Vibes
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No more Poulan dealers in part because there are no more Poulan distributors. Poulan Pro was simply allowed to fade away. The better Poulan models like the 335's and the Partner and Pioneer based saws were canceled. At that point it really ceased to be a line and the distributors and dealers alike moved on. Just before the end those 3 brands folded into one actually made a pretty decent saw line.
Husky dealers currently have the ability to order 2 Poulan and 3 Poulan Pro models. Prices are competitive with the box stores, but margins are very slim and there's no point in messing with them.
But if you had that Poulan sign hanging out on the pole wouldn't that generate foot traffic. "Messing with them" (selling them) is one thing. I'm talking about selling spoles for weedeaters and sharpening chains and selling them a Husky when they come in to find that their saw, trimmer,blower, hedge trimmer isn't worth fixing.
I'm just thinking out loud because there are probably as many Poulans/ Weedeaters out there as there are all other pieces of equipment.
Another thing I didn't consider though are the lawn mowers. I had a Poulan pushmower. It was the best running mower with a deck that only lasted 3 years that I ever had. I guess that puts an end to me thinking out loud.