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Woo hoo! Misery loves company. I can't seem to stick to my guns when I say I'm not going to buy any more. I'm happy to hear that I'm in good company! I'm sure I would have done the same thing. Especially with the Electrolux. That sounds like the style that I'm currently hoping to acquire. So...

Beautiful machine, Tom! I don't expect to ever stumble upon one of those, however. Of course, even though it was too far away for me, a Hospital G turned up. I would have never expected that either!

I agree, Billy. It is something I'd be very interested in. I'll have to do a little more research into the actual distance. But, in addition to my health issues, which limit how far I can travel, our car is 24 years old, and has several issues itself. If I can work something out, I'll definitely...

Well, I did it. I created a facebook account. There's one 1205 that would be within the distance that I'm willing to drive. Barely. But, it's currently inaccessible because of the snow. And, we have quite a bit more coming. Also, outside of the distance that I'm willing to drive, there's what I...

That's one of the ones that caused me to fall off the wagon, maybe a year or two ago. I had never seen one in the flesh either. But, this one was priced low enough that I couldn't resist. If I were the handy type, and was willing to open up the housing, I bet it could use a good cleaning inside...

Two beautiful finds, Charles! Congratulations! Did you buy the Eureka as well? I would have had to. But, you give me a little hope. That's my current dream; to find an Electrolux...any Electrolux from that era. In however many years I've been visiting thrift stores, and it's a lot of years, I...

This past year, I too acquired some vacuums that I never expected to have. A late 1950s and a late 1980s Kirby, for example. A mid to late 1950s Electrolux. A couple of Hoover Elite type uprights. Aside from the Electrolux, none of them were machines that I was actively seeking. But, I liked...

Huh. Interesting, Edgar. Never too old to learn something! I was only referring to our local Walmart stores. As far as I know, we don't have any of the Neighborhood Markets around here. Of course, for going on about five years now, I don't get out and about like I used to.

Wow. If I had seen those posts, I had forgotten. I seem to remember hearing about some strange goings on, but didn’t remember about the cemetery. Oh well. Gives it even more character!

Cool. I see yours has the logo on just one side as well. And, that explains why the cord seems like it’s removable. Yours also differs by having a suffix to the model number, and the assembled in Mexico, vs U.S.A. Maybe the model number difference has to do with whether it was sold as a stand...

That made me smile. I’m actually fine with the gold color on the 50th anniversary model, and the Super J. I think the 1205, Olympia, and the gold models are my favorite colors. The Silverado isn’t as flashy. But, since it seems like the replacement vinyl hoses only come in grey, that would work...

Oh my word, John. I've never heard the little tidbit about it being built on a former cemetery! I still think it's a lovely house.

Well, the bags arrived today. I'm guessing nobody else has ever tried this brand? So, the next time I need to put a fresh bag in one of the Electroluxes, I'll try one of these. Actually, I might not wait for the bag to be full in the Lux Legacy. The last time I changed the bag in that one, I...

Nice find, Cole! Does yours have the logo on both sides? I feel like I've seen some on eBay that have it on both sides. Mine only has it on the one side, shown in the picture. I think the multi-color logo was one of the things that made me buy it. I too, am trying to limit myself. It's not...

I bet you're right. But, believe it or not, I don't have facebook. I'd probably get myself in a lot more trouble if I did!

Thank you, Owen! I appreciate you explaining some of the differences in the models. And, given the opportunity, and the financial means, I know I would happily adopt one of each model! Well...at least one of each. LOL

Hi John! I see a lot of them, with their boxes and tools even, on the "bay". Not super expensive either. I'd like to have all the extras and box. But, I got this one for $5, and it seems to be in good shape. So...I guess I can't complain. Unrelated note; they also had a Dirt Devil 103 with no...

Yeah. This must have been before they started putting the date in the serial number. I’m guessing it’s maybe mid 1980s.

Well, I needed this like a fish needs a bicycle. But, it was old folks 30% off day, and I really liked the colors. Also, I was surprised to see “Made in U.S.A.” on it. I was expecting perhaps Mexico. It sounds perfect. But, it’s not like someone would have used it to vacuum their whole house...

I know. As Electrolux might be my favorite brand, if I absolutely had to pick one, it gives me a little sick to my stomach feeling when I think about her Silverado getting chucked into the dumpster. She got it new, and this would have only been in the 1990s when she tossed it, IIRC. So, it...