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    European Commision: Consumer will get better vacuum cleaners than ever before

    This really is good news, finally the public will stand corrected on wattage equaling better suction. I think it will produce better cleaners, as the label will be a tool for easy comparison, no one will ever want to by an inefficient vacuum which is poor at cleaning. Hopefully it could...
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    dyson salesperson?

    I was thinking of perhaps doing it myself, but I'd like to join Dyson in design rather than product demonstrating. Having the demonstrator is good for us in store, I already knew enough about Dyson anyway (being a fanatic and having a signed book from his truly) he is a good source to turn to...
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    dyson salesperson?

    Well we measure it on stock reporting, so any sale can be tracked to a particular day and time, and also who sold it. He can print the section off for Dyson, and each day/week see the stock movements. That is down to his bonus. Although the only unfair thing about this is, he only works...
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    dyson salesperson?

    Thing is, our demonstrator only works weekends, so I basically take over his job as well as my own during the week day. I agree, he makes sure it's clean and tidy, which I do to, as it's my area.
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    Samsung high-end Motion Sync vacuum cleaners

    Yes I've tried one, both the 50 and 70 series. They don't seem bad at all, very good suction. They all have a battery powered remote which allows you to turn the machine on and off and all adjust the power level. It's easy enough to use, although getting access to the pre motor filter is a...
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    dyson salesperson?

    Dyson hire demonstrators that work along side retail staff in stores.
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    Got to play with a new toy today

    Another day at work, and a lady from Dyson turns up to our demonstrator with a trolley with a Dyson box. What is in this box you may ask? I spotted it almost straightaway, it was a brand new shiny DC54 Cinetic. I got to have a play with it, very impressed, it is indeed a sexy looking...
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    I'm truly in amazement

    So after a busy time at work, it's settling back down to normal or what counts for it! Anyway, the busy time has led to our store looking a little ropey, so we're all tasked of cleaning our departments. Mines the whole of sda so it's large. Vacuums are done, it's just the small kitchen...
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    Needing a new every day vacuum - Advice

    Aww, what a cute kitty indeed! Kind of reminds me of my cousins cat, she looks like the Felix cat, but long hair. She's very cute, strange appetite and very indoorsey and does have a bit of an attitude but she's lovely and loves to be stroked, she likes nothing more, apart from mayonnaise...
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    EU energy-saving rules cut power of vacuum cleaners

    OK, just a bit of perspective on energy use: Miele heatpump dryer: 1.8kwh per cycle Miele washing machine: 1.33kwh per cycle Miele dishwasher: 0.7kwh per cycle Miele fridge freezer: 1.05kwh per day Bodum Kettle: 2200kwh Dyson air multiplier: 2kwh Wait for it: Hoover hurricane power: 2300kwh...
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    dyson dc11 £10LLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOKKKKKK

    Well said citreon, I like my dc01 and Dyson also
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    EU energy-saving rules cut power of vacuum cleaners

    Yes, I posted this a while ago, with a strong hint of sarcasm which perhaps isn't apparent on a forum! I think it's a great idea, it's about time we had efficient vacuums like the good old days, not the modern badly designed rubbish. Totally agree with James, and as for that bint from the...
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    Alertnative Bagless to Dyson

    I hope it comes to the UK, it and the cylinders look brilliant, much better than some of the rubbish we have at the moment. I don't think it will be cheap Ry, it's $400 which in our money is around £300,not cheap and definitely in Dyson territory.
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    Alertnative Bagless to Dyson

    @turbo500 Vax may advertise a 6 year warranty but only if it's registered within 14 days of purchase, if not it's only 1 year, and customers who have had vax aren't happy with them, and either go back to a Dyson or buy their first. Samsung advertise 5 years, but only if it's registered within...
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    Vacuum store displays in the UK

    Interesting In your photos Gareth, there are cleaners under the name logik which is funny as we have our own logik on the UK, but it is our own brand. It used to have the same font as in your photo, it's changed slightly. They're just really cheap awful things, with the cone filter. The...
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    Demoing vacuums

    Well.. I guess it was my thread you saw. Yes I actively encourage it, I even have stuff to clean up, dc01 collected dust from home, flour and pet hair. I actually enjoy initiating a demo, I'm just not happy when I have to hand it over! Yes Bobby, I know what you mean, you know if Adams in...
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    Vacuum store displays in the UK

    Ah that might be your branch, but we are told to walk past a customer whilst making eye contact, and greet them with morning, afternoon or just hello, whilst remaining visible if we're needed. Some people get the wrong impression of this friendly greeting and adamantly state 'oh only looking!'...
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    Vacuum store displays in the UK

    I'm not a manager, I'm just given quite a bit of responsibility! I've been with them a good few years. I've always believed if a job's worth doing, it's worth doing right It is a big store, although there are bigger
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    Vacuum store displays in the UK

    No vintagerepairer, but I explain to them that they have a central filter and get clogged often, leading to them needing to be washed frequently, and replacing. 9 times out of 10 they will upgrade. The other 1 are ignorant and buy it anyway. But in York anyway we tend to sell more of my...
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    Vacuum store displays in the UK

    Another close up. I haven't mentioned it before, but I'm a huge fan of Dyson, have been since I was young. It's a clean display, all the cordless are charged, I cannot abide things that don't work. I also have tubes for the cylinders underneath. In the till podium I have a tangle free tool...
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