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Its a good idea. Think about how many topics go unnoticed because they are buried on Page 6 of another thread that someone isn't interested in reading. I think participation stands to be boosted by doing what you are suggesting.

A friend of mine came to me wanting to get her husband a saw for occasional yard work. She had a coupon for a $99 saw somewhere. It was called a BlueMax or something? I told her I couldn't guarantee it would start, let alone last.

Yes, they are poorly designed. The much better designed saws costs much more to produce. That's where we enter pro grade. Some folks are on a budget and simply need an occasional use chainsaw. They don't need one designed for maximum production, top ergonomics, and longevity. In fact they don't...

Theres a lot of folks out there that simply want a $179 dollar chainsaw. A few limbs come down in the yard each year or they hve one small fallen tree to clear from their driveway. it makes perfect sense really. They don't need a pro grade tool. Husky and Stihl each have a lineup of shit...

Big companies selling homeowner grade saws in box stores is the best thing they can do for us pros for now. It buys them clean air credits with the EPA and allows them to keep selling big bore "dirty saws".

Some of the best items available in life are under rated.

I think I used that shindaiwa once awhile back and it wasn't a bad tool.