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And one more thing ... ... really, I promise. ;) As far as the demographics of American consumers is concerned, consider that the vast majority of Americans living in small homes -- homes so small and tight that the Kirby would be considered unweildy -- generally are unlikely to be in a...

And ANOTHER thing ... ... driving bigger homes: the demographics of the new "sandwich" generation. We're living longer, but not necessarily healthier. Builders tell me that one of the most-requested amenities these days is the second master bedroom suite -- preferably on the first floor --...

Rex ... "As it is-larger homes in my area are not selling.The "For Sale" signs in front of them have weeds growing around the signs!Some have been up for sale for a few years now!" I'm not familiar with your area, but as a real estate investor I can tell you that inability to sell homes has a...

Dan ... ... you are absolutely right about home sizes in America not getting smaller. The most recent statistics bear that out. And frankly, with how well-insulated today's homes are (especially the newest windows), along with high-efficiency heating and cooling systems (regardless of the ups...

Why no "compact" Kirby? You could ask why Rolls Royce doesn't make a "compact" car: because they just DON'T. Either you want the Rolls Royce of vacuums, or you don't. It's neither good nor bad, it's simply about what you want and what you're willing to pay for. And for Kirby, it's about...

Um ... not entirely accurate ... "They buy one because someone shows up at their door, talks their way inside, and makes them UNHAPPY with their Current vacuum." I know two Kirby salesmen in the New York area and they most certainly do NOT blindly go door-to-door. Believe it or not, people DO...

WELL ... "does anyone really collect or even care for these at all honestly?" Maybe so. But why does anyone collect anything? What's really the driving force behind many of the vac collectors on this board? I'll admit I cringe when I see the youngsters on this board waxing poetic about...

Well ... "Spending $500 on a vacuum for a small apartment without pets is ridiculous. $100 or less is more like it." Depends on your budget. $500 to some people is like $10 to others. I spent $1,600 on a vacuum for my small-ish apartment. Was that ridiculous? I don't think so. But then...

WOW!!! What a stunning machine!

And ... ... the bagless machines get so darn DUSTY! I loved my Fantom Thunder, but geez I don't remember ever having to wipe down my Mom's Hoover Convertible on a regular basis.

Well, not entirely ... "They don't have feelings and won't a know a thing." Not necessarily true. EVERYTHING has a vibrational frequency -- animal, plant, and mineral. Even rocks and grains of sand. The lower frequency ranges may not have sentience, but they do have memory.

Also ... ... keep in mind that even "cyclonic" bagless will require either A) high-maintenance routine cleaning of filters, or B) high-cost filter replacements. Bagged or Bagless. Pay me now or pay me later. But in either case, you will have to pay for replacing your filtration systems with...

Yummmm! Thanks for posting this, David!!

To each his/her own ... "Mom is not a fan of used things. She always buys brand new." Personally, I'd much rather have a high quality restored-to-new condition quality *anything* rather than a brand new mediocre something. It's this kind of thinking that has enabled me to enjoy many of the...

I'm still using mine ... ... check them out!

Swiffer ... ... is not really CLEANING. It's almost like cleaning, but not quite.

Wow! Thanks guys!!

Yes, Jon ... ... totally agree. Particularly the pre-1969 Kirby models with the smaller nozzles. They are no bulkier than any other upright on the market today. But my D80 can out-suction any of them!

LOVE! I've always been a fan of the Fiero!

I remember ... ... those JVC tape decks! I had one in the '80s. I never cared for the LEDs replacing VU meters; they seemed so much more imprecise.