10 Amp Fantom Fury on OfferUp

[niclonnic]

I found this 10 amp Fantom Fury on OfferUp; the price seems reasonable and the seller is offering to ship it. The machine was fully taken apart and cleaned, inside and out. However, it doesn't come with any attachments.

I have been after a 10 amp Fury for such a long time now, as it is my dream machine. However, if I do commit myself to buy this one, my #1 rule is to preserve it as a collector's item. Learning from my past mistakes with the 12 amp Fury I had a few years ago, I will NOT use a Fantom as a daily driver in this day and age.

What are your thoughts?

https://offerup.com/item/detail/2d931594-75b7-3969-b860-9f88e47670e8

 

[blackheart]

Go for it

Chicagomike is a member of this forum he's got other vacs for sale and he seems to do a very nice job on his restorations

 

[dysonman1]

Mike is a wonderful guy, and he does GREAT work. He makes all the T-Shirts for the Vacuum Cleaner Collectors Convention each year in September. AT the Convention last year, he put a new Armature in a 1946 Premier upright. He's very meticulous. I'm proud to call him my friend.

 

[huskyvacs]

His photos of his restorations on here are also very helpful for people that are doing the same thing and working on a vacuum that can be confusing to take apart.

 

[niclonnic]

Sad news...

I checked OfferUp the other day, and unfortunately, Chicagomike has now delisted all of his vacuums for sale, including the 10 amp Fury. This means that I won't be able to buy this Fantom anytime soon.

 

[blackheart]

Opportunity knocks

But if one waits too long they may lose it.

 

[lesinutah]

Mike

May have pulled them off that site. This doesn't mean he doesn't still have them for sale if you know how to reach him.

 

[blackheart]

Nah

I asked him about it Tuesday he told me someone from Indiana bought 5 Fantoms (I think) from him

 

[lesinutah]

Well

That answers the question. The point is if Mike is selling it you won't find a machine in better condition than what he is selling. There is a reason people buy vacuums for $500 plus. Next time buy it.