Yes we have Husqvarna dealers and repairers but here in Oz the price of spare parts is over the top. I'll give you an example. I bought 2 well used, not working, Jonsered 40cc chainsaws from a mower shop for $50. After I disassembled them I found the cylinder and piston was scored and beyond fixing in both. I decided to get a price on a cylinder, piston and ring kit. Price was $350. The same shop would sell me a complete chainsaw, same model for $379. They don't want to sell spares over here, they want to sell you a new appliance.
I managed to track down a Jonsered dealer repairer in the US and got 1 complete new cylinder, piston and ring kit and 1 second hand cylinder with piston and new ring for $260 AU shipped. So I got TWO 40's going for just over $300. Way better than $400 for 1.
I just happened to price a cylinder, piston and ring kit for the Husky today at the local dealer. $415, that's 2/3's the price of a new saw.
Bugger that for a joke.

I'm hoping one of you guys in the States can point me in the right direction.

Thanks Tim.