FREE TO GOOD HOME: 2 Kirby vacuums

[TrishD]

I have two vintage Kirby vacuums FOR FREE to whomever can come to Raleigh, NC to get them: a Kirby Classic III (runs, but could really use a tuneup) and a Kirby Heritage II Legend (taken apart by mom in a quest to fix it herself - I have all the pieces though!).

Once I had thought I'd have the time to fix/tune them up, since I hate just throwing things away that are so sturdy and are meant to be repaired. But I've got so many projects waiting I can't realistically take on any more. I considered taking them to a repair shop, but realized I'd be paying about the same amount of money as just getting a new vacuum.

When I encountered this forum (while searching for info on fixing/tuning them up) I was delighted to find folks who restore these things (for fun!) that are clearly built to last a very long time. So I thought one of you might be interested in taking these off my hands and making them work well again (and maybe even making them look nice too!).

Pictures attached.

 

[kirby505]

im interested

Can you ship em if I pay shiping

 

[TrishD]

How does one do this? I've never shipped anything quite this ungainly before. Just get a giant box and a whole lot of newspaper? Do they still do COD shipping?

I'm very happy to find a loving home.

 

[gal220joy]

If you break the vac down as much as possible, it will be much easier to ship. Lots of sturdy packing material is a must of course. I shipped a Kirby Classic III once. Sometimes stirofoam works well for packing. Lightweight but firm. Heavy brown paper is pretty good too.

 

[kirby505]

i would pay for shipping before they get shipped cheack your email