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I saw a youtube video review putting the B&D up against the Dyson DC31 and Dirt Devil Kone... Long story short, the Black n Decker won. I don't understand the concept behind the pivoting nozzle though. Seems like they designed it to pivot before they knew a reason for it to do so.

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Some of you might have read my very first post. Anyway, I have been considering getting an older Royal to replace my clearance special Bissel. Well, while searching craigslist for something interesting I came upon this. Best part is, the owner just wanted to get rid of it for free! Under the...

I just finished my yard with my Worx Trivac. I love it. I've had it for about three years now and abuse the hell out of it but the plastic fan is still intact and the unit is running great! I didn't really like it when I first got it since I was expecting miracles from it. I have since learned...

Thanks for all the great replies!!! Looks like I need to be a bit more specific in my search for a used Royal. Good news is I got my el'cheapo Bissel working again so my search isn't as urgent anymore. Would you guys think it would be easier to maintain an old Kirby (Sanitronic Line or similar...

This Royal look alike's got the Hyla beat at $1,000,000.00 http://inhabitat.com/1-million-24-carat-gold-vacuum-cleaner-defines-wretched-excess-has-its-own-rap-video/govacuum-24-karat-gold-vacuum-cleaner/

Thanks for the reply Ian. Forgive my ignorance but when you say "A" bags and "B" bags you mean the disposable bags right? Or do you mean the outer bag? I found a nice looking Royal 801 but it loos like the outer bag could use a little help. Wondering if I can just get a modern outer bag and slap...

Hello! I am a new member here and this is my very first post. I have to admit that when I first stumbled onto this site I was a bit humored by the thought that there is a website for people who collect -of all things- vacuum cleaners! But now that I have browsed through the site, visited a few...