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[KirbyCollector01]

Please delete these threads in super market.
41443 and 41461. Thank you.
No one has anything nice to say and there’s no point in trying to be nice back to them.
Please Delete this afterwards. I appreciate it.

 

[electrolux137]

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I bought a nice Premier hand vac from this seller. He was very agreeable about making a deal with me on the price.

 

[ohiovacuums]

some people

I saw the nasty remarks...there is no need for that.
I guess people are sitting at their computer and they feel emboldened
or are mad for some reason....who knows.
Ignore them !

 

[gottahaveahoove]

you are so correct.

There have been lots of distasteful comments ...strings, etc. But not my pony, not my circus.
I'm usually the recipient...getting a little break, I guess.
But, nasty, bitter, dirty messages are reflective of one's maturity, I suppose.
Can we all just get along? That was asked. seems like they've already answered that. But, thanks for addressing this. True: simply ignore them. They dislike that. a lot.

 

[bikerray]

It goes back to that saying Whatever the market will bear.

I personally wouldn't pay that since I bought my Vac-u-ette Model C for under $100.

 

[gregvacs28]

AGREE

Yes, it's one thing to be catty, chatty, queeny, and haughty; all attributes that a quality gay or strict o.c.d. person will engage in from time to time.

No shame on any of us when we are deep in the throws of a sess....

But seriously? Commenting in a public forum about the price a party WHO's AMONG US has put on something they are selling? That is just rude.

It's also admitting you either don't have the funds to acquire it, or you think you can brow beat someone into give it away. It's really just showing everyone you're a p.o.s. of a human. That's nasty.


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The free market sets the price. If it doesn't sell, the market's telling you something.
If it sells too damn quick, the markets telling you something.

Retract your claws and save your energy for ads posted by non-collectors who's mishaps are often silly, funny, and no one gets hurt.

 

[huskyvacs]

If you don't like the posts, block the members, which hides their comments. I see nothing wrong with what is posted, in no way at all is it abusive. It is all valid and concrete information that can help people. Otherwise you have situations where people start overvaluing these and vacuums become a hobby only the elite and the rich can entertain with. It's bad enough people bid Dirt Devils up to $180. Someone just got a Regina Housekeeper for $350 when 5 years ago I watched one go unsold for $25.

When you are advertising a vacuum as NOS - that means it just came out of the box, was never touched, never used, and is NEW. That Royal has been what is considered "lightly used" and then stored in a hot environment where the bag started cracking and separating the decal.

It's not a question of trolling or "harassing" anyone - it's stating clear and obvious facts and flaws in what is being posted and advertised as being something it very obviously isn't.


This is what actual NOS looks like - and it has not been touched or tampered with.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ho...632260?hash=item5b87d0cdc4:g:B0AAAOSwz5JgGvk~

also again here

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970s-SCM-...217976?hash=item3b41cff438:g:RGgAAOSwFlJePzeC


Take note of the condition which matches what claims are being advertised.

 

[gregvacs28]

Don't you think maybe it's a bit insulting to imply that people in this club, or clubs that focus on such a specific niche item,

would have no clue on what used vs slightly used vs brand new vs terrible condition is?

Also, these vacuums become more rare each day. Sellers who take the time to post an item for sale deserve respect for catering to our interests. We would probably all be heart broken if we knew daily how many "antique" vacuums end up going in the garbage because typical people look at them and see JUNK.

On a forum like Ebay, buyers have the opportunity to leave feedback on their purchasing experience. If an item is significantly different, buyers will report that and you can see a sellers reputation by checking that.
I have on occasion avoided buying something from someone based on poor feedback thereby saving myself hassle.

Ebay encourages sellers to be honest about the condition of an item. Some sellers are afraid to do that. It would be a good idea to send a polite note to a seller telling them of an error you've seen rather than biting their head off in a public forum. I've done the former numerous times. Whether they correct the info is up to them. Ultimately it's their item

The <span style="font-size: 14pt;">buyer </span>makes the decision of what is just based on what's important to them.

You are trying to tell people how to grade the condition of a product based on <span style="text-decoration: underline;">your</span> impression of what's important. Someone may well buy an overpriced beat up item that's missing parts because it's rare and they realize it may be unlikely they will ever find another one. To them that beat up item may well be a top notch treasure and your opinion means nothing.

You don't WANT to be offensive and insensitive, do you?

[this post was last edited: 3/12/2021-13:13]

 

[luxlife]

This is precisely why when I'm selling anything on eBay, I don't broadcast it on any vacuum forum or Facebook page. It's just too easy to create ill will and hard feelings over vacuums. I always try first to get my machines into the hands of collectors who will cherish them, but that doesn't always happen.

 

[KirbyCollector01]

One thing’s for sure.

I’ll never post any eBay listing of mine on here ever again. Not worth it. Everyone will just be a dick.