That’s a $300 saw, and if you paid $375 for a pair of chaps, a case, and a hat, I’m pretty sure you can get it cheaper. But if anybody’s interested, there’s the ad.
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Around here, I would expect:
saw $300
case $45
chaps $70
helmet $50
fuel $8
(3) wedges $18
grease gun $15
OEM bar oil $16
tool kit $20
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total $542 (+ tax) = $585, new.
Might be more at some stores ($9 chain at Menard's goes for $26 at some hardware stores, and $1.50 files go for as much as $6!!!).
I would see this as his starting offer - lot of guys like to do that on CL to 'negotiate', or to 'see what they can get'. Someone might get a good deal at $400.
Philbert
I pass through Belton on my way to some parks maybe I'll stop by and pretend not to be able to pick it up! Welp I'm not a big boy ? I guess , see ya!
Well on the up side at least you were fore warned of the trouble you would be in for. When they start crap before the deal you can be sure they are trouble.
tickbitintn
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Guy that ran me through the ringer on this deal sends me pics of some sludge running through the clutch cover today....
WTF do you think he put in the oil tank???
I ran the saw for at least an hour buried in red oak, refueled and filled tank and ran half of that out a week before I sold it with 0 issues!!
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I hope he's not blaming you for it. I always remind people who buy anything from me that I have a tail light warranty. As soon as I can't see 'em, no more warranty. Also why I never sell to friends and family.
Looks to me like he was using up the old diesel drain oil. Nothing better for the oil pump, bar and chain!
When people spend good money on equipment I just can't figure out why they try to pinch pennies. It's like using cheap oil and filters on a $50k truck. Doesn't make sense.
Lee
tickbitintn
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Yeah that's obviously not bar oil...
Wonder if he dumped premix oil in the bar oil tank....
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Used engine oil and saw dust.Guy that ran me through the ringer on this deal sends me pics of some sludge running through the clutch cover today....
WTF do you think he put in the oil tank???
I ran the saw for at least an hour buried in red oak, refueled and filled tank and ran half of that out a week before I sold it with 0 issues!!
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Tell him to enjoy his saw.
2412
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Looks like he's cutting sandy beachwood, the chain is probably duller than hell and only producing powder instead of chips which, coupled with the fact that he's using used motor oil as bar oil probably produced that paste.Guy that ran me through the ringer on this deal sends me pics of some sludge running through the clutch cover today....
WTF do you think he put in the oil tank???
I ran the saw for at least an hour buried in red oak, refueled and filled tank and ran half of that out a week before I sold it with 0 issues!!
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Not craigslist, but equally as ridiculous ! I'm in the wrong dam business. The bark was even stapled on!
looks to me the former mrs. is selling someones stuff.
i have watched this guy try to sell this saw for about a year, this is not his first ad trying to sell it. I was rooting for him getting the 600 asking price over the last year, still no bites at his much lower re pricing. That being said he was quite rude when i offered him 250...the link is a pic of the ad
https://prnt.sc/whwpv3
https://prnt.sc/whwpv3
'Runs great. Used a few times.'
Classic description. Just like, 'It's a runner!'
Philbert
Classic description. Just like, 'It's a runner!'
Philbert
or "mint"
Tell him you buy broken saws then promptly offer him 40 bucks and he delivers it...bet he fuqs off since it looks like he used motor oil and created sawdust paste from cutting slabs with a dull chain.Guy that ran me through the ringer on this deal sends me pics of some sludge running through the clutch cover today....
WTF do you think he put in the oil tank???
I ran the saw for at least an hour buried in red oak, refueled and filled tank and ran half of that out a week before I sold it with 0 issues!!
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Cast iron is my other hobby besides saws. You frequently see modern iron priced more than retail or something like this that is “seasoned”.
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You should have kicked him I'm the shins.Typical CL exchange.
I had a Craftsman radial arm saw listed. Guy says he wants to look at it. Comes over, looks it over, measures it and tells me he just wanted to measure it. He had no intentions to buy it from me. Wasted a half hour of my time for nothing!
Lee
