Are these accessories rare? (Electrolux Model L)

[timklein]

My mom has a well-used brown Electrolux Model L that she bought in 1967 for $105.46. I remember it well from my childhood. I gather it isn't worth much money, but some of her accessories don't seem to appear in collectors' photos or get mentioned in eBay auctions, etc. So before she donates the whole thing to Goodwill, would someone tell me if any of these accessories are desirable to you Electrolux collectors? I'd hate to see something go down the tubes if it'd be a treasure for someone here. (She's in Wilmington, North Carolina.)

-- Electrolux-brand electrical extension cord. It matches the color of the retractable cord built into the canister.

-- the box that it came in. Poor condition overall, but the top is in good shape and might make a good framed display on somebody's wall or something.

-- Instruction manual. Somewhat wrinkled, probably from water.

-- partial packet of Electrolux brand bags

Thanks in advance for any info!

Tim

 

[briankirbyclass]

Yes,l all of it is collectable, and worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it. Of all the accessories you have the cord is the most collectable. Hang onto that definatly. I would think you could get good money for the cord alone. IF the machine itself is still in fairly good condition, you could get good money for it,,there again, how much depends on whatever someone is willing to pay for it. I have seen a good condition Model L(with all of its accessories present in good usable condition) go for 200 or more dollars,,especially if it has the original box.

I would think you could get at 15, if not 20 - 25 dollars for that cord,,as long as its in good condition, and its not dirty, worn or damaged,,then it would be less.

Of course you have to realize the machine and all of the parts and accessories are at least 45 yrs old,,if not more. Good Luck!

 

[Gr8DaneDad]

Depending on condition, the whole thing could make anywhere from $30 to $200. The extension cord should be listed separately and should bring anything from $25 to ??? depending on condition. It's worth cleaning any dirt off which will make it much more desirable.  BrianKirbyClass is dead on in his assessment.


 


Heck, depending on condition, I might be interested in the L and box.

 

[paul]

My two cents ...

I purchased a genuine Electrolux power cord (exactly like yours) for 50¢ at a thrift store, so I am part of a group of bidders that would not pay more than a few dollars (with shipping) for one. I do not perceive that they are that rare. In fact, I just happened across a teal Model L with a power nozzle for $10 at another thrift store. It also had the halo and cord. If the cords were that rare and valuable they--or the machines they are attached to--would not be in the stores as long as the ones I've seen, and they would be priced much higher.

So keep in mind that the value of items on eBay is different for each bidder. Also keep in mind that Model Ls are not rare. Something like a Model S or Model T is.

 

[bikerray]

That is not an extension cord it's the power cord for a model L. If you had the halo on the model L you would use that cord, if you have the cord winder on the model L it has a short plug out of the cord winder that plugs into the back of the model L.

 

[Gr8DaneDad]

Rarity is also a function of location. In the past 15 years, I've never found a 'good' vacuum in a thrift shop in Northern Nevada,  the Sacramento area or the SF Bay area. So they may be thick on the ground in the east, but out here in the wild west they are not common. I've found exactly 2 on the curb, and those are in the last 3 months where the 'kids' are cleaning out the house of their parents and see no value in 'old' vacuums. They don't even see them as worth donating, they are just trash. Yet these same kids will donate the $50 bissell they got at wal-mart last year because they see it as nearly new, and therefore of value.

 

[timklein]

Thank you very much for the knowledge, folks! I've liked the Electrolux aesthetic ever since I was a kid, and it's interesting to learn some of the practical matters. But Mom's got hundreds of possessions to get rid of in short order, so I'm afraid her battered Model L isn't worth enough to entice her to do anything other than donate it. If you happen to be in the Salvation Army thrift store in Wilmington, North Carolina next week, maybe it'll be waiting for you.