Husky 50 wish me luck!

[Dan Forsh]

One of the first saws I bought was a Husqvarna 50. It didn't run and looked like S**T. After many months I've finally got it in working order and it's now on the bay.

Now I can find out if my hobby will be self supporting or not. I enjoy what I'm doing, but it has to pay for itself.

All in all it's costs me somewhere around 55GBP (not sure as I've swapped parts about on a few saws.) But if it doesn't pay I will be dissapointed. I don't figure in any money for my time despite the hours I've spent on it, as this is my pleasure. Realistically I should do.

So here we go...

Before and after pics attached for those interested. It didn't run, now it runs sweet.

 

[Dan Forsh]

After

I've sold saws before, and for a good mark up too (I'm convinced spit and polish can make a living on Ebay). But this one is really the first I've actually made a difference to. Thanks must go to you guys on AS. If you've read an earlier posting by me you will know that as of 6 months ago I knew nothing about saws, nor had I ever owned one.

With your help I've learn something new and I have something to be proud of (sentimental P***K) maybe but I am grateful to you guys.

Wish me luck really....before Ebay bankrupts me!!

 

[SWE#Kipp]

nice job on that saw
is the inside as good as the outside ??

 

[SawTroll]

The bar on that saw doesn't seem to have been flipped over very often, if at all. If the rest of the maintenance held the same standard - no wonder that you had problems.....

Good luck with future Ebay deals!

 

[Chris J.]

Dan, from what I've seen on eBayware, cleaning up a saw definately helps bring a better price. Another factor is the description. A lot of sellers are too cryptic, while some that natter on come across as used car salesmen. A well-worded truthful description helps to make the bidder feel good about bidding on the item. There is a bit of psychology involved in selling anything, and that includes saws.

Your saw looks good. Aw ra best...Chris J.

 

[Dan Forsh]

I'd agree, I don't think that the bar has ever been turned, then again I don't think it's ever done much work. But you are right, it was in a filthy state inside and out. Then again I think the filth preserved the paint beneath it. Looks pretty good for a 17 year old saw.

If you notice the custom paint job in the "before" pic I think we can all agree the previous owner was a numbscull.

Chris, I try to be concise and truthful, only reminding potential bidders that they are looking at a machine made by one of the leading manufacturers in the world, plus some basic specs, cc's, bar length etc...

 

[SawTroll]

.....Then again I think the filth preserved the paint beneath it. Looks pretty good for a 17 year old saw........

That's how I preserve the paint on my cars. The saws get a lot more attention.

And yes, I agree that it looks pretty good!

 

[Dan Forsh]

Sold it

Well the auction finished on Saturday and the final price was £135, about $240 US I think. Guy happened to be passing through on Sunday so arranged to pick up and paid cash.

Ignoring my time I figure I made about £68, or $122 US profit on it. I think I can now claim that my hobby is self perpetuating.

Dan