Anyone wanting to sell a Montgomery Wards Vacuum?

[phoenixman2014]

Does anybody have an original 1960s-1970s Montgomery Ward Upright made by Eureka they would like to sell? I have been looking for one of those for a long time now. I have a Wards by Hoover, but not by Eureka. Please let me know. I have not seen one on ebay for several months now, close to a year even.

Thanks

 

[paul]

I just ran across a small bag (maybe 3 or 4) of Montgomery Wards-labeled canister vacuum cleaner bags in a thrift store. Let me know if you'd want them.

 

[paul]

I will also check another thrift store where I saw a tan-colored Montgomery Wards upright. I don't recall looking at the manufacturer's label to see if it was made by Eureka Williams or Hoover. If the tag doesn't say is there a way to tell the difference?

Tell me what your top price would be.

 

[phoenixman2014]

Why don't you buy it and take a picture. Then, I will decide on a price. A tan Wards. Sounds like Eureka. I do have things that I am looking on it. But still take a picture please.

1. The cord has to be all original, not some replacement.
2. Original Bag with no holes
3. Practically everything original, except the brush, because I will probably buy a Vibra Groomer.

Look at the label. If it has an old Eureka Label, then its a Eureka.

 

[paul]

Ok, I'll check it out tomorrow. I will say, I have recently seen a MW label on a vacuum cleaner (not Eureka or Hoover) but can't recall if it was that one or one online.

If it would happen to be the one in the store what does that tell you?

Also, what color would an original cord be and how would it be marked?

Would there be a certain logo on the dust bag to tell if it's original?

Sorry, but my knowledge of MW cleaners is very limited.

Now that i think of it, there was an attachment box with it with white plastic attachments and hose; although they could have been brought in separately.

 

[phoenixman2014]

I never saw an MW Label online on an upright. If it is in the store, then that means it could be all original. I think an original cord would be white, but I am not sure. Just take a picture and I can see if the cord is original. I would have to look at the bag.

 

[super-sweeper]

Wards!

The cord should be an older, white Eureka cord. This model sounds as if it should have a cord winder, if it is Eureka-made, that is. Take a look at the label, or better yet,a picture!

 

[phoenixman2014]

I would love to have a Wards with a Cord Winder. I have no idea why those are so rare, and when they are on ebay, the price is so ridicilous. Is there another website that sells Vintage Upright Vacuum Cleaners?

 

[phoenixman2014]

It would be awesome to find a Wards like this.

 

[pr-21]

I have one similar to that......

Here is a picture.



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[pr-21]

Another picture.....

Close Up of Base



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[phoenixman2014]

I wish someone was selling one like that. It seems those 1970s Wards are very rare. And when they are on ebay, the starting bid is like $150 and you have like 45 bids. Even when I got my Wards made by Hoover with the Dust Cup, I had really tough competition. It seems Wards is a very rare brand.

I am still wanting to see a picture of that vacuum at the thrift store.

 

[bnsd60m9200]

any private label machine made by a major manufacturer ie hoover, eureka or even kirby are rear. wards, penncrest, western auto and wizard are all rare private label brands. penncrest (and subsequently jc penney branding) and wards are the most desirable. i got a wards eureka with a cordreel from 1974 here at thifttown for a local collector for $13. its all about knowing what type of estate sales to hit and what thrift stores in your local area harbor old junk.

in time things will come. it took me over a year to find my 1979 sears best powermate. getting to befriend collectors, and going to mini meets and networking with local collectors is the best way to find machines you want. that's how i have gotten over half of my collection is thru other collectors who know what i like and i know personally.

many people here rarely let go of machines they collect, as they were hard to find to aquire. rare machines are RARELY let got of unless a better duplicate is aquired.

 

[phoenixman2014]

Ok, I guess I will just wait. Maybe some estate sales in El Paso will have those Vacuum Cleaners. I never really thought of going to an estate sale. So that is why Wards is rare, because it is a private label. And people are willing to pay over $200 to have one of those. Now I see why it can be hard to bid on vacuums on ebay at times. Hopefully one day, I will find a Wards made by Eureka.

 

[paul]

Here are some photos of the Montgomery Wards Signature vacuum cleaner that I'd mentioned before. Its label just says Montgomery Wards--not Hoover or Eureka, but the attachments are by Eureka:

 

[paul]

Photo #2:

 

[paul]

Photo #3:

They're asking $20 for the cleaner, and $5 for the attachments.

 

[phoenixman2014]

I have never seen a Eureka Wards look like that. At least that style. What model number is it? I can't see the model number very well.

 

[phoenixman2014]

That actually looks like its in perfect condition. Can you take a better picture of the base please? I may buy it from you if you are willing to sell it. So $20 for the vacuum and $5 for the attachments. How much would shipping be? I still need to give it some thought. But it seems really appealing to me so far.

Thanks