I saw it on Ebay/Craigslist

[Jimbo45]

This was yanked right under me.

Stihl 290 20" Chainsaw

I arranged last night, by phone, about 45 min after it was listed, to make the drive, to buy it sight unseen. Said I would call first thing. Called at 6am and 610am, with no answer. He said I could call at 6. Well, I decide to go ahead and drive to work. From work, I call at 8am, talked to the wife, and its still available, and reminded her of my name, and asked for the address, and said I would be by to get it, as soon as I get off work. I get off work at 630pm, getting in my truck, to drive there, and the wife calls to tell me its sold. Argh. I understand someone not wanting to hold a craigslist item for a stranger, but I spoke with him at length, and hoped he would at least give me first shot at it. Oh well.

 

[struggle]

I know it's sour grapes for you on the 290 but for me when I list stuff it is the first one with cash in hand that gets it.

After selling few thing on Craig's list I have found a lot of people say they are coming to show up and never do so it sells once cash is in hand. You can promise me the moon but until you put it in my hand will I believe you have it.

Dealing with people on Craig's list is strange for sure. Some people are very nice upfront and others I don't feel comfortable even telling them the town I live in:msp_scared:

 

[watsonr]

Dealing with people on Craig's list is strange for sure. Some people are very nice upfront and others I don't feel comfortable even telling them the town I live in:msp_scared:

And why I don't give them my address most of the time. We meet in the parking lot somewhere like a drug dealer... like were going to get caught doing something bad. Even had the cops called on me because that's what they thought, we were doing something bad.

"This is the police, step out of the truck and away from the chainsaw... NOW". What an adrenalin rush and you guys thought running the saw was the best part!

Nothing like an 064 for $150 and a cop wanting to blow your head off.

 

[Guido Salvage]

And why I don't give them my address most of the time. We meet in the parking lot somewhere like a drug dealer... like were going to get caught doing something bad. Even had the cops called on me because that's what they thought, we were doing something bad.

"This is the police, step out of the truck and away from the chainsaw... NOW". What an adrenalin rush and you guys thought running the saw was the best part!

Nothing like an 064 for $150 and a cop wanting to blow your head off.

Pictures or it didn't happen. Were you in Norfolk?

 

[watsonr]

Pictures or it didn't happen. Were you in Norfolk?

No, I live in Virginia Beach. Met the guy in a parking lot and had my daughter with me. What drew attention was he was late and we sat for quite a while. He whips in, make the trade and when I go to pull out, cop blocks me. Daughter was a little scared and blabbed it to the old lady. Last time I take the kid on parking lot deals!!

Was on a trip to Seattle for Navy training last year. Saw a post on CL for a saw in Shelton Washington and did the deed in the parking lot and got stopped that time too. Maybe I look like a junkie

 

[struggle]

I meet in a remote location just as you stated as well. Not had the police called on me yet. I could see how it looks strange though. Last thing I want is selling a $50 saw Poulan saw and allowing someone to cruise around in my garage.

 

[Philbert]

I meet in a remote location just as you stated as well.

Rather meet in the police station parking lot than a remote location . . . .

Philbert

 

[watsonr]

I meet in a remote location just as you stated as well. Not had the police called on me yet. I could see how it looks strange though. Last thing I want is selling a $50 saw Poulan saw and allowing someone to cruise around in my garage.

And seeing all the saws and tools.... makes your house a target for a robbery!

I always have my two friends with me "Smith & Wesson".

 

[rocketnorton]

mac 15 $75.

c/l seattle, farm & garden. tried to post link, didn't work... has pic.

 

[struggle]

And seeing all the saws and tools.... makes your house a target for a robbery!

I always have my two friends with me "Smith & Wesson".

That's how I roll, also practiced him and his friends at the range yesterday with my son

 

[machinisttx]

And seeing all the saws and tools.... makes your house a target for a robbery!

I always have my two friends with me "Smith & Wesson".

 

[ScottWojo]

Homelite 330 super clean

Kookie for Homelites?

This one is mine. It is very clean and runs good.

 

[jerrycmorrow]

Kookie for Homelites?

This one is mine. It is very clean and runs good.

Chain brake? Really?

 

[thomas1]

Chain brake? Really?

Consider the source. :msp_wink:

 

[ScottWojo]

Consider the source. :msp_wink:

ah crap. Sorry typo. Use a template for listing...that was left over from one of the modern saws. Hope you can forgive me as it certainly was not deliberate....

 

[dboyd351]

Solo 680 for repair $105

Solo 680 Chain Saw Chainsaw Parts or Repair Monster German Logging Felling Saw | eBay

The saw starts but won't stay running, I replaced the main crank seals but did not replace the large o rings that also seal the crank. It has great compression, 150psi, no bad scoring on the piston on the exhaust port.

The clutch also feels very tight and not spinning freely like it should.

 

[Modifiedmark]

ah crap. Sorry typo. Use a template for listing...that was left over from one of the modern saws. Hope you can forgive me as it certainly was not deliberate....

Very Powerful Would be the ultimate Saw. ??
Really? I hope that was left over from the other one as well... :msp_wink:

 

[joeymt33]

Here is why you should put down the alcohol while posting eBay listings.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-mcc...986?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a316e6d6a

 

[paccity]

at least the condissin is good.:msp_wink:

 

[joeymt33]

Here is why you should put down the alcohol while posting eBay listings.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-mcc...986?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a316e6d6a

In the listing, Mcculloch is spelled differently than in the title. I wish this was a friend of mine so I could call and give them a hard time.