HOOVER DUSTER ON EBAY

[gottahaveahoove]

Well, this is the last I'll say about any of this.

Trying to increase a price isn't a terribly nice thing to do, especially if it's done to ruin a purchase.
Bashing a club, group, organization AND its members in a small-minded thing to do. Intentionally hurting people is a dirty business.
There's a big elephant in the room. I'm not about to name names, but, there IS solid proof of activities years ago involving bad behavior involving a minor at a convention. There's evidence of harassing an underage member on a youtube channel, that could have resulted in a major lawsuit.I cannot/will not be a part of that. (Remember: The VCCC and Vacuumland were ONE until a few years ago. Parents had an individual investigated, resulting in uncovering unfortunate facts. ALL of this is in documented 'history'. These reasons that resulted in a person being banned for life (that's a very long time), from a club.
I'm not going further, but, there ARE reasons. EVERY action causes a reaction: both positive AND negative.
It is not MY place to go any deeper with this.
We all have tremendous friendships. Some began, for me, with my joining The VCCC I have met fantastic people, learned a lot, have seen a lot of the country, am now VERY welcome in North Canton, The Home of Hoover Appliances.
I look forward to meeting more wonderful folks through The VCCC. It looks like I'll be hosting a convention in a few years... all members will be welcomed into my home.
I also hope this Hoover Duster goes to a good owner, and that the seller enjoys his profit. But, I have no intentions of getting myself into a mess (especially in here) with my mouth.
Sorry for the dissertation, but I stepped in as much as I'm going to.

 

[electrolux137]

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I never heard about these allegations about "<a name="start_36979.395505"></a>an individual investigated, resulting in uncovering unfortunate facts" etc. etc. etc. and I really don't understand why this has been brought up here. It has nothing to do with the topic at hand, a Hoover Duster on eBay.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

You're right. It really doesn't.

The only reason for it (if there were one), was because others brought it up... it went into things that could have gotten very nasty. Thankfully, it wasn't that bad. The bidding history and comments were really the fuel that accelerated things. Most people don't really want to 'go down that road'. I surely don't. The only reason I spoke at all was to hopefully dispel, shed light, put out the fire once and for all.I'm not in the business of starting fires. Nor am I used to getting burned by them ,started by others. Hopefully, that'll end, finally., But, I doubt it.

So, yes. the Hoover Duster IS the topic at hand. The sale of such a machine in such good condition after ALL these years is the main topic. It should only have been that. But, we saw that it didn't. It's not nice when things derail.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Final note:

Not everyone will have heard about investigations, allegations, etc. But, it did happen.There is documented proof, and people still alive who saw it all.
I was not there, either. However............... and, I'm NOT spreading gossip or hearsay. There are many who were there. Some are not even members anymore. Trust me: (or not), I'd never say anything about such delicate things if I didn't know they really happened..and talked with some people who WERE there.
So, onto vacuums...............................

 

[electrolux137]

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Shades of Kriswell.......!



http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb6H14gVWjM&t=0m29s

 

[justjunque]

Was this a bargain?

The final/winning bid was $460.
Some were speculating it would bring more than twice that amount.
Did someone get a deal?
I'm totally unfamiliar with these, and have no idea of their value.

Barry

 

[vac-o-matic]

A very rare machine which could've gone higher, someone got a good deal, and congrats to Kyle!

 

[huskyvacs]

I buy and sell a lot on eBay too, and I can say that the shipping cost killed it. I live just 1 state over, and its $65 for shipping alone on my end, that's insane. I wouldn't think this is that heavy. I've bought entire Kirbys for less, and those are nearly what, 45/50 lbs?

It is a cute little vacuum though, reminds me of a primitive Dyson stick vac, lol

 

[myvacsrock]

Well, it went to Atlanta, and can confirm the shipping was indeed $59.35.

A box the size of the one included with the Duster which was 24x13, plus each individual attachment wrapped, padding for the attachment box, padding for the machine... it all goes into a bigger box than you'd expect, but ya know..

If you saw my notice to buyers stating that eBay and UPS over estimated shipping on the listing, and I would refund the difference .. just saying.

 

[tolivac]

Did the Hoover Duster come with a shoulder sling so you could use it like a "hip" vacuum-looks like the Duster could have been used that way.Or make up a backpack harness and use it like a backpack!