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I have both DD 103 and Royal 501 handvacs, and the original DD Broomvac as well.   Years ago I also had the Douglas (Kirby Vacuette) handvac which was a fantastic little cleaner but I couldn't stand the screaming motor!  I tried the disposable bags for the Dirt Devil handvac but they're so small...

That bag is priceless!   Yes, it's faded and I don't know of any way to restore the color but I would never risk washing it or even getting it damp.  All I would do is open the bag at the top and carefully/thoroughly vacuum the inside of the fabric. 

Possibly but not necessarily I can speak for the way it works in the furniture industry and I'm sure the same process applies in some cases for appliances as well.   When a retailer is looking for someone to supply a private-label product the retailer has in-mind certain features they want to...

If your G has the older woven style hose you might want to consider getting one like this which would improve the suction as the older hoses get leaky after awhile.    ...

Be patient and persist! Your best bet is probably to find another B somewhere with a water pan.  Odd parts occasionally show up on ebay, craigslist etc.   You could also ask local vacuum shops to let you know if they ever come across one.

I'm glad my short-term memory still works!  It's amazing the stuff I keep finding while browsing through the archived threads.

What a darling!  I could very easily have seen $28 being charmed out of my pocket for that early 60's gem.  Here's a 1960 ad:     http://graphic-design.tjs-labs.com/show-picture?id=1237003749&size=FULL

2 speed switch The safety switch under the fan opening determines the motor speed depending on what is attached.  The carpet head when it's attached depresses the switch to the low speed.  The hose will depress the switch further for high speed.

Ben, that's a wonderful photo. 

I have wracked my brain off and on for years trying to figure out what make of vacuum some friends of my parents had when I was about 3 or 4 years old.  I entertained myself playing with it whenever we went over to visit.  I remember it being completely brown; base, handle, bag, hose, and even...

Thanks for that clarification, Norm.  Those little Eurekas were quite a long-lived design and came in so many different colors/configurations it's hard to keep them all straight and in order.  Did they really go for $48 back then?  Wow, it's amazing how bits and pieces of trivia like this fade...

One should consider that they are not selling vacuums in as-is condition such as you would find in a yard sale.  They no doubt are investing a fair amount in replacement parts and labor to put these vacuums in top condition again.  They are, after all, doing this as a profit-making business, not...

Hi April.  Your little Eureka is most likely from the mid to late 70's.  It's a later, stripped-down version of the Princess model which came out around 1961.   Yours looks to fairly clean and in good shape, and disposable bags for that model are still available online so, if it still runs well...

Shoot, I missed it.  Perhaps the seller pulled the listing because he/she found a buyer through a different venue.

Don't think of it as a chore.  It's an opportunity to sharpen your skills at negotiation.  And never miss an opportunity to demonstrate how responsible and mature you are.  Mothers love that!

She doesn't want any money for the vacuum itself?  All you're paying is the $10.95 for postage?  If you want the vacuum (I think they're pretty cool) then go for it!  You can't get anything that size/weight shipped for less.

Welcome!  There many Kirby collectors here so you will fit right in.  I have a Heritage II, a fully restored Dual Sanitronic 80 and a completely original model 515 with all the accessories.   Neil

I suggest looking at Online advertisements, jumble sales, moving-house sales, charity shops, junk shops, and even other people's bins on trash collection days.  One great source I find here for all sorts of vintage items are at the estate sales held after the death of an elderly person.  Much...

Now that's a 'cobbled-together out of bits and pieces' hose if I ever saw one!  The plastic pieces have nothing to do with the hose.  They were somebody's "in a pinch" solution.  I recognize that metal coupling though, but for the life of me at the moment I can't remember the name of the vacuum...

Darren, the blue Convertible you're talking about is either model 70 or 719. [this post was last edited: 7/25/2011-17:49]