When I bought an EBay item from California a few years back, it came wrapped in newspaper which included ads for Stihl chainsaws stating they are fully set up outside of the box before you buy. There was a number something like 1800-STIHL in the ad. Very fascinating. It also said they were made in America.
Funny you mentioned Echo. Look what I took a pic of today at Bunnings, Australia's biggest hardware chain. PS: what's your opinion on those tool-less chain tensioner wheels on some chainsaws. I have a no name Chinese made chainsaw with that feature and am having trouble with it.
Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!
