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    Kirby Height - 1 click or 2?

    On the same note........ I've observed people in my lifetime vacuum with the setting way above the carpeting. I always just shook my head in disbelief when I'd get the response "it's easier to push!" (when it's 10 feet off the carpet!!) so I vacuum this way. Huh??? What's the point? You...
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    Greasy/Dirty sales tactics?

    Just a note....... about sales in general. I've never been, or even known a vacuum rep. But I'm sure there are many decent ones as well as bottom feeders. I've been in sales management and have seen some real winners and losers in retail/furniture sales as well. I think anytime you have a...
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    Eureka Upright 625D

    I can't believe they started with the plastic handles so early on. That's really my only gripe with the units. They always feel like you're reeling in a 25 pound fish. I don't like the give they have in the handle. As for the pictue, it looks better there. The top of the metal housing it...
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    What is the WROST vacuum?

    David..... You are too funny, Mr. Flumoxxed. CJ and I will be by in the moring to take your Silverado for a test drive. Maybe we did have lemons. =0)
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    Nice Simple Convertible

    Cory....... That is the same model we had growing up as well. That is until it burst into flames.....ah, I had nothing to do with it. Yes........we'll go with that! Our bag busted too. But it was the platic piece on the top of the inside of the bag that the spring hooked to. So, our bag...
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    What is the WROST vacuum?

    Electrolux Silverado......... I have to agree, CJ. My grandmother had purchased a new Silverado.....mid 80's I think. And the matching floor polisher to boot! Grandpa's insurance money was burning holes in her pockets. =0/ I know there are lot of Electrolux fans here. Maybe that's the...
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    Eureka Upright 625D

    Thanks for the help. Wild moss IS pretty wild. And, Brandywine is actully my FAVORITE color Eureka had. Maybe someday. My Aunt had one, but it was lost on the way to Texas. It was either my Grandmother or the Eureka. Funny thing is, to this day, my aunt still says she left the wrong...
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    1967 kirby Dual sanitronic 50

    High heels,,,,,,,,, were a required for vacuum before 1970 if I'm not mistaken. =0)
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    Eureka Upright 625D

    Does anyone have any pictures of this machine? This followed me home from a curbside. (I'm going to have to start driving with my eyes closed....) This has to be pre-1980 as the carpet height selector is labeled with "shag." The bag is cool and in excellent condition. However, the rubber...
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    Hoover Lark

    I love the fact that she still had the "sweeper" price tag on it. Was this Minnie Pearl's Lark? Happy hoarding buddy! =0)
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    Kirby Height - 1 click or 2?

    Sam, You and I will have to sit in the "doing it wrong" section. I've been going - all the way - forever myself. I don't think I've never vacuumed above "2". 99%, she's set at a crusing level of "1".
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    Tradition Conversion

    Good Idea....... Thanks for sharing this!
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    Polished And Shined Kirby Heritage (pics inside)

    Nice job..... I always loved that bag design.
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    Electrolux.......

    with wheels? I don't remember any of these that had wheels in this era. Is this someone's creativity, or I have just been under a rock? I know this machine is older than me....but I would have thought I'd have seen one like this by now.... It looks like it mated with a grocery cart.
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    Eureka upright........

    Thanks Brian and Rick....... A friend's Mom had one of these when I was growing up. I recall a vertical "Eureka" label to the right of the handle as you face it. It BUGS me that it's not there. Having trouble getting past that..... And yes, Rick. I does have the metal handle. The...
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    Eureka upright........

    I thought so hard......... I forgot to post the picture. Doh! Let's try this again........
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    Eureka upright........

    I ran into this and considered buying it to fix up. Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is NOT the original bag, is it??? I recall a white bag with the word EUREKA in black letters. Any thoughts or insight?
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    [color=red]WOW!!![/color]

    Oh, and Stephen......... BTW, great spelling on the name- the GOOD way (lol...), I wondered the same. We never really did see what was in the the box. Make sure you watch the news for some guy who went postal when he opened a box of 27 Dust Buster's.
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    [color=red]WOW!!![/color]

    I agree.......... with Chris (Sanimatic) about the sentiment part. This was actually my "first" if you will that made me notice them! Not to mention, still my FAVORITE color combo with the 1020 behind it.....the Brady Bunch one. That being said- no matter what my finacial status at any point...
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    A Kirby Heritage 1HD.......

    What's that they say about lipstick on a pig? =0) I agree. The Heritage isn't the best looker out of the group. It's not like feel I must make her wear her bag over her head. NO pun intended. <big grin> However, it sure looked mighty fine when it was FREE! LoL..... To answer the...
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