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    Found a Miele Red Star canister yesterday for 8 bucks!

    I was in my favorite thrift store yesterday and ran across a Miele Red Star canister with powerhead, wands, hose, and all attachments for 8 bucks. Needless to say I quickly grabbed it up. This is the first canister I have had in a very long time. I am a die-hard Kirby fan, but I am actually...
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    Got three new Kirby's to restore!

    I'm so ashamed! I got three more machines a week ago and haven't updated the forum! I got. Classic 1-CR with all attachments, a DS80, and another DS50! The Classic is almost done All three machines are all original. Stay tuned for pics! Peace, alkirbyguy
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    seeking out collectors in north Alabama...

    Hey everyone! I sometimes feel like I am the only vacuum collector in my area. I am posting this to see if I can meet some other collectors in north Alabama. I am in the Huntsville area and I would love to set up a little meet and greet and maybe do some thrifting in our abundance of thrift...
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    Are they nuts??

    Some people are really bad at pricing things... http://huntsville.craigslist.org/hsh/3393025250.html I think most of us here would consider that a "parts lot". Its a combination of at least 4 different machines... $400... sheesh...
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    Kirby Genefranken 3

    I was at my favorite thrift store today and spotted a crazy looking Kirby out of the corner of my eye. It was a G3 with a G4 bag and a G6 nozzle bumper! It also had the worse handle droop I have ever encountered. I looked it over and I was about to walk away from it, but something drew me to the...
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    Anyone got a Sanyo Transformax they would like to sell?

    I went to a doctor's appointment with my mom that was about 75 miles from home. We went in a large thrift store while we were down there, and I ran across a Sanyo Transformax for ten dollars. Somehow I convinced myself that I didn't need it and now I am KICKING myself for not buying such a neat...
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    Looking for a Kirby Tradition and DS80

    Looking to buy a Tradition and/or a DS80 for a reasonable price and shipping. Bad condition is fine... I do restorations. Just needs to be complete and run. I could pick up locally if you are within a hundred miles or so of Huntsville, AL. Thanks, Kevin alkirbyguy
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    great deal on bench buffer at Harbor Freight

    Harbor Freight tools currently has a 1/2 HP 6" 3600rpm bench buffer with soft and firm wheels included on sale for $39.99 until the 31st. I'm picking one up on Friday. Just wanted to share for those in the market for a buffer.
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    Introducing Myself

    Hi Vacuumland! My name is Kevin Atchley, I'm 21 years old, and I live in a small town called Arab, Alabama. I am a CIS major in college. I have been fascinated by vacuums since I was three years old. Kirby's are my thing, and I have photos of my current collection in my photo album. I have had...
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