New Compact. from the 60's
I remember our friends and neighbors across the street when I was growing up Traded a 517 (basicly new) Kirby in on that same Compact. She had an electrolux before and never liked the Kirby. So when buying one in those days, Kirby and Compact had you recomend friends, in writing that would see the demo and possibly buy one. Then you would get credit toward your payments. Don't remember how much money. So my Mom had the demo and I was completely sold. NO way after making payments on our Air Way 66 ( $75.00), she would pay $149.00 for a "new" vacuum !!
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