colson04
ArboristSite Operative
so...I have an MS362. Great saw, love it, but I don't have a backup.
I'm looking to stick with Stihl saws, and used. So, that in mind, I'm having a hard time figuring out what would be a good price for a saw, fair price, bad price, or awesome price for various models. I've been looking for a 260/261 and/or a 440/441/460/461. I'd eventually like to have 1 of each class (50/60/70cc). I'm well aware of what the new saws in those classes run would run, but it seems that the used market is all over the dang place.
Some examples from local craigslist:
MS260 w/bar & chain $225 (shows faded plastic, wear on bar, lots of paint chips/scratches
MS441 w/bar & chain $800 (looks nice/mint in pictures)
MS441C w/bar & chain $495 (shows some fading on plastic, clean otherwise)
MS440 Magnum pho $300 (shows obvious use, stated that it was run commercially and needs muffler)
MS460 w/bar & chain $500 (shows obvious use in pics)
MS461 w/bar & chain $800 (claims to be new, never used though ad seems sketchy)
MS460 Magnum w/bc $550 (shows some age, faded plastic, etc)
I understand that these are CL prices and are pretty much always set high for negotiations, but if I were to go check one out, where do I negotiate from? I understand saw condition greatly affects price, but I'm having a hard time determining what is a good price (range) for these particular saw models. While I've bought plenty of other equipment used, I've never bought a used saw and just having a hard time figuring out negotiating plan.
I'm looking to stick with Stihl saws, and used. So, that in mind, I'm having a hard time figuring out what would be a good price for a saw, fair price, bad price, or awesome price for various models. I've been looking for a 260/261 and/or a 440/441/460/461. I'd eventually like to have 1 of each class (50/60/70cc). I'm well aware of what the new saws in those classes run would run, but it seems that the used market is all over the dang place.
Some examples from local craigslist:
MS260 w/bar & chain $225 (shows faded plastic, wear on bar, lots of paint chips/scratches
MS441 w/bar & chain $800 (looks nice/mint in pictures)
MS441C w/bar & chain $495 (shows some fading on plastic, clean otherwise)
MS440 Magnum pho $300 (shows obvious use, stated that it was run commercially and needs muffler)
MS460 w/bar & chain $500 (shows obvious use in pics)
MS461 w/bar & chain $800 (claims to be new, never used though ad seems sketchy)
MS460 Magnum w/bc $550 (shows some age, faded plastic, etc)
I understand that these are CL prices and are pretty much always set high for negotiations, but if I were to go check one out, where do I negotiate from? I understand saw condition greatly affects price, but I'm having a hard time determining what is a good price (range) for these particular saw models. While I've bought plenty of other equipment used, I've never bought a used saw and just having a hard time figuring out negotiating plan.