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    "What’s the Hardest Thing for Collectors to Find? Someone Who Wants Their Stuff"

    I Have To Agree I was just thinking about this today as I took the next wave of EBay sales to UPS. It is much easier to acquire them than to dispose of them. Want them to go to good homes. If I knew how much work this was going to be my collection would be less than half this size. Oh well...
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    Thinning The Herd Again at Tarantula Arms - Hoover Dial A Matic Model 1100

    Thanks for Clarifying That! I got this machine from Jeff Parker (who knows his Hoovers!) who identified and explained the anomoly with this first effort by Hoover at a clean air machine that actually worked with hose and tools. In my old age, I don't remember or explain too well. I'll change...
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    Check Out The Super Market

    For some machines on sale on Ebay from Tarantula Arms!
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    Thinning the Herd At Tarantula Arms - Last but not least - Terry Lattz's Silver Model G

    Here's Mine I love this machine. It is in the front closet with the PN-4 all ready for work. I filled in the lettering.
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    Thinning the Herd At Tarantula Arms - Last but not least - Terry Lattz's Silver Model G

    One More Picture Of Terry winning the Model G. And who is that handsome dude announcing the winner?
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    Thinning the Herd At Tarantula Arms - Last but not least - Terry Lattz's Silver Model G

    Well, this one has some meaning to me. I found a bunch of rebuilt Model Gs and bought 4 of them. I kept one, sent one to some friends in Wisconsin, sent one to Charles Lester and gave this one to Terry Lattz. Actually I held a raffle at a party that was rigged to give this to Terry. The G...
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    Thinning the Herd Again at Tarantula Arms - Kirby Heritage II/Legend II

    This is an interesting item. Bought this Heritage II brand new in Van Nuys and, of course, didn't use it much. When the Legend II came out I really wanted one so instead of buying one, I tricked the Heritage II out in brand new parts from Hesco. The only way you would know is that the foot...
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    Thinning The Herd Again At Tarantula Arms - Kirby Tradition

    Found one of these (without the locking headlight cap and pin) new in the box complete so this one has to go. Good condition. Low reserve. http://www.ebay.com/itm/231622645142?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
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    Thinning The Herd Again at Tarantula Arms - Hoover Dial A Matic Model 1100

    This is the original and first model of the Dial A Matic. The machine is in good cosmetic condition. The only replacement parts are the cord and cord restraint. This is the machine with the brush roll that rotates in reverse...
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    Thinning the Herd Again At Tarantula Arms - Hoover Convertible Model 69

    First up on Ebay is a beautiful and all original Hoover Convertible Model 69. This is a duplicate machine. In beautiful original condition with some minor wear at the top of the bag as shown. Every Hoover collection needs one of these...
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    Estate sale finds!

    Look Closely At Fred's photo number 4. Greg noticed Robert's reaction to the new arrivals!! OY!!
  12. compactelectra

    Who Doesn't Like Summer???

    Oliver Your garden is stunning! J'adore Paris.
  13. compactelectra

    new green bison

    Well If indeed it is brand-new and in the box, that price is not out of the realm of possibility. I found one (the green one in the box with the attachments - brand new NIB albeit decades old) and sold it a week later on Ebay for over $800.00. You just need the right marketing and timing of...
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    Scored A Brand New In The Box Kirby Tradition This Weekend!

    If I Had To Pick A Favorite It would be the Classic III. Bought new in '76. Of all the machines bought and sold, I have kept this one. Sent in to Cleveland for a rebuild and bag conversion. Kept up in my bedroom closet for cleaning the second floor of Tarantula Arms.
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    Scored A Brand New In The Box Kirby Tradition This Weekend!

    I swore I wasn't going to buy any more vacuum cleaners, but this was too good to pass up. Went shopping with Ms. Tania and gang this Sunday. Brand spanking new in the box. We have been aware of this machine, but finally, the time was right. She's a beauty. I bought one new about 1979-80 but...
  16. compactelectra

    A Happy Hoover Christmas!

    BTW She doesn't look too thrilled, does she?
  17. compactelectra

    A Happy Hoover Christmas!

    My Mother Said If my father gave her a vacuum cleaner for a present she would strangle him with the cord.
  18. compactelectra

    Vintage Silver Knight Canister Vacuum!

    I am selling this for Tania V. A beautiful specimen! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=231253685507
  19. compactelectra

    Electrolux Power Nozzle Parade

    Or This - total mix and match.
  20. compactelectra

    Electrolux Power Nozzle Parade

    Or This
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