Many variables
Hi Pip and Elaine
There are many factors to take into account to assess its value.
1. What state is the flex in? Particularly around the point under the switch where it goes into the handle. I have a good example Monarch which I cannot use because the flex has perished at this point (note to other members: teh Goblin did not have an extended grommet the way that Hoover had) and the screws for the switch are rusted in so I cannot get the switch out to effect a repair.
2. Does it work? - i.e. does the motor actually run (make sure if you try it that you use and earth leakage circuit breaker if you try it)
3. Does it have a belt to drive the brushroll? Often the belts on these machines perish and break, and whilst it may be possible to find a substitute belt this is a trial and error process. Hoover Junior (the most common vintage cleaner in this class) will NOT fit, they are too big
4. Does it have the original bag? It should be purple with cream lettering all over it.
5. Does the bag have holes in? Very often the problem with these old cleaners that if they have been sitting with dust in them they often rot - particularly around where they join the cleaner.
6. You are limiting your market very severely by making it collection only, particularly to York. They are not that heavy, and if you can lay your hands on a box it will not cost THAT much to post. Removing the handle on this cleaner should be a great deal less trouble and risky than in, say, a Hoover Junior as there is no socket in the end of the handle. In these times of high fuel costs, even if one could collect, it is very expensive from the south of England.
7. And of course it all depends on how much people want one as to the price
It would be a great help if you could post a photo too
Al
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