out of his way, and everything seems to work out O.K.
     
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    I agree, but my local dealer is one hour away and doesn't stock Oregon chain. I have spent good money there.
     
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    Glad to see this thread. I need a few of 25's and will probably buy a 32" bar with a couple chains at the same time. Like the dealer here so I'll pay a little more if need be.
     
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    Usually, local chainsaw dealer. But today I bought one at Lowes because they were closed. I wanted a back-up for the new saw. Only had two chains so far and first one was getting dull. So this is number three for this saw.
     
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    I've bought my chains recently on eBay - some good deals when buying 4 or more chains - I think I got a deal recently on 20" Oregon lgx for what turned out to be a hair less than $17/chain - I like Oregon chain and this saved me about $15 verses my local saw shop. Cheers!
     
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