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Re: stihls in box stores
« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2014, 08:34:07 am »
What about territory? There are 3 Stihl dealers in town. The John Deere dealership, Southern States Coop, and an independent dealer that also sells Toro. The Coop and independent dealer are half a block away. Is there a point at which Stihl says enough in terms of the number of dealers in a city? 50k in town 100kish in county.

The two Husqvarna dealers are 2 blocks away from each other.

It is this way in my area too. There are 7 Stihl dealers within 20 mi of my house. I have a choice of 3 within 5 mi of the house. Only one of the 20 carries any parts inventory to speak of. However, the dealer up the street (a half mile away) is good about parts ordering. The prices are good and the delivery is two days. His business is almost 100 percent home use Stihl items.

The local Echo and Dolmar dealer gets his parts the next day as the distributor is only 60 mi from his house.

The Husqvarna guy takes about 4 days.

Reminds you of the old days when there was a gasoline service station on every corner - later - a bank branch on every corner - then - A pharmacy - soon - A Stihl Dealer on every corner.
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