Futhermore,
If you can wait and have the time to explore vacuums and wait to see what will come as new models that's a good idea. I do the same thing with cars and cell phones, my other interest. Subscribe to magazines, online forums, etc... But for now, as far as the high end brands go, I think Riccar/Simplicity is still in transition, trying to onshore its manufacturing and getting the "Made In USA" slogan to alter consumer choice against Miele. Rainbow and Kirby seem to be a direct sales mainstay. Aerus seems to be coming back out of slumber, becoming a solid vacuum cleaner. I think both Miele and even moreso, Sebo have solid product lines made in Germany. Not perfect, but they have a solid business strategy and understand how to build and market an easy to use reliable vacuum. Most of all, they are more readily available and found in vacuum stores and online.
If you can wait and have the time to explore vacuums and wait to see what will come as new models that's a good idea. I do the same thing with cars and cell phones, my other interest. Subscribe to magazines, online forums, etc... But for now, as far as the high end brands go, I think Riccar/Simplicity is still in transition, trying to onshore its manufacturing and getting the "Made In USA" slogan to alter consumer choice against Miele. Rainbow and Kirby seem to be a direct sales mainstay. Aerus seems to be coming back out of slumber, becoming a solid vacuum cleaner. I think both Miele and even moreso, Sebo have solid product lines made in Germany. Not perfect, but they have a solid business strategy and understand how to build and market an easy to use reliable vacuum. Most of all, they are more readily available and found in vacuum stores and online.