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Definitely wonder why it was at GW so long either. I think it was there over a month in order to be at the 1.99 price! I guess people didn’t know what it was or didn’t bother to do research on it. And I took apart the power head to inspect the belt and brush roll too ans make sure someone didn’t...

Thank you everyone who commented. I am in shock. Cleaned up nicely. The hose was fun to clean. I wonder how I can tell how old it is.? And it came with the blue washable bag and one Stormy bag. I’m wondering if it would be worth it to buy the exhaust filter also? I took it for a test drive and...

I bought the Patriot. I guess it’s my day today. Went back just now and it was 34.99 and a blue tag. A really good deal anyway. When I checked out it rang up at 1.99! Looks like I’m the lucky owner of an awesome canister. My first canister and first non Kirby in my collection! What a score...

Good idea. I’m going back there tomorrow and check out the Patriot. I wasn’t able to go there myself but I’ll check it out tomorrow!

A G5 with a diamond bag. 54.99 Heritage without nozzle 54.99 Kinda asking a lot. They marked the Heritage as a collectible. We’ll see if they are still available on half price day.

Back in the good ole days when this scrubber was good enough. Now a Rug Doctor that you rent from Home Depot is barely good enough. Wow have times have changed.

Should I buy? Limited edition? Future collectible? For the same price I could buy a NIB Avaliar2 I did have a Pink clean for the cure Oreck in my collection once before. Just saw it and thought why not. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Right. Here’s my opinion. Now the Citrus Split and LickitySplit are pretty much the same thing. They are both wax, tar and grease remover. If I remember correctly they used to come in a 16oz spray bottle that’s not available anymore. You can buy Lickity Split still only in a 8oz bottle for...

:That’s the shop I grew up with. I was born in Everett. Back when Laurie owned it he sold me a Restored DS80 and a Restored 518. That shop has been a local institution for almost 80 years. Sadly, all good things must come to an end. Laurie sadly passed away in 2012 and his Son in Law owns it to...

:giggle:That’s the shop I grew up with. I was born in Everett. Back when Laurie owned it he sold me a Restored DS80 and a Restored 518. That shop has been a local institution for almost 80 years. Sadly, all good things must come to an end. Laurie sadly passed away in 2012 and his Son in Law owns...

That’s what I meant to say. He had the Kirby Needs store. I would get my bags and belts from his store. Very sad news.

Kent B?

That’s definitely a Bojack. Lol now I’ve seen it all finally.

Thank you very much. Wish I could work in the industry again. I used to have all the special tools like the adjustment “Bridge” and the fan tool. If I was offered a service position at the distributor here in my city I would do it in a heartbeat.

My Sentria 2 clicks in neutral also. It’s pretty much a Kirby thing that can’t be fixed without a new transmission. That cam bracket/assembly is a good move. Just remember not to ever remove the Phillips screw on the bottom of the transmission. And Bty everything else you did is pretty much a...

I’ll definitely be calling. Looking for vintage Kirby Signs, anything vintage Kirby preferably. I’m sorry about the closure and good vacuum cleaner stores are getting harder to find lately. Love the name. Vacuum Cleaner Hospital is a good one. Even just pictures over the years for posterity...

The only 2 Speed Kirby ever made. Well technically they all are... Only when you plug in the hose. From the G-3 onward. Any technical assistance let me know. New here myself.

I don’t know why I didn’t join earlier. I’ve been a factory Kirby tech since 2010. I’ve been trying to restart my collection after a devastating accident in 2011. That was a very sad experience. Gonna be here contributing as much as possible. I wonder if my old collector friends are still around.