Well, after trying to refrain, I'll just have to chime in on this one. Perhaps none of you remember/read my original post here which is to be expected. So, here is a re-run. Local Dealer/Hardware had a NOS MS440 w/28"ES B&C that hasn't moved in quiet some time that I've had my eye on for equally as long. Finally, I got up the gumption to ask how much since it had not moved and thought he might give me a break since I was a regular customer. When I heard $449.00 OTD/Cash price, how could I refuse?
Little did he know(Or perhaps he did?)it would spark a saw culling/buying frenzy on my behalf. Since then, was the MS260 @ $439.00 OTD which from what I understand is no great shakes however, when I took it back to trade for the Pro model that I convinced myself I needed instead, it was $40.00 extra and no questions asked.
Then I digrsessed and bought a Dolmar PS-9010 elsewhere. Now I've got a bid in on a dusty NOS 23C that's been discovered in a back room. Not sure if the offer will be accepted but, I'll fill you in if it is. He certainly didn't say no and is taking time to think about it. More often than not, with this gentleman, this means yes.
Yes, Stihl people, stricktly EVIL!