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didn't get to run it last night, had dinner at mums need to cut up my test log at work tomorrow so it will get its first run then
Having friends who live and have lived in the uk the scale of economy is a lot different from ours and the end of the day dollar in pocket is a lot less/expendable income. It comes back to an economy and how strong it is and what it can handle. We have seen many sustained reductions in pricing across our range. When I first started the cheapest blower was a BG 65 nearly $400, now the BG 56 is currently 269. I know your going to say "that's all home owner crap" but that is where the market is and growing all the time. There is no point sticking out head in the sand about it. The market won't come to us, we need to goto it. For us it is one of the best things that has happened over the years. Although not high profit items we have a large turn over of people who become repeat customers from these products and usually buy heigher end from this. At the end of the day they still need chains, lube, ppe and servicing. Also the pricing in Europe is all over the shop. Some items are cheaper in respect to others. Same as some U.S. pricesHow much did the prices come down when the dollar was on par with the US $?
We are getting shafted, there is no two ways about that.....
... and the only way Stihl Australia will stop people like me from buying OS is to lower their prices substantially. Threatening retailers will not work, all they are trying to do is protect their market, and in this country their overpriced relative to the UK...
Unfortunately it's the local retailers that miss the sale.
Yep with my Stihl playing cards. I have an unlimited supply of timber so that ok. This one came from there and we won't have it at the new place so cut up it must be or might just drop it at my place as mines nearly stuffedIs that a moisture meter I see?
Also I'd offer you a nice pine log to cut up but I plan on milling it tomorrow or the day after lol
Having friends who live and have lived in the uk the scale of economy is a lot different from ours and the end of the day dollar in pocket is a lot less/expendable income. It comes back to an economy and how strong it is and what it can handle. We have seen many sustained reductions in pricing across our range. When I first started the cheapest blower was a BG 65 nearly $400, now the BG 56 is currently 269. I know your going to say "that's all home owner crap" but that is where the market is and growing all the time. There is no point sticking out head in the sand about it. The market won't come to us, we need to goto it. For us it is one of the best things that has happened over the years. Although not high profit items we have a large turn over of people who become repeat customers from these products and usually buy heigher end from this. At the end of the day they still need chains, lube, ppe and servicing. Also the pricing in Europe is all over the shop. Some items are cheaper in respect to others. Same as some U.S. prices
U being pushed outta the arena is a long way off Neil!Nothing wrong with your toys either Jason and your getting better, as for me, I'm on the fast slide down hill, won't be long and I won't make finals unless all you newer guys stuff up.
I sometimes wish I stayed away from football and the bush, my old body might be in a lot better shape than it is now days.
Anyway when I'm pushed out of the arena I can still change a spark plug or two for the men who are in having a go.
Nothing wrong with your toys either Jason and your getting better, as for me, I'm on the fast slide down hill, won't be long and I won't make finals unless all you newer guys stuff up.
I sometimes wish I stayed away from football and the bush, my old body might be in a lot better shape than it is now days.
Anyway when I'm pushed out of the arena I can still change a spark plug or two for the men who are in having a go.[/QUOTE
oooh black GT strip gun felling line must be pro gear.... eer wots that extra duawacky button thingy on the top one the decomp so what the other ?
Haha. You've dropped a tank of bar oil down your leg, haven't you?aaarrg flippys on top end pro model the loggers are not gunna be happy if they unplug fail and snappy & while just pictures i see theres sumthin about the saws looks dont work for me
Who is to say STihl Australia are buying saws for the same price Stihl USA or Eu are....
Do you really think its apples for apples?
Nice mate, what calibre?Paid for a cheap hot 35ish year old today named M55
Well I met her today,
Once she was out of the dudes boot and the bag he carried her in;
first impression of the rich dark deep complexion from top to toe gave an instant warm n fuzzy, leered her up n down, fondled and checked out all her nooks and crannies along with her ample bonus goodies.
Was able to have a close inspection of deep inside before swiftly handed over the dowry.
* Original tube but surprisingly clean with sharp lines and more life left in it than I had got my hopes up for. Nothing has barely any wear really.
Will oil her up and clean her down tonight before giving her a solid work out. Will post some 'live action' picks tomorrow most likely.
For a cheap used hot 35ishhh year old from near Geelong she should serve me fine !! (Reminds me of my teens-twenties actually)
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Nice mate, what calibre?
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