How cheap is a bargain for 880? (aus)

Rob Chace · 13th October 2011, 11:46 PM

I'm a bit of a bargain hunter and i'ld like the opion of local market guys (aus), buyt you overseas folk feel free to add your 2cents to the topic.

How cheap is a bragain price for an 880 or 088 if in pretty good shape?
(im currently looking at about $1000.00 for one)

25inch361 · 14th October 2011, 12:20 AM

Looks like one can be bought new in the states for $1729.99

w/ a 21" bar....just for comparison.

Rob Chace · 14th October 2011, 12:45 AM

yeah i can get one for $2400.00 from a local dealer - Im on really good terms with the local dealer.

Tony Knight · 14th October 2011, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robstar

yeah i can get one for $2400.00 from a local dealer - Im on really good terms with the local dealer.

Thats my price from the local dealer as well, ebay had a brand newy go for $1825.00 the other day and often have them "buy it now for between $2100.00 to $2350.00 (plus freight). If for some reason your not interested in the $1,000.00 drop us a line as I have been looking for one as well.

Cheers

Tony

Eric Frei · 14th October 2011, 07:32 AM

$1000 is good if it's not stuffed.

25inch361 · 14th October 2011, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Frei

$1000 is good if it's not stuffed.

Define "stuffed"....I've not heard this used in this context here in the USA....

George Valentine · 14th October 2011, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 25inch361

Define "stuffed"....I've not heard this used in this context here in the USA....

Hahaha, even I can give you the definition of "stuffed" in Aussie language, it means the saw is "F@%$D", or is "worn to the shit-house", "is caputo" , "ain't worth the trouble", "totally flogged"...!

You can also say that, the machine can be "on its last legs"...!

Is this a bit clear for you...!

Cheers
George

25inch361 · 14th October 2011, 11:40 AM

Yeah, thanks for that George! I figured it must be something along those lines....

stihlman441 · 14th October 2011, 07:12 PM

Good luck finding a half any good 880 for $1000,maybe a 660 for that.

seabass · 14th October 2011, 07:21 PM

I got one for 600 bucks old 088 its ok plenty of grunt I don't use it to much thay are a big saw

Maxweber · 19th December 2011, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seabass

I got one for 600 bucks old 088 its ok plenty of grunt I don't use it to much thay are a big saw

I got it from value spotters

and my feet dancing like that.

sawfun · 22nd December 2011, 11:41 AM

Those 088's are nicer than the 880's in that they have no rpm limiter here in the States. Mine seems to pull harder than my 880 did before I had it ported. I don't think the 088's need to be ported compared to the 880 and No flippy caps on the 880.
Check Madsens, they had new 880 powerhead's for something like $1495 last month when I was there.

dannyshines11 · 12th January 2012, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxweber

I got it from value spotters

and my feet dancing like that.

I found value Spotters on Google , there eBay Sellers service i like most.

corey · 14th January 2012, 12:11 PM

went to the dealer today, and i can get a brand new 880, 41" bar for $1500.

i opted for another 460 25" and a 660 36" for $1900 combined.

13th October 2011, 11:46 PM	#1
Rob Chace Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 238	How cheap is a bargain for 880? (aus) I'm a bit of a bargain hunter and i'ld like the opion of local market guys (aus), buyt you overseas folk feel free to add your 2cents to the topic. How cheap is a bragain price for an 880 or 088 if in pretty good shape? (im currently looking at about $1000.00 for one)

14th October 2011, 12:20 AM	#2
25inch361 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Willard, MO Posts: 45	Re: How cheap is a bargain for 880? (aus) Looks like one can be bought new in the states for $1729.99 w/ a 21" bar....just for comparison.

14th October 2011, 12:45 AM	#3
Rob Chace Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 238	Re: How cheap is a bargain for 880? (aus) yeah i can get one for $2400.00 from a local dealer - Im on really good terms with the local dealer.

14th October 2011, 07:32 AM	#5
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: How cheap is a bargain for 880? (aus) $1000 is good if it's not stuffed. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

14th October 2011, 11:40 AM	#8
25inch361 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Willard, MO Posts: 45	Re: How cheap is a bargain for 880? (aus) Yeah, thanks for that George! I figured it must be something along those lines....

14th October 2011, 07:12 PM	#9
stihlman441 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia,near Geelong Vic Posts: 103	Re: How cheap is a bargain for 880? (aus) Good luck finding a half any good 880 for $1000,maybe a 660 for that.

14th October 2011, 07:21 PM	#10
seabass I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: brisbane Posts: 4	Re: How cheap is a bargain for 880? (aus) I got one for 600 bucks old 088 its ok plenty of grunt I don't use it to much thay are a big saw

22nd December 2011, 11:41 AM	#12
sawfun Sappling Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: oregon Posts: 10	Re: How cheap is a bargain for 880? (aus) Those 088's are nicer than the 880's in that they have no rpm limiter here in the States. Mine seems to pull harder than my 880 did before I had it ported. I don't think the 088's need to be ported compared to the 880 and No flippy caps on the 880. Check Madsens, they had new 880 powerhead's for something like $1495 last month when I was there.

14th January 2012, 12:11 PM	#14
corey Sappling Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: pittsburgh, pa Posts: 22	Re: How cheap is a bargain for 880? (aus) went to the dealer today, and i can get a brand new 880, 41" bar for $1500. i opted for another 460 25" and a 660 36" for $1900 combined.

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