Seems like most of my purchases are Discontinued models (like my Nikon D40 camera that I got for a song) with my latest purchase being a 20" Poulan Pro chainsaw with the 2.8 CID\46 cc engine.
She is kind of anemic but will work ok if the blade is kept sharp. I got it for $125 but had a $50 gift certif. I will continue to buy the discontinued in the future but will usually keep an eye on the parts avalibility which is usually good.
