Author Topic: My new saw (Read 2307 times)

rooster 58 · « **on:** January 16, 2023, 10:11:41 AM »

So last week I was able to pick up a new Stihl 500I for 1329.00. Sweet deal!

doc henderson · « **Reply #1 on:** January 16, 2023, 10:48:45 AM »

I just saw my dealer and his family at the ED. Had not been in a while as I sharpen my own stuff the last 5 years. he said he would make me a deal on one. they always threw in a few extra chains ect.

rooster 58 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 16, 2023, 03:15:14 PM »

I couldn't wrangle any chains or anything. But I got a 3 yr warranty for 39.00 that includes a yearly inspection and cleaning, new sprocket, air filter, and spark plug, and a new chain if needed. Plus if I damage the saw for anything, it will be replaced with a new saw

Walnut Beast · « **Reply #3 on:** January 16, 2023, 03:49:47 PM »

What was the reason you got it so cheap?

rooster 58 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 16, 2023, 05:47:06 PM »

Walnut Beast,
That's an every day price from a Rural King store in Parkersburg, WV. That was with a 25" regular bar

rooster 58 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 16, 2023, 07:48:38 PM »

The 661C beside it was 1409.00

Walnut Beast · « **Reply #6 on:** January 16, 2023, 07:49:34 PM »

Wow! Great deal! In these parts the ones that had the 500 were 1,539 with a 28” bar and chain. 1,449 would be a good deal but I think I would be hard pressed to find one for the price you did. The farm stores around here don’t sell the pro grade. I’ve heard there isn’t much room for the dealers on the saws but some really big dealers I’m sure they have more room to work the price

Walnut Beast · « **Reply #7 on:** January 16, 2023, 07:51:07 PM »

I’m surprised dealers around there don’t raise a little heck with Stihl

Walnut Beast · « **Reply #8 on:** January 16, 2023, 08:07:11 PM »

A good excuse to go back and buy the 661 now 😂😂

B.C.C. Lapp · « **Reply #9 on:** January 17, 2023, 06:54:27 AM »

I'd take that 661c for $1400 right now. Thats a deal.

gspren · « **Reply #10 on:** January 17, 2023, 10:02:58 AM »

At a Christmas party my 30 year old nephew told me he just got a 500 so next time we have a firewood detail at the hunting camp I'll try to check it out, although mostly by watching him.

rooster 58 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 19, 2023, 08:10:47 PM »

Yeah, they told me they making 35.00 on the saw. Right now I don't have a need for the 661. I'm mostly a sawmill, so I think I've got enough saws right now. And I could use a decent log splitter

Seachaser · « **Reply #12 on:** February 01, 2023, 05:15:52 AM »

My Stihl dealer was formally a Husky shop and switched over about a year ago. He said he doesn’t have room to negotiate like he used to.

rooster 58 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 16, 2023, 06:08:24 PM »

Wow!!!!
I had business in Parkersburg today, so I swung by Rural King. Stopped by the chain saws for some files and was shocked to seethe 500i is now going for 1569.00! And the 661 is 1559.00. They jumped in price not two weeks after I bought my saw, according to the main Stihl Tech. Once in awhile, I get lucky

Walnut Beast · « **Reply #14 on:** February 16, 2023, 08:11:09 PM »

That price was hard to believe! That was a smokin deal. I bet Stihl caught wind of that and shut corporate down on pricing.I bet smaller dealers were furious about it

rooster 58 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 16, 2023, 11:42:16 PM »

He said they raised prices across the board, except a couple small saws. I'll have to see if the local shop raised their prices

Walnut Beast · « **Reply #16 on:** February 17, 2023, 03:33:42 AM »

I wonder if they did!

teakwood · « **Reply #17 on:** February 18, 2023, 06:43:09 AM »

Bargemonkey sent me a 500i form NY and i love this saw, what a beast.

Walnut Beast · « **Reply #18 on:** February 18, 2023, 07:07:18 AM »

Three eye candies! The saw, bar and tree!

doc henderson · « **Reply #19 on:** February 18, 2023, 06:20:33 PM »

Teak what is the leafy greenery around the tree? looks like our poison ivy.

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