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    Replace Rainbow E2 Gold 2-Speed power switch?

    How do you replace these power switches? Ours is shorting out on low speed, and I ordered a new switch from the local vac shop. It'll be here tomorrow. Does the rocker switch pop off to access the actual switch underneath? Goodvac has a video for replacing the power cord, so general...
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    Today's big haul! We SCORED!

    A buddy of mine has been keeping a lookout for Kirbys, and he gave me a call over the weekend with what he found. We ended up with quite a bit, and a couple unexpected treasures... 1 Heritage II Legend 3 G4 1 G3 5 Electrolux 1 Kenmore canister 1 Rainbow E-Series 1-speed - near perfect...
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    Latest finds... Electrolux Intensity and ErgoRapido

    I went into Best Buy the other week and found the ErgoRapido on the clearance table in the front of the store - display model - for $50. No box, but everything else is there. The Intensity was a Salvation Army find - $60. It's in very good shape. If it weren't for the brush roll having a...
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    Anyone have any Dirt Devil BroomVac parts?

    So, we picked up a decent little BroomVac on eBay, and it arrived today. Anyone care to guess? It was wrapped in shrink wrap and bubble wrap... no box... and the housing ended up breaking at the handle mount during shipping. So, we're on the hunt for a housing to replace it. I may be able to...
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    Is the new Hyla GST as good as the newest Rainbow?

    Hello all. We've been eyeing up the newest Rainbow for a while, but they're just not in the budget. So, we've started looking into the new Hyla GST, which isn't fetching nearly as much money on the slightly used eBay market. It seems to be very comparable, and has a great power nozzle, from what...
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    Get a NEW Shark Navigator Lift-Away cheaper and VIP Warranty!

    Hello all. I bought a new Lift-Away early this year that's proven to be a great machine for the money. We've since recommended them to family who purchased them and LOVE THEM! I still have an old email offer from Shark for Black Friday, and they're STILL HONORING THE PRICE! It's $159.80 +...
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    Anyone looking for NEW Filter Queens?

    I may have a source to getting NEW Filter Queens at a very good price. If you're interested, contact me through my email on my profile. I'm going to do some more investigating to make sure I can get them and pricing.
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    Kirby G4 "Full Boat" for sale

    I just finished a G4 that turned out very nice. It's fully optioned with shampooer, Zip Brush and Turbo Accessory Kit. This is one of my best ones yet. Thanks Bill (A007KirbyMan) for the great Kirby buffing/polishing rouge! It's great stuff!! http://altoona.craigslist.org/app/2640326711.html
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    A day in Pittsburgh... came home with 2 gems!

    Mike and I headed over to Pittsburgh to visit some friends and pick up a Kirby Classic III I had lined up. What we didn't expect... The Kirby is in great shape, and the attachments are PERFECT - NEW condition! -- $75! The other unexpected: we picked up an Electrolux G in very nice shape -...
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    2 Kirbys, 2 Hoovers and a Tigger too! = $101.75

    Today was rather filled with bargains. Mike & I picked up a Kirby G3, Kirby G4 (both with shampooers), Hoover Decade Supreme, Hoover Flair Bagless and a Christmas Tigger (for his mom)... all for $101.75. The seller even threw in a mint Filter Queen Mini Pow-R-Nozle & aroma thinggy majiggy as...
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    Kirby model 512 parts needed.

    I stumbled upon this 512 in the basement, hidden in a corner of a thrift shop for under $12.00. It runs great, to my surprise, and I'm really hoping to restore it to as original condition as possible. Here are a few things I need... Belt lifter - original red would be great, but I'd settle...
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