Wow pretty much nailed it. I don't have the patience or spare time to mess with used stuff anymore.
My old Stihl that I bought used 10 or more years ago started running hot last time I used it. So when I needed a chainsaw right away I went and bought a brand new Echo CS-352. Gotta say it's the most boring chainsaw I ever seen or used, but it just works and starts every time and keeps running and never dies. I don't want to do more than keep the chain in tune and that's all I have to do. I really hate it.
Then I bought a CS-490 that I found on sale a couple of weeks ago for a couple of big jobs I've been needing to get done. Only had to use it once so far, but starts easy and is lightweight and powerful. I won't use it a lot, but when I do I love it.
Then I got a brand new PPT-2620 pole saw Friday because I didn't want to buy someone else's problem and I knew I'd likely keep it in like new condition for a long time. It wasn't cheap but it works great. I only wish I'd bought it sooner.
I guess that makes me an Echo man too.
Ha. Ha. Live and learn. Damn I'm lazy. Need a new fuel and impulse line in the old Sthil 026. It weighs about the same as my cs 490. Both saws cut about the same. Power wise , weight etc. except 10 pulls to Start the Sthil, 3 or 4 for the Echo AND the Echo just looks purdier.
The very old Sthil 024 much cleaner than the 026, about the same weight but cuts slower. The 024 has a metal clutch cover and Front screw (like all older saws had) chain tensioner. That tiny metal V spring to kill the engine broke but saw runs great. Never use them. Some guy was going to buy one but he didn't believe the saws were good because he had no Idea some cold Sthils don't start as easy as the Echo's. I know a guy that wants the 026. If, I replace those lines, tune the carb AND maybe rebuild the carb I can get 250 . Fair price but then they want to haggle me down to 100. I'd take 200 for both saws but thats AS IS. The parts are already on hand so I'd pass them. Well except that V spring. I haven't c bought it yet. May not. May just let em sit. I've got an old Eager Beaver needing new oil lines, gas lines maybe carb. Not gonna mess with that either. I guess in 15 years all the old saws will meet the city dump. That 352 Echo is carried Daily on the ATV. I pull a small trailer through the woods and cut small trees, vines, stumps , downed logs, whatever blocks the path. I love that saw so much that If I could Square Dance I'd propose. Good night.