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Silly me passed up the chance to acquire a 1956 Eureka Roto-Matic with all of the attachments, and some bags for $125 at a local thrift store.  I passed because the price was a bit steep at the time.  When I went back a couple of weeks later, it was gone. 

I took the Model 68 to work again this past Sunday, and the guy who normally deals with our professional customers worked up front because of staffing needs.  He said seeing that vacuum was a trip down memory lane for him.  It reminded him of the machine his parents had when he was a kid.  He...

After I was finished he commented that he really liked how the converter slides in at the back of the machine.  And, he was impressed by the weight of it as well.  I got a blank stare from him when I told him that the vacuum and all of the attachments were US made.   P.S., he also told me he...

I work for a national auto parts retailer, and recently the vacuum at our store crapped out (made in China).  So, yesterday I took my Hoover Model 68 along to vacuum the rugs we have in front of of our counter area, and in the entry way.  My co-worker laughed when he saw it, and remarked "does...

Saw this beauty while out thrifting on my day off today.  I've included a link to the store's FB page with its contact info.  I didn't take it out of the rolling storage container because the store staff was looking at me kind of funny.  I did see a pkg. of dust bags in the box.   I was told...

Here's my favorite, a Hoover Model 68 that I found several years ago at the estate sale of a former local bank president.  It too came with a whole mess of both original & generic C bags.  The converter and tools were a gift from Fred S. & Robert S. last year.  They were bought at Dayton's Dept...

Having the attachments is a great feeling.  I was gifted a starter set from Fred S. & Robert S. earlier this year, and it was such an awesome gift to receive.  I did add some generic attachments to make it a bit more complete.

Austin, <span style="font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt;">Here's a few pics of my Model 68 that I found at an estate sale a couple of years ago along with a huge box of dust bags for $5.00.  I was gifted the box of attachments this past Memorial Day weekend by Fred Stachnik &...

That's as good of a deal as what I got on my Model 68 a few years back.  Found mine on the 2nd day of an estate sale for $5 w/ a huge lot of bags to go with it.  No tools though.  But, I was gifted the converter, hose, and crevice tool by Fred Stachnik and Robert Seger earlier this year.  I have...

This past weekend I received a nice starter set of attachments for my Hoover Model 68 from Fred "Hoovercelebrity" Stachnik.  It came in the original box from Dayton's Dept. Store on Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN.  The original store label is intact with the customer's address, delivery...

I don't usually post here in Vacuumland, but I thought someone might find this of interest.  Ad says everything is still new?, and in the box.  Seller only wants email communication though. http://wausau.craigslist.org/atq/4468823629.html

And it has the all important "Shag" setting.

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I have a turquoise Hoover Model 68 convertible that I absolutely love.  I found it the 2nd day of an estate sale when everything left was marked 50% off.  I bought it for $5.00.  I would still love to find a set of attachments if anyone has a set to sell.  It also came with about 25-30 genuine...

Still looking for a complete set of attachments for my turquoise Hoover Model 68.  Any help would be appreciated.