Aerus Lux Guardian Platinum

[nycwriter]

After the Aerus dealership closed its 23rd Street store in Manhattan (most convenient to me), I did the schlep up and over to the Upper East Side location (77th and York -- OY!) to finally test-drive the Guardian.

LOVE it!

What really impressed me is when the guy took me into the back room and showed me all the vacuums they took in as trade-ins just over the past month. I counted about 50 (yes, FIFTY) late-model Mieles whose motors had burned out, as well as dozens of Dysons, standing like sad and tired sentries, lined up against the back wall.

Anyway, the price they quoted was $2100.

Good deal?

 

[mieles7]

Are you sure the motors on the mieles were burnt out? I once sold the trade ins for a Kirby dealer, and nearly all of the vacuums they received were working. At most, the machines needed about 30 min of cleaning and a new belt.

 

[nycwriter]

The bottom line is ...

... the Mieles were tossed aside for the Aerus.

By the DOZENS.

Over the course of just one month.

 

[luxman107]

Ha Matt , maybe it is because prices for everything are high in NYC , but 2100 is kind of high. You should be able to pick one up from most aerus Electrolux dealers for under 1700. Maybe your guy with all those trade ins doesn't need to discount at all, but I am surprised he let you walk.
They are great machines those. Love mine

 

[dysonman1]

I bought my Platinum Edition, brand new, for $750.

 

[s31463221]

Matt

$2100 seems rather steep to me as well. I bought mine for under $1000, I do understand things cost more in NY compared to eastern Kentucky but that does sound steep!

 

[vacman1961]

I bought one for a shower gift last month for $825.00.

 

[mark40511]

Talk about

fluctuating in price! 750 to 2100 dollars for the SAME thing.....

Wow!

 

[rugsucker]

"750 to 2100 dollars for the same thing"

One of many things that have changed was the Electrolux one price policy that meant that anyone,anywhere paid the same price for the same Electrolux at the same time.There could be trade in allowances,commercial discounts or close out models at reduced price but as Electrolux was company owned from factory to branch to salesman to customer it was always the same pricing.The vac is still great but as above the new pricing makes you wonder.

 

[dysonman1]

Wholesale/Retail prices

There is a HUGE markup on premium vacuums. Example: the new Rainbow E2 (Onyx) cost $650 to the distributor. Who in turn sells them to a sub distributor for $1000 (which is what I pay). They are then sold to the 'area distributor' for $1300. After the salesman's commission is added in, plus the cost of the financing, commission to the girl who sets the phone appointments, to the training manager's commission, the price ends up at $2400. For a $650 vacuum (and Rexair is making money on the $650 wholesale price).

Another example: a Kirby distributor whom I know very well, pays $550 for a new Sentria II. Anything he sells it for over the $550 is profit.

If a new Aerus Platinum costs $750 at wholesale, the distributor is free to mark it up as high, or as low, as they wish. As independent franchise stores, their prices are never set in stone any longer. The huge cost of running a sales office in any particular area is reflected on the retail price. The Commission schedule is different for different salesmen as well, again, affecting the retail price.

 

[luxman107]

Matt, when you are ready to buy and if you cannot find a better price, email me, I will send you the name and number of the areus guy in Orlando. He will sell it to you for a grand plus shipping direct to your house. It would still be full areus Electrolux warranty.

 

[offthelake]

luxman107, I realize this is an old thread, but I am looking to buy the Lux Platinum and am wondering if you can put me in touch with the Aerus guy in Orlando who can sell it to me for a competitive price. I clicked on your profile but it is not displaying your email address. I was just quoted $2300 less $500 "rebate" less $200 trade for my Renaissance machine.

Thanks.

 

[luxman107]

Off the lake

Sent you an email.

 

[SwedArt]

Need help to find good deal on Lux Platinum

I badly want to buy the amazing Aerus Lux Guardian Platinum, but the rep who came to my house today (Boston) said it´s $3,500..! His demonstration was impressive, he was very nice, and I fell hard without doing my regular research before making such a big purchase. After reading this Forum of experts, I now feel like a fool.

He offered $2,550 for his demo model with a small dent in it and cash payment, threw in the $900 Lux Guardian Angel air purification system (came as a freebee with any Aerus purchase), 12 bags, and a $90 replacement of the electric cord on my old Electrolux Limited Edition - and then added $150 MA sales tax. This was after he called his area manager to get an okay on such a "generous" deal, just like the car salesmen do.

I have learned a lot by reading this blog AFTER the sales rep left and now I feel ripped off and would like to cancel. It´s not a good deal, is it? I can live without the air purifier (also impressive and I would hate to return it) but I want the vacuum. Somebody in this forum mentioned a sales agent in FL that would be able to offer a better deal. Would you please share his contact or another contact info with me? I can be reached at [email protected] by email. Or should I start calling around to different Aerus offices?

I am totally impressed by what this expert Forum has taught me about this machine and others as well (and your passion and enthusiasm for vacuums), and this is the vacuum I want. Being Swedish, I have had Electrolux vacuum cleaners all my life (ever since salesmen in Stockholm a long time ago were told to actually jump on the machine to demonstrate how strong the canister body was - seriously!) and I would love to have an Aerus Electrolux even though it´s no longer Swedish or even Electrolux. It´s simply an incredibly impressive vacuum cleaner but I will cancel my purchase of today and look for a better price.
Thank you for any advice!
Margareta

 

[tolivac]

If the Aerus guy came to my place and quoted $3500 for his vacuum-I would have shown him the door-guess could ask if a maid came with the vacuum!Honestly--I could buy 3 Kirbys for that price or even 2 NSS M1's for that price.The machine sounds nice--but the list price is WAY-WAY too high!!!

 

[countryguy]

Margareta,

I sent you an email.

Gary

 

[SwedArt]

Platinum price question

Is it correct that there have been three revisions of the Platinum since it came out here in the US (loud motor, no accessories included, control board issue, leaking bags, etc) and that today, the Platinum is only sold with all accessories included and all problems fixed?

Are vacuum and bags still not made in Virginia?

Are the low prices ($750-$1,500) I have seen here on the Forum possibly for earlier but still-in-stock versions before the revisions, and are they for canister only without the beater bar, side-kick, etc?

I so appreciate how helpful and friendly this forum is and I have received a couple of responses already. This is very helpful in making my decision regarding trying to negotiate a better deal with my sales rep, or cancel the purchase and buy the vacuum elsewhere. Without you guys, I would not even have known about the 3 day cancellation policy since it was never mentioned....! I missed seeing it at the end of the contract, and I did not receive the cancellation forms that were supposed to be included.
Margareta

 

[luxman107]

They was a change to the mother board which my dealer but in a new mother board for me at no charge. There is no older stock. Any unit you get now will give you the latest and greatest. . The Change to the motor for quietness was to the power head, not the canister itself.. All the tool accessories always did and still come with the the aerus Electrolux canisters
Good luck. It's a great machine

 

[DesertTortoise]

You don't know how to shop. Type into your browser "Aerus Lux Guardian prices" and see what comes up. It looks to me to be a $1200-$1300 vacuum. Shop around, grind the store to reduce the price and if they won't meet your price, walk away. Americans are so afraid to bargain hard, but the rest of humanity haggles price. In Asia merchants do not respect you if you do not try to grind their prices down, and the same is true of Asian descent merchants in the US. I have a Chinese fiancee and she has taught me a lot. We never pay full pop or what the price tag says. Patience and persistence is the key. Don't be afraid to walk away. you will eventually get what you want at a price you want to pay. Also, don't be afraid to prowl eBay. Again, be patient and know, and I mean really KNOW, what you are shopping for. In time you will find what you want often at amazing prices. I found a new Windsor Sensor this way at half the listed price.