Husqvarna 445 chainsaw purchased from USA. All good!

maphew_gq · July 13, 2011, 01:41:39 PM

Hi all - in between looking for a new 4WD I came across these (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Husqvarna-445-18-46cc-Gas-Chain-Saw-HUSKY-NEW-BOX-/270778976492?pt=US_Chainsaws&hash=item3f0baf48ec) - don't ask how I went from Nissan to Huaqvarna?

Any way - any opinions from fellas or las' who may have used or owned this model. I rang my local who wants $750.

Thanks

Burnsy · July 13, 2011, 01:50:56 PM

Husky445 is a good little saw. I bought my last chainsaw (Dolmar 7900) from the US and had it landed here for around half the price it was to buy here. I also buy all my circular saw blades, chainsaw chain and woodworking clamps from the US and plenty of other things, more recently a philips replacement bulb for my rear projection TV and last night two gas struts for my ute canopy. Personally I won't buy anything I don't need immediately locally if I can get a name branded item for half the price delivered to my door without leaving my lounge seat

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schmik · July 13, 2011, 02:44:33 PM

Burnsey, can you PM a shop in the US that ships 'down unda'.

Cheers
mike

maphew_gq · July 13, 2011, 04:55:16 PM

Quote from: Burnsy on July 13, 2011, 01:50:56 PM
Husky445 is a good little saw. I bought my last chainsaw (Dolmar 7900) from the US and had it landed here for around half the price it was to buy here. I also buy all my circular saw blades, chainsaw chain and woodworking clamps from the US and plenty of other things, more recently a philips replacement bulb for my rear projection TV and last night two gas struts for my ute canopy. Personally I won't buy anything I don't need immediately locally if I can get a name branded item for half the price delivered to my door without leaving my lounge seat .

Thanks for the reply Burnsy - looks to be a good 'land owner' chainsaw which should be perfect for firewood and track clearing on the rare occasion. Can't argue with the saving from the US - just sent the eBay seller some questions.

darren · July 13, 2011, 05:12:10 PM

Its from shelbyville, thats next to springfield...

briann532 · July 13, 2011, 05:58:14 PM

My possibly irrelevant opinion, but I have owned 2 huskies over the years and my latest is now 8 years old.

Never missed a beat and is a pleasure to use.
Parts readily available and easy to use, service, and play with

No warranty if you buy off evil bay from OS but its a good price and probably worth the risk.

darren · July 13, 2011, 06:07:14 PM

I bought 2 435's from choo choo lawn parts on ebay for me and fully loaded. They have a real store too which is reassuring. Both of them cost less then one in aus. I was happy to take the risk on warranty on a husky for that price.
Also. I have an ebay rule. Don't spend any more than you can afford to lose

NewcastleKnight · July 13, 2011, 08:28:18 PM

Quote from: darren on July 13, 2011, 06:07:14 PM
I bought 2 435's from choo choo lawn parts on ebay for me and fully loaded. They have a real store too which is reassuring. Both of them cost less then one in aus. I was happy to take the risk on warranty on a husky for that price.
Also. I have an ebay rule. Don't spend any more than you can afford to lose

Got mine from the same place as Darren, all good so far and cheap.

Silvo · July 13, 2011, 09:43:20 PM

Quote from: darren on July 13, 2011, 06:07:14 PM
I bought 2 435's from choo choo lawn parts on ebay for me and fully loaded. They have a real store too which is reassuring. Both of them cost less then one in aus. I was happy to take the risk on warranty on a husky for that price.
Also. I have an ebay rule. Don't spend any more than you can afford to lose

got a link? i can't find them

GGV8Cruza · July 13, 2011, 09:56:23 PM

http://stores.ebay.com.au/Choo-Choo-Lawn-Equipment/ChooChooParts-Our-Store-Policies.html

GG

Burnsy · July 13, 2011, 09:56:59 PM

If you want bars or chain this guy is the go. Quality oregon chains made to order.

http://shop.ebay.com.au/driveshaftman941/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25

Silvo · July 14, 2011, 09:19:52 AM

Quote from: GGPatrol on July 13, 2011, 09:56:23 PM
http://stores.ebay.com.au/Choo-Choo-Lawn-Equipment/ChooChooParts-Our-Store-Policies.html

GG

thanks

darren · July 14, 2011, 11:25:15 AM

Quote from: Silvo on July 14, 2011, 09:19:52 AM
thanks

If they dont have what you want on their ebay store just email them. They were pretty good to me

maphew_gq · July 15, 2011, 06:18:16 PM

Does he ship to Oz, in his questions he said no, I have sent an email to confirm.

darren · July 15, 2011, 06:22:03 PM

Mention that he sent two t435's to me, and a saw to marc.

Burnsy · July 15, 2011, 07:16:03 PM

Quote from: maphew_gq on July 15, 2011, 06:18:16 PM
Does he ship to Oz, in his questions he said no, I have sent an email to confirm.

They say no to shipping as husqvana, sthil etc tell them they will loose their retailing rights is they sell outside of the US because if they do that, then the saw manufacturers won't be able to keep bending us all over when it comes to prices here. A global market is only what we have when it suits big business. As soon as it appears that they might loose some profit then the global market does not exist.

Most US tool/machinery sellers who say they will not ship to Aust will in fact when approached as long as you are willing to say a mate bought it and shipped it for you or similar.

maphew_gq · July 15, 2011, 08:23:22 PM

Quote from: Burnsy on July 15, 2011, 07:16:03 PM
They say no to shipping as husqvana, sthil etc tell them they will loose their retailing rights is they sell outside of the US because if they do that, then the saw manufacturers won't be able to keep bending us all over when it comes to prices here. A global market is only what we have when it suits big business. As soon as it appears that they might loose some profit then the global market does not exist.

Most US tool/machinery sellers who say they will not ship to Aust will in fact when approached as long as you are willing to say a mate bought it and shipped it for you or similar.

Makes sense, thanks for the information. Might give him a go, the other seller at the beginning of the thread was selling refurbished units.

Burnsy · July 15, 2011, 10:23:15 PM

Quote from: maphew_gq on July 15, 2011, 08:23:22 PM
Makes sense, thanks for the information. Might give him a go, the other seller at the beginning of the thread was selling refurbished units.

If you have no luck try Brad here http://www.firstgeartrucks.com/store/home.php?cat=94 I bought mine from him and payment was arranged through paypal so it was all pretty much risk free. Nice guy and great service.

Bird · July 15, 2011, 10:43:44 PM

You buy it from the USA store, and then have ship it to a company in USA that does forwarding. Plenty of them that do it.

Thus they get their USA address and you get your cheap saw

eg: from another thread

Today, I just found out about this USA Mail forwarding.
Three different websites:
www.usa2me.com
www.myus.com
www.mailforwarding.biz

never used any so dont know how good they are, but others on other 4b forums and laptop forums have used them

JCAT · July 15, 2011, 10:46:33 PM

I think my Husky is a 445. It is a great saw, 6 years old now and no issues.

darren · July 16, 2011, 05:55:59 AM

Quote from: Lost on July 15, 2011, 10:43:44 PM
You buy it from the USA store, and then have ship it to a company in USA that does forwarding. Plenty of them that do it.

Thus they get their USA address and you get your cheap saw

eg: from another thread

Today, I just found out about this USA Mail forwarding.
Three different websites:
www.usa2me.com
www.myus.com
www.mailforwarding.biz

never used any so dont know how good they are, but others on other 4b forums and laptop forums have used them

I have used forward it. they were very helpful

ZORDO · July 16, 2011, 06:53:36 PM

I have a Husky 359 & no complaints

maphew_gq · July 18, 2011, 06:00:10 PM

Quote from: maphew_gq on July 15, 2011, 08:23:22 PM
Makes sense, thanks for the information. Might give him a go, the other seller at the beginning of the thread was selling refurbished units.

Dropped him an email with the above information/persuasion? - he said since taking over the department he wont be sending overseas due to Husqvarna policies. Oh well, good try.

darren · July 18, 2011, 06:04:33 PM

you can think husky australia for that. Buy a sthill from the US and email husky what you did.

Or use a fowarding company

maphew_gq · July 18, 2011, 06:24:52 PM

Quote from: darren on July 18, 2011, 06:04:33 PM
you can think husky australia for that. Buy a sthill from the US and email husky what you did.

Or use a fowarding company

I'm onto another one at the moment, however there is a place on the G.Coast that seems to be abour $100 dearer than the states, might see what he's all about also.

News:

Husqvarna 445 chainsaw purchased from USA. All good!

ZORDO