Generator Question

Started by 05greengriz, April 16, 2007, 08:29:05 AM

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Bigscrb15

Quote from: 05greengriz on April 17, 2007, 04:50:49 PM
Sorry Yall, I forgot to add that I have a Onan 5.5 microquiet when I camp in this


but when I go camping @ my other property I don't like the hassle of trying to get in with the roads the way they are sometimes. I am just looking for a cheap 4-5000 watt plain ordinary genny.

That's a nice trash can, you shoulda bought that trailer behind it though.
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USFfishing

Quote from: fishfry on April 17, 2007, 05:09:47 PM
Quote from: USFfishing on April 17, 2007, 09:42:34 AM
Those little hondas are great.  They are so quiet you barely here them running and they are easy to transport.  I got two out of the Norther tool and equipment catalog.

How much did you pay.
At the time they were on sale for 799 each.
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greenmachine

Quote from: USFfishing on April 17, 2007, 08:57:53 PM
Quote from: fishfry on April 17, 2007, 05:09:47 PM
Quote from: USFfishing on April 17, 2007, 09:42:34 AM
Those little hondas are great.  They are so quiet you barely here them running and they are easy to transport.  I got two out of the Norther tool and equipment catalog.

How much did you pay.
At the time they were on sale for 799 each.
As a HONDA OPE dealer I cant even come close to that price. They are only making 4% r.o.i.  MSRP on the EU1000 is $789. My cost + shipping on one single EU2000 is $10 more than they can sell them for. This is the reason small businesses go out of business. The big box gets pricing that allows them to sell product at nearly a loss to me. To make matters worse we are expected to fix them & take care of their customers who they promised the world to & made them think "everything is warranty". Ok I am ranting now. All I ask is when you need to purchase these things give your local guy a chance.
EU2000 at Norhtern Tool = $799!

A broke down generator on Thursday before camp trip weekend = $0!

Same day service when supporting a local business/dealer & you dont screw up your weekend trip= priceless.
Had to do it.

Bigscrb15

Quote from: greenmachine on April 18, 2007, 08:37:56 PM
Quote from: USFfishing on April 17, 2007, 08:57:53 PM
Quote from: fishfry on April 17, 2007, 05:09:47 PM
Quote from: USFfishing on April 17, 2007, 09:42:34 AM
Those little hondas are great.  They are so quiet you barely here them running and they are easy to transport.  I got two out of the Norther tool and equipment catalog.

How much did you pay.
At the time they were on sale for 799 each.
As a HONDA OPE dealer I cant even come close to that price. They are only making 4% r.o.i.  MSRP on the EU1000 is $789. My cost + shipping on one single EU2000 is $10 more than they can sell them for. This is the reason small businesses go out of business. The big box gets pricing that allows them to sell product at nearly a loss to me. To make matters worse we are expected to fix them & take care of their customers who they promised the world to & made them think "everything is warranty". Ok I am ranting now. All I ask is when you need to purchase these things give your local guy a chance.
EU2000 at Norhtern Tool = $799!

A broke down generator on Thursday before camp trip weekend = $0!

Same day service when supporting a local business/dealer & you dont screw up your weekend trip= priceless.
Had to do it.

i hear ya there. we have a small business and have to compete with the same things. we always try to support local business.
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