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  1. rivstg1

    Avalir 2 x 2 speed

    I used the Avalir top case....I thought of using a Diamond....but where I was doing this with a buddy helping....I didn't have that....kinda wanted the original production date still on the casing too....so I used the original. my buddy had removed the switch etc from a non working Diamond...
  2. rivstg1

    Calling Kirby lovers.

    jo, can you post a photo of what you picked up?
  3. rivstg1

    Avalir 2 x 2 speed

    I finally got around to modding my Avalir(2017 red/black)...but I was torn on whether I'd change this one or my Sentria 2. I prefer the look of this late model Avalir but prefer the handle of the Sentria ( big hands prefer larger handle). Unfortunately , the metal was cut too far and the 2 speed...
  4. rivstg1

    Thrift Kirby

    super find ! I'm envious of that bag! I got that same model for $5 but no bag!!! congrats
  5. rivstg1

    Singer R3 Restoration

    did the brushroller need to be re-bristled? aka, is it functional for actual use on carpet?
  6. rivstg1

    Royal 881 restoration complete

    love seeing Royals saved and cherished! I have 3 tanks and 4 uprights too
  7. rivstg1

    Vitamix Blender

    the 7500 is the best 'basic' one, but you can find it for $100 cheaper at Costco off and on thru the year. I've had mine since 1998, I got a new model 4 years ago as a wedding gift but I didn't go the way of the electronics/bluetooth options. I think they are overpriced options.
  8. rivstg1

    Kirby Dirt meter score

    What is it for?? It was a tool for salesmen for demonstrating , with the dirt meter so one could easily see what was being picked up in the customers' carpet unlike what using the bad would show
  9. rivstg1

    Royal Prestige Model 888 eBay find

    congrats! I have that exact model. You'll notice the practical differences between Kirby's design and Royal's removable head
  10. rivstg1

    Golden Trophy 1981 Kirby Vacuum

    I passed on one in 2019 for $85, they aren't THAT valuable, they are attractive and rare though.
  11. rivstg1

    NOS Royal Prince

    very overpriced @Les. We don't agree that that Vacuette is worth $1200 -so what if he has an extensive Kirby collection or next to YOUR Kirby collection. What bearing does that have? -what does " other than me brown in England" mean? - I re read the comments, nobody ridiculed him or put him...
  12. rivstg1

    Royal model 189

    Good to know!!
  13. rivstg1

    Kirby brush height query

    if you turn the Kirby upside down, looking at the brushroll fiber against the metal head bottle plate.....if the bristles protrude at least 1/16th of an inch, ( on whichever brushroll height is set) then its okay. 1/16th protrusion is the minimum length recommended by Kirby..
  14. rivstg1

    Large Vacuum Collection Auction Now Online

    betam64 Good for you and congrats!!! the shipping killed my shopping there. If I'd been only 35 miles away I would have cleaned up similar to your take. I wanted several Royals, one Hoover, some compacts and some kirby accessories.
  15. rivstg1

    any great vacuum canister cleaner that equals tristar compact

    I agree on considering a Rainbow...but they aren't good for quick pickups. From lots of testimonies and other stuff I"ve read on the SRX......uh, not impressive.
  16. rivstg1

    any great vacuum canister cleaner that equals tristar compact

    electroluxxxx one factor that needs to be taken in consideration when considering a Miele canister vs the tristar/compact.....is the absurdly high repair costs ( most likely it will be the electric hose for the Miele...its at least 3 times the cost of compact/tristar hose replacement)
  17. rivstg1

    Kirby 505 FB Marketplace find...

    lucky!!!!!! haha good for you, we are all envious, what a find in that condition!
  18. rivstg1

    Large Vacuum Collection Auction Now Online

    If it weren't for the high shipping costs, I would bought 4-6 of those. I wanted to find a company that could go there and strap them all down on a single pallet for possible big savings in shipping....didn't find one
  19. rivstg1

    Kirby 505 or 2C? Kirby Frankenstein.

    clever ideas with that type of table and clamps!
  20. rivstg1

    Restored Kirby 509 For Sale

    sure is pretty, but can't call it 'fully restored' when the motor is worn(out) though , maybe change the title?
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