Stihl Dealers Negotiate? Times Have Changed

[wanab]

I just got back from my local shop and I came home with my new MS361, a set of Stihl files, handles etc, and a peavy.

I just went in, asked for the saw with an 18" bar and chain and the owner of the shop wrote it up with $35 off on the saw. I paid full price for the files and peavy but you know what? He may have taken $35 off the saw, but that $35 investment he made by reducing the price has gotten him a loyal customer. I will go back to him as he treated me well IMO.

It is going to be a really good weekend!

More power! :chainsawguy:


:hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:

congrats on the new saw, i just hope you dont get the Stihl plague that has infected so many here.

whats a peavy? i used to have some buddies that played in bands with them but i been out of the loop for a while. :rockn:


your local shop sounds like a good place to do bizzness, enjoy!

 

[GASoline71]

Peavey...

Gary

 

[wanab]

tat for rollin' logs?


may have to get me one.



tanks!

 

[Lakeside53]

Get two...

 

[wanab]

Andy,

not to get off topic but how does one use one of those?

 

[Lakeside53]

Jamb the loose spike in the log, and rotate log... With the big Stihl aluminum peavey(logosil, but cheaper) I can move/roll/control a 1000lb log.

 

[splittah]

congrats on the new saw, i just hope you dont get the Stihl plague that has infected so many here.

whats a peavy? i used to have some buddies that played in bands with them but i been out of the loop for a while. :rockn:


your local shop sounds like a good place to do bizzness, enjoy!

Actually I am looking forward to a good dose of the Stihl plague!
Thanks for the congrats guys.. should get to try it out tomorrow. sorry bout the misspelling.. corrected it.

though I almost spewed my beer when I read that about the band. :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[bcorradi]

Actually I am looking forward to a good dose of the Stihl plague!
Thanks for the congrats guys.. should get to try it out tomorrow. sorry bout the misspelling.. corrected it.

though I almost spewed my beer when I read that about the band. :hmm3grin2orange:

Ahhh life must be good...a brand new MS361 and drinking beer before 1pm on a Friday .

 

[Bowtie]

Hey I dont have a 361 yet...:monkey: lmao

 

[splittah]

Ahhh life must be good...a brand new MS361 and drinking beer before 1pm on a Friday .

Yes, yes, life is good.

Drinking beer at 1 pm? heheh, I work 3rd shift.. this is like 1 am to me. Enjoyable for sure though.

 

[Log Splitter]

Jamb the loose spike in the log, and rotate log... With the big Stihl aluminum peavey(logosil, but cheaper) I can move/roll/control a 1000lb log.

Yep, I stop my bucking cuts short, roll the log, then finish the bucking cuts. That way I keep my chain out out of the dirt and spend less time filing.

But I didn't spend the big bucks on a Stihl peavey.

 

[Lakeside53]

But I didn't spend the big bucks on a Stihl peavey.

When the wooden handle breaks (they all do eventually), you will

 

[Log Splitter]

When the wooden handle breaks (they all do eventually), you will

And just to get us back on topic, I'll buy one if my dealer negotiates on price.

 

[wanab]

And just to get us back on topic, I'll buy one if my dealer negotiates on price.

LMFAO!






some peeps use a peavy i use a track hoe.

 

[Log Splitter]

Now that we are back on topic, I'll be serious for just a minute.

When I'm over at my camp cutting firewood, and I wreck a chain, decide I need a longer bar, or need a part, it is sure nice to make a short run to my dealer and pick up whatever I need. That is worth something to me that can't be measured in $$$$. So I do my best to take care of him to the extent possible so he can continue to take care of me. He makes some money from me, and I get the support I need from him.

The man offers me quality equipment and support for a fair price, and I've never negotiated price. He cut me a great deal on the third saw I bought from him (MS 361) without me even asking for the discount. So my 'gimme' Stihl hat is off to him.

 

[Wood Junkie]

Track hoe?!.....is that a woman of the night who's also a good runner? Peavey's suck.....get a Mesa Boogie or an all tube Fender.....

....back on topic, I found my Stihl dealer,good service,good people. I have and will drive the 15 miles out of my way to purchase my saw necessities,and any new saw purchases from him. He is fair on pricing,note that I didn't say cheapest! But I feel that I'm getting honest answers and reasonable prices. I don't worry over a couple of bucks if the service is good. Maybe that's old fashion, guess I'm not in the 'global' competetive loop.

 

[Dok]

When the wooden handle breaks (they all do eventually), you will

If that's the tool I'm thinking of, my dealer wanted $170 for it. It is a NICE tool, would love to have one, but that's a lot of money!
Dok

 

[Dok]

Now that we are back on topic, I'll be serious for just a minute.

When I'm over at my camp cutting firewood, and I wreck a chain, decide I need a longer bar, or need a part, it is sure nice to make a short run to my dealer and pick up whatever I need. That is worth something to me that can't be measured in $$$$. So I do my best to take care of him to the extent possible so he can continue to take care of me. He makes some money from me, and I get the support I need from him.

The man offers me quality equipment and support for a fair price, and I've never negotiated price. He cut me a great deal on the third saw I bought from him (MS 361) without me even asking for the discount. So my 'gimme' Stihl hat is off to him.

You said it better than I could. When I need a part my dealer usually has it and if not can get it in a day or two, no extra charge, no shipping. I'll take a free hat and a deal on chains rather than ask for a price cut.
Dok

 

[splittah]

If that's the tool I'm thinking of, my dealer wanted $170 for it. It is a NICE tool, would love to have one, but that's a lot of money!
Dok

IMO if your dealer wanted $170 for it he saw you coming a mile away, and I would find another dealer. I haven't seen even the aircraft HD aluminum ones for over $99 no matter where I looked or wether it was a Stihl or other manufacturer.

I just paid $95 for the heavy duty aircraft aluminum in the 5 foot length from my dealer, Not even the 4 footer. there is no reason you should pay more because you can order them online also.

good luck with your dealer

 

[Lakeside53]

yes... $170 not stihl. Unless you got a BLUE painted logosil really big version that stihl doesn't resell.