I was at the Salvation Army today and in the selections of vacuums they had a Meile White Pearl. 100% complete and like new. I paid $39.00 thinking I would resell it. I am gobsmacked at the job it does on my carpet, it's suction and how quiet it is. All else is gone, I am a raving convert. Pictures to follow.
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riccarlover
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Gosh you are lucky!! I'm speechless!
edgar
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fantastic find
Fantastic find. This machine is made in 1998 till 2001. Next to the black edition this was the top model. In Holland and Belgium the powernozzle was still an extra option, but in Germany it Came with the deal. Price was back then about 350 euro lets say around 200 us dollars. Verry nice find, but a shame they are so extremely expensive over there.
Fantastic find. This machine is made in 1998 till 2001. Next to the black edition this was the top model. In Holland and Belgium the powernozzle was still an extra option, but in Germany it Came with the deal. Price was back then about 350 euro lets say around 200 us dollars. Verry nice find, but a shame they are so extremely expensive over there.
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I'm thinking you will prefer this over the Saavy.
edgar
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sorry incorect info
Sorry the white pearl was made from 1995 till 1999.
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Sorry the white pearl was made from 1995 till 1999.
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Draw a line in the dirt!
So, here's the proof in the pudding. This baby lifts and grooms the nap beyyer than my Electolux, Hoover(s), Kenmore, Dirt Devil, Kirby G or Sharp. This will be the only vacuum I'll need for the rest of my life. I am truly amazed at the carpet.
So, here's the proof in the pudding. This baby lifts and grooms the nap beyyer than my Electolux, Hoover(s), Kenmore, Dirt Devil, Kirby G or Sharp. This will be the only vacuum I'll need for the rest of my life. I am truly amazed at the carpet.
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How much...
would you sell it for?
would you sell it for?
bisonian
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"I am a raving convert."
Agreed. I found a Solaris Electro Plus with a bad cord in a Goodwill store about a month ago. Paid $2, put a cord on it and was stunned by the performance. Went back to the same store a week later, found a complete Flamenco II, also for $2. Works perfectly.
Wonderful machines. As far as canisters are concerned, I've always been partial to Electrolux, but these two Mieles are enough to make me a believer.
Agreed. I found a Solaris Electro Plus with a bad cord in a Goodwill store about a month ago. Paid $2, put a cord on it and was stunned by the performance. Went back to the same store a week later, found a complete Flamenco II, also for $2. Works perfectly.
Wonderful machines. As far as canisters are concerned, I've always been partial to Electrolux, but these two Mieles are enough to make me a believer.
turbo500
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lets face it...
..when it comes to buying a canister/cylinder vac, it has to be a Miele. Here's my 2. The Basic S5210 (black) and higher end S5281 Solution Hepa (blue). I hope it gives you many years of impeccable service..as we have come to expect from Miele. My S5281 is my current daily driver machine.
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..when it comes to buying a canister/cylinder vac, it has to be a Miele. Here's my 2. The Basic S5210 (black) and higher end S5281 Solution Hepa (blue). I hope it gives you many years of impeccable service..as we have come to expect from Miele. My S5281 is my current daily driver machine.
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r313/TheWILDheart83/Sisters.jpg
kirbyotronic
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Ummm, WOW!
Jeez, tell me which Salvation Army you went to! By the way, which one did you go to? The only one I go to is the one in Renton and I go to the Goodwill and St.Vincents in the Renton Highlands on Sunset Blvd.
I just got two Mieles a couple weeks ago, unfortunately I didn't get them for $39 each, closer to $1,400 for both (ouch). But I love them.
~Alex
Jeez, tell me which Salvation Army you went to! By the way, which one did you go to? The only one I go to is the one in Renton and I go to the Goodwill and St.Vincents in the Renton Highlands on Sunset Blvd.
I just got two Mieles a couple weeks ago, unfortunately I didn't get them for $39 each, closer to $1,400 for both (ouch). But I love them.
~Alex
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your so lucky ...a dream find indeed. really looks like a deep cleaner. love the groomed look it gives . any pic of the pwr head underside...love to see it if poss.
Only the Finest Shop Here.
I live in Burien so I have the option to work Salvation Army at 5 corners on a 160th and 1st. Its a personal favorite, run by family and always has the best prices. Most of the furniture I have came from there. I shop the St Vincent DePaul on 136th and 1st but its hit and miss. The Goodwill on 128th and Ambaum is good for peieces is parts. I always find beaters, bowls, lids etc to complete a project I'm working on. The Value Villiage on 156th is a huge rip off. The Creme d'la Creme comes from the Lifelong Thrift Store on Union between 10th and 11th. The "boys donate what ever has lost it's trendy sizzle and often give whole household donations of dowager aunts and mothers.
I live in Burien so I have the option to work Salvation Army at 5 corners on a 160th and 1st. Its a personal favorite, run by family and always has the best prices. Most of the furniture I have came from there. I shop the St Vincent DePaul on 136th and 1st but its hit and miss. The Goodwill on 128th and Ambaum is good for peieces is parts. I always find beaters, bowls, lids etc to complete a project I'm working on. The Value Villiage on 156th is a huge rip off. The Creme d'la Creme comes from the Lifelong Thrift Store on Union between 10th and 11th. The "boys donate what ever has lost it's trendy sizzle and often give whole household donations of dowager aunts and mothers.
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One mans trash is anothers treasure...i cant believe how good that btm plate looks..are those the orig brushes on the roller ? man you hit jackpot for sure. i dig the carpet...havent seen that type in many years....nice place you got there....
Carpet
I ordered the carpet from a jobber who works for our company, sight unseen. I told him I wanted frieze in a tweed. This is more like a cultured shag or over the top plush in a warm butterscotch. It feels marvelous when its freshly vacuumed and walking with bare feet. It is just a year old. I had it professionally cleaned several weeks ago and the spots came back. I had the service return and they cleaned it again. I asked the jobber to look at it and he sent his guy to clean it. Each cleaning makes the spots more apparent. I mixed up a kill or cure potion of oxyclean and laundry soap, followed by a white vinegar rinse. Just the same. I asked for the manufacturer name so I could contact the rep and the jobber is hedging. I am planning to take up a corner and look for a manufacturer's marking. You can see some of the spots in the picture. I do a lot of catering and some of it is food dribbles in and out. I also know some of it is the grand kids.
I ordered the carpet from a jobber who works for our company, sight unseen. I told him I wanted frieze in a tweed. This is more like a cultured shag or over the top plush in a warm butterscotch. It feels marvelous when its freshly vacuumed and walking with bare feet. It is just a year old. I had it professionally cleaned several weeks ago and the spots came back. I had the service return and they cleaned it again. I asked the jobber to look at it and he sent his guy to clean it. Each cleaning makes the spots more apparent. I mixed up a kill or cure potion of oxyclean and laundry soap, followed by a white vinegar rinse. Just the same. I asked for the manufacturer name so I could contact the rep and the jobber is hedging. I am planning to take up a corner and look for a manufacturer's marking. You can see some of the spots in the picture. I do a lot of catering and some of it is food dribbles in and out. I also know some of it is the grand kids.
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I was shocked when I got my Miele Plus (same hose/handle as yours) at a flea market for 20 bucks 6 or so months ago.... but you certainly hit the motherload! Love the metal plate and brushroll and electronic controls.... you are SOOOOOOOOOO lucky! I went to the Good Will today and they didn't even have a cheap vacuum for me to scoff at!
jmm63
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I have the exact same White Pearl, thanks to a very nice member from this club, and I just love it. Mine also came with a separate wand and floor brush so switching between carpets and bare floors is easy. My only complaint would be how heavy the machine is. I had a Miele Red Star before and its wasn't nearly as heavy as this one. But other than that, LOVE this machine! Congrats on your find, and you sure can't beat the price!!!!!
jmm63
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I have the exact same White Pearl, thanks to a very nice member from this club, and I just love it. Mine also came with a separate wand and floor brush so switching between carpets and bare floors is easy. My only complaint would be how heavy the machine is. I had a Miele Red Star before and its wasn't nearly as heavy as this one. But other than that, LOVE this machine! Congrats on your find, and you sure can't beat the price!!!!!
