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Kirby 510 and 505 Pictured is a Kirby 510 that I sold some time back. It sold for $449.44 Also a Kirby 505 that I sold for $350.00 what do you think? Jim[this post was last edited: 12/22/2024-10:39]

Les I agree with you, The 505 was one Kirby model I couldn't wait to find and add it to my collection. When I saw the 505 NOS bag and realized it was the real thing, I literally started shaking and couldn't push the buy it now button fast enough. Once the realization sunk in that I just got a...

Comparison Pictured on the right is the NOS 505 bag that I got for $150.00 next to one of Michael Balda's reproduction 505 bag's, At the time I saw this online, I'm guessing the seller saw one of Mikes bags which were still being sold at the time for $150.00. So I think the seller thought that...

Not quite the same Comparing a non-original 510 to an all original 505 is not a fair comparison. The 505 is one of the most sought after Kirby models and worth much more then a 510. Unless the seller doesn't know what they have you might get lucky, and get one cheap. If your 510 had been...

Yep I think your right David, If they put it up with a starting bid of $800.00 I think it would sell. I do think it's worth what they are asking, but people want a better deal. I got in touch with the seller and suggested it. Jim

My Kenmore's and my Apollo also made by Britman.

What someone is willing to pay It's possible this was bad timing putting it up for sale before Christmas. It's not to often a 505 comes up for sale, and more times then not they are far from being original. Even with the faded bag with just a little elbow grease this would be a great addition...

There is a very nice all original Kirby 505 up for sale on eBay. It looks to have everything but the bag clip rubber cover. At 1,200.00 is it worth it? I have seen them go for more. What say you...

I guess there are some people who think they can get over top price for some Kirby parts. I'm not sure if you can still buy new bags from the Kirby company, but this bags price is a little over the top. I have one of these new still in the bag...

WOW! It Looks great, nice work indeed!

bagless vacuums With all the vacuums in my collection, I use a Power glide/pet, made by Bissell. A bagless vacuum that I have used for a few years now. I have watched my friends and neighbors go threw a number of "throwaway vacuums" just because they don't know or care that these vacuums...

Thanks David, Thank you for chiming in. These old Kirby's are still a learning in progress. Thanks for clearing this up, I stand corrected, thanks again. Jim

Belt cap Ben, I'm basing it on what I have seen over the years of restoring these old Kirby's and the pictures should prove that. Do you find it interesting that the rest of your Kirby shows some age, but yet the belt cap looks very new in comparison. I could be wrong. Maybe our friend David...

Ben, thanks for your kind words. All belt caps and belt lifter logos were painted using flat red or flat grey paint not gloss. Pictured is a collection of belt caps and belt lifters. All logos are done in flat paint. Also pictured is my 505 with original belt lifter. Note the first belt cap in...

Nice Well done your 4C looks great. One thing I would have done differently is paint the belt cap logo with flat red paint, not gloss. Yours has the bag clip cover those are very rare and hard to find. Wonderful 4C. Thanks for sharing. Jim[this post was last edited: 8/15/2024-10:07]

Reluctant I too am thinking about selling off many in my collection or collections, Vacuums, ventriloquist dummies, and comic books. I'm very reluctant to sell on eBay due to the tax laws on items sold there. If you make more then $600.00 a year, you are required to pay capital gains tax on...

543 bag Is this a Hoover 543 bag?

My Eureka's My Eureka model H, on the left and Eureka model M. on the right. I love the Art-deco styling of the model M. one of my favorite vacuums.

Ventriloquism memorabilia These are pictures from the old house that we once lived in and my collection of Ventriloquism memorabilia. I have it all packed away now, we no longer have the room to display it all. Picture # 10 shows Paul Winchell's first disposable razers. He was told that...

uranium glass Two of my glass horse heads are made of uranium glass. I love how they light up under a UV light. Jim