Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy!
I cannot wait to get the Hoover fidge from you. It is going to be well loved at my house. People just don't know what an amazing collection of items you have. I like the ever growing Hoover products in your home. The U4053 is beautiful and a rare bird. The 69 turned out beautifully too. I have another base for one if you want to part out the one that I have. Jimmy, you have it right when you say that you leave many times emptyhanded. We make collecting look easy, but in reality there are many trips that are disappointing. Ebay is helpful, but as you mention too it is a gamble to say the least.
Thanks for posting the beautiful pictures. Hard work does have its rewards as your photos demonstrate. Best of all, don't you just love the "Restore"? We really do have some great thrift stores around here! Thanks for posting!
--Tom