re: Gotta get a new gas blower and weedeater what's the best for the buck

I would be cautious of purchasing an Echo from the "big box" type hardware stores - I've been told they are not of the same quality of those sold for commercial applications. I have a Stehl weedeater that I bought in 2006, and blower that I bought in 2009, both work great. The blower's carburetor is a little finicky though.