Now they are hitting craigslist

[decableguy2000]

Now the fakes are more locale

https://asheville.craigslist.org/grd/6420420568.html

 

[cus_deluxe]

I have one of these, but certainly wouldnt try to sell it for this price. And sure wouldnt try to pass it off without mentioning the minor detail that its 100% aftermarket

 

[a. palmer jr.]

To an informed person that saw has things that are a dead giveaway...but to the uninformed it might seem like a bargain..

 

[Matt M.]

He posted his phone number ,, blow that sucker up! Need I say any more...lol

 

[J_M____]

Most of the ones people try to sell as stihl at least have a real stihl top badge and the safety stickers on the brake and handle.

 

[decableguy2000]

They don't say Sthil in the ad. I'm not against clones, just call them what they are and ask clone prices. The bar in this ad looks real and brings a little more to the price. Someone will get it before long.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

Technically it does say stihl in the ad...the model name "MS660" is owned by stihl.

 

[Cracker Boy]

Now the fakes are more locale

https://asheville.craigslist.org/grd/6420420568.html

Same exact add pic and all was on fl cl in jacksonville

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

I'd report it but that's a waste of time with c/l.

 

[Dub11]

I wonder if he accepts link bucks?

 

[Spike60]

This stuff is rampant just about everywhere now. More so with OEM saws that were rebuilt with AM parts. Often the cheapest E-bay stuff. These saws come in the shop often, and none of the buyers were informed by the sellers that the saw was rebuilt with AM parts.

It's kind of the "dark side" of the whole aftermarket thing, because there's plenty of dishonest people flipping saws. But on the bright side, this has become common enough now that many guys know that you gotta be careful buying used saws. Things like a bright new silver cylinder raises a red flag.

 

[Homemade]

Technically it does say stihl in the ad...the model name "MS660" is owned by stihl.

Sometimes it depends. The dash between MS and 660 can be something a lawyer will determine that there is enough difference that it’s not copyright infringement.

Just look at some other “knock off” products. Very common to copy color scheme, font type and size... but change one O to a Q and the lesser is non the wiser.

It’s sad, no matter what product is out there, there is always someone who will try to score on the profits by misleading the consumer.

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[SteveinUT]

Sometimes it depends. The dash between MS and 660 can be something a lawyer will determine that there is enough difference that it’s not copyright infringement.

Just look at some other “knock off” products. Very common to copy color scheme, font type and size... but change one O to a Q and the lesser is non the wiser.

It’s sad, no matter what product is out there, there is always someone who will try to score on the profits by misleading the consumer.

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Hahahahaha!!!! Reminds me of the Ray-BUN sunglasses I bought in Haiti back in the day. I had a fake Rolex that I bought in Korea that actually lasted for YEARS before it crapped out. The sad thing is, some poor guy is going to buy that 660 thinking he's getting a deal.

 

[brandonstclair20]

This stuff is rampant just about everywhere now. More so with OEM saws that were rebuilt with AM parts. Often the cheapest E-bay stuff. These saws come in the shop often, and none of the buyers were informed by the sellers that the saw was rebuilt with AM parts.

It's kind of the "dark side" of the whole aftermarket thing, because there's plenty of dishonest people flipping saws. But on the bright side, this has become common enough now that many guys know that you gotta be careful buying used saws. Things like a bright new silver cylinder raises a red flag.

I rebuild saws for sale and I keep the moving parts oem. I do use some aftermarket parts, and I have to so I can make a small profit. But I always list what is aftermarket. I believe everyone should list what is aftermarket, the buyer deserves to know. The Chinese covers and such work fine but they definitely not as durable.


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[Spike60]

I rebuild saws for sale and I keep the moving parts oem. I do use some aftermarket parts, and I have to so I can make a small profit. But I always list what is aftermarket. I believe everyone should list what is aftermarket, the buyer deserves to know. The Chinese covers and such work fine but they definitely not as durable.


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That's the way to go about it, for sure. And all of the external parts like handles and plastic are not like coils, carbs and top ends, as they aren't "fail parts" that can put the saw out of service.

 

[Homemade]

Truth. Not all aftermarket parts are automatic junk. Though there is some common sense a builder/flipper/seller needs to use when deciding on oem or am for certain parts.

And then there is a learning curve. I’ve bought some aftermarket parts that seamed ok, but didn’t hardly last 1/2 gal of fuel.


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[brandonstclair20]

Truth. Not all aftermarket parts are automatic junk. Though there is some common sense a builder/flipper/seller needs to use when deciding on oem or am for certain parts.

And then there is a learning curve. I’ve bought some aftermarket parts that seamed ok, but didn’t hardly last 1/2 gal of fuel.


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My dad fixed a weed eater for his friends at the scrap yard. He bought fuel lines, fuel tank grommet and carburetor on eBay for like $10. They brought it back after 2 weeks saying it quit running and gas was leaking. The fuel lines were completely rotten as well as the grommet. That was only two weeks, the weed eater had been used twice! A used oem grommet and Tygon line and it was good as new.


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[Chainsaw Jim]

Sometimes it depends. The dash between MS and 660 can be something a lawyer will determine that there is enough difference that it’s not copyright infringement.

Just look at some other “knock off” products. Very common to copy color scheme, font type and size... but change one O to a Q and the lesser is non the wiser.

It’s sad, no matter what product is out there, there is always someone who will try to score on the profits by misleading the consumer.

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I believe the copyright laws also cover the use of "sound alike" names to mislead the public.

 

[XP_Slinger]

It’s not just the Stihl clones. Ran across this today on FB garage sale. Sent a polite message to the seller and said he may have uploaded the wrong pic because it’s not a 365. He went off and called me a retard that doesn’t know anything about chainsaws. I reported the add, won’t help of course.

 

[decableguy2000]

That looks like a 353, 346 ish