jcste09
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I'm not big on the bagless but I couldn't resist! The only thing wrong with it was the debris clogging the brush roll but other than that, it purrs like a kitten!
Goodwill $40 find
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kirbyotronic
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$40 is CHEAP for a Dyson!
Congrats!
Congrats!
DysonAnimal
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Congrats! Great find... Dyson have made the brush-bar housing on most of their subsequent cleaners out of clear ABS, to make it easier for users to see if the brush-bar needs de-hair-ing!
It's interesting how much the brush-bar housing on the DC07 and DC14 differs from the UK versions of the same machines...
It's interesting how much the brush-bar housing on the DC07 and DC14 differs from the UK versions of the same machines...
vintagecanister
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Nice find........
I'm certainly not a huge fan of these, but at $40.00, it would make an inexspensive toy.
It's interesting though. I always wonder WHY someone would spend that kind of money only to haul it to the Goodwill shortly thereafter. Your find is the perfect expample! It reminds me of walking in one time and seeing a candy apple red Kitchen-Aid stand mixer on the shelf. Hmmmmmm......can't be THAT old and sure looks nice......
Just food for thought. And for the record, there's no need for a long line of negativive thoughts to follow re: Dyson's if anyone feels inclinded. =0)
I'm certainly not a huge fan of these, but at $40.00, it would make an inexspensive toy.
It's interesting though. I always wonder WHY someone would spend that kind of money only to haul it to the Goodwill shortly thereafter. Your find is the perfect expample! It reminds me of walking in one time and seeing a candy apple red Kitchen-Aid stand mixer on the shelf. Hmmmmmm......can't be THAT old and sure looks nice......
Just food for thought. And for the record, there's no need for a long line of negativive thoughts to follow re: Dyson's if anyone feels inclinded. =0)
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Antique mall prices...
First, joe22, your response is CLASSIC....
But, have any of you noticed that you could, at one time, pick up a really "vintage" vacuum at Salvation Army or Goodwill for like five or seven bucks...and now, the most beat-up, broken-down model that you find is more like twelve to forty dollars? Has someone been watching ANTIQUES ROAD-SHOW?
Used to be you could buy a model - untested - and think, "Okay, if it doesn't work, I'll just kick it to the curb, or cannabilize it for parts"....NOW, with the price tags on them - before you leave the store, you plug it in, check out the suction, look the cloth bag over for any flaws, measure the brush roll, and ask the sales staff if they have the same model in a different color....I think that this web-site has gotten to be known TOO well!
First, joe22, your response is CLASSIC....
But, have any of you noticed that you could, at one time, pick up a really "vintage" vacuum at Salvation Army or Goodwill for like five or seven bucks...and now, the most beat-up, broken-down model that you find is more like twelve to forty dollars? Has someone been watching ANTIQUES ROAD-SHOW?
Used to be you could buy a model - untested - and think, "Okay, if it doesn't work, I'll just kick it to the curb, or cannabilize it for parts"....NOW, with the price tags on them - before you leave the store, you plug it in, check out the suction, look the cloth bag over for any flaws, measure the brush roll, and ask the sales staff if they have the same model in a different color....I think that this web-site has gotten to be known TOO well!
$40 is what I paid for My dyson DC07 from the Kirby trade in pile some years ago.when the prospect traded it in-at that time for the Ultimate G the Kirby would be the better vac.Its another thing seeing the Dyson at the Thrift store.
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crevicetool
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First, joe22, your response is CLASSIC.
This almost says it all. However.....
The last time I looked at the name of this website, it was called Vacuumland. To me - that means ALL vacuums. I don't think that excludes any particular manufacturer. Therefore, I don't think ANY brand should constantly be berated.
As far as I know, Dyson IS a vacuum cleaner. They seem to sell quite a few of them too. It deserves to be discussed on this forum with the same respect any other brand gets. I hope this is the last time this has to be pointed out.
I will get off my soapbox for now. I would like to apologize to you Chase, for choosing your thread to make my point. Congratulations on your purchase.
Rick
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This almost says it all. However.....
The last time I looked at the name of this website, it was called Vacuumland. To me - that means ALL vacuums. I don't think that excludes any particular manufacturer. Therefore, I don't think ANY brand should constantly be berated.
As far as I know, Dyson IS a vacuum cleaner. They seem to sell quite a few of them too. It deserves to be discussed on this forum with the same respect any other brand gets. I hope this is the last time this has to be pointed out.
I will get off my soapbox for now. I would like to apologize to you Chase, for choosing your thread to make my point. Congratulations on your purchase.
Rick
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hoovercelebrity
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For $40, that's a steal! I still don't love the brushroll in the DC-14, but when compared to the DC-07, I think it is a better machine, overall.
Thanks, Rick... I agree with you 100%. I've said it multiple times, too, that we know joe22 doesn't like Dyson. Yet he constantly has to repeat that fact. Even though many of us have, on numerous occasions, asked him to cut it out.
This site is about vacuums -- of all makes, models, and dirt collection types. This site is not about constantly criticizing brands/types that we don't like for whatever reason. Those posting on this forum should really remember the golden rule.
I got two Dysons for Christmas, last year -- a DC-23 Canister and a DC-28 upright. I have nothing but great things to say about them!
Thanks, Rick... I agree with you 100%. I've said it multiple times, too, that we know joe22 doesn't like Dyson. Yet he constantly has to repeat that fact. Even though many of us have, on numerous occasions, asked him to cut it out.
This site is about vacuums -- of all makes, models, and dirt collection types. This site is not about constantly criticizing brands/types that we don't like for whatever reason. Those posting on this forum should really remember the golden rule.
I got two Dysons for Christmas, last year -- a DC-23 Canister and a DC-28 upright. I have nothing but great things to say about them!
I have a DC07 I bought used for $50
and I really like it. It's not the best vacuum I have, but it is far from the worst too. The only thing wrong with it when I got it was the rug nozzle hose had come off. Two minute fix, and it was up and running fine. I realize I didn't need to, but I changed the pre and post motor filters simply because I didn't know where the machine had been before, and didn't want someone elses dirt.
I thought the DC14 used the same brush roll as the DC07. What is the difference between them, and will the DC14 brush roll work in a DC07?
and I really like it. It's not the best vacuum I have, but it is far from the worst too. The only thing wrong with it when I got it was the rug nozzle hose had come off. Two minute fix, and it was up and running fine. I realize I didn't need to, but I changed the pre and post motor filters simply because I didn't know where the machine had been before, and didn't want someone elses dirt.
I thought the DC14 used the same brush roll as the DC07. What is the difference between them, and will the DC14 brush roll work in a DC07?
aeoliandave
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"First, joe22, your response is CLASSIC...."
Tiresome and predictable. All we can do is pity such a narrow blinkered mindset.
Oh, and don't forget we have a Report button now, guys...
top right on every post.
Yes, Chase, a great price for a used Dyson with the tools even. I really like the red accents. I got my yellow one free from a shop that didn't want to bother fixing the belt and I pulled it from the recycling bin, then set about finding the tools to complete it. I added it to the Contemporary Bagless corner of the Vacuum Lounge. It certainly can't be mistaken for any other brand and it's Forbidden Planet styling has grown on me. Now I want the turquoise one...
I must say that my Dyson is the best at pulling up the renovation grit from my carpets like no other bagless upright, other than the Kenmore (LG) Premalite. I'm talking deep down embedded 1894 era sand coat wall plaster grit that continues to appear 15 years after the fact. And since I don't remove my shoes when I enter my house there's all manner of tracked in beach sand and mud dirt that can't be as thoroughly cleaned up by any other PN or bagless upright. I like how it 'tufts up' the cheap carpet, too but I don't/won't use it on my 'fine' rugs.
Dave
Tiresome and predictable. All we can do is pity such a narrow blinkered mindset.
Oh, and don't forget we have a Report button now, guys...
top right on every post.
Yes, Chase, a great price for a used Dyson with the tools even. I really like the red accents. I got my yellow one free from a shop that didn't want to bother fixing the belt and I pulled it from the recycling bin, then set about finding the tools to complete it. I added it to the Contemporary Bagless corner of the Vacuum Lounge. It certainly can't be mistaken for any other brand and it's Forbidden Planet styling has grown on me. Now I want the turquoise one...
I must say that my Dyson is the best at pulling up the renovation grit from my carpets like no other bagless upright, other than the Kenmore (LG) Premalite. I'm talking deep down embedded 1894 era sand coat wall plaster grit that continues to appear 15 years after the fact. And since I don't remove my shoes when I enter my house there's all manner of tracked in beach sand and mud dirt that can't be as thoroughly cleaned up by any other PN or bagless upright. I like how it 'tufts up' the cheap carpet, too but I don't/won't use it on my 'fine' rugs.
Dave
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'What is the difference between them, and will the DC14
With the exception of the Origin models, DC07 and DC14 both use the same brush-bars.
With the exception of the Origin models, DC07 and DC14 both use the same brush-bars.
questions
the vac on the left, the air hose is above the cyclones and they are short and face down
on the right the air hose is under the cyclones, they look larger and face upwards
was this a design evolution, how do the systems differ in power, dust retention etc. i also notice the bin sizes differ
the vac on the left, the air hose is above the cyclones and they are short and face down
on the right the air hose is under the cyclones, they look larger and face upwards
was this a design evolution, how do the systems differ in power, dust retention etc. i also notice the bin sizes differ
Great find for $40..
My guess as to why these things sometimes find their way into thrift stores is that the previous owner has died and the next of kin or whomever charged with getting rid of all their worldly possessions just doesn't want it or need it or doesn't want to be bothered with selling/auctioning all of the stuff left behind. So they just call the store and have it picked up and carted away. It's a lot of work and stress to do that and many people don't want to add to it.
My guess as to why these things sometimes find their way into thrift stores is that the previous owner has died and the next of kin or whomever charged with getting rid of all their worldly possessions just doesn't want it or need it or doesn't want to be bothered with selling/auctioning all of the stuff left behind. So they just call the store and have it picked up and carted away. It's a lot of work and stress to do that and many people don't want to add to it.
jcste09
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I know there are better vacs out there but...
I have pulled up more of the CarpetFresh, sand and grit from the previous tenant than my Hoover or Kirby has out of the carpet and I've only had it going on 3 weeks (Lived here 5 years). I cleaned the filter that is on top of the bin and replaced the filter below that is actually attatched to the unit. I am both amazed and disgusted at what has come out of the carpet. Maybe I'm becoming victim to the hype but it works like a champ!
I have pulled up more of the CarpetFresh, sand and grit from the previous tenant than my Hoover or Kirby has out of the carpet and I've only had it going on 3 weeks (Lived here 5 years). I cleaned the filter that is on top of the bin and replaced the filter below that is actually attatched to the unit. I am both amazed and disgusted at what has come out of the carpet. Maybe I'm becoming victim to the hype but it works like a champ!
gmerkt
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No matter what make, model or design, if the price is low and the machine performs effectively, it's a good thing. Until recently, my son was using a Dyson and he was plenty happy with it (and didn't get it for a steal). He and his (whattya call a girl who has been a non-committing fiancee for many years?) recently were gifted a new Electrolux Oxygen. These are a pretty nice machine as new stuff goes but my son isn't sure yet that he likes it over the Dyson. Maybe he just needs to get used to the concept of a canister machine.
Okay, why do some people discard machines that need minimal work? I've got my own theory about that based on personal observation of family members over many decades. Of course there is no one single answer but I think it often comes down to personality types. Some people just are harder on and more cavalier about how they treat equipment than others, and part of that is a lack of commitment (there's that word again) to the idea of perpetuating the use of an object. Sometimes laziness is a factor in this personality. They would rather throw something away due to a broken belt or a hairball than go through the process of finding out what is wrong and fixing it. It's easier for them to buy a new object. It's the same with vehicles, lawnmowers, chain saws, you name it. They abuse the equipment, leave it out in the rain, whatever, then when it won't work, they throw it away.
On the other side of the matter, there are those people who can baby and milk machines along for years and years. They take care of stuff, clean it off/up, put it away when done, perform preventive maintenance, and make repairs when necessary to prolong its life. Taken to the extreme (such as automotive restorations), they spend far more than the item is worth to bring it back to life.
Manufacturers live on the first personality type I have described and abhor the second.
I have had the same lawnmower since 1987 and it still works just as well now as when I bought it. Some relatives have gone through new mowers every few years.
In 1980, I bought a used 1966 cheapie Ford Fairlane, so it was already 14 years old at that time. When built, it was a throw-away car. I drove it for many years but its days as a daily driver are over. Just the same, it's in my garage and I can go out there and fire it up within a minute or two even after sitting for months at a time without running. It's been taken care of. On the other hand, I have a son-in-law who never owns a car long enough to finish paying for it; he trades it in and the remaining balance is rolled into the purchase of his new rig. The manufacturers love his personality type.
Okay, why do some people discard machines that need minimal work? I've got my own theory about that based on personal observation of family members over many decades. Of course there is no one single answer but I think it often comes down to personality types. Some people just are harder on and more cavalier about how they treat equipment than others, and part of that is a lack of commitment (there's that word again) to the idea of perpetuating the use of an object. Sometimes laziness is a factor in this personality. They would rather throw something away due to a broken belt or a hairball than go through the process of finding out what is wrong and fixing it. It's easier for them to buy a new object. It's the same with vehicles, lawnmowers, chain saws, you name it. They abuse the equipment, leave it out in the rain, whatever, then when it won't work, they throw it away.
On the other side of the matter, there are those people who can baby and milk machines along for years and years. They take care of stuff, clean it off/up, put it away when done, perform preventive maintenance, and make repairs when necessary to prolong its life. Taken to the extreme (such as automotive restorations), they spend far more than the item is worth to bring it back to life.
Manufacturers live on the first personality type I have described and abhor the second.
I have had the same lawnmower since 1987 and it still works just as well now as when I bought it. Some relatives have gone through new mowers every few years.
In 1980, I bought a used 1966 cheapie Ford Fairlane, so it was already 14 years old at that time. When built, it was a throw-away car. I drove it for many years but its days as a daily driver are over. Just the same, it's in my garage and I can go out there and fire it up within a minute or two even after sitting for months at a time without running. It's been taken care of. On the other hand, I have a son-in-law who never owns a car long enough to finish paying for it; he trades it in and the remaining balance is rolled into the purchase of his new rig. The manufacturers love his personality type.
vacman117
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Fred..
What do you think of your Dyson DC28? I would really like to get one, but I am not sure how well it would work on my deep pile carpeting. I have read online that the height adjuster actually makes it harder to push. What do you think?
What do you think of your Dyson DC28? I would really like to get one, but I am not sure how well it would work on my deep pile carpeting. I have read online that the height adjuster actually makes it harder to push. What do you think?
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Chase...
To respond to your comment "I know there are better vacs out there but..."
You shouldn't feel you should have to make a statement like that. I know people who SWEAR by their Dysons, and I know how pricey they are when brand new. I used to work in an Ace Hardware store that had a vacuum cleaner section, and the Dysons were upwards of $300.
If the price is right, and you're happy with it...BRAVO! =D
To respond to your comment "I know there are better vacs out there but..."
You shouldn't feel you should have to make a statement like that. I know people who SWEAR by their Dysons, and I know how pricey they are when brand new. I used to work in an Ace Hardware store that had a vacuum cleaner section, and the Dysons were upwards of $300.
If the price is right, and you're happy with it...BRAVO! =D
