Kirby Company Tours...

[streakers]

Hiya folks, Well - looks like my dream has come true - I'm taking my first trip from Australia to the US. Hubby's family are in Ohio - and this will be my maiden voyage across the seas and the first time to meet his family... So - I'm terribly excited and nervous all at the same time...

Anyhow - hubbies mum is a keen one for tours - and seeing as I cherish my Sentria as much as my hubby - I'm trying to find out if Kirby does tours of their factory? I've seen threads long ago of people who've been - but I can't find anything out about getting in there on a tour...

Is anyone able to help? And does anyone know how long we'd need to allow for it? We'll be doing some tripping around (based in Columbus) and just wanting to prepare myself with as much info as possible!

Any help would be greatly appreciated folks!!

 

[vinvac]

Steve,

I am not sure if Kirby does daily tours, but if you call them they will give you that information. Terry Lattz worked with them when our group toured the plant two years ago.

Morgan

 

[luxg]

Steve, as Morgan mentioned your best bet is to call Kirby and ask. I am not sure if they do individual tours or not. They are great people and will help you if they can. Terry

 

[normvac]

Columbus !!

Steve
If your going to be staying in Columbus. You and your hubby
and mother in law. Would be more then welcome to come by one
eve or weekend day. To see my 60+ plus vacuums. Play with a
few too. Like my Scott and Fetzer from the 30's (yes, it runs)
Get in touch with me on my Yahoo, so I have some idea when you will be in town. Who knows we might be able to put together a last min. mini meet here in columbus.
Norm Brown
[email protected]

 

[streakers]

Surprised....

At a number of things - firstly Kirby's response wasn't exactly as 'friendly' as I'd hoped and unfortunately, they advised that they do not do tours'!!! So - I'm pretty devastated!! I saw some pics on here ages ago of someone who'd done a tour and I was thrilled for them... So perhaps it's got to be a group thing as Morgan & Terry mentioned?? Anyhow... Guess I cross that off my list of things to do... I'm soooooooo disappointed... (Hopefully one day I'll get the chance to go through a Speed Queen washer and dryer factory!)

Secondly - still forever surprised as to how lovely and helpful everyone is on both Automatic Washer and Vacuumland. Norm - we're planning on being in Columbus the week before Thanksgiving until the first week of December. So - being as that I've never experienced the US before - it will be a very foreign experience for me - and especially seeing as Thanksgiving is not something us wee Aussies ever experience - let alone with in-laws I've not met in person yet!!!

But I'd sure love to have a very very brief look at your collection if your offer still stands during that timeframe. I certainly don't want to intrude or take up too much of your time... But perhaps also some advice on places I can look at - particularly white goods and also Music stores... (Need to source a place to purchase a Piano when we finally move to Columbus!!!) I don't want to be hassling the in-laws with those kinds of questions... They'll think I'm completely mad!!! LOL

Anyhow - rambling - tired - huge day... Best be off...

Feel free to email me directly if you wish folks at [email protected]....

Cheers folks!
Steve

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[streakers]

Surprised....

At a number of things - firstly Kirby's response wasn't exactly as 'friendly' as I'd hoped and unfortunately, they advised that they do not do tours'!!! So - I'm pretty devastated!! I saw some pics on here ages ago of someone who'd done a tour and I was thrilled for them... So perhaps it's got to be a group thing as Morgan & Terry mentioned?? Anyhow... Guess I cross that off my list of things to do... I'm soooooooo disappointed... (Hopefully one day I'll get the chance to go through a Speed Queen washer and dryer factory!)

Secondly - still forever surprised as to how lovely and helpful everyone is on both Automatic Washer and Vacuumland. Norm - we're planning on being in Columbus the week before Thanksgiving until the first week of December. So - being as that I've never experienced the US before - it will be a very foreign experience for me - and especially seeing as Thanksgiving is not something us wee Aussies ever experience - let alone with in-laws I've not met in person yet!!!

But I'd sure love to have a very very brief look at your collection if your offer still stands during that timeframe. I certainly don't want to intrude or take up too much of your time... But perhaps also some advice on places I can look at - particularly white goods and also Music stores... (Need to source a place to purchase a Piano when we finally move to Columbus!!!) I don't want to be hassling the in-laws with those kinds of questions... They'll think I'm completely mad!!! LOL

Anyhow - rambling - tired - huge day... Best be off...

Feel free to email me directly if you wish folks at [email protected]....

Cheers folks!
Steve

http://

 

[vintagehoover]

Hi Steve,

I just sent you an email

 

[normvac]

Sent Email from my yahoo to you !

Steve
I just sent an email to you on my yahoo account.
Will be more then glad to visit with the two of you.
Give you some idea's of what's around Columbus. I
certainly can lead you to all the good places to spend
your time and money.
Norm

 

[streakers]

Thanks!

Thanks vintagehoover! Your email was excitedly opened with haste I must say! And what awesome photos they are!!! Wow - I'm now soooo jealous!!!!! LOL I just wish I could do a tour... Would it be immature of me to stamp my feet and throw a tantrum??

Again - thanks heaps!

 

[streakers]

Thanks Norm

I've just replied to your email and looking forward to catching up with you in beautiful Columbus!

 

[luxg]

Steve, I know it is a long time to wait but in 2014 our convention for the VCCC is going to be in Cleveland to help celebrate Kirby's 100th anniversary. I am sure we will be doing a tour again at that time. Terry

 

[streakers]

2014...

Thanks Terry - but in all honesty - 2014 isn't really that far away... So - Terry perhaps you can help - I note that there is a newsletter which is distributed. How do I become a recipient of that newsletter and if there's a cost - how do I get that to the Club? Not sure how it works in regards to transfer from Aussie dollars to US...? Any suggestions?

I'd dearly love to attend one of the conventions. So many machines and great people - sharing the one passion... And I'm sure that if permitted - I'll be at the 2014 convention!!!

Cheers
Steve.

 

[xraytech]

Steve,

I just sent you an email

 

[luxg]

Hey Steve, All you have to do to get the newsletters is to join the VCCC. On the homepage here there is a button at the top to click, "join us" print out the form and send it to me. The dues are $35.00 a year. We would love to have you as a member. Terry

 

[streakers]

Thanks Terry...

Regarding payment though - is there a way I can electronically transfer the funds across to the US (ensuring of course I deposit enough to cover the fees - considering the exchange rate etc.)? I couldn't imagine a US Bank accepting an Australian Cheque from me?

Any suggestions Terry?
Many thanks for your help!

 

[xraytech]

Steve,

I have a suggestion for your payment. Wait until you are here visiting since you will need American currency and get a money order from the post office then and send your payment.

 

[luxg]

Steve, I think that Sams suggestion is an excellent one and should work very well. Terry

 

[streakers]

Oh My!

Now I feel completely stupid!!! Of course - that would be the logical thing to do!! I'm such a goose! I'll be sure to do that upon my arrival! Thanks fellas!

 

[kirbyultimateg]

Hi Streakers.
I am bringing my Legend II and my Sentria to the mini meet. I sure hope that we will have a good time!
Rob Gwisdala