Trent Curtis
ArboristSite Guru
I hate smearing anybody’s name- but I can’t stand a crook.
I recently called on a saw listed on WA Craigslist. After talking the guy said he had a 3120 parts saw (basket case).
Long story short it needed a piston and crank and a few small parts. I bought it for $330, all taken apart and in a box. He specifically said the cylinder was clean.
Long story short- I have been remodeling the house and didn’t open the box of parts for 2 months- that’s my fault.
I decided to sell the basket case as I have no time..... I listed the saw for sale... then opened the box to take pics for selling purposes. When I opened the box the cylinder is trash- no nikasil left where the piston skirts were riding (intake and exhaust side)
I contacted the seller asking that he refund my money, and I pay shipping to return his saw since the cylinder was not as described.
But..... he says that I clearly put acid to the cylinder causing the wear/damage. That he sent me a good clean cylinder. I’ll let you guys look at the pics and decide for yourselves...... I didn’t touch this cylinder, but again I’ll just leave the pics here and y’all can make your own conclusions.
I simply asked for a refund- and offered to eat the shipping to send the parts back. He has refused to make it right- refusing to refund. Blaming me for damaging the cylinder.
offering instead to send “PART of the cost for an AM cylinder”. You guys that know me, know I wouldn't install an AM cylinder on a 455 rancher much less a 3120.
This guys name is Brett, and he sells a lot of saws on CL in WA. He is also a “former” member of this site. Makes me wonder now why he is a “former”. He told me the members of this site are “know it alls”
Hopefully my reputation speaks for itself- and That my dealings are honest.
I’m going to sell the parts and move on from this guy- he’s not worth the time of day. But, I want all the WA members to receive fair warning also.
Here are the pics gents- this is the cylinder as I received it. Or if you listen to the seller, this is the cylinder that was sent in perfect shape.... and clearly damaged by me (after I supposedly put acid to a perfect cylinder). Anybody with half an eye can see the verticals wear marks and wear area, clearly caused by the piston. Additionally it appears acid and a home may have been used in an attempt to clean it up.
If you are in WA- then buyer beware.... at the very least this transaction was crooked as all get out. He had every opportunity to make it right before I posted here-
Anybody looking for parts.... 275 shipped for entire lot.
Saw has good clean crank case, bearings and a seal gasket kit. Good full wrap handle, Oiler, spikes, fuel tank, brand new top cover..... and other misc stuff.
Oh and one crappy cylinder!!!!
Looking to sell the whole basket case lot- but will part out if unable to sell as a whole.
Will trade towards a clean 359 also. Not looking to get my money out of it. But will sell or trade for a fair offer.
I have $375 into it after buying the top cover and seal/gasket kit.
I’d sell the whole lot for $275 shipped.
I recently called on a saw listed on WA Craigslist. After talking the guy said he had a 3120 parts saw (basket case).
Long story short it needed a piston and crank and a few small parts. I bought it for $330, all taken apart and in a box. He specifically said the cylinder was clean.
Long story short- I have been remodeling the house and didn’t open the box of parts for 2 months- that’s my fault.
I decided to sell the basket case as I have no time..... I listed the saw for sale... then opened the box to take pics for selling purposes. When I opened the box the cylinder is trash- no nikasil left where the piston skirts were riding (intake and exhaust side)
I contacted the seller asking that he refund my money, and I pay shipping to return his saw since the cylinder was not as described.
But..... he says that I clearly put acid to the cylinder causing the wear/damage. That he sent me a good clean cylinder. I’ll let you guys look at the pics and decide for yourselves...... I didn’t touch this cylinder, but again I’ll just leave the pics here and y’all can make your own conclusions.
I simply asked for a refund- and offered to eat the shipping to send the parts back. He has refused to make it right- refusing to refund. Blaming me for damaging the cylinder.
offering instead to send “PART of the cost for an AM cylinder”. You guys that know me, know I wouldn't install an AM cylinder on a 455 rancher much less a 3120.
This guys name is Brett, and he sells a lot of saws on CL in WA. He is also a “former” member of this site. Makes me wonder now why he is a “former”. He told me the members of this site are “know it alls”
Hopefully my reputation speaks for itself- and That my dealings are honest.
I’m going to sell the parts and move on from this guy- he’s not worth the time of day. But, I want all the WA members to receive fair warning also.
Here are the pics gents- this is the cylinder as I received it. Or if you listen to the seller, this is the cylinder that was sent in perfect shape.... and clearly damaged by me (after I supposedly put acid to a perfect cylinder). Anybody with half an eye can see the verticals wear marks and wear area, clearly caused by the piston. Additionally it appears acid and a home may have been used in an attempt to clean it up.
If you are in WA- then buyer beware.... at the very least this transaction was crooked as all get out. He had every opportunity to make it right before I posted here-
Anybody looking for parts.... 275 shipped for entire lot.
Saw has good clean crank case, bearings and a seal gasket kit. Good full wrap handle, Oiler, spikes, fuel tank, brand new top cover..... and other misc stuff.
Oh and one crappy cylinder!!!!
Looking to sell the whole basket case lot- but will part out if unable to sell as a whole.
Will trade towards a clean 359 also. Not looking to get my money out of it. But will sell or trade for a fair offer.
I have $375 into it after buying the top cover and seal/gasket kit.
I’d sell the whole lot for $275 shipped.
