I thing I got scammed buying a used husky xpg562

[llkale]

Hi
i just bought a used xpg 562 on craigslist for 600cnd (463usd). Was it a fair price? It looks in fine condition at first sight but back home I noticed the muffler is smashed. Should I care and confront the guy? I know where he lives. Can a damaged muffler break something else inside the chainsaw? I never used a chainsaw before, my brother told me it was a decent saw. Is it true?thanks

 

[ANewSawyer]

What does the piston look like behind the muffler.

 

[computeruser]

Confront the guy?! You went there, looked at it, handed him the money, and bought it, right? If so, then the deal is done and if you guessed wrong or didn't know what you were looking at, that's 100% on you.

In response to the chainsaw question you asked, a dented muffler is generally a non-issue. Use any saw long enough and the muffler is going to take a hit. Most of them are just empty tin cans, really, so a dent here or there isn't going to make a difference one way or the next so long as the outlet is still open.

 

[llkale]

Confront the guy?! You went there, looked at it, handed him the money, and bought it, right? If so, then the deal is done and if you guessed wrong or didn't know what you were looking at, that's 100% on you.

In response to the chainsaw question you asked, a dented muffler is generally a non-issue. Use any saw long enough and the muffler is going to take a hit. Most of them are just empty tin cans, really, so a dent here or there isn't going to make a difference one way or the next so long as the outlet is still open.

I thought not revealing a known problem with something you sell was a scam or at least very dishonest.

 

[quotedraven]

Did you try it out?

 

[llkale]

Did you try it out?

Yes, it starts with 2 or 3 crank

 

[abikerboy]

That's a nice looking saw. If it runs good then I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[dieselfitter]

I thought not revealing a known problem with something you sell was a scam or at least very dishonest.

How do you know that the dent was a known problem? You didn't notice it until after you bought it.
It was your responsibility to inspect prior to purchasing. A honest seller will represent the item to the best of his ability. He is not obligated to accept liability for your failure to inspect. The price you paid is fair. I paid $454 for a used 562xp 6 months ago. The dented muffler is no big deal.
Going forward, if your failure to perform due diligent prior to purchasing an item is going to be a problem, you may be better buying new from large retailers that have a liberal return policy.

 

[struggle]

Hardly the definition of smashed. That is a ding. Run it and don't worry about the little dent. Lots of saws get dents on mufflers when people horse them around a bit. It could have been dents evening went it wasn't being used as in something else got pushed into it sitting in a truck etc.


Sent from somewhere

 

[CR888]

You inspected saw & handed over $$. It is not a significant misrepresentation of the saw at all, you actually did a good deal....its an xpg for forks sake! Calling the seller a scammer or dishonest is no excuse for you not knowing what your doing. By the sounds of things had you met a real scammer, you'd have been done a beauty! Your lucky he was NOT!

 

[Gugi47]

The price is right. All that saw need, is a good clean and start to use it
When I clean my saws I use Skid penetration oil and wipe it of...
That type of saw is a very good saw and have a great reputation.
Enjoy it and don't worry for that dent in the muffler. You may do some more...LOL
Should look like this after you finish to clean...This one is 4 years old.

 

[Conquistador3]

You weren't "scammed": the damage is merely cosmetic, something to be expected if you buy a used saw.
You got a lot of saw for a more than fair price (I am actually envious: here it would go for far far more money), a saw with great performances and a good reputation. Apart from slight battle damage (who hasn't done it or worse? Don't lie! ) it looks in great shape.
Just get cutting with it. You won't regret the purchase.

 

[SEAM]

Could you mark the dent with an arrow or something? I can't see any...

 

[Landmark]

I thought not revealing a known problem with something you sell was a scam or at least very dishonest.

I think you are right and that muffler is trashed. I would try and unload that thing as fast as i could. If you can get half your money back you will be lucky. Pm me your paypal address and i will take it off your hands.

 

[computeruser]

I thought not revealing a known problem with something you sell was a scam or at least very dishonest.

It would depend heavily on whether it was a latent defect or one that is open and obvious in nature. Generally, sales of used consumer goods are sold as-is, caveat emptor, without warranty expressed or implied. Physical damage that is ascertainable without having to dissemble the saw is not a latent defect, to the extent it is a defect at all.

 

[Lowhog]

Lots of saw for someone who never used one before. Take care!

 

[pioneerguy600]

Sort of a case of buyers remorse, hope it wasn`t just an impulse buy.

 

[CR888]

Sort of a case of buyers remorse, hope it wasn`t just an impulse buy.

Or sellers romorse, the guy who sold the saw probably shook his head and thought why did l sell that guy my xpg.

 

[Big_Wood]

i don't even think i've ever seen a 562 that wasn't dented there except PSP pictures on here. same with 550's. i got a brand new 550 and i dented the muffler first cut i ever made with it.

 

[Jacob J.]

If the compression is good and the saw starts and runs, then you did fine. I'm more interested in that bracket that's bolted to the gas tank- is that something that was used to hang the saw on a rack?