Is this a deal?

[SkwerI]

Last week I ordered a brand new 395XP for about $1k plus shipping and will be getting it in a day or two. Today I spotted this Craigslist ad for a like-new 395XP for $600. Do you think it's a deal? Should I grab it just because? I have two of everything else....

He's about 50 miles from me. I'm waiting to hear back from him to see if I can come look at it tonight.

http://orlando.craigslist.org/tls/812221725.html

 

[sawinredneck]

Doesn't sound terribly bad Brian. Not a "steal" IMO though. But I'm not really sure what the big Huskies sell for.

 

[stehansen]

One large saw is enough for me.

 

[SkwerI]

Andy, they sell for about $1k plus shipping.

 

[Ax-Man]

Your as bad as I am when comes to spending money on saws.

As long as you have the do ra me bucks to shell out for it and not be eating potato chips and hot dogs for the next month . go for it

You know how a saw should run and if meets your standards I don't see any harm in having two. If you get between a rock and a hard spot at least yo will have a spare.

 

[sawinredneck]

Andy, they sell for about $1k plus shipping.

I kinda got that, but I don't know what they go for used!!!
I KNOW I can pick up used 660's for $450-$500 or less.
But never priced a USED large Husky.

 

[SkwerI]

Well then it sounds like I need to offer him $450, possibly $500 for it then.

A couple possibilities for the saw; I could send it off to get ported (not sure by whom at this point) after comparing it to the new 395 side-by-side, then I'll be able to compare the new 395 to this saw after porting as well. Or if I end up stormchasing then I'll probably have an opportunity to offload it for a small profit.

 

[Frans]

I like the 394 better. It seems like when they 'upgraded' that model, it just doesn't cut as well.

 

[Mr. Sir]

I wonder why someone would buy a $1,000 saw, use it 3 times, and then sell it for $600?

Maybe it's better not to ask too many questions. :roll:

 

[SkwerI]

Dang, Brett. You sure know how to kill a buzz.

I wasn't considering that, but I'll see if he can show me how to start it when I go look at it. Still waiting for a callback. I'll also see if he will give me the serial number before I drive out there. I can imply that I can check it online.

 

[No_Bivy]

"hotsaw"?

 

[darkstar]

No it is not a deal.
used at most 700.

 

[Mr. Sir]

huh? :what:

 

[darkstar]

I bought a used 395xp for 500 bucks
Its still running .
What do they cost new these days anyhow?

 

[SkwerI]

Jerry, I answered that in the first and fourth posts already.

Looks like this guy checks his email twice a week or something. Who knows when he will respond to my last inquiry.

 

[squisher]

Just cause someones selling it doesn't mean it's hot. Check it out.

 

[Al Smith]

Well I certainly can't say aye or nay about what a person pays for a saw .

Being as tight as a bulls ass at fly time I wouldn't divey up that amount .Then too I don't use a saw to put beans on the table . I might add also that I need big saws about like I need another butt hole but I have 5 that are 100 cc's or over .Go figure .

 

[Newfie]

Well I certainly can't say aye or nay about what a person pays for a saw .

Being as tight as a bulls ass at fly time I wouldn't divey up that amount .Then too I don't use a saw to put beans on the table . I might add also that I need big saws about like I need another butt hole but I have 5 that are 100 cc's or over .Go figure .

That must be pretty taxing on your skivvies Al!

 

[Al Smith]

That must be pretty taxing on your skivvies Al!

Ha ,the Budwiesr excess gasses rotted them out years ago .All that's left is the waistband .

 

[Frans]

All righty then!

Um, about that saw, For what it's worth Skwerl, I respect you being concerned that it might be a stolen saw (diss. about why use a saw a couple of times and then sell it).

Stolen crap I stay away from.
Guy in my town was bragging the other day about how the saw he bought cost him a pack of cigs.

All I could think about was the guy who bought that saw to make a living and now he cant.

 

[rbtree]

Well, Brian, I also think $600 seems a bit too much. But, then, there was that like new 660 for about that, available out my way. A better saw, IMO....the oiler problem is a non issue, simply replace it with a high output one.....the 660's are way lighter, and with dual port muffler, cut plenty fine.

Here's my craigslist score from yesterday: Ported, and with a 7900 jug like my other two, it will cut with a stock 395, as you know.. and it cost me $150 so far.

 

[Magnus]

"Like new" is not new...
Often not even close when looking on ad's.
Did it include a couple pic's?

 

[Magnus]

RB...
That was a fine price!

Got any more?


Let me know if you get tired of it wone day, i got a nice spot for it here if you like after it is done!

 

[SkwerI]

Well I never heard back from the guy so I'll never get the chance to see it or make an offer. No big loss, my brand-spankin-new ported 395XP is currently in a box on a brown truck heading this way. I'll get it on Friday.

 

[Frans]

His loss