Dealer parts prices

[the big wheel]

Mommy and daddy just buy me new ones.

[flea beetle]

Mommy and daddy just buy me new ones.

That sure is nice of them! Did you at least say thank-you?

[bucket]

Maybe I will wait for my free handout from the govt to fix my machines instead…

off topic. but irrigators in Saskatchewan at the three major districts Riverhurst , Outlook, and Luck lake get 40 dollars an acre expenses paid for them for 5 years after been given the infrastructure.

Its sort of like being given a farm and then getting dad to pay the expense for a few more years. Thats not directed at you flea beetle but I am sure you have seen it in your neighborhood.

While I try to point out the merits of adding stability to the existing farm sector and yes I think the only way out of it is an adhoc for many.

But it will happen when the Richardsons, Paterson, Parish and Heimbeckers see their input crop bills may be a struggle to have paid off. Even with what little grain there is.

You are the exception to the rule, I can see that. My comments are for the majority and after seeing communities consolidate from the 80s until now, its not a good thing.

[bucket]

Actually…that is common practice around here!

You buy 2 combines and use one for parts? Thats what i was saying sarcastically.

Funny story ...We had split the canvasses in the macdon and broke a bolt on the splice kit.

I know I have them but they quickly get lost . Went to town only 4 miles away ...they said they had one...A full kit i replied ...nope one bolt ...The parts girl just shook her head. But I was happy I didn't have to go digging.

From most of my land I can see the John Deere sign ...its different for others 30 miles away.

Flea beetle,,,, you and I will get along just fine when we learn each others language. Its a generation gap.

[sawfly1]

Figured out , a simple a/c thermostat on the lex had failed , 230$,at dealer in 2 days an hour drive each way . 29$ on Amazon, found one at local truck repair place for 48 in stock..
You would think 48 even 80 would be a reasonable dealer markup on what to them would be a 13-15$ cost.
So now do you order another one from Amazon , likey, maybe fits other machines too.throw it in the drawer and hope you never need it.

[Kraut]

Don’t buy any all
Made in China and what if there
Are micro chips implanted in them? Ever
Think about that one? Someone in China
And the un would know every time I m
On the can? No thanks.

Someone posting on the internet to a public site multiple times daily worrying about China chipping and tracking him. Likely carries a cell phone everywhere with him too. You can't make this sh!t up. And no one on this site is important enough for China or Ottawa to care about you as an individual or your individual actions.

[Old Cowzilla]

And even the ones that don't break and are rarely in stock anywhere....just in case.

Basically if you buy something you should buy 2 , so you have everything you need...thats good managing , right?

Full sarcasm.

I think I know where you are going with that comment...lmao.

I tend to buy 2 at a time also at least its' saves half the trips to town and my butt has been saved on those saturday afternoon breakdowns a few times.

[Maxi-Ж]

Anyone interested in seeing my $66 full bin alarm with LED spot light . Old 100ft extension cord $20, Led spot light $12, 7 pin trailer plug $8, 2" grey Plastic LB $7, pin ball tilt switch $7 (could make your own easy enough), 12v siren and flasher $12. If the spot light is on you know the siren is live. Works perfectly.

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Hey hey hey there Red Green. Thats the way to do it !
Meep Industries contender

[6V53]

I use that red tape to patch my work jacket. It holds up going through the washing machine a dozen times.

[the big wheel]

I use that red tape to patch my work jacket. It holds up going through the washing machine a dozen times.

That stuff is unreal have emergency
Patched truck box for flax or canary leaks.
Lol