MS261

[Tbartruff]

Just asking about pricing and use of MS 261 Stihl. Can buy two brand new ones with one 18” bar and chain for 600.00. Or 1 without the bar and chain for 350.00. Any opinions?


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[Andyshine77]

We can't have an opinion based non the information you provide. What condition is the used saw in, is it a v1 or v2 Mtronic or standard carb? and so on.$600 for a new 261 is the going rate.[emoji111]

 

[Tbartruff]

I can buy 2 new ones for 600


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[Andyshine77]

I can buy 2 new ones for 600


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OK my brain did not compute that, yes buy them immediately, doesn't matter what version they are. The question I would be asking, is this from a dealer or individual? If an individual is selling them I'm guessing their hot. There have been quite a few burglaries at Stihl dealers recently, seems to always happen this time of year. So I would have concerns about buying stolen items, not very ethical.

 

[Tbartruff]

2018 models


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[Tbartruff]

I’m not familiar with stihl saws. Are these the homeowner saws or pro saws. I think leftover saws trying to get out of inventory


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[Andyshine77]

Pro saws they go for at least $600 a pop.

 

[BangBang77]

No brainer...

Buy them both. The 261cm is the best 50cc saw on the market right now, or maybe ever for that matter.

You sure they ain't hot?

 

[Tbartruff]

I can’t say positively but I know him and would not think it


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[Tbartruff]

He said no and sent a pic of the serial number tag on one of them. Anyway to check


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[Remle]

Snatch em up. Sell one for $450 and you’ll have a top of the line pro saw for the price of Harbor Freight.

 

[Andyshine77]

Where did he acquired two new 261's and why is he willing to sell both of them for half the going price? If it sounds too good to be true, it often is.

 

[dws_az]

Buy them.. or send him my way

 

[Andyshine77]

I guess some don't mind receiving stolen goods. If that is in fact what's up. Very suspicious IMHO.

 

[PV Hiker]

Buy Them!!!! Make sure he is quoting you the correct price as this is a best deal you are ever going to get....ever! Is your friend a dealer or private? Does he work in the field of chainsaws?

There were two shipping containers from Germany with Stihl products that disappeared from a shipping yard.........

 

[Orangeinthebarn]

Saw a guy on fb marketplace in KY selling 2 new 261 power heads for 600 or 350 each. Believe it was Paducah area

 

[Jed1124]

Nobody sells new saws at half price unless they are hot or it’s a scam.

It’s like the ads I see on fb all the time for beautiful classic cars for 5k.

“All original 70 Chevelle SS 454, matching numbers, 5k.” My loss your gain.

Yeah, right......

 

[Remle]

Nobody sells new saws at half price unless they are hot or it’s a scam.

It’s like the ads I see on fb all the time for beautiful classic cars for 5k.

“All original 70 Chevelle SS 454, matching numbers, 5k.” My loss your gain.

Yeah, right......

I see the same thing in the heavy equipment section of Craigslist all the time. Somebody supposedly selling a $25,000 tractor for $5000 and the picture doesn’t quite match what’s described in the ad.

I’m not sure exactly how the scam works, but I can smell the scam from a mile away.

 

[Jed1124]

I see the same thing in the heavy equipment section of Craigslist all the time. Somebody supposedly selling a $25,000 tractor for $5000 and the picture doesn’t quite match what’s described in the ad.

I’m not sure exactly how the scam works, but I can smell the scam from a mile away.

I’m not sure how it works either. Probably has something to do with wiring money in advance.