Holy cr*p!
Philbert
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STIHL at Northern Tool?
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wrx-snowdrift
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Wow. Looks like only at certain stores.
For MN - Blaine, Minnetonka, White Bear Lake, Woodbury and Duluth.
For MN - Blaine, Minnetonka, White Bear Lake, Woodbury and Duluth.
Philbert
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Holy cr@p is right! That's some BS right there. I hope their dealers call them out, not that they can probably change anything.
On the bright side, maybe we'll finally get a good husky dealer around here if one of the stihl shops switches. I'd love to have something different around here.
On the bright side, maybe we'll finally get a good husky dealer around here if one of the stihl shops switches. I'd love to have something different around here.
Northern Tool used to carry the full Husqvarna line, many years ago. Dealers, Internet / mail order purchasing, etc., have changed through the years.
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Well that John Deere crap pissed off a lot of dealers....
CentaurG2
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Go team Stihl!!
The reason I heard that the big name stores do not carry Stihl is because they cannot service them, i.e., no repair facilities. Philbert's post #3 says it all.
Surprisingly, there are a few hardware stores that sell Stihl.
Surprisingly, there are a few hardware stores that sell Stihl.
wrx-snowdrift
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I've always heard this too but every Runnings (similar to Tractor Supply) I've ever been in is a Stihl dealer as well as quite a few hardware stores like you pointed out. I've never dealt with them so maybe they are very knowledgeable and can provide service but they feel similar to a big box store.
Maybe each location has to have a technician able to do basic set up and repairs?
Philbert
Ordering and/or stocking parts may be another constraint.
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Just another Stihl outlet that will know nothing about their product. Like our local Ace dealers.
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Site says only available in MN,OK,TX,WI. Specific locations.
My local Ace Hardware has a full line of Stihl equipment. Pro saws included.
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Yeah, some small chains make a deal, might cover a region, but not a nationwide thing.
Stihl cheapens the brand a whole bunch!!!!
Stihl cheapens the brand a whole bunch!!!!
Many of the small locally owned hardware stores carry Stihl, most have no real service.
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I have chainsaws and chainsaw accessories.
True value here in clovis now has stihl and no service support.
I walked into Home Depot once and asked the salesperson, "How do you rate Stihl chainsaws against Makita?
Answer: "I have no Idea. We rent Makita, not Stihl."
Then I asked, "Do you sell or rent Husqvarna chain saws?"
Answer: "No. I've never heard of Husqvarna."
Then I asked, "What about Echo? Do you sell or rent those?"
Answer: "Not that I know of. Never heard of that either. What can I help you with today?"
I answered, "Nothing. Have a good day."
Answer: "I have no Idea. We rent Makita, not Stihl."
Then I asked, "Do you sell or rent Husqvarna chain saws?"
Answer: "No. I've never heard of Husqvarna."
Then I asked, "What about Echo? Do you sell or rent those?"
Answer: "Not that I know of. Never heard of that either. What can I help you with today?"
I answered, "Nothing. Have a good day."
