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    Photos of the Hoover Constellation Globe Shape Being Made

    Thanks Robert! Thanks for sharing!
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    KIRBY AVALIR

    It wasn't until ... ... I bought my "new" D80 that I really understood what I'd been missing in terms of deep cleaning of my rugs. I'd never had a vacuum literally pull the rug up off the floor before!
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    KIRBY AVALIR

    Joseph ... "What seems like a deviation from that theory is that for several times, they've rated the Miele Twist above the Kirby. I have a Miele Cat and Dog, and I rarely use it because that thing is a beast--heavier than any Kirby I have, more expensive to maintain, harder to push, and...
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    KIRBY AVALIR

    Consumer Reports ... ... Meh. I take their ratings with a grain of salt anymore.
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    KIRBY AVALIR

    Don't get me wrong ... I'm also glad they didn't depart from the classic Kirby design model. However ... COLOR please (black is not a color). Someone also mentioned this earlier and I have to concur: I do not like the "dip" in the rubber furniture protection band across the front; it looks...
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    Hoovers, Hoovers, & let's see, MORE HOOVERS!

    I'm not ... ... normally a fan of blue living rooms because they feel too "cold" to me, but with that shade, and with your liberal use of browns, you've done a beautiful job of creating a "cool" environment with just enough warmth to make it comfortable for people like myself who prefer "warm"...
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    Hoovers, Hoovers, & let's see, MORE HOOVERS!

    Austin!! That room is gorgeous!!! You have amazing taste. :)
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    KIRBY AVALIR

    Clayton ... Now THAT is a gorgeous machine!!!
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    Kirby

    OK Mark ... "Well in my opinion they should cater for small to medium size homes with a 12 to 13" brushroll. Why only cater for large homes? I can't see why they are so against offering a full sized Kirby and a compact Kirby. It makes sense to me." After browsing the web and catching a look at...
  10. nycwriter

    Selling my Entire collection

    WAIT A SECOND!!!!!!!!!! Um ... did you say you have a brand-new BISON?? ???? ???? How much??
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    Hoovers, Hoovers, & let's see, MORE HOOVERS!

    And by the way ... What a yummy-looking living room!!! Can we see wider pics of that room??
  12. nycwriter

    Hoovers, Hoovers, & let's see, MORE HOOVERS!

    Wow! Look at all of that ... **COLOR**!!!
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    KIRBY AVALIR

    I think ... ... the "major" challenge of the Kirby design team is to maintain the look and integrity of the original product while finally solving the problem of how to quickly convert to the attachments. I don't care how "streamlined" the company thinks the process is, compared to today's...
  14. nycwriter

    My new Sebo...

    What a beautiful, sexy machine!! Congratulations on your new purchase!! I came *this* close to getting one of those myself. :)
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    KIRBY AVALIR

    It's still a sexy machine, but ... ... can manufacturers grow some balls like their forefathers did back in the '50's, '60s, and '70s and use some color? And I mean REAL color. NOT grey. NOT black. NOT white. NOT beige. This isn't just Kirby, either ... this is pretty much the entire...
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    Kirby

    Tom ... "No one wakes up and thinks "I'm going to spend as much as a used car today on a vacuum cleaner that's heavy, outdated, doesn't have attachments on board, and that everyone I know of thinks is heavy". No one really (with the exception probably of collectors) seeks out a Kirby when it's...
  17. nycwriter

    Where Does the Name "Sentria" Originate? (Kirby)

    Could it be ... Evoking the image of a Sentry ... guarding your home against dirt and dust?
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    Kirby

    Benny ... ... I would say "no". For a great many American consumers, if it's not in front of their faces at Walmart, Target, or Bed, Bath, and Beyond, it's just not on their radar. Most consumers do not consider Kirby unless: -- They're familiar with the brand because a familiy member or...
  19. nycwriter

    Kirby

    Well ... "But you're talking about spending well over £1000 for a vacuum. It's one thing to spend £279 on a vacuum - that amount of money is far more justified and easier to spend and indeed easier to get hold of. I wouldn't say it's uncommon for someone with an average wage to be able to spend...
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    Kirby

    D80 here ... ... and lovin' it! I even have it retro-fitted to take disposable bags.
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