Eureka Retro F&G

[regularrett69]

I've wanted one of these since I found out about their existence in thread #40466. I'm not going to lie and say that I've been looking for one for years and years because I just saw it in the thread. But I have seen people all of the sudden been looking for a cleaner for 700 years right when somebody else gets one. It's a Eureka with a blue/green base and a chrome hood, and a black and white patterned bag. I have seen one for sale in my area, and asked for the name of it, but the seller doesn't know. Where the dial-a-nap knob is, it says "rug" and then another word next to it. I think if I could read cursive better and if the picture was taken at a different angle, I'd know everything about it, but unfortunately those both need to be fixed.

Thanks, Garrett

 

[fan-of-fans]

I remember hearing about these, but never saw any here. They were called the RetroVac. Model 1950A. I think they only made them for a couple of years, probably not a big seller.

 

[lesinutah]

Retrovac

I believe 2005-2009 but last 2 years where very scarce. I would love one it's a really nice looking vacuum. I've not seen one for sale in 3 years anywhere and I check quite a few places. I'd snatch it up if you can.
I've attached a link to overstock.com that sold it.
Les

https://www.overstock.com/Home-Gard...aditional-Upright-Vacuum/1107988/product.html

 

[regularrett69]

Thanks

Thank you to both of you. I think I will buy it. But I've got to get that price down. He's asking $395! I'd be willing to spend around $60. This is a very cool looking vacuum though.

Thanks, Garrett

 

[kirbyklekter]

Oh heck no

395.00 no way. It's not THAT rare. I like them and wish I had bought one when they were being sold new. I can't believe some of the prices that some sellers are asking on the internet. One seller who sells cleaning supplies for residential use was asking 4.95 for a one pound box of baking soda.which sells for .69 at my local grocery store. Same brand . If you got this vacuum I hope they came down on the price. Hope you post and tell us how you like it, or if you buy elsewhere, same.

 

[lesinutah]

Rare

Oh yes there super rare. You want to know why. It's because he has one.
I love the vacuum but you could make something very similar for pretty cheap.
Les

 

[human]

From what I can see in the photo, it's basically a re-badged Sanitaire.

 

[lesinutah]

It

Looks like the 5 amp commercial model.
Id take one.
Les

 

[kirbyklekter]

@Les,

I would definitely like to own one of these. I'd be tempted to switch the motor out for a 7amp Sanitaire. Kind of a sleeper vac!

 

[lesinutah]

Nice

The 7 amp is a beast of a motor and would make it run like it looks.
Les