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I don't usually like to post eBay auctions, I feel it drives the prices artificially higher, but be that as it may, I was wondering what the deal was with this seller? He keeps re-listing this U3101 Concept, even though he always gets bids. Does he have more than one? Also, how'd he come up...

I was just wondering if anybody else saw this on eBay. It's from 1965, which I guess was when the Brush & Beat debuted. If that's true, Oreck beat them to the punch. Has anybody seen a Brush N Beat for sale on eBay? Also, when were they last manufactured? I know later models had a headlight...

Would anybody happen to know where I can find the chrome headlight trim for the early Hoover Convertibles? It's missing from my 65, 67 & 68. I guess vac shops didn't always put them back when servicing the machine. Any info would be greatly appreciated. - Karl

Here we have another beautiful polished vintage Kirby for sale on eBay (and the seller is charging accordingly). It's listed as a Dual Sanitronic 80, but without a builder's plate, how will anyone ever know again for sure? Why do mom and pop vacuum shops rip off the builder's plate during the...

I was at Unique Thrift Store two days before Christmas, and shoppers were carving up the store like a turkey. I peeked into the stockroom where donated items are stored before they are tested, priced and put out on the sales floor. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a grey and orange Dyson...

Seems nowadays, it's getting harder and harder to find quality vacs at the flea market, but today, a Hoover PowerMax model U3715-930 followed me home. It's far from pristine shape, but I liked the teal blue color. What I wanted to know is when did Hoover make the transition from steel agitator...

While at the flea market today, I purchased a Hoover Hornet canister model S1221. I got only the canister by itself but I have the hose & tools from a beat-up Hornet. I always liked the Hornet, the Sprint & the PortaPower II. IIRC, the TOL Sprint even had a powerhead. Anyway, both of my Hornets...

Just happen to see this on eBay, and had to post it here. Surely, the trunk latches will be more sturdy than the original bag catch! Too bad the rest of the cleaner can't be as heavy-duty...

Much as I love the Oreck, I think this time Mr. Oreck may have gone a little overboard. Nothing new and improved about this one, just done up in the logo of one of five universities. What won't they do to sell vacuums? This may be a bigger flop than the time they offered the XL-2800 "RadioVac"...

Here's today's POD vacuum in an abandoned Tuberculosis Hospital. Unfortunately the webmaster failed to disclose the actual name and location of this facility. Hope someone finds it before the building faces certain demolition.... http://www.opacity.us/image3760_water_pressure.htm

Last month on eBay, I purchased a Hoover 305 with attachments (but no hose) and owner's manual. This was the only one I've seen with the celluloid lens still intact. It has a bojack bag and a replacement cord. To my dismay, when it arrived the UPS driver left the box out in the pouring rain...

Okay, before this moron was destroying relatively new plastic upright vacuums, but this time he's gone too far! Now, he's destroying vacuum cleaner history....

Last week at the flea market, I spotted a Hoover Concept One model U3307. Being a power drive model, the base has its share of paint scuffs and scratches and the bag has slight tears at the corners, the seller wanted $20.00, I offered 15., which he turned down. Today I saw the same cleaner there...

Thanks to eBay, I finally have a Hoover 150 in my collection. This one, however has a later 1 speed replacement switch and a bojack cloth bag. I'd like to (if possible) locate an original 2-speed switch. Does anyone know if the switch had a relay inside of it to change the voltage? Could anyone...

I just bought a Hoover U8188-900 Anniversary Convertible (Saavy) off of eBay. They said it was in perfect working condition, but upon plugging it in I discovered the brushroll motor doesn't work. I figured I would call the LAST remaining Hoover dealership on Long Island, in Levittown, but I got...

I saw this commercial on YouTube the other day, and remember it when it was on television years ago. I didn't know it was on that many years ago. I don't know about anyone else, I'd still rather have the "old" vacuum. Does anyone know the model?

Just wanted to let everyone know I was at my local vac shop this afternoon. He's been in business since 1960, and has alot of old parts in his arsenal that he may be looking to downsize soon. He knows I collect vintage vacuums and recently did an excellent job replacing the brush strips, motor...

Today I was vacuuming with my Oreck XL 100C, when I noticed the motor slowing down, returning to normal speed for a brief instant, then continuing to run at half speed. While doing such, the commutator arcs like crazy. I took the machine apart and found that the brushes had plenty of life left...

Recently, I received two Hoover Convertible Elites off of eBay. One a yellow model U4063, the other a turquoise U4103. The U4063's bag is ripped in a couple of places and the only thing wrong with the U4103 is that the bumper guard is badly chewed up in one corner. I'd like to swap bumpers from...

I had a few minutes spare time today, so I decided to stop by the flea market near my house. I had seen a few weeks ago a Zepter CleanSy one of the vendors was selling, knowing nothing about the cleaner (except that it filters with water), I passed it up. I then checked on eBay to see one...