My Buddy that I work with owns a Stihl 036 and a 029. He also has a Lopi Liberty (wood) and a Quadrafire CB 1200 (pellet). He bought his CB 1200 a week after I bought mine. He has since not used his wood-stove, sold his splitter, and is currently in the market to sell his saws.
I have been looking to get a 70cc Saw. I know... Its just shy of 70cc's. But its bigger than what I have. He hs a 20" and 24" bar and a couple chains. Like I said before. Since he bought the pellet stove. He has not used the saws. For 3 years, they sat dry on the shelf. I believe its about 7 years old. He lived in the city and bought a lot of his wood, never owned land and fell trees. Neither saw has seen a lot of abuse.
So, I went over there and we put fuel in the 036, Fired right up (4 pulls). He didn't say what he wanted for it, as far as cash. Here is how it went......
I asked what he would trade for??
Him "What will you give me?? (he has NO Wood or Wood Pellets put up this year, But he has been talking about having a sweep come out, and firing the Liberty back up)
I say "I will give you a Cord of Wood and a Ton of Wood pellets.
Him "I might do that, let me talk to the wife"
Me "Ok, let me know" Well he just texted me.. Said if I still wanted it. Its mine. My cheapest ton I bought this year, was $177 plus a Cord of wood (Wood was free, add my time, and gas, so I say $50)
Round it and it would be $225.. So... Is a 036, in Good shape, clean, no broken parts, no faded plastic, with extra bar and chains, worth $225?? Everything I have read, says its a pretty good deal. I dont have a compression tester. I would like to test it, but like I said.. I have worked side by side with this guy (partner at work) for over 10 yrs. Good guy, low hrs on the saw. He is getting close to season, and has NOTHING put up to heat his house. Is he desperate or am I a sucker? All happened kind of fast today? Have always got fast and helpful responses from ya'll,
It would be him picking said items up, no delivery on my end. Should I trade? Or should I try and work a Ca$h Deal, based on what you think its worth? Any help is always appreciated.
I have been looking to get a 70cc Saw. I know... Its just shy of 70cc's. But its bigger than what I have. He hs a 20" and 24" bar and a couple chains. Like I said before. Since he bought the pellet stove. He has not used the saws. For 3 years, they sat dry on the shelf. I believe its about 7 years old. He lived in the city and bought a lot of his wood, never owned land and fell trees. Neither saw has seen a lot of abuse.
So, I went over there and we put fuel in the 036, Fired right up (4 pulls). He didn't say what he wanted for it, as far as cash. Here is how it went......
I asked what he would trade for??
Him "What will you give me?? (he has NO Wood or Wood Pellets put up this year, But he has been talking about having a sweep come out, and firing the Liberty back up)
I say "I will give you a Cord of Wood and a Ton of Wood pellets.
Him "I might do that, let me talk to the wife"
Me "Ok, let me know" Well he just texted me.. Said if I still wanted it. Its mine. My cheapest ton I bought this year, was $177 plus a Cord of wood (Wood was free, add my time, and gas, so I say $50)
Round it and it would be $225.. So... Is a 036, in Good shape, clean, no broken parts, no faded plastic, with extra bar and chains, worth $225?? Everything I have read, says its a pretty good deal. I dont have a compression tester. I would like to test it, but like I said.. I have worked side by side with this guy (partner at work) for over 10 yrs. Good guy, low hrs on the saw. He is getting close to season, and has NOTHING put up to heat his house. Is he desperate or am I a sucker? All happened kind of fast today? Have always got fast and helpful responses from ya'll,
It would be him picking said items up, no delivery on my end. Should I trade? Or should I try and work a Ca$h Deal, based on what you think its worth? Any help is always appreciated.
