No such thing as an MS026. Its either an 026 or a MS260. A 026 has screw caps.
Something's not right here. Wrong label on top, bars don't look like they're the right shape, is this one of the Chinese knock-offs?
No such thing as an MS026. Its either an 026 or a MS260. A 026 has screw caps.
Something's not right here. Wrong label on top, bars don't look like they're the right shape, is this one of the Chinese knock-offs?
I would not have learned to be suspicious of counterfeit saws had it not been for A.S. Of course, I probably would just have bought one or maybe 2 saws from a dealer.
Seriously, I have learned a lot here. Not sure what the actual story is on this saw, but I will never assume that just because it says 'STIHL' . . .
Philbert
As much as Stihl saws cost, if I was the slightest bit suspicious of it I wouldn't buy..
I am not seriously interested in that saw. More interested in learning how to identify the counterfeit ones, and sharing this information.
Philbert
I am not seriously interested in that saw. More interested in learning how to identify the counterfeit ones, and sharing this information.
Philbert
I hate to say it but the best way to be sure when buying a Stihl is to go to a Stihl dealer and buy it.
The color is usually off. Huskies are worse than Stihls for this. The decals always look funny. The bar lettering is always a little off. Lots of times they have incorrect fasteners holding them together. Little things.
If all the junkies here on A.S. only bought new saws the STIHL dealers would all be rich. (?)
I't one thing to avoid the too-good-to-be-true, new-in-the-box deals. I'd like to be able to spot used ones as well.
Philbert
Stihl 084 AV Saw 3, 4, 5'
Not at that price will he be downsizing anything:hmm3grin2orange:
Stihl 044 Saw
I guess like new is a pretty broad term be used rather generously
Is that a high performance bend on the handlebar? Looks aerodynamic.
Stihl 084 AV Saw 3, 4, 5'
Not at that price will he be downsizing anything:hmm3grin2orange:
Stihl 044 Saw
I guess like new is a pretty broad term be used rather generously
How would you feel if you bought a new Stihl and opened the box and your new saw looked like that?
Did a STIHL MS026 PRO come with flippy caps?
How about one that looks brand new? (Should my Spider-sense be tingling?)
Stihl Chainsaw 026 pro
Philbert
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No such thing as an MS026. Its either an 026 or a MS260. A 026 has screw caps.
Looks like a shelf saw that may have been dropped and a ms260 rear handle installed, still has the screw cap on the oil tank. I think a ligit saw but would not pay more than $300 in that condition and that would be if it is as new as it looks.
Any Aussie banana benders want a big IEL. Looks intact.
Giant chain-saw | Collectables | Gumtree Australia Brisbane South West - Inala
Did a STIHL MS026 PRO come with flippy caps?
How about one that looks brand new? (Should my Spider-sense be tingling?)
Stihl Chainsaw 026 pro
Philbert
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