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Next auction for you Alan is that lovely constellation I posted here with the hacked off hose. That is a great picture of Kyle's GE, you could use that as an example for your restoration. Looks like the your GE might have the lettering worn away, but hard to tell in the eBay photos.

Way to go Alan!!!! I am so happy you won the auction. I can see you had to endure a "fierce" bidding war for your gem. please provide us with plenty of pictures and updates.

I would only tackle this one on if I either found it our for trash or got it for under 4 dollars at a thrift store. It is even missing its power cord from what I can tell in the photos.

This is even uglier... Take a look at this! they have been trying to sell this vacuum for a long time. Originally it was on auction for .99 with no takers, then they tried to sell it in their store for 8.99, now it they are trying 3.99. Unfortunately it isn't worth it when you figure the cost...

I am keeping my fingers crossed for you. Will be fun to see if you win! You'll have to post plenty of pictures once it arrives, and throughout the beautification process.

Good luck Alan, I hope you win it, then we can follow your progress on restoration. Plus, with all the experts on here, you will be able to get a lot of advice and tips.

Alan, there are tons of old buildings out here. Kutztown is a great town. I am actually contemplating another move and K-Town is high on the radar. I have a house I am looking at tomorrow in Orefield which is just a bit NW of where I am presently located. Won't be as old, but still mid century...

David, thanks for sharing those photos and your cute narrative. You can certainly present many scenarios with those vacuums. Perhaps a scene from West Side Story? I love old houses too. The apartment I rent is on the top floor of a house built in 1910, and before that I lived in a grand old...

I never cease to be impressed with what you and Pete manage to find! Everything you have there is simply amazing. This was well worth the suspense you put us through. What a nice bonus receiving the Premier from the lady you got the Electrolux from. Another example in favor of letting people...

Kyle, you did a beautiful job on your Air-Way! That is a really cool looking vacuum. I also really like the Magic-Aire canister.

Pete, you certainly have the knack for finding the bargains! Very nice vacuums, especially the Kenmore. I love the flowery bag. What an easy restoration too, it just needed a little elbow grease to be perfect.

You should try and get it Alan. Seller has 100 percent positive feedback. Plus, she lives close enough to me that if she doesn't send you the package, I'll send some of my "muscle" over to her house ;P Seriously though, Rick is right, for the price you cannot go wrong, and it would be a great...

Go for it Alan! You could use it to practice your painting skills. I think if I bought something like that I might even get creative with a wild custom paint job, just for fun.

I love it! What a steal for $2. It looks like it is in great shape too. I can't wait to see what Dave came home with.

Maybe you should just offer to purchase it from him. I'll bet once you have it in your possession, you will not want to give it up.

Found this funny vacuum movie on you tube. It is actually very well done, check out the Hoover Spirit canister vacuum.

That is a great Electrolux, almost looks like some sort of shop vac.

I love those Dustettes, they are adorable. I am fond of the blue as well.

Charles, I never thought about the perspective of men vs. women collecting vacuums and how it might be perceived. I guess I can see where it might be thought odd for men to be into collecting them, and even enjoying the act of vacuuming. Vacuums are traditionally a "woman's tool." Oh, and I...

Another Thought... Oh and don't get me started on pricing...I get a kick out of seeing outrageous starting bids and buy it nows on some items. You would think they had the Hope Diamond.