Dolmar 5100S Prices

[THALL10326]

Ok thanks for the tip Tom.

Here is another question on the same topic sorta. Are there any rules/regulations that stihl corporate enforces about dealership density or is up to the regional rep or market research? The reason I ask, is my buddy from down south was looking to start his own stihl dealership, but the regional rep said that he couldn't be within 15 miles of an existing dealership. I know this is not the case because I know many instances where there are dealerships closer than 15 miles apart.

Your right 100%. Years ago it was a rule no dealers within 10 miles of each other and Stihl was pretty firm about it. Now it seems to depend on the amount of population in a area. Where I'm at we got one 8 miles west, one 6 miles north, one 8 miles east and one 7 miles south of us. Other words they are all over the dayumm place but we're in a heavy populated area so hell I don't care if they allow one across the street, I love competition...

 

[spacemule]

Other words they are all over the dayumm place but we're in a heavy populated area so hell I don't care if they allow one across the street, I love competition...

Are you paid a set rate, or do you work on commission?

 

[THALL10326]

Are you paid a set rate, or do you work on commission?

I work for TW PERRY , not Stihl, I'm just the Stihl man there. Commission would be great at times, at other times during the slow months I'd starve to death. Come on over Space, you and me could work together and have a blast. I work alone most times and I could use a old Bs'er to have some fun with,hahaha. Thanks for the green lite, I'll send you one back as soon as the system lets me.....

 

[bcorradi]

That makes sense that the dealership density is more based on population than a strict rule that they have to be x miles apart. In fargo where I work there are two stihl dealerships within about 6 blocks of each other which I thought was strange. They are both lower level stihl dealerships and the bread and butter of the businesses is definately not the stihl product line.

 

[THALL10326]

That makes sense that the dealership density is more based on population than a strict rule that they have to be x miles apart. In fargo where I work there are two stihl dealerships within about 6 blocks of each other which I thought was strange. They are both lower level stihl dealerships and the bread and butter of the businesses is definately not the stihl product line.

Well another factor is dealers out growing their location or having been with Stihl a long long time. The guy nearest to us just moved there. He's been a Stihl dealer for over 20 years. Stihl doesn't want to lose long time dealers that pay their bill over a distance rule. Stihl of late has been piling in dealers in certain areas that are heavy populated. It seems its their idea to fill the entire area with dealers so other brand dealers have to compete not only with their brand but a mass of dealers as well making it really hard to compete. The drawback would seem the Stihl dealers themselves competing among each other but in heavy populated areas its not a issue at all, there's plenty of business out there for everyone. Seems the more the name is in a area the more it sells. Where we are Husky is a non player, no real dealer in the area at all. If they were to start up one in our area they would have to compete with long time Stihl dealers all over the place. It would be tuff to compete in a landscape where the folks are so long time used to Stihl and no one else. I'm sure there are areas in the country where there are many Husky dealers and no Stihl dealers for those exact reasons.

 

[SawTroll]

Check with cuttinscott for a demo saw you cant go wrong......





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Yes, he is a really good guy to deal with! :biggrinbounce2: :biggrinbounce2:

 

[bcorradi]

Thall - One other question. Is it legal for a stihl dealer to sell used equipment online?

 

[THALL10326]

Thall - One other question. Is it legal for a stihl dealer to sell used equipment online?

Don't see why it wouldn't be. Stihl only requires new products be fired up and gone over with the customer at time of sale. Seems a trade in would belong to the dealer and Stihl wouldn't have any say over it....

 

[bcorradi]

I didn't think there was anything wrong with it. I've seen a few dealers selling used equipment on ebay. Selling like new bars and chains would probably be illegal though right?

 

[THALL10326]

I didn't think there was anything wrong with it. I've seen a few dealers selling used equipment on ebay. Selling like new bars and chains would probably be illegal though right?

Selling any brand new Stihl product on e-bay, net or mail order wouldn't go over well with Stihl. If new its supposed to be sold in house. Stops that undercutting among its dealer base though you can sell it for whatever price you want in house. I doult they would have a tissy if you mailed a part to someone that really needed it but to make a habit of it as part of your business they would stop it. Its their goal all dealers get a fair shake at the sales in their area. I don't really know what they would think of items like those but I do know if it has a motor on it its a no no. Used stuff, see no problem with that. Feller brought me a used MS360 yesterday to sell for him. Does Stihl care or have anything to do with it, nope.

 

[166]

Thall - How strict is stihl? I was calling around to get some quotes for a bunch of saws for a local tree service a couple months back and one said they weren't allowed to fax me the quote. They could only tell me the prices over the phone.

Ok thanks. I'm not sure than why he wouldn't fax it to me.

The dealer was probably to busy or didn't feel like putting the prices on paper and faxing them to you.

Steve

 

[bcorradi]

The dealer was probably to busy or didn't feel like putting the prices on paper and faxing them to you.

Steve

Yeah you could be right, but he did state it was against stihl policy to fax prices.

 

[Lakeside53]

Yeah you could be right, but he did state it was against stihl policy to fax prices.

It's not... Prices are even posted on the Stihl linked web sites..

 

[Sodboa]

Where in Missouri are you? I have 2 Dolmar dealers within 12 miles of me. There is another abut 30 miles away.

Scott

Could you PM me the names or address of those dealers? I'm Saint Louis, so I assume I would need to drive south toward you.

 

[rb_in_va]

Check with cuttinscott for a demo saw you cant go wrong......





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I second that. I got one of those demo saws and it rocks!

 

[Works4me]

Dealer Locator

Could you PM me the names or address of those dealers? I'm Saint Louis, so I assume I would need to drive south toward you.

Dealer locator from the Dolmar USA website

http://www.dolmarusa.com/684.php

 

[Sodboa]

Yeah I saw that, but I went to one and it was not a dealer... Well the did sell dolmar, but didn't have any in stock. I wanted to hold one, to see what all the fuss is about.

 

[ericjeeper]

Not unless you have money to buy it.

Yeah I saw that, but I went to one and it was not a dealer... Well the did sell dolmar, but didn't have any in stock. I wanted to hold one, to see what all the fuss is about.

If you do not have the dollars to pay for a 7900, you darn sure do not wish to hold it in your hands.. Not to mention once you get it buried into some good wood. That saw is about as smooth as you can ask for.,. and the price makes it the best bang for the buck,.
The 5100 is a great limbing saw and bucking up to 8-10 inches.

 

[4sarge]

I was thinking Dolmar vs Husky for my next 2 chainsaw purchases (7900 & 5100) but the warm customer friendly attitude of some of the posting Dolmar dealers have almost convinced me that Husky is the way to go. I live very rural and it is inconvenient to say the least to hunt down a Dolmar dealer, pay 3.00+ for gas to meet and greet for a saw purchase. I can see why Dolmar has such a small market share and will not be expanding that any time soon. I can understand the logic of not being sold in the Big Box stores but a FTF sale in 2007 is ridiculous. I buy most of my items via the net and have them delivered to my door. The Huskies are looking better and leave the Dolmar's' to the small cult following. And I have conversed via the telephone about Dolmar purchases with Dolmar dealers and no one has asked me yet for a Dolmar permission slip. The Dolmar dealers that I have spoken with were very knowledgeable and seemed customer oriented. Does anyone just go to 1 car dealer and buy the first auto shown w/o comparing prices - I don't think so

 

[DOLMARatOs]

I was thinking Dolmar vs Husky for my next 2 chainsaw purchases (7900 & 5100) but the warm customer friendly attitude of some of the posting Dolmar dealers have almost convinced me that Husky is the way to go. I live very rural and it is inconvenient to say the least to hunt down a Dolmar dealer, pay 3.00+ for gas to meet and greet for a saw purchase. I can see why Dolmar has such a small market share and will not be expanding that any time soon. I can understand the logic of not being sold in the Big Box stores but a FTF sale in 2007 is ridiculous. I buy most of my items via the net and have them delivered to my door. The Huskies are looking better and leave the Dolmar's' to the small cult following. And I have conversed via the telephone about Dolmar purchases with Dolmar dealers and no one has asked me yet for a Dolmar permission slip. The Dolmar dealers that I have spoken with were very knowledgeable and seemed customer oriented. Does anyone just go to 1 car dealer and buy the first auto shown w/o comparing prices - I don't think so

Hmmmmm. So if there wasn't a Stihl dealer conveniently close to you and you wanted a 361 you'd bad-mouth their policies also? I think you may have gotten the wrong idea about Dolmar, Husky and Stihl. Dolmar and Stihl have the good sense to actually protect their dealers. Husky has limited the sale of their equipment via internet marketing but the bigger retailers such as Bailey's are allowed to continue the sales and that works for Husky.

If you want a Dolmar you'll probably have to go to a dealer or develop a good relationship with one of the fine dealers on this forum that can hook you up with maybe a Demo saw at a discount. If that isn't in your budget or you are not comfortable with that scenario then Husky is THE way to go. You might want to just stop in at your local Husky dealer and give them a chance to impress you with a saw before you click the mouse on your new purchase.

As for PRICE comparison, no one is stopping you from calling a few Dolmar dealers and getting a quote. If you want to start dickering for the best deal then as a dealer I'd like to see a little more effort. If a customer calls me on the phone and asks me for the best price on a piece of equipment I tell them the list price....it's our best PHONE price. If the same person comes to our location, looks at the equipment, and is actually interested in a purchase (has funds or is qualified for credit) then of course I'm willing to try and meet their expectations. If someone is just calling around looking for the cheapes unit...they are more than welcome to buy the cheapest thing they can find.

We do not argue with those who sell for less, they know what their priduct and service is worth.