Michigan LCO's

[MStine315]

Well, there's the whole financing thing, too. 0% or x number of months with no payments, or a combination of the above. I don't disagree new equip. can be and usually is the better investment long term. But I stand behind what I said about finding gems though. They're out there if you're patient. Sometimes 1/2 off a 1-2 year old mower is worth something, too. To each his own.

[procut]

Originally Posted by bigjeeping

I'm a huge Ebay fan.. I've bought and sold many things, including 3 vehicles... but I have not brought myself to buying lawn equipment on there yet!

There's just something I like about buying from a good dealer whom you know will cut you a good deal and be there to stand behind it. Plus you get a warranty, which can always save you a wad of cash.
Does anyone else feel this way?

Brand New ZTR... $10,000
Knowing that if it breaks down your dealer's got a backup for you... priceless

I see what your trying to say. However, if its used it used, so it won't have a warrenty. Buying something used off ebay is no differant than buying something used out of a classified add in the paper when it comes to the warrenty.

I've bought three mowers plus a westen snowplow all off ebay and each deal has worked out great.

[Jason Pallas]

I have bought and sold a ton of stuff on Ebay. It's a great tool for us. We've been able to rotate the stock - getting rid of equipment we no longer need/want very quickly and easily and also picking up great used stuff at good prices.
BTW - we've also been able to get some great deals on fixer-uppers that we've repaired and either kept or re-sold.

[brian12281]

While were on the subject of selling/buying stuff, I know this is not the for sale forum but i am trying to sell local

i found a deal on a new truck and was interested in what i could get for my old one or if anyone was interested in it?

2000 F-350 dump, dually, pto system, flink under tailgated auger and spreader, fisher mm1 68,000 miles V-10. all new ball joints, had passenger and driver side manifold bolts re-done this summer cause the infamous factory studs rusting out. only real problem with the truck is the Y pipe has a slight exhaust leak and some rust on dump, cab is rust free and clean!. if anyones interested or has questions message me

[terrapro]

anyone know about applying organic fert in michigan. i thought there was an MI organics discussion at one point around here and i cant seem to find it. i also searched MDA and cant seem to find what im looking for, i have e-mailed them but waiting for response. i have heard that you can apply it commercially but i want to know myself firsthand. if anyone with verified info can PM me i would greatly appriciate it. or we can discuss it here whatever..thanks

[Metro Lawn]

The law requiring GVW plates on commercial pick up trucks has changed. The prior law required trucks used for commercial purpose that weighed over 5000 pounds empty weight and pulled a trailer to have GVW plates. The new law raises the trucks empty weight to 8000 pounds before needing GVW plates. This would exclude about 90% of the guys here from needing them. I have enclosed a copy of the law.

[Metro Lawn]

Originally Posted by terrapro

anyone know about applying organic fert in michigan. i thought there was an MI organics discussion at one point around here and i cant seem to find it. i also searched MDA and cant seem to find what im looking for, i have e-mailed them but waiting for response. i have heard that you can apply it commercially but i want to know myself firsthand. if anyone with verified info can PM me i would greatly appriciate it. or we can discuss it here whatever..thanks

You can apply any fert organic or otherwise in Mich. without a license. You do however need a permit to apply any type of pesticide (weed control, insect control, fungicide, pre-emergent, ect.)

[terrapro]

Originally Posted by Metro Lawn

You can apply any fert organic or otherwise in Mich. without a license. You do however need a permit to apply any type of pesticide (weed control, insect control, fungicide, pre-emergent, ect.)

does this include corn gluten meal as a pre-emergent or would this still be covered under fertilizer. i have been using it over the last few years as a pre-emergent but was under the impression that the mich.gov considers it a fert no matter what.

[Metro Lawn]

Originally Posted by terrapro

does this include corn gluten meal as a pre-emergent or would this still be covered under fertilizer. i have been using it over the last few years as a pre-emergent but was under the impression that the mich.gov considers it a fert no matter what.

You may be ok with it, if it is classified as a fert. Check with the Dept. of Ag. to be sure.

[terrapro]

thanks Metro and thanks for the heads up on the gvw law change also

edit: how will this law change effect the gov, i wonder why they did this?