400 vacs for sale during the Convention in June

[dysonman1]

I'm getting so excited. The annual Convention of vac collectors is just weeks away. Sixty people so far have confirmed they are coming. And, since it's always held at the Vacuum Cleaner Museum, in St. James, Missouri (every year), how nice that folks don't have to bring any vacuums with them.

I have decided to sell off 2/3 of the vacuum museum's collection. Very rare vacuums, obsolete parts, obsolete bags, etc. are all available for sale. The only machines not for sale are the ones on the Museum's display floor. Whether it's a coffee can Hoover, a vintage Kenmore, a Rexair Series A, or a Kirbeast or Filthy Queen, they will be for sale.

It's amazing the turn out every year, gets bigger and bigger. Convention attendees tell me that by NOT having to PAY a FEE to attend the convention, the free banquet every year, as well as the lack of snobs and 'cliques' (which reminds people of high school), the convention is awesome. People are free to actually 'touch' the vacuums with no 'do not touch' signs anywhere.

This year's surprise is that all the folks attending this years convention get an invitation to my wedding reception, held on Saturday, June 11th. Hawaii themed, so bring a Hawaiian shirt. Blue rubber gloves available to no one will actually have to 'touch' a hoover.

The convention is so much fun every year - lots of pictures will be posted for those who cannot attend.

 

[KirbyCollector01]

Dyson man

Somethings telling me you don't like kirbys and filter queens

 

[dysonman1]

I actually like all vacuums. My friends and I always have jokingly called them Electrosux, Rainblow, Filty Queen, KirBEAST, DieSoon, Rice Car, Comepact, etc. IF I didn't like them, I wouldn't have one of almost every model. My favorite vacuum of all time is the Vacuflo commercial central vacuum (since I can't have a 5 horsepower Spencer).

 

[fantomfan]

When is it?

We get out of school late because we're in New York.
If not, I DO plan to visit the museum before I'm off to college in mid- August.

 

[Miss Mercy]

I'll be there in my grass skirt Tom!

 

[brando_husky]

Wow I'd love more info on the con. It's only a 6 hour drive from me. Might have to take a little road trip!

 

[KirbyCollector01]

Dyson man

Ok

 

[vintagefox]

That sounds like a great deal of fun!
Sadly I'm unable to attend, but will be looking forward to all the photos!

 

[westyfan]

Hey, something local (to me)

I will have to mark my calendar and remember the date. I would love to go to a museum, especially during a convention. It's only 3 hours from me since I live in cape girardeau. Count me in! I know you said that nothing needs to be brought but if help is needed I would do what I can to lend a hand.

 

[singerman]

When is this

When is this going to happening

 

[singerman]

Wait

Sorry,
but can not make it. I start my part time job and work and train all of those days

 

[dysonman1]

The Vacuum Collectors Convention is every year, in June, at the Vacuum Cleaner Museum. This year, the convention begins on June 9 at 9 in the morning. We tour the factory and see the vacuums being made, as well as see the testing labs, where competitive machines are tested for cleaning ability.

Lunch is usually at a diner, and dinner as a group is usually at Coltons.

Friday, June 10, we gather at the Museum at 9. This is when we go through the store room and mezzanine section - hunting old cleaners or old parts. This year, everything is for sale with the exception of the vas on display on the Museum floor. Parts, attachments, etc. will be for sale as well. Disposable bags galore.

We also have a swap meet, where folks can exchange cleaners. While no one has to bring anything with them, if they want to, they are encouraged to bring things for the swap meet.

In the afternoon on Friday, those folks who want to go visiting can go to local St.Louis vacuum collector's homes to see their collections. For those who have already been during past conventions, or for those who wish, we have a cleaning competition for the vintage cleaners, on the vintage rugs they were made to clean. This is at the Museum in the afternoon on Friday.

Saturday morning is spent at the local antique and thrift stores. There's a HUGE store about fifteen minutes west of the Museum, and another wonderful antique mall about ten minutes east. This one always has vacuums in it.

Saturday afternoon, convention guests are invited to my home for a Hawaiian themed reception. Donnie and I got married on May 4, and are having a reception at our home on Saturday, June 11. Hawaiian shirts are requested to be worn.

The only cost to the convention goers is your travel, meals (with the exception of the lunch at my home on Saturday afternoon), and lodging. The motels are not expensive and are very close. The Super 8 in Rolla, MO (ten minutes from Museum) is where most people will stay.

 

[n0oxy]

getting to the convention

Hey everyone, the convention sounds awesome. I'm wondering if anyone is coming from St. Louis or traveling through St. Louis that I might be able to get a ride with. I'm a blind person so cannot drive, well, I guess I could but that would be dangerous. I am more than willing to contribute part of the gas money. Wonder if there are any bagged canisters for sale, that's my favorite kind of vacuum, think I'm going to bring a digital recorder so I can record the sounds of some of the vacuums. I should have done that last August when me and my girl friend visited the museum and I got my Prima. She's not interested in vacuums like I am so has no interest in the convention. I should have 29 vacuums by the time the convention gets here, just got the Metro Vac full sized canister today and have the Windsor and Sandia backpack vacs on the way. Tom, I would love to get a recording of that sunbeam vacuum you showed me, it literally takes that motor more than 10 seconds to wind down when you turn it off. Anyway, if someone could help with transportation, it would be much appreciated.

 

[smow69]

dysonman1

First of all congrats on your up coming wedding''''''On the stuff you have for sale do you have this machine green eureka princess 1st pic the the bag on the green eureka upright in second pic and the bag in the third pic. the two bags will make to vacs original and I have wanted a green princess like this for years we had one when I was young kid growing up.Thank You These are not my pics.

 

[singerman]

Tom

If you can I sent you a email through the vacuum cleaner museum form about a machine from a collection I am interested in. I can't make it out to the meet as I have important things to dothose days.

 

[dysonman1]

Everything must go.

Have had over 70 people now confirmed they are coming to this year's Vacuum Collector's Convention (second weekend in June, Thurs, Fri, Sat).

Here are some of the machine for SALE at the convention:

Vintage uprights - all models and makes
Vintage canisters - all models and makes
Vintage attachments and hoses - all models and makes

 

[dysonman1]

More:

For sale: cheap. All must go. Must be in attendance to purchase.

 

[westyfan]

Wow...

There are so many good looking models in those piles. So much want!

 

[singerman]

Tom

Can you save me that Kirby in the second picture that's what i emailed you about. I can't go those days as I am very Busy. I will come down this summer so please save me that vacuum.