1925 Scott fitzer

[hutch4187]

Just curious if anybody out there can give me an idea of what a 1925 Scott fitzer is worth. I came across this one the other day and I'm not too sure what to do with it seems the only thing missing are the front wheels. Pictures are included hopefully they come through.
Hutch

 

[lesinutah]

Hmm

The scott fetzer sanitation system 1928.
The eeze 1914
The wireless vacuette 1919
The electric vacuette 1925
The scott and fetzer sanitation system 1928.
The bag graphics are a little faded. The handle is in good condition.
The vacuum seems intact and good shape.
Your going to hear as much as someone will pay is the value.
I've seen these sell for a few dollars to a few hundred dollars.
You will get a few good offers I suspect. It's a rare great condition kirby. There are groves of kirby collectors.
Les

 

[crazykirbydude]

That's an early vacuum cleaner manufactured by the Kirby Company. Scott-Fetzer is Kirby's parent company, and still is to this very day. This particular model was made from 1926-1934. The subsequent model, the Kirby Model C, which was released in 1935, was the first vacuum to bear the "Kirby" name. As far as value goes, there's a saying on here that states that it's only worth as much as someone will pay for it. Yours seems to be in pretty rough shape, so my guess is anywhere from $60-$100, and that's only if it runs. If it doesn't work, then it would probably be worth under $60. Don't think you're sitting on a gold mine, however. If it was in working condition with all of the parts and a bag that wasn't torn and faded, you could probably get $175 from the right person. Hope this helps!

 

[lesinutah]

Hmm

Um I think that is off. It's worth more than $100. I'm not going out on a limb. There was a model c that sold a few months ago.i know how much it sold for and who bought it.
I'd say this is in good shape. It looks close to a vaçuette. If it's $175 Sold.
I just seen an emtor from a 2c and a bag sale for $125. I was 3 minutes to late trying to buy.
It's no gold mine but it's a good condition rare kirby.
Les

 

[madman]

I suspect a few people here will email you with offers.

 

[bnsd60m9200]

with the front axle and wheels missing, therefore making the model incomplete and not properly malfunctioning, you probably wont get more than $100 for it. missing or replaced original components on these models makes a huge impact on what people will pay, since original replacement parts for these are ungodly hard to come by.

 

[huskyvacs]

As with most antiques, the rarer something is, the less condition affects the value. For a what is it now, 100(?) year old vacuum I'd say it's pretty good shape. If that's the original bag, it more than makes up for the missing wheels, and the Sani-Emptor decal is virtually perfect.

Like MadMan said - I am sure the Kirby collectors on here will be fighting tooth and nail to get an offer in after seeing this, lol

That said sometimes special stuff does slip through the cracks and gets missed by everyone, and can go for a cheaper price than normal.

If the person that wants it only wants it as a vintage display piece to sit on the floor as decoration and not a runner (I hope not), I am sure the missing wheels wouldn't harm the value to that buyer.

You can always put temporary wheels on too. I have a Filtex (Filtrex?) Model #1 canister vacuum, and it has no back wheels. (I bought it off eBay for $10 from some guy that found it in the trash on the side of the road in the rain). I bought a pair of wheels from a brand new Hoover upright and stuck them on the axles and I have those in place of the original wheels until I find a pair.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Hutch4187

What you got is one of the later versions of the Scott & Fetzer Sanitation System!

This one is from about 1930 because of the presence of the Sani Emtor; earlier models had a directly-connected bag (a la Royal).

~Ben

 

[KirbyCollector01]

Well. Me personally. I would pay whatever you think you want for this. I am definitely interested in this machine if that is possible.

 

[bikerray]

huskyvacs

is it 2026 to 2030 already ????

 

[chicagomike]

You can't put on temporary wheels, actually you cannot put on any wheels of any sort as the front axle is missing

 

[huskyvacs]

chicagomike

Why do you have such a negative attitude? You can go to the hardware store and get some solid metal rod, cut to fit, then get wheels of similar size to what was on it. Easy fix.

https://www.homedepot.com/b/Hardwar...eq?Ns=P_REP_PRC_MODE|0&experienceName=default

 

[huskyvacs]

bikerray

Notice that you missed the question mark, indicating I was unsure of the year of age of this vacuum. Instead of giving a sarcastic snide remark you could have kindly educated me on what year it was from.

 

[chicagomike]

huskyvacs

Please make me laugh even more, I have a negative attitude how for stating the truth?

Here is some negative attitude for you, I looked at everything in the wonderful link you shared with the world. Like most news networks in today's times you shared fake news/fake process/fake link by saying something from 1 of HomeDepot's 40 results for Steel Metal Sheets & Rods would work as an axle. Just -- "get some solid metal rod, cut to fit" - "easy fix".... Because you said it, it must be true!!! YOU NEED TO STOP SPREADING FAKE NEWS AS YOU HAVE NO CLUE WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT - THE TRUTH IS, IT 100% WILL TAKE MORE WORK THEN CUTTING A METAL ROD TO LENGTH TO FIX IT.

And here is some more negative attitude for you --- then you knock bikerray for "could have kindly educated me on what year it was from" - SERIOUSLY? Why did you not educate me on which 1 of the 40 metal items you would buy, and then cut it to length for an easy fix? Why did you not educate me on what "wheels" are "of similar size" with your fake reply? I can tell you why you did not educate me on either one, because you have no clue what you are talking about

I would like to thank you though Huskyvacs, as you reminded me why I stopped visiting Vacuumland on a daily basis, it is because of people like you.

 

[hmc1981]

It could polish up nice that I believe. This model had its floor height adjustment off of the front axle, so some fairly important equipment is missing. And I’m generally optimistic about finding parts, but on a machine of this vintage I wouldn’t count on finding what’s needed anytime soon. And if you do find it, chances are it’ll be part of another whole machine.

If money is what you are after, eBay is your greatest chance. If the machine was in good working order, you certainly could get far more than $175. This site really isn’t the best place to try to sell, just saying.

You could of course modify the machine to have an axle and wheels in the front, but at the same time, if you are trying to sell it, leave it as is and let the buyer do as he or she wishes.

It has potential. But... that front axle is quite important to the functionality of the machine. Anything other than what was designed to fit there is incorrect, and to collectors, will likely be a concern, but not to all.

At the end of the day, you have people who demand more and people who will settle for less. Both willing to spend their money.

There’s no point in anyone arguing over price or condition or how someone would choose to make the machine work until the right parts come along (if they ever do).

This site can be so frustrating at times. All the guy wanted to know was an idea of what it might be worth and it’s gone so off topic because people are rude to one another and get their feelings hurt.

It’s so stupid.

To the OP: list it on eBay and stop wasting your time with this site.

 

[bikerray]

I was just pointing out that even if it was made in 1925 that would be 95 years old not 100.

1926 to 1930 would be 94 to 90 years old.

 

[lesinutah]

Wow

We have a thread people post on. We have a thread with people getting upset.
Usually nobody posts and there upset with me. Is this vacuumland of old or am I dreaming.
Les

 

[bikerray]

The Scott & Fetzer Sanitation System was made between 1928 to 1934 according to Kirby.

The front axle was detachable and had a sleeve on it for adjusting the nozzle height.

Here's two shots from the manual

 

[lesinutah]

Dates

The years I posted next to the model was directly from Kirby's timeline.
If you see a patten year on a vacuum it's made after newest patten.
Les