I guess that is why Messick sells so many parts on the internet!!!Local service??? Most weekend warriors do not understand what is means to have a strong local dealer with "parts" and "service because many of the
cut's only need filters, belts and hoses. They get that at the local car parts house cause they perceive them to be "cheaper". They buy their other parts online and get mad if they can't find someone to help them fix their tractor under the shade tree. They can't understand that Liability insurance has to be paid Workman's comp insurance, "Local" sales tax and oh yea a live able wage to your employee's. That is the big change coming to the Ag Market, many
cut's are having to pay the bills at the local tractor dealer cause most farmer are starting to act like weekend warriors, can you blame them, if you can get the other guy to pay the bill while you get yours for free more power to you. But do not be surprised when you see a sign in the local farm equipment dealer stating. "we will work on your tractor for $500.00 per hour if you bought it somewhere else and you supply the parts. We guarantee nothing and by the way pay the estimate plus 20% up front and please understand it may be a few weeks before I can work on it cause i got to help fix a tractor I sold a guy over the internet in a state three hundred miles away so I will be on the phone a----while!!!!!" It is all about the money nothing more nothing less this is not your grandfathers generation you are dealing with!!!!! No loyalty to any person or brand until you need something. Just facts as I see them. oh yea!! how many JD's has Home Depot sold!!! The numbers will surprise you! Guess who they suckered to do the warranty work????? Oh their dealers make a profit doing warranty work. O' Really!!!