Goodwill Finds.

[Kirby Guru]

A G5 with a diamond bag. 54.99
Heritage without nozzle 54.99
Kinda asking a lot. They marked the Heritage as a collectible. We’ll see if they are still available on half price day.

 

[kirbylux77]

In that 1st pic with the G5, there is a Patriot vacuum wand in behind. So there must be the rest of the vacuum somewhere. I would definitely pick that up, they are great canisters!

 

[keldrin]

Yeah, the g5 is a nice find. Having to source a front nozzle for the heritage definitely increases your investment.

 

[cheesewonton]

In that 1st pic with the G5, there is a Patriot vacuum wand in behind. So there must be the rest of the vacuum somewhere. I would definitely pick that up, they are great canisters!

Magnify the image. If you look closely you can see the metallic gray handle and cord of the canister.

 

[Kirby Guru]

In that 1st pic with the G5, there is a Patriot vacuum wand in behind. So there must be the rest of the vacuum somewhere. I would definitely pick that up, they are great canisters!

Good idea. I’m going back there tomorrow and check out the Patriot. I wasn’t able to go there myself but I’ll check it out tomorrow!

 

[human]

That's funny My G5 also has an Ultimate G outer bag, but not the diamond version. I put the burgundy G5 bag topper on it, but it still has the gray emtor at the bottom. I still have the original burgundy one, and I keep thinking I'll change it out, but I haven't gotten around to doing it and I've had the machine for more than ten years. The cord on it was kind of trashed, so I replaced that with a gray one to match the bag.

But yeah, Kirbys at thrift stores around here have suddenly shot up in price, far in excess of other brands. Last fall, I saw a Gsix with a full set of accessories priced at $150 (see thread referenced below), and it eventually sold. Within the past month, I saw a Sentria with no accessories at another thrift store, priced at $99. I went back a week later and it was gone. In its placed were four plasticrap vacs, priced at $10-$15 each, Three or four years ago, a G-series Kirby in decent shape and with a full set of accessories would run about $50, while one without accessories would be about half that. I'm glad for the thrift stores that they can get that much for them, but it also makes me glad I've maxed out on Kirbys (and vacuum cleaners in general) and am not tempted to buy any more.

https://vacuumland.org/threads/walked-away-from-a-kirby-vacuholic-victory.45854/

 

[Kirby Guru]

I bought the Patriot. I guess it’s my day today. Went back just now and it was 34.99 and a blue tag. A really good deal anyway. When I checked out it rang up at 1.99! Looks like I’m the lucky owner of an awesome canister. My first canister and first non Kirby in my collection! What a score!! Thanks for noticing that in the background!

 

[kirbyman65]

I have to say,
Patriot might be one of my favorite canister vac brands. One of my family members has one and I love that thing! What a great price you paid! I hope you enjoy your find.

 

[keldrin]

Impressive find. Very nice

 

[Kirby Guru]

Thank you everyone who commented. I am in shock. Cleaned up nicely. The hose was fun to clean. I wonder how I can tell how old it is.? And it came with the blue washable bag and one Stormy bag. I’m wondering if it would be worth it to buy the exhaust filter also? I took it for a test drive and WOW! I’m sold on the performance of it. Hate to say it but it might be better than my Sentria 2… I emptied the paper bag and couldn’t believe how much was in there. Whoever spotted this last night Thank You! And thank you to all the people that walked by it and didn’t feel like paying 2 bucks for it!! I’m sure impressed!