Ralph 123
Please read and tell me where I recommend any purchase. Looks like a great deal on a German vacuum means exactly that. I never stated I own one, purchased one now or any statement of the kind.
Problem with this forum is people will attack anything others post without even reading...
Will not wate my time
Will not waste my time arguing, Please refrain from posting negative comments on my post. To drum up maybe this and what ifs and attacking a companies reputation based upon maybes with no proof adds nothing to this forum.
Family site?
I tried to edit the comment and could not. People should stop making up things and posting as if they are an expert when their information is not correct. I do apologies for the comment.
Vacuums made in China
Of course some products must be made in China, my iPad and iPhone are my favorite. When is come to appliances, for the Mose part what I have seen has been cheaply made. I am always open minded to judging each product on its own merits.
Well Aware of the tricks
I am well aware of the tricks manufactures use including Riccar who use mainly foreign parts and assemble the final products in the United States and charge hundreds of dollar for what in many cases is a Panasonic which can be purchased for less.
I am also aware that...
Not fragile?
Not fragile? Tell that to the people selling broken S7 uprights on ebay. The little plastic thing that is supposed to hold the hose always breaks. The handles breaks the led bulbs go out. The on/off switc
h goes bad, the hose collapses. Sorry some people are freaks with...
Sebo fan
I did go to the other site, I did not say that the Nilco is not made by Fakir. Is it the vacuum on the other link that does not look to be made by Fakir, Please do not assume. Is everyone in the UK as friendly as You? This is the company I was referring to...
Wrong company
The link you have is a different company, here is the company in Germany
http://www.fakir.de/index.php/combivac-portable-vacuum-cleaner.html
Link to German Page
Here is a link to their German home page. I do not believe there is a better value for a suction only machine in North America at these sale prices.
http://www.fakir.de/index.php/s-200-electronic-317.html
This looks like a very nice vacuum for 50% off, made in Germany
https://www.centeccommercialvacuums.com/commercial-cleaning-items/fakir-s-312--12-upright-w-and-hepa
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