Lakeside53 said:
I see a lot of responses that seem to characterize "homeowners" as those with no need for (or shouldn't have) a larger saw.... homeowners in this area would disagree with you...
I represent that remark! :biggrinbounce2: I don't have a fireplace and don't sell firewood. I could've stuck w/ my hand-me-down Craftsman 2.3 and kept it runnin' for a long time, but then what would I do? Play golf?:bang:
How many homeowners need a Duramax, Cummins, or PSD? Or even a truck for that matter? How many people need 'dive' watches, AR15's or Pedigree dogs? How many people NEED 3500 sq.ft. houses? What does it matter?
Like Manual said. If someone want's a pro saw let 'em have it. And absolutely a cheap man pays twice...well said. It's far more common to waste money buying cheap (and hence twice or more) than over buying. A shrewd man can make an inexpensive saw a great value but that's not a
requirement because he can do the same if the price goes up (because he's shrewd...)
Nearly everything I buy is to avoid buying it twice (unless I happen to want two or three of 'em..
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And I remain convinced that by FAR the majority of folks waste more total money on just plain stupid impulse junk in 6 mos than the cost difference in boxstore trash and a really good piece of equipment, more likely the
entire cost of the better equipment. They just don't see it all at once so it's ignored.
My wife and I were amazed what we could do when we pulled out all the stops to refinance our home years ago...
I say decide what you want to spend, then add $150. You'll thank yourself later...that you actually saved $150 of junk spending and have something to show for it!
Chaser