Are these 2000 Baht Stihl chainsaws legit?

[AndyAndyAndy]

I'm seeing these Stihl chainsaws that go for 2000 Baht. Not only Lazada, but also Google etc. And they are claiming, that it is original. Not a Chinese copy. Do you think it is legit? I have problem believing it.

 

Maybe it is something specially cheap made for SEA market? Dunno thou.

 

 

[Doctor Tom]

A chainsaw for 2,000  Baht; that answers your question for you.   

[liddelljohn]

dangerous fakes   Caveat emptor

[In the jungle]

Fake.

[Liverpool Lou]

27 minutes ago, AndyAndyAndy said:

I'm seeing these Stihl chainsaws that go for 2000 Baht. Not only Lazada, but also Google etc. And they are claiming, that it is original. Not a Chinese copy. Do you think it is legit? I have problem believing it.

 

Send the seller a message asking, specifically, if it is a genuine, original Stihl 5200.  If they confirm, specifically, that it is and it turns out not to be the case you have all the justification that you need for a refund. 

 

Bear in mind that Stihl has it's own manufacturing site in China which may explain the price (and the one you show is, apparently, heavily discounted) for the Asian market. 

[Liverpool Lou]

21 minutes ago, liddelljohn said:

dangerous fakes   Caveat emptor

 

3 minutes ago, In the jungle said:

Fake.

You know that how?   Stihl manufactures in its China factory.

[Xanthe]

6 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Bear in mind that Stihl has it's own manufacturing site in China

Most companies have manufacturing sites in China and most companies have their IT/software development centers in India. 

[In the jungle]

Just now, Liverpool Lou said:

 

You know that how?   Stihl manufactures in its China factory.

Because I own a Stihl made by Stihl in a Chinese factory. 

 

It is probably the cheapest chainsaw they sell in Thailand.  It cost 8000 Baht.

[Liverpool Lou]

23 minutes ago, In the jungle said:

29 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

 

You know that how?   Stihl manufactures in its China factory.

Because I own a Stihl made by Stihl in a Chinese factory. 

 

It is probably the cheapest chainsaw they sell in Thailand.  It cost 8000 Baht.

So you don't know.  

[sometimewoodworker]

2 hours ago, AndyAndyAndy said:

I'm seeing these Stihl chainsaws that go for 2000 Baht. Not only Lazada, but also Google etc. And they are claiming, that it is original. Not a Chinese copy. Do you think it is legit?

If it looks too good to be true, it is.

 

Of course it’s a fake, of course it’s c*r*a*p

 

At ¼ the price !!!!

[OneMoreFarang]

You can always ask the manufacturer if that is an authorized resale shop. 

But I am pretty sure you know the answer already.

 

 

[OneMoreFarang]

That should be a hint...

 

[liddelljohn]

The Chinese can fake almost any consumer product  ,,,the guide is the price if its to good to be true  and 1/4 of regular retail price ,, then thats a red flag

 

Go ahead and buy one   but dont cry when  you are in A&E  with   a missing hand . leg or knob

[Salerno]

6 hours ago, AndyAndyAndy said:

I'm seeing these Stihl chainsaws that go for 2000 Baht.

Personally I wouldn't put my trust in something so potentially dangerous if I had any doubt whatsoever over it's authenticity. Just curious, do you have a licence for one?

[scubascuba3]

Check the reviews and seller ratings, other products etc

[sometimewoodworker]

4 hours ago, Salerno said:

Personally I wouldn't put my trust in something so potentially dangerous if I had any doubt whatsoever over its authenticity. Just curious, do you have a licence for one?

11.5” bar so no licence required, though Lazada almost certainly doesn’t check, other outlets may.

[In the jungle]

11 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

So you don't know.  

I bought it direct from Stihl's authorised distributor in Thailand as opposed to a retailer.

 

Moreover anyone with experience can easily tell the qualitative difference between a real Stihl chainsaw and a fake.

 

 

[BuyBitcoin]

I wonder if the arrival tax will cover fake chainsaw bought on Lazada injuries?

[KhunBENQ]

Stihl Germany website does not show any "5200" model.

None has a four digit number.

All model names start with "MS", cheapest is MS 162 at about 200 Euro (~7000 Baht).

And that has a smaller blade than this China thing.

Found a video where some China <noname>5200 is compared with a genuine Stihl.

I bet that the "5200" production has a line where they paint "Stihl" without any license.

The 5200 thing works but poor workmanship. Don't expect a life time investment.

[KhunBENQ]

Screenshot from the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBGBQVccflo

(German)

[Liverpool Lou]

On 2/17/2023 at 9:45 AM, In the jungle said:

On 2/16/2023 at 10:10 PM, Liverpool Lou said:

So you don't know.  

I bought it direct from Stihl's authorised distributor in Thailand as opposed to a retailer.

 

Moreover anyone with experience can easily tell the qualitative difference between a real Stihl chainsaw and a fake.

Exactly, you have not seen the item in question so you do not know whether it is fake or not!   And the place from where you bought yours has no bearing on the online purchase that the OP seems to be considering.

[sometimewoodworker]

4 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

you have not seen the item in question so you do not know whether it is fake or not! 

That is the most ridiculous statement I have heard.

 

The tool is available new for ¼ of less than the price of a genuine one.

It is supplied from the largest manufacturers of counterfeit products.

Its price is less than the cost of the genuine parts, even excluding profit.

qed it is fake.

 

It is perfectly possible that it may work, it is even possible it may continue to work.

It may be worth the price charged, equally it may be a disaster waiting to happen and slice a 6mm slot through you. However it is not a Stihl chainesaw

[SomchaiDIY]

the stihl chain saw machine at many online store for 2000 baht approx

 

these are common chinese saw modify to look like the stihl brand with model number fake

 

many request to test come in at my youtube channel for these product

 

ok for short times diy work and better if fit good quality chain

 

can buy some better quality chinese saw for about price of 4000 baht

 

real stihl brand have small power saw starting price 7000 - 8000 baht
 

[sandyf]

On 2/16/2023 at 9:02 PM, AndyAndyAndy said:

I'm seeing these Stihl chainsaws that go for 2000 Baht. Not only Lazada, but also Google etc. And they are claiming, that it is original. Not a Chinese copy. Do you think it is legit? I have problem believing it.

Global House have a few chainsaws under 3000 baht. A much safer option than buying online.