kirbyman89
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I hope somebody can give me some info about the upcoming Kirby's release this year. Thanks!
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I'm wondering like how soon it's going to be released, how much more it's going to cost than the Sentria and how big of a discount I can get if I trade one of my newer Kirbys in for one. Does anyone know what the name of it is going to be? I understand that it's probably going to be electric blue.
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I found out today that it's going to be burgundy or maroon. It's not going to be electric blue. The name is not clear but it's going to be called something like Atlantis. Not sure but that's what I heard from a friend whom I will keep anonymous.
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We saw those patent designs on here a few months ago that I recall were a blue shade. And it was great to see those in lieu of anything else, but I have a feeling it will still be quite different than what we saw here. Kirby is better than Al Qaeda at keeping their secret safe. With the possible exception of this unnamed source. LOL Chris
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hahaha good one Chris
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All kidding aside...
your "contact" has more more info than any of my "contacts". Without putting you in an awkward position, did he mention a release date??
your "contact" has more more info than any of my "contacts". Without putting you in an awkward position, did he mention a release date??
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He did not sadly but I think that they must be REALLY close to releasing it because I talked to one of the engineers at Kirby once on the phone and he said that the color is the last thing they decide on for a model. So keep your fingers crossed and I hope to get one really soon Lord willing 
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well may the first one of us to get one ....
Please post pics. Like they wouldn't.....
Please post pics. Like they wouldn't.....
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Believe me I will have a video up too for God and everyone else to see lol
They prototype that we were approving for electrical UL has been shipped out of our office with all parts approved except for one little part. Typically after things leave our office companies start to roll out the products within three or four months.
It sounds like the new Kirby will be released sometime later this year. I can't wait!
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New Kirby release !
Over the years I have watched for the new models to release.
Granted I have NO proof. My recollection is usually in the
summer. Like july, August !!
Just my thoughts
Norm
Over the years I have watched for the new models to release.
Granted I have NO proof. My recollection is usually in the
summer. Like july, August !!
Just my thoughts
Norm
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Thanks Norm, Jon and Rob! Anyone know the actual name of the machine? I've heard it starts with an A like the Kirby Atlantis or the Kirby Athena. Idk
New Kirbys and other vacuums-most often introduced in the spring-like April-June.Kirby,Rainbow, and other hi end vacuums usually introduce them to a test market first-Many times the Test market is Dallas Tx-so if you are living in Dallas or nearby-keep your eyes open-test market introductions are 1-two month earlier than the routine public introductions-just a hint.
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I hope the color is blue...
I love blue, and Kirby hasn't had a blue model sence the Tradition. Green would be nice to,not like the DS80 but mabe like an emerald =)
I love blue, and Kirby hasn't had a blue model sence the Tradition. Green would be nice to,not like the DS80 but mabe like an emerald =)
Just found out that Dallas, Des Moines, Colorado Springs, Charleston, and possibly Minneapolis will be the test markets with 1000 units rolling out in the beginning of April, the cost is going to be $1499 with everything included. Me and the three other UL testers in my area have signed up to get one. Also talking to the other 3 ULT's they have had several patents come across there desks for other companies, including, Hoover, Eureka, Bissell, Riccar, and most interesting of all one from Westinghouse.
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Westinghouse A-OK
Hi Jon Funny you should say Westinghouse this past August when my ceiling fan died after 20 + years i went to ace Hardware and was looking for a new fan the salesman said the best value is Westinghouse. He said they are makeing very good iteams. Some of their products are becoming known as THe CONTRACTORS CHOICE. So we wil have to see Take care Doug
Hi Jon Funny you should say Westinghouse this past August when my ceiling fan died after 20 + years i went to ace Hardware and was looking for a new fan the salesman said the best value is Westinghouse. He said they are makeing very good iteams. Some of their products are becoming known as THe CONTRACTORS CHOICE. So we wil have to see Take care Doug
New Kirby info?
Didn't Atlantis sink beneath the waves?
And the only blue Kirby, the Tradition, had a host of issues, like the stupid pin activated safety switch in the headlight cover.
I'd like to see a Kirby with a bigger fan, smaller, really efficient, quiet motor, light enough to push without a Tech drive, and an extra wide head available as an option
Smaller bag is an excellent idea, along with the re-introduction of the shoulder strap, shorter hose and a deluxe array of tools for above the floor dusting. AND a mini rotating brush nozzle head for stairs and upholstery. All in a separate kit
Standard included tools would be reduced to just the basic three and two straight wands
A sturdy metal belt lifter, leveraged to make it way easier to turn.
The power nozzle plug would be a welcome addition, along with an electric mini-nozzle, regular power nozzle, electric hose and wand, all as an add on kit
The blower function should use a separate hose, so the sprayer/suds gun can be included with the shampooer kit, and stop using the suction hose to pump dirt into the spray gun. Bring back the crystalator
The Hard floor kit should migrate to a separate straight suction nozzle with a glide on felt buffer in addition to the buffer head and the waxing unit. A string-trigger liquid sprayer for spray buffing no wax and laminate floors. (I spray buff all the time with a product called Enforcer, lots of no skid, non-slip SHINE!
And lastly the belt driven Handi-Butler should be brought back.
So, there would be the Kirby with the basic tools with the following add-ons.
1) Portable Accessories Kit
2) Electric Tool kit
3) Shampooer/Moth Crystalator Kit
4) Hard Floor Care Kit
5) Handi-Butler Kit
It could be priced so the more you options buy the cheaper the options are. Packaged this way, all the optional kits could be nearly the same price, so with each additional kit, the cost per kit is reduced. Incredible way to build value in the system. Most people who invest in a Kirby never really get over the learning curve and utilize all that it can do, but this way the bare bones Kirby could be priced so it is at 'rock' bottom. The salesman still makes a commission without giving away the farm, and the customer doesn't get a bunch of stuff they will not use. As a salesperson becomes more profcient he/she will get better at selling all the extras and make more money. Don't cut the price, remove options.
No one asked me, but I know how to put on-board tools on the Kirby, easily, and switch back and forth in a snap, without bending over.
Trebor
Didn't Atlantis sink beneath the waves?
And the only blue Kirby, the Tradition, had a host of issues, like the stupid pin activated safety switch in the headlight cover.
I'd like to see a Kirby with a bigger fan, smaller, really efficient, quiet motor, light enough to push without a Tech drive, and an extra wide head available as an option
Smaller bag is an excellent idea, along with the re-introduction of the shoulder strap, shorter hose and a deluxe array of tools for above the floor dusting. AND a mini rotating brush nozzle head for stairs and upholstery. All in a separate kit
Standard included tools would be reduced to just the basic three and two straight wands
A sturdy metal belt lifter, leveraged to make it way easier to turn.
The power nozzle plug would be a welcome addition, along with an electric mini-nozzle, regular power nozzle, electric hose and wand, all as an add on kit
The blower function should use a separate hose, so the sprayer/suds gun can be included with the shampooer kit, and stop using the suction hose to pump dirt into the spray gun. Bring back the crystalator
The Hard floor kit should migrate to a separate straight suction nozzle with a glide on felt buffer in addition to the buffer head and the waxing unit. A string-trigger liquid sprayer for spray buffing no wax and laminate floors. (I spray buff all the time with a product called Enforcer, lots of no skid, non-slip SHINE!
And lastly the belt driven Handi-Butler should be brought back.
So, there would be the Kirby with the basic tools with the following add-ons.
1) Portable Accessories Kit
2) Electric Tool kit
3) Shampooer/Moth Crystalator Kit
4) Hard Floor Care Kit
5) Handi-Butler Kit
It could be priced so the more you options buy the cheaper the options are. Packaged this way, all the optional kits could be nearly the same price, so with each additional kit, the cost per kit is reduced. Incredible way to build value in the system. Most people who invest in a Kirby never really get over the learning curve and utilize all that it can do, but this way the bare bones Kirby could be priced so it is at 'rock' bottom. The salesman still makes a commission without giving away the farm, and the customer doesn't get a bunch of stuff they will not use. As a salesperson becomes more profcient he/she will get better at selling all the extras and make more money. Don't cut the price, remove options.
No one asked me, but I know how to put on-board tools on the Kirby, easily, and switch back and forth in a snap, without bending over.
Trebor
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