Selling my ms461 locally

[user 122190]

I paid $800 for this saw back in 2016 from a guy on this site. It looked brand new. Couldn't find a scratch on it.

It is still in very good condition cosmetically, and starts and runs like new. I upgraded to a high output oiler, dual felling dogs. These are the only changes to the still stock machine.

If I sell this, I will begin the search for a 500i. I don't need it this year, so the 461's sale is to take advantage of the limited professional saws on the shelves.

What should I ask? I see they are selling at $1100 but unavailable.

I should add -- tis probably better if this doesn't sell as I expect this saw to last another 10 to 15 years.

 

[sean donato]

I'd start high then go down from there till you hit what you want for it. Sellers market right now. Been contemplating unloading a bunch of stuff myself. I'd deffinatly mention the high output oiler as a bonus feature. I wouldn't hesitate to ask $900.00 for it right now. May even get more depending on how it looks.

 

[user 122190]

I had my neighbor over the other day, to give him first right of refusal. He seemed pretty interested at my low end price of $900. Then I told him to look at the 462. Oddly enough they seem plentiful at the Murdochs around me. Course those are $1200, Ouch! I think the extra $300 will deter him, despite the modern features of the 462 vs the 461. Weird times this is, with the saws being hard to get.

 

[SimonHS]

I would be strongly tempted to keep it. Before long it will be very hard to find a 461 in the same condition.

 

[user 122190]

Yeah, it is pristine. Only real blem is my neighbor grazed it with his truck. Grrrrrr......

 

[Andyshine77]

I'd say right now that's a $900 saw, if you were shipping $1,000 saw prices are super inflated.

 

[user 122190]

I have serious doubts about selling this saw. It has been absolutely a great saw. In the 5 years I have had it, I don't recall even changing out the spark plug. Starts easy, revs fast, cuts great. The only time it even slows down is with the 32" B&C, fully buried, and myself applying a lot of leverage. But I do like the 500i....

 

[Up_and_climber]

I would absolutely see $900 for this and not think it’s overpriced. I’ve ran 3 461’s and now a 500i and I can say that I prefer my 500i. Time will tell as I’ve only ran it for a couple months as far as durability. The 461’s are proven to be tanks, my 500i seems to be handling everything fine. I enjoy the weight and the throttle response. I haven’t had it in hardwood yet to be honest. Only pine. Spruce and occasional cottonwood. Westcoast saw did a demo with the 500i and a 50” cannon and it pulled it like a train.


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