Price for husky 455

[Bermie]

Hi,
I saw a brand new Husky 455 for sale in the hardware store today, price $740 - complete in the box. Is this a fair price? Remember it will have had shipping costs to Bermuda, and has probably had 22% duty added.
What you 'tink?

 

[clearance]

If its not an XP saw, forget it. Second opinion, ask Sap, he thinks its the best saw ever.

 

[retoocs555]

Hi,
I saw a brand new Husky 455 for sale in the hardware store today, price $740 - complete in the box. Is this a fair price? Remember it will have had shipping costs to Bermuda, and has probably had 22% duty added.
What you 'tink?

That's steep, even with shipping and duty. I bet if you ordered one online new, paid shipping, and duty it would run around $300 less than that.

 

[SawTroll]

Forget the 455, it is far too heavy for its power output, and has a plastic crankcase.
Take a look at the 353 and 359 instead - much better saws.

 

[jbqwik]

I can tell you from experience, I appreciated having a full metal saw when, years ago, I let a log fall on it. It pushed the 61 into the ground. I dug 'er out, brushed 'er off, and went back to my ignorante ways

 

[Bermie]

Thanks All,
Couldn't see the saw as its still in the box and I'm not familiar with Huskys.
I'll leave it alone!! Someone else can pay the 100% markup!
Ta

 

[danrclem]

The Lowes stores around me sell them for (I think) $389.00 plus tax. You should be able to buy one from ebay a lot cheaper.

Danny

 

[coveredinsap]

Good saw. High price at your Bermuda hardware store though. Are markups, import duties and taxes that much there? I believe I paid $369 plus tax, retail.

At those prices I'd hate to see what the Queen, er ..."King" (!cough! !cough!) Of Saws costs. LOL!

 

[CountryGuy]

If you cannot choose among Husky chainsaws (353, 359, 346XP, ...) call Dave at Arborist.com (800-441-8381). I had very good experience with this company. I bought my 346XP for $409 and they shipped it next day.

 

[romeo]

455 Rancher

Baileys has it listed for $339.95 with a 20 inch bar.

 

[Mr.]

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Fred