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    HEPA Bag Opinions, Please

    Hi Michael! In the past I have only used genuine Electrolux/Aerus bags. I have switched to Clean Obsessed Hepa. My only "issue" is the auto stop when the bag is full never happens because the airflow is so good. No matter what setting I put it on. When the suction goes down slightly I check...
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    Olympia One

    I used to sell Electrolux It was customary for the salesman to visit homes to see if the owners needed anything. Most of the time bags were needed. If they complained about a loss of suction maybe a hose. I had quite a few clients that did not need a new power nozzle but the old vacuum...
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    Donating a vacuum cleaner collection of a lifetime

    Lincoln Land Oreck_XL and Brandon. Check out Lincoln Land in St. Pete FL. They have anything and everything Lincoln! I have used them several times. The last item I bought was a new float. The floats are different for the digital dash. Happy motoring and vacuuming!
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    Donating a vacuum cleaner collection of a lifetime

    Town Car Steve, yes! Good eye! It's a 89 Lincoln all original with every option. We also had a few cars including an 84 Maserati BiTurbo, 89 Ford Taurus SHO, 57 Buick Super Riviera and a 87 Mercedes 560 SEL. We kept the Benz and bought a new Chrysler 300. Barry, only you will know when it's...
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    Donating a vacuum cleaner collection of a lifetime

    Tom and Edgar And don't forget my all original Electrolux Marquis that my Aunt bought new and I inherited it complete with original paperwork!
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    Donating a vacuum cleaner collection of a lifetime

    Thank you! Thank you everyone! I have not watched it for awhile. Brought back all of the emotions. This is the first edit so thank you for not mentioning the errors! Tom, if it were not for you answering me I don't know what I would have done. You are a friend for life. CRL, what can I...
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    The Royal PowerCast

    I had one It worked well on carpets. The attachments however were awkward. The balance was off.
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    Merry Christmas!

    Keith! Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a HEALTHY Happy New Year!!!!!
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    Time to Downsize

    It was hard Rich, As hard as it was/is, you will feel a relief. My best friend took the road trip with me. I am SO HAPPY that my collection now lives within the Mid Missouri Vacuum Museum. I was embraced and reassured as soon as I pulled in. There were people there to greet us and help off...
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    A "New to Me" Model G!

    Charles, You are one lucky guy! Congratulations to the Electrolux/Kirby Guru!!
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    When you just gotta have a Hoover

    Thank you!!!!!!! Tom, You have no idea how seeing the vacuums all cleaned and shined up makes me feel. You are accomplishing everything that I wanted to do but, did not have the time. I had always wanted to make the one perfect Hoover 70. This is why I had two! The Kirby 519 is a combination...
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    Eric Skau donates his huge collection

    Thank you for the kind words Thank you Tom and everyone! This was a very difficult decision. I have already downsized from a 3,000 sq ft home to a high ranch. The next move is to a one bedroom condo in Florida for the winter and a trailer in the Endless Mountains in PA in the summer where I...
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    The NEW Museum of Vacuums

    Congratulations Tom!!!!!! I'm so looking forward to my trip this Fall to see your museum!! I know that my collection will have a GREAT home!! Best of luck to you!! Best, Eric
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    Royal upright deodoriser

    Purex I use Purex Fabric Softener crystals in every vacuum cleaner. Kirby, Royal, Hoover, etc. Inexpensive and works great!
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    Alan Hale ("The Skipper"), Vacuum Cleaner Salesman

    Thanks! Charles, You are the BEST!
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