Is this website legitimate?

[eureka1998]

Really want to purchase this and they have not yet removed the listing. Want to find out if its legit before I make any purchase. Id love to have a NIB/NOS Fold Away.

https://www.americanvacuumcompany.com/product/hoover-fold-away-turbopower-vacuum-u5167900/

 

[kirbyman65]

I have never heard of it.

But it’s worth a shot. I would recommend sending them an email. I have a website with listings for vintage NOS commercial Hoovers. I think I’ll do the same
-Jack

 

[eureka1998]

Hmm...

What website is that?

 

[kirbyman65]

Here it is!

You should be able to find websites like this by looking up “hoover vacuum” on google, then go to google shopping. I’ve found all of mine this way.

https://industrialsewingmachineman....hpXBjqNsnrCYz_y0ZDbJJG7OENUzJCU3OvGb5n8&gQT=1

 

[huskyvacs]

It may be, it may not be. When the site is legit and they have all their inventory posted - most of the time after I click buy and they already charged my credit card they go "oh we don't have this". THEN WHY IS IT LISTED

 

[kirbylux77]

I agree with Huskyvacs on this one - items that are no longer available should be removed immediately! Or, if it is left on for reference purposes, the "add to cart" button should be removed and say "this item is discontinued by the manufacturer and no longer available to purchase". By leaving the item on there and letting you purchase the item, and then get the charge reversed to the card, they are wasting your time and money!

Eureka1998, I would suggest either email or call the company and ask directly if the item listed is still available before you purchase. That way you don't get your hopes up.

 

[kirbyman65]

I just sent them an email.

I’m hoping they respond soon!

 

[kloveland]

I’ve been there. It’s a shop in KC MO. It’s a junk yard and the owner is not very friendly. Unfortunately. I wouldn’t get my hopes up.

 

[amtraksebo1997]

There was a thread a while back on a similar site to this. From what I remember, it turned out to be an online appliance store for military families, as each machine (Maytag Hoovers) was rated at 240v, as these families apparently travel around the globe a lot. Oh, and they were out of stock there, too. I'm assuming that this is a similar story, but I could be wrong.