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Aerus Lux Guardian Platinum
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aerus classic
Reading this thread kind of makes me wonder if I aid too high of a price for my aerus classic. I paid around $600 for the 90th anniversary edition, and a new hose, I have all hard floors so did not get the power head or any attachments, I already had plenty of attachments from other vacuums.
Reading this thread kind of makes me wonder if I aid too high of a price for my aerus classic. I paid around $600 for the 90th anniversary edition, and a new hose, I have all hard floors so did not get the power head or any attachments, I already had plenty of attachments from other vacuums.
onetiredmom
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aerus pricing
Looking at an Aerus Platinum and i was quoted $2300. I live outside of NY. I love the machine but I'm hesitant to buy as I can't help but feel potentially taken advantage of by the pricing structure. Can anyone shed any light on whats considered a "good" price? Thanks
Looking at an Aerus Platinum and i was quoted $2300. I live outside of NY. I love the machine but I'm hesitant to buy as I can't help but feel potentially taken advantage of by the pricing structure. Can anyone shed any light on whats considered a "good" price? Thanks
@onetiredmom
In case you just read random replies or scrolled to the bottom of this thread, here's a portion of reply 9 by dysonman1 that may be helpful in your understanding of Aerus's pricing: "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."
Correspondingly, on a smaller scale I noticed price differences of Dairy Queen products among several cities' locations, most of which operate as franchises and some which operate under older corporate contracts and have more leeway. One of the owners with whom I spoke mentioned the fact that each franchisee is given a price point range by corporate according to the average socio-economic level of the region.
So a good price for the direct sale of a new vacuum cleaner is one that is fair for both parties--according to one's region and personal financial situation. See DesertTortoise's reply 18 on negotiating and aerusorlando's reply 37 on Aerus's sales policies.
In case you just read random replies or scrolled to the bottom of this thread, here's a portion of reply 9 by dysonman1 that may be helpful in your understanding of Aerus's pricing: "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."
Correspondingly, on a smaller scale I noticed price differences of Dairy Queen products among several cities' locations, most of which operate as franchises and some which operate under older corporate contracts and have more leeway. One of the owners with whom I spoke mentioned the fact that each franchisee is given a price point range by corporate according to the average socio-economic level of the region.
So a good price for the direct sale of a new vacuum cleaner is one that is fair for both parties--according to one's region and personal financial situation. See DesertTortoise's reply 18 on negotiating and aerusorlando's reply 37 on Aerus's sales policies.
fleabag32000
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How do you remove hepa filter from Guardian Platinum Upright
Hi,
I am not sure if this is the correct place to post this question, but I am hoping that someone can explain how to remove the hepa filter from a Guardian Platinum Upright vacuum, the black and white one with the black hepa filter on the side of it.
Thank you so much,
Ronda
Hi,
I am not sure if this is the correct place to post this question, but I am hoping that someone can explain how to remove the hepa filter from a Guardian Platinum Upright vacuum, the black and white one with the black hepa filter on the side of it.
Thank you so much,
Ronda
crazykirbydude
Well-known member
Get it! It's a great machine! I would say go for something like a Lux Classic. They're a little easier to manage. Same thing with the trade ins at my local Aerus dealer. There are so many broken Dysons. He has a lot of older Luxes too, such as the 1205, L, G, AE, LX and XXX. Most of them still work. He's acquired quite a bit of stuff in the 40 years he's been selling Aerus. I say go for whatever works. My Electrolux Model XXX is turning 70 this year, and it's still going strong!
vacuumdevil
Well-known member
The new Guardian vacuum is really sleek and is the stuff of vacuum collectors wet dreams. That being said.
I personally wouldn't pay over $1,000 for it brand new. I would definitely take a SEBO E3 over that dollar per dollar on the new market.
If you're patient you will find one at pawn shop or on eBay for a couple hundred dollars down the line and that's the way I would personally go about it.
I personally wouldn't pay over $1,000 for it brand new. I would definitely take a SEBO E3 over that dollar per dollar on the new market.
If you're patient you will find one at pawn shop or on eBay for a couple hundred dollars down the line and that's the way I would personally go about it.
kirbysthebest
Well-known member
I got my Guardian Platinum
From a dealer on ebay at the end-of-the-month-gotta-move-some-boxes sale for <$500.
From a dealer on ebay at the end-of-the-month-gotta-move-some-boxes sale for <$500.
electromatik
Well-known member
So far to my knowledge, Aerus has not introduced this. It's fine, but I personally like the black/stainless steel design better. I hate white vacuums. I also hate those woven hoses.
Aerus needs to let Lux International design some new tools for the U.S. market that are similar to those by Lux International.
Aerus needs to let Lux International design some new tools for the U.S. market that are similar to those by Lux International.
lux14
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I LOVE and miss the wooven hoses.......sigh......
electromatik
Well-known member
Let me slightly rephrase lux14. I DO like them. I like the appearance of them and the historic value of them. I still don't think they are the best for actual use. I've used Electrolux vacuums with those woven hoses and found them stiff and unwieldy. They are also known to not be very durable and leak dust. I like the new Aerus hoses very well. That's one thing they did well.
pr-21
Well-known member
My first Electrolux Marquis came with a woven hose. I did my best not to bend it to much, so as not to break the
inside rubber. With that said, it did eventually leak some. I had burgandy carpet in my old two story home with an L shaped stair case. As I came down holding the vacuum in one hand and the sidekick attachement in my other
hand, when the hose rubbed against the carpet, I noticed a light dust mark, where it had been.
When I got my Electrolux anniversary last all metal, I hung the hose up on two rubber tipped hooks for preservation, and bought a genuine electric vinyl hose. That hose never leaks......
PR-21
Bud
inside rubber. With that said, it did eventually leak some. I had burgandy carpet in my old two story home with an L shaped stair case. As I came down holding the vacuum in one hand and the sidekick attachement in my other
hand, when the hose rubbed against the carpet, I noticed a light dust mark, where it had been.
When I got my Electrolux anniversary last all metal, I hung the hose up on two rubber tipped hooks for preservation, and bought a genuine electric vinyl hose. That hose never leaks......
PR-21
Bud
budopo
New member
I just found this site, and this is my first post. I grew up with Electrolux, traded in my model 1205 (from 1968) for a Guardian Encore about 16 or 17 years ago. It's still going strong, but I started thinking of getting a new Guardian Platinum after seeing a demonstration. I like the extra suction and the mechanical design of it (although I think that long life HEPA filter at the exhaust is redundant), plus it's quieter than my Encore.
I'm not crazy about the lack of controls and displays on the handle (mainly I can't turn off the machine, change power, or see if the bag is full), and having the accessories hanging on the wand instead of on the canister (seems like they might get a little bit in the way when going low to vacuum under furniture).
In any event, can someone tell me about how the Aerus machine compares with the Lux International S115? They seem almost identical, but how about the innards (motor, electronics) and durability/reliability? I like the display on the Aerus, but the wand/handle on the Lux seems better (ideally, the Lux handle will work with the Aerus canister
Is Lux available in the US? Do Aerus filters and bags work with it?
I know, endless questions.
Thanks in advance
I'm not crazy about the lack of controls and displays on the handle (mainly I can't turn off the machine, change power, or see if the bag is full), and having the accessories hanging on the wand instead of on the canister (seems like they might get a little bit in the way when going low to vacuum under furniture).
In any event, can someone tell me about how the Aerus machine compares with the Lux International S115? They seem almost identical, but how about the innards (motor, electronics) and durability/reliability? I like the display on the Aerus, but the wand/handle on the Lux seems better (ideally, the Lux handle will work with the Aerus canister
Is Lux available in the US? Do Aerus filters and bags work with it?I know, endless questions.
Thanks in advance
leonjodido
New member
I am new to the forum. I want to ask what city's dealer offers the Lux Guardian Platinum the lowest price? I can fly there and buy it and still be cheaper than the 2,700 they ask here in Walnut Creek, CA. Could any member mention what price they paid for their Lux Guardian Platinum?
honestjoe68
Well-known member
Hi guys!
First of all.. NO hate or disrespect toward anyone or ANY brand vacuum, as I Love them all and never give opinions unless I own the specific vacuum in question. I also tend to give positives instead of negatives unless I find a real issue with a vacuum! I’m just very happy to be here as a fellow Vacuum Cleaner collector to share and talk about my passion and favorite hobby.. Vacuum Cleaners!! So forgive me for saying it.. but this REALLY angers me!
I refuse to buy anything that does Not have a Set Standard Retail Price, determined by the company that makes the product and that SAME price is held by ALL sellers or stores! It should be illegal to sell the same exact vacuum from $500 to $2500 and this is why I’ll NEVER buy a brand new vacuum that is sold under these Vastly Fluctuating (highly unethical, greedy) pricing methods!
How many consumers would go into one Walmart and pay $950 bucks for a specific item, then walk into a different Walmart store and see the exact, IDENTICAL item priced for .25 CENTS and NOT loose their mind with anger and go on a social media Rant about the unfair pricing at Walmart?? Also, I understand things like gasoline prices fluctuate, but the price differences mentioned here have almost a $2,000 price difference! That would be like paying at one local gas station $3.49 a gallon.. then driving across town to another gas station and gas is priced $295.00 dollars a gallon... that would NEVER happen because people would refuse such practices!
Consumers of these vacuum cleaners (or anything else sold this way) are to blame as they should refuse to purchase something at such wildly varied prices! It’s like these Factory Warehouse stores that Don’t put price tags on the furniture so when a customer walks in they spout their BS line to earn as big a commission as possible! It’s NOT right and they will Never get my business because even IF they offered me a great deal on say a couch, I wouldn’t buy it because I know they might gouge some other unfortunate customer for hundreds more than I was offered!
Ok, again.. NO hate, NO disrespect to anyone or any vacuum brand.. but I just wanted to get this off my chest and see if anyone else is in agreement with me?? I am just curious if any of you here would like to buy a brand new vacuum, like an Electrolux or Rainbow or Kirby.. but do NOT because they are offered a very high price or just turned off by the prospect of having to “Make a Deal” and go back and forth with a salesperson until they feel their price is fair??
Lastly, if anyone here has an identical vacuum to another member, and the price one of you paid for the exact, identical vacuum varies by four or five hundred dollars.. do you feel cheated if you paid more??
Just curious and wanted to vent a little.. I apologize to anyone involved who this might offend, that’s Not my intention but rather I just wanted to hear opinions and to be heard regarding my frustrations.
Thanks everybody! Have a great weekend!
Respectfully, Patrick
First of all.. NO hate or disrespect toward anyone or ANY brand vacuum, as I Love them all and never give opinions unless I own the specific vacuum in question. I also tend to give positives instead of negatives unless I find a real issue with a vacuum! I’m just very happy to be here as a fellow Vacuum Cleaner collector to share and talk about my passion and favorite hobby.. Vacuum Cleaners!! So forgive me for saying it.. but this REALLY angers me!
I refuse to buy anything that does Not have a Set Standard Retail Price, determined by the company that makes the product and that SAME price is held by ALL sellers or stores! It should be illegal to sell the same exact vacuum from $500 to $2500 and this is why I’ll NEVER buy a brand new vacuum that is sold under these Vastly Fluctuating (highly unethical, greedy) pricing methods!
How many consumers would go into one Walmart and pay $950 bucks for a specific item, then walk into a different Walmart store and see the exact, IDENTICAL item priced for .25 CENTS and NOT loose their mind with anger and go on a social media Rant about the unfair pricing at Walmart?? Also, I understand things like gasoline prices fluctuate, but the price differences mentioned here have almost a $2,000 price difference! That would be like paying at one local gas station $3.49 a gallon.. then driving across town to another gas station and gas is priced $295.00 dollars a gallon... that would NEVER happen because people would refuse such practices!
Consumers of these vacuum cleaners (or anything else sold this way) are to blame as they should refuse to purchase something at such wildly varied prices! It’s like these Factory Warehouse stores that Don’t put price tags on the furniture so when a customer walks in they spout their BS line to earn as big a commission as possible! It’s NOT right and they will Never get my business because even IF they offered me a great deal on say a couch, I wouldn’t buy it because I know they might gouge some other unfortunate customer for hundreds more than I was offered!
Ok, again.. NO hate, NO disrespect to anyone or any vacuum brand.. but I just wanted to get this off my chest and see if anyone else is in agreement with me?? I am just curious if any of you here would like to buy a brand new vacuum, like an Electrolux or Rainbow or Kirby.. but do NOT because they are offered a very high price or just turned off by the prospect of having to “Make a Deal” and go back and forth with a salesperson until they feel their price is fair??
Lastly, if anyone here has an identical vacuum to another member, and the price one of you paid for the exact, identical vacuum varies by four or five hundred dollars.. do you feel cheated if you paid more??
Just curious and wanted to vent a little.. I apologize to anyone involved who this might offend, that’s Not my intention but rather I just wanted to hear opinions and to be heard regarding my frustrations.
Thanks everybody! Have a great weekend!
Respectfully, Patrick
rivstg1
Well-known member
Patrick
Interesting questions and I"m looking forward to reading people's responses. The fluctuating' prices of those types of machines would NOT deter me from buying one if I was in the market for them. Some people enjoy the bargaining/negotiating process .....whole cultures do this as a matter of fact ( think many in the Orient, Indian, and middle eastern). I would feel cheated if I paid 300-800 more for the same item though as someone else. I applaud and congradulate those who do have the patience and tenacity to get a better price on anything though. I would strive to be more clever to get a price I'm more comfortable with.
Interesting questions and I"m looking forward to reading people's responses. The fluctuating' prices of those types of machines would NOT deter me from buying one if I was in the market for them. Some people enjoy the bargaining/negotiating process .....whole cultures do this as a matter of fact ( think many in the Orient, Indian, and middle eastern). I would feel cheated if I paid 300-800 more for the same item though as someone else. I applaud and congradulate those who do have the patience and tenacity to get a better price on anything though. I would strive to be more clever to get a price I'm more comfortable with.
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