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I tend to visit the thrift store that's not too far from where I live at least 2-3 times a week. This time I wasn't expecting to find anything - per the usual. I saw a Kirby Tradition box on the floor, and thought "oh, it's probably attachments; people always keep the attachments in the big...

This is an eBay auction for an incomplete set of Hoover tools - Priced at $19.99 plus $17.00 s/h. Kind of pricey overall, but I spotted a WH Converto-Vac manual within the box. I wouldn't imagine that these manuals are especially common, so I wanted to call attention to it in case anyone is...

There's thrift store I don't go to all that often, in North East Minneapolis... It's a bit out of the way. I usually go after I get a haircut, as that's in the general vicinity of this thrift sore. I haven't ever really found much when I've gone, but today I spotted a bag from across the store...

Saw the Eureka in the pictures of the sale online.. Got to the house and found it in one of the bedrooms. Then went to the basement and about fell over when I saw the 29 with its original bag! $18 for both... The Eureka's hood is a bit rough, but has its original bag as well, and I think they're...

Just wanted to let everyone know that Robert scanned and posted the service instructions for Hoover Concept One and Concept Two machines on Automatic Ephemera. Good step-by-step instructions take you through complete disassembly; a must have if you have never taken one apart, or have always...

It's time to sell some machines and thin the herd a bit. Take a look and send me an email if interested - my email address is listed in my profile. I'd rather see these machines go to collectors than deal with the hassle of listing them on eBay. I think the prices I've listed are reasonable...

Going through some of my shelves of vacuum literature, I pulled a neat one out the other day. I've had it for quite some time, I don't recall exactly where or when I got it. Nonetheless, it's an oversized "Life" magazine-sized 32 page publication put out by the Hoover Company in 1956...

At one of the estate sales this morning, I was waylaid in the kitchen, looking at Corningware. Robert beat me to the basement, and when I got to the bottom of the stairs, he told me to follow him. That's usually a decent sign. Lol! We meandered through the laundry room and this Kenmore...

I was going through some hoses last night and pulled this one out. I'm not sure when or where I got it, but it's a color and pattern that I don't recall seeing before. Is it genuine Lux, and if so, which model is it for? Lux experts? The hose itself is shot, and has some creases in it...

Has a few imperfections, but lovely nonetheless... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1967-Hoover-Constellation-Vacuum-843-New-in-Box-w-Accessories-NOS-/331318151305?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d2419c889

As odd as it is to lump those three brand names together, I got an email from TTI alerting me to an "up to" 80% off sale that's going on... Looked through what they have for sale and there are some pretty good deals in the mix. Mostly 'factory reconditioned' or 'damaged box' units. Flat rate...

Robert scanned and posted Hoover Dial-A-Matic service instructions on Automatic Ephemera earlier today.  He wanted to add another vacuum-related document to the ever growing library, and I thought this was a good one to put out there.  The DAM can be a somewhat daunting machine to work on; at...

A few months ago I found this ad on Craigslist... I saw it on a Saturday, didn't call. It was still there on Tuesday, and again on Wednesday. I told myself if the ad was still posted on Thursday that I would call and inquire. Well, of course the ad was still up, and of course I called. Made...

Fred invited us to Chicago for another fabulous get together at Tarantula Arms!! In attendance are Fred N, of course -- and Charlie, Tania, Greg, Dan, Robert, and myself. Started out last night making cinnamon rolls... Yummy!

Pat and John were up visiting from Milwaukee this weekend, we hit a few sales... Found two vacs at one sale, both in the garage. A Westinghouse tank - as seen in the famous "I Love Lucy" episode 'Sales Resistance'... Machine only; here's a before picture.

Today was a particularly good day at the sales -- I couldn't even believe what I was standing in front of when I saw this Hoover Holiday model 415.  I'm still in a daze from finding it...   This is the only Hoover tank that I have been missing from my collection -- and I honestly never...

A few weeks ago I was looking on Craigslist, and happened to click on an ad... I IMMEDIATELY knew what I saw lurking in the background of the first picture. [this post was last edited: 4/7/2013-22:03]

Away we go!   The auction has closed, but this was a pretty amazing item...

<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">So, Robert started a new website -- Automatic Ephemera.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>He started a thread about it here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></p> <p...

All of this talk lately about Rainbows... I just couldn't stand it!  Most people who talk about their Rainbows absolutely love them.  I have a D2 that's in OK shape, but wanted something a bit newer to actually use for a while.  While I would love to purchase a brand new Rainbow, that's just not...