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Post by lesorubcheek on Apr 2, 2009 20:58:44 GMT -5
The buyer saw something that grabbed his desire. Saw-king had a 750 supported with a video that ended soon after the first one It brought less money..... I fully understand desire and haste. it is closely related to oppourtunity. Yea, Saw-King's 750 didn't sound that great to me. Seemed like it was loading up pretty bad and not really opening up well. I agree with your statement about opportunity. Everybody has to judge when to take risks. Reality though is that everyone doesn't gain from taking a risk. Look at the housing market! I just tend to be a bit more conservative than some. I've said it many times already, but I'll say it once more.... I just hope the buyer ends up satisifed with his purchase. If so, then all's well that ends well. It just will not surprize me if he/she feels regret after seeing what they've got. Dan |
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Post by billg on Apr 3, 2009 0:06:35 GMT -5
Hmmm, OK. Bill knows the guy that thinks $785 is a good price for a 750. Bill also says he is selling 'some' of his 750's. Now why hasnt said guy bought any of Bill's 750's? I am not sure exactly how to take that comment.  There is a very good reason. None of my saws come close to the peceived condition of that saw and I have not decided which one to get rid of. Bill |
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Post by billg on Apr 3, 2009 0:09:13 GMT -5
Bill, if you know the guy, I hope he's aware then of the true state of that saw. He/she musta wanted it pretty bad to shell out that much. Hope they know what they've purchased. I will second that. Was this 'very good guy' informed of the things that this thread revealed? Did they make an informed decision? To answer that question. No he bought it based on the sellers decription. When I talked with the gentleman Wednesday night and found that he had bought it I told him to check into it. Bill |
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Post by lesorubcheek on Apr 3, 2009 7:09:27 GMT -5
So I guess its safe to say that at least now, he's aware of the fact the saw has been "prettified". I'd strongly reccomend the first thing he does is stick a comp tester on it and also pull the muffler to inspect at least the exhaust side of the piston.
I hope the saw is indeed in good shape. If not though, its going to be a tough case against the seller, unless there were questions asked upfront that prove to have been answered with falsehoods. Again, I asked about the paint and if there was a comp number, and received no reply. There were no actual lies in the listing, simply not all the truth disclosed either, and it defintely would lead one to believe something that isn't the truth about the item.
Dan
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Post by redsqwrl on Apr 3, 2009 7:32:16 GMT -5
I am extremely happy that the value of the 750 continues to go up. Congratulations to the buyer. Well played Care to explain this way of thinking? Cant say as I understand it. The Homelite 750 was no big deal to me because my father had one.... He bought it used at a swap meet for classic car parts and it always was around and used to cut ice and big trees. most of the time it sat under the workbench as his 360 and 150 had all the fun. I tried to make c-7 and c-9's cut big trees and ice like the old mans saw. they do good but are not the same I bought a 1050. When searching for a 750 I found a burnt up saw at a dealer and bought it. I had no idea that pistons could not be had. I had no idea the value of a good one. I wanted a 750. RBW offerd one for $500 holy Scmidt $500!! My largest $ to date was $45 for a running c-9 and $100 for a like new 750 Just needing piston. hahahahahah. I pasted up erics saw (like a dumb ass) but at the time $500 seemed like a lot of money. the next saw I found was on ebay and went for $700+ (we discussed it here at hoh) Well my quote is the value continues to go up. Painted saws with Good BC's keep bringing more money. Beaters fluctuate. the well played part of my statement comes from my feelings of this buyer not being outbid by $1 at the end of the sale. Most people willing to unload $784+ shipping would most likely $2 more........... If you want 100+ cc's and high RPM that is your saw. As far as other makes you can get a Husky for 2-3 times more to get the same power. That buyer has his 750 now he may have been saving money for 10 minutes or 10 years either way he wanted it and he has it. I hope he never needs to find a piston for it. I rarely type properly I am more of a verbal communicator... Redsqwrl |
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Post by MCS on Apr 3, 2009 19:56:30 GMT -5
Red,
Great note and lots of facts. I remember that one 750 that went for 700+ but I was just watch it and I've been watching the Big Homelites on ebay. One never knows what they will bring until the auction closes. I used to have a comment on my signature line stating I wanted a big Homelite. Not that I have any trees that need one but you know, just something I wanted. I stumbled across a craigslist ad for a $750 750 in SD just across the MN border. I emailed the guy a couple of times and he responded but nothing came of it. A few weeks later there it was again but at $450. My wife didn't understand why the trip to the cabin was taking such a wide loop! When you find something, you just have to go for it and that may be what transpired in this auction. Maybe he has bid on a few and always missed out in the end. The one that followed closed at less than $500 but that doesn't mean he would have won the bid at anything less that what he got his saw for. The winner of that saw could have had a $700 bid sitting there.
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Post by hoss on Apr 4, 2009 0:51:47 GMT -5
I am going to put a 750 up soon and I will assure you that it will not be painted up. Bill I look forward to it Bill.  |
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Post by lesorubcheek on Apr 4, 2009 6:53:30 GMT -5
Howdy Hoss!
Nice to see ya over here.
Dan
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Post by chainsawwhisperer on Apr 4, 2009 6:54:46 GMT -5
Morning Dan , Hoss !
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Post by RandyMac on Apr 4, 2009 7:40:34 GMT -5
good morning cheese
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Post by hoss on Apr 4, 2009 9:43:29 GMT -5
Mornin fellas!
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Post by billg on Apr 6, 2009 1:31:58 GMT -5
Hmmm, OK. Bill knows the guy that thinks $785 is a good price for a 750. Bill also says he is selling 'some' of his 750's. Now why hasnt said guy bought any of Bill's 750's? After 3 days of head scratching I am still confused by this post. I would sure like to know what you are saying. Bill |
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Post by lesorubcheek on Apr 6, 2009 6:53:46 GMT -5
Good morning (2 days late!). Dan |
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Post by billg on Apr 7, 2009 0:44:21 GMT -5
After 3 days of head scratching I am still confused by this post. I would sure like to know what you are saying. Bill I wasnt implying anything. Just making comments on the sale of that 750. ?? I saw it a different way. I operate honest, straight up and to the point. I know no other way. Bill |
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Post by lesorubcheek on Apr 7, 2009 11:10:29 GMT -5
This seems a bit touchy, but I feel the need to jump in and at least say something. First of all, Bill, I had the exact same question run through my mind as Oldzip.
Bill stated the following:
1. Bill has recently communicated with a guy that just shelled out 785 bucks for a painted-to-look-pretty 750.
2. Bill stated that he's gonna sell a (or some) 750s soon.
Oldzip asked the same question that I was also asking in my head....
Why the heck wouldn't this guy just have bought one from Bill ?!?!?!!?
I don't think there was any insinuation of sneakiness, wrong-doing, or other underhanded business behavior. Just a simple question that I'll admit I also asked myself.
Then Bill answers the question... The guy wanted a pretty saw and Bill hasn't decided which one he wants to sell yet. Simple, straight answer.
So as I viewed it, case close, question answered. Nothing more.
Again, I thought OldZip's question was pertinent and I see Bill provided a straight answer. I'm glad Oldzip asked it! I was curious, but felt a bit uncomfortable, mainly due to the fact that I seem to have offended Bill with my"monkey grip" post awhile back. Last thing I wanna do is offend anybody around here.
Ok, so that's my personal take on this topic. hopefully its now behind.
Dan
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Post by chainsawwhisperer on Apr 7, 2009 15:01:15 GMT -5
Text conversations sometimes fail to convay certain cues. These cues are what we use to determine if humor, anger, sarcasm, etc. is the tone of the conversation.
I don't think that Zip meant any sarcasm or ill will toward you Bill. I think we all know that you are an honest guy and a straight shooter (as is Zip).
CSW
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Post by RBW on Apr 7, 2009 19:17:50 GMT -5
Im going to make one thing abundantly clear and I want to all to hear me and hear me good!!!!!!!!
I wish I hadnt sold my 750!  Hi Hoss! Good to see you here! .
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Post by hoss on Apr 7, 2009 19:44:49 GMT -5
Im going to make one thing abundantly clear and I want to all to hear me and hear me good!!!!!!!!
I wish I hadnt sold my 750! Ouch, that's gotta hurt! I'm sorry to hear that man. I was collecting saws for 5 years before I finally found a good deal on a 750. Now I have five good runners and i'm not looking back. The 750 is my favorite saw bar none. I like using em as much as I like lookin at em. Of all the saws I have the 750 is the fastest stock saw I have ever used. . |
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Post by redsqwrl on Apr 7, 2009 20:00:50 GMT -5
I'm going to make one thing abundantly clear and I want to all to hear me and hear me good!!!!!!!!
I wish I had bought that saw instead of thinking about it like a putz.......
RS
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Post by lesorubcheek on Apr 8, 2009 6:52:58 GMT -5
I couldn't bear to part with any of the saws at our place.... welllllll, ok, maybe I wouldn't miss a super 2 so much, as long as there's a few more still there. It'd be a BIG deal to part with a 750............. or a 650....... or a 550.....
Dan
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