Jaymo Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 Right, having started on the garden for the first time this year it’s time to ‘ re tool’. Looking to obtain a cow handled strimmer and also a leaf vac- Stihl is my preference and so my search starts. Any pointers on who to use? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, Jaymo said: Right, having started on the garden for the first time this year it’s time to ‘ re tool’. Looking to obtain a cow handled strimmer and also a leaf vac- Stihl is my preference and so my search starts. Any pointers on who to use? TIA A boy scout? don’t know if they still do bob-a-job though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 I got an online price then went to the local store and they matched it. Worth a look at the Stihl multi tool it comes in handy for hedges, trees and stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yod dropper Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 World of Power springs to mind but don't discount Felthorpe Mowers who I'm sure do Stihl. There are other local suppliers who also have separate online businesses, off the top of my head the place out at Acle does. I've bought direct from Bartrams but asked for their online business price which they would give you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 Charlie's Stores in the Welsh borders are usually competitive on Stihl prices, not sure if they do online sales, you'd have to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 9 minutes ago, Ricko said: Charlie's Stores in the Welsh borders are usually competitive on Stihl prices, not sure if they do online sales, you'd have to check. When in one of there stores in Shrewsbury , a couple of years ago . Loved it ,loads of tools and clothes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haynes Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 Stihl won't let suppliers sell online iirc. As the supplier can give proper advise on how to use them and also proper safety advise too. You can price match and "buy" online but you've got to collect from store. I had this a couple of years ago and I found a great chap/ shop only 5miles away. Proper shop with proper service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted April 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 Thanks guys. yep, World of Power is who I have used in the past awell as one I got from the Arb forum which is located down south but can’t for the life of me remember who it was? Indeed, the blower can be sent but the Strimmer needs local collection, so will do as suggested and pay a visit to the one in Acle or as suggested, Felthorpe. In the old days I could have got better than trade from Ben Burgess as they were a customer of my fathers, remeber him obtaining his Roper ride on and three gang cylinder set-up from them—- oh, them were the days :-) Thing is if I wasn’t so impatient I could buy the items next time I’m in France from Castorama cheaper than they are here- shame B&Q trade point don’t do them, saved a pretty penny today on a vacuum from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cant hit them all Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 right i'm a arborist / tree surgeon by trade stihl have gone up recently in price by 6% price rise as of the 1st of march. and im my opinion the quality have slipped in the recent years plastics that brake just looking at them or melt no joke. but if you got your heart set on stihl so be it. Forest and Arb will continue to to do last years prices or match any online deal if you can prove it. they sell husqvarna, Stihl, And Echo not echo would be a good choice for you as the warranty for home owners are a solid 5 years warranty and its proper professional equipment. if your prepared to have a day out / a drive there is a trade even on the 1st weekend in may for tree surgeons where dealers will be given really good deals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 I was/am looking at a back pack blowerand also had my heart set on a stihl, now not so sure. A local dealer stocks efco, and there blower also comes with a 5 yr warranty for domestic use, plus he's realy good to deal with for spares/repairs etc Hard to argue with a 5 year warranty and he reckons therer cracking machines (while he would say that he's not a salesman and just tells it straight) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 The title of this topic just sums up todays society, Cheapest Online! Whats wrong with your nearest shop or dealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cant hit them all Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, scotslad said: I was/am looking at a back pack blowerand also had my heart set on a stihl, now not so sure. A local dealer stocks efco, and there blower also comes with a 5 yr warranty for domestic use, plus he's realy good to deal with for spares/repairs etc Hard to argue with a 5 year warranty and he reckons therer cracking machines (while he would say that he's not a salesman and just tells it straight) efco can be hit or miss well it was 10 years ago and then they only had a 2 years warranty its the Emak group red is efco orange is oleo mac same products just different colours and made in italy and parts can be hard to source after a few years have passed . ECHO on the other hand is japanese and there been offering there 5 year domestic warranty for 15 years that i know off. I own echo stihl and husqvarna saws and other 2 stroke tools for my business and as the years go my stihl collection of tools seems to get smaller when i rebuy tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 5, 2018 Report Share Posted April 5, 2018 FR Jones and gardenline iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted April 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 5 hours ago, figgy said: FR Jones and gardenline iirc That’s one, good job that man....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 (edited) Jaymo we have stihl long reach Hedgecutters, Shindaiwa Hedgecutters, Husqvarna 365 X Torque Chainsaqw and Echo 420 ES Chainsaw along with a Ryobi petrol multi attachment strimmer blower tool, all is home use. The Echo chainsaw is a cracking bit of kit light and not once had a problem or fail to start. Built in Japan with more steel in the alloy so should last a long time. The Shindaiwa Hedgecutter i have is sharp light and easy to use no problems with it, the stihl is heavy to use compared but feels built to last again only problem was losing the head adjustment handle. If your going to use a great amount i would be looking on the Arbtalk forum see what people are recomending as things change. Edited April 6, 2018 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted April 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 (edited) Cheers Figgy We have a few acres which comprises a lot of wooded areas and also sloping areas/stone walls. All but one of our saws are Stihl so that’s why I’m naturally drawn to the make Edited April 6, 2018 by Jaymo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJsDad Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 Another vote for World of Power. Bought a Husky Chainsaw from them last month. They were £40 cheaper than any other deal I could find in Kent & Essex and I got free delivery as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 20 hours ago, figgy said: FR Jones and gardenline iirc I was under the impression fr jones were bad to beat, just priced up a new saw and 3 local backstreet boys (u could hardly find them if u didn't know where to go, proper saw shops where u have to tiip toe round the shed as bits of saws lying everywhere) have blew jones's price out the water. Has really surprised me as i never thought these small dealers could compete, so much so i almost never gave them the chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cant hit them all Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 fr jones have became expensive there moved to a bigger store premises they wasn't at two big trade events last year that they always use to go to. there being having problems with not dilerthing things and long waits recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 On 05/04/2018 at 20:31, Cant hit them all said: ...if your prepared to have a day out / a drive there is a trade even on the 1st weekend in may for tree surgeons where dealers will be given really good deals Where is this, please CHTA? I’m in the market for some kit too. LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cant hit them all Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 9 hours ago, lord_seagrave said: Where is this, please CHTA? I’m in the market for some kit too. LS there are two main events this year the Arboricultural Association Westonbirt The National Arboretum Tetbury, Gloucestershire GL8 8QS which is on the 11th and 12th of may this year the public can go as land as you pay the ticket fee on the day but the saving will be better than anywhere online and most will do cash deals but the big one will be where all the main dealers go the APF that the biggest show in the uk and it only happens every 2 years at the Ragley Estate, Alcester in september on the 20th to the 22nd where the last event there was upto a true 35% on saws and other garden machinery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted April 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 For the strimmer in after its £232 at Jones but there is a couple of London dealers who will deliver to Surrey/Kent/Essex ( wishing certain postcodes in those areas) and are doing it for £215 Dont suppose any Pw’ers down that way are planning on visiting Norfolk soon :-) Will try Felthorpe mowers possibly tomorrow and see what their best price is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 Pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted April 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 2 hours ago, amateur said: Pm sent And returned , Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted April 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Update Tried a local dealer who’ s best price was £257, so all ordered via a London dealer at £215 and the lovely Amateur has arranged for a way of getting it to me. A true gentleman indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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