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Oh, dear. I feel your pain, as so many on this forum know. I ran into a Simplicity dealer like that--he said that about the canisters and the uprights (they're too heavy for you...too clunky...you wouldn't like them...let me show you this much more expensive Miele over here.) I'd just come from...

Wait for a bit to see the new Riccar Prima/Simplicity Wonder, if you can. I tried the prototype Prima and really like it. I'll be first in line to buy one. Try the Immaculate, also, for comparison--it's a fine machine, top of the line, a much larger canister, but both have full-size power heads...

Thank you, message sent. It looks like a nice tool, and I'll be happy to tell you what I think--I'm not shy.

Thanks, Tom! I paid careful attention to your advice, and how to read the serial numbers for production dates! I'm very grateful for your guidance with regard to this since it was important with my asthma to have the newly designed dust bag. So, yes, a 2014--a R30P, and serial number 0314001300...

So...I bit the bullet and bought a Riccar Brillaince Premium. Beautiful black (the better to show dust, I guess). The dealer had received just two of the latest models so far, this one and a mid-level Vibrance. I chose this one because of the two it had a true HEPA filter, which is better for my...

Thanks for weighing in, Tom! Having the two pictured side by side doesn't help make my decision any easier--they're both beautiful machines! I know you put the note about the Bag Full Light in parentheses, but it's just that kind of thoughtful feature that can be a real selling point when you go...

Thanks for your candor. Like you, when it comes to vacuums, I take Consumer Reports with a grain of salt (or sand and talc)! When I was last in the Riccar shop, I had the sense the Sales Associate preferred the Vibrance line of uprights but I didn't really spend time looking at them. Of course...

PR-21: Thanks for the tip on how to find the newest dust bag models on the website. I spoke with Fussneckers today, and they say they now have some new Riccar models in stock. I'll check that tomorrow. I also learned that there's a Kirkwoods Sweeper in Centerville, although this one doesn't plan...

GeorgeCT--I'm sure they think by having dealers answer the questions, they're driving traffic to the dealer to have the opportunity to make a sale. It would probably work, too, if all dealers were equally adept at handling questions online in a timely manner. But my dealer doesn't even have an...

maytagvacuums.com is live. There's a note at the bottom that says the site is operated by Tacony, and it unfortunately shows as it's no better than the Riccar and Simsplsicity sites. It has spiffy graphics, but is missing some functionality. It's only for the M1200, not the lightweight M500 or...

I expect Tom to actually know, but fwiw, I have a Riccar sewing machine from 1975. A wonderful machine.

I find the Simplicity/Riccar websites frustrating, also, but to answer your question about the mini power nozzle--I'm pretty sure the answer is yes, it's included. If you check the Specs for the Gusto, under Accessories it lists a "Deluxe Handheld Turbo Brush". It's also listed if you use the...

Thanks for these recent bits of advice! I was thinking a canister is easier on the shoulder than an upright. (one's had surgery, the other is going). I think it's important that I wait for the updated bag. I'd been looking at the Riccar and Simplicity websites and wondering whether they were...

Me and you both! Thank you! My husband thinks I'm letting the perfect be the enemy of the good. He may be right. If I didn't know about these nifty new features of the 2014s, I'd be happy with the models available locally. Instead, I'm feeling as though I should be waiting for the improved bag...

They should't have told me that then. Waiting for the Cincinnati Maytag place makes some sense, I suppose--I'll call them tomorrow to see if they'll let me know when they get them in--it's a vac shop, not a Maytag appliance place. Buying from them, means I'll sacrifice easy access for bags or...

Just heard from Mary Mossberg. The nearest Maytag retailer will be in Cincinnati, about 45 miles away. They should have stock in a few weeks. She reminded/cautioned me about service and bag availability from going too that far, which is something I do need to consider. I'd given her another zip...

I'm waiting for a call back from Mary Mossberger, the Inside Sales Manager at Maytag Vacuums, about a closer dealer for the M1200. When I couldn't find one, I emailed and received the info that right now the closest is 3 and 4 hours away, though in a couple of weeks they hope that will change...

Very helpful, knowing the features of the latest machines, and how to distiguish the serial numbers. Thank you!

That's quite an endorsement! I'll make a few more calls to some places farther away to see whether I can track it down. It is curious, no one seems to know anything about it. Is this 2 motor that different from the Tandem Air System with its two motors? I haven't investigated the serial...

Thank you for the serial number advice--I'll be sure to ask! I've been calling around the local appliance stores about the Maytag, but have struck out so far. I haven't quite given up, but it's not looking promising.