WildnCrazyGuy
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So, I've been looking for a new saw and have been reading all the comments I can on this site. You've convinced me that I needed an MS 361 to complement my current 17 or so year old 021. So, I went shopping. Man were those things expensive.
I have been looking for a good, but barely used one and had been scoping EBAY and Craigslist for a bit, when what to my wandering eyes should appear? A "Brand New" used MS 361 on Craigslist and only about an hour from where I live. The best part? the price was about 175.00 -200.00 less than new. So, question to any, did I get a good deal on a "Used" saw? 425.00? The guy I got it from gave me the kiddie chain, which I did install, but went by the dealer today and got some RSC, yellow for it.
By the way, great site for discussing these topics and you guys do a great job... I'm a newbie, but have been around chainsaws since I was little. My dad would let me hold it, then he'd get to use it, then I was pointed to the ax to chop it...
As I got older, he did let me use it some and did buy me my first saw, that 021 that I occasionally use and you'll see in my pics. I just recently moved into a new neighborhood and I think they left all the trees they could on my lot. Probably to save costs...
I just hope when I put the oil and gas in it actually fires. That would be a bummer. It sure looks good, but it don't run...
I know most of you will say right off the bat, why did you buy a used saw and not fire it up? Call it a leap of faith... What can go wrong with a new saw, right? Opening the can of worms... I'll shut up now, but please let me know if I got a decent deal on a used saw, assuming it actually fires. Thanks.
(Bummer, I can only attach 5 pics. Hmmm. Got a bunch more... My wife thought I was crazy taking all these pics. I'm just excited I guess and it's finally raining outside, so I'll have to wait.
We really need the rain, so no biggie. I guess I'll try to post the other pics in additional posts.)
I have been looking for a good, but barely used one and had been scoping EBAY and Craigslist for a bit, when what to my wandering eyes should appear? A "Brand New" used MS 361 on Craigslist and only about an hour from where I live. The best part? the price was about 175.00 -200.00 less than new. So, question to any, did I get a good deal on a "Used" saw? 425.00? The guy I got it from gave me the kiddie chain, which I did install, but went by the dealer today and got some RSC, yellow for it.
By the way, great site for discussing these topics and you guys do a great job... I'm a newbie, but have been around chainsaws since I was little. My dad would let me hold it, then he'd get to use it, then I was pointed to the ax to chop it...
As I got older, he did let me use it some and did buy me my first saw, that 021 that I occasionally use and you'll see in my pics. I just recently moved into a new neighborhood and I think they left all the trees they could on my lot. Probably to save costs...I just hope when I put the oil and gas in it actually fires. That would be a bummer. It sure looks good, but it don't run...
I know most of you will say right off the bat, why did you buy a used saw and not fire it up? Call it a leap of faith... What can go wrong with a new saw, right? Opening the can of worms... I'll shut up now, but please let me know if I got a decent deal on a used saw, assuming it actually fires. Thanks.(Bummer, I can only attach 5 pics. Hmmm. Got a bunch more... My wife thought I was crazy taking all these pics. I'm just excited I guess and it's finally raining outside, so I'll have to wait.
We really need the rain, so no biggie. I guess I'll try to post the other pics in additional posts.)
