Dolmar/Makita has to take a chance and make an investment in the market, proving they are willing to play with the big boys. Unfortunately, in most of the country, Husky is in nearly the same boat as Dolmar. They need a real dealer base that knows that they aren't going to get screwed in a few months when the winds change. Stihl is successful because they made the painful decisions vs going after the fast way to big sales numbers. They chose to "dance with the devil" in the big boxes in order to gain quick market share. Dolmar hasn't made any real commitment to dealers outside of a few isolated areas. They need to hit a sort of "critical mass" in the marketplace. Their products are great, it's just trying to get solid distribution nationally. If they get a few dealers like Scott around the country, and make some strong commitments to them for long term support, they will be a player. Right now, they are too much of a sideshow, which is unfortunate.
Mark
but isnt the same basicaly true of EVERY other saw brand except Stihl? It surely is true around this neck of the woods anyway. Our Echo dealer doesnt know enough about saws to put the chain on right, same for Redmax dealer and Husky "dealer?" Lowes. Maybe Stihl puts the chains on at the factory to avoid this?? Tell us Andy?, LOL.
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