Not criticizing, just curious? Resurrected a 4 year old thread about the Archer bars and chains. Why do you buy the cheapest bar and chain for a decent saw? I have saws that my Dad bought in the 70's, that put in 15-20 years of 40 hours a week commercial service, that are perfectly serviceable today. Will any of those Archer bars make it through 15-20 years of commercial service? Will others be looking for them in 50 years? I'd pay extra for a used or NOS bar for my Echo 602, 650, or 750. I understand looking for a deal. I think the steel in bars today is softer than the steel used years ago. My new Stihls show wear and need dressing more often than my old Homelites and Macs. Is it just experimenting to see if a new product can out perform the old, more expensive brands? Just curious?