Kirby Sanitronic Question

[vacumaniac]

I have the opportunity to buy the pictured Kirby Sanitronic. I have 2 questions.

1- What is the approximate age of this?

2- The owner said "make an offer". What is reasonable to pay for this?

Thanks!

 

[longlivekirbys]

does it run?

if it runs the highest i personally would pay is around $45 to $50

 

[longlivekirbys]

as far as..

making an offer i would say ask about $20

 

[brandon_w_t]

Mid 60s. That looks like a Kirby Sanitronic VII with original cord.


Its worth what the seller is willing to part for, and what your willing to pay. I have seen many kirby sanitronics locally for sale anywhere between $10 and $75. That one looks decent, and possibly original.

Id say start with about $40-50 and go from there.

 

[bagintheback]

I think that model sold anywhere from the late 40s to the mid-50s. Do you think $80 would do it?

 

[longlivekirbys]

i only say..

$20 because the metal is becoming a little oxidized and it will need a good cleaning (if you choose of course) and the box has a huge chunk out of it lol

 

[brandon_w_t]

Bagintheback

The sanitronic line didn't start until 1962 (with the 562 that had "sanitronic" on it)

 

[vacumaniac]

well...

I have offered $20... Lets see what is said. As far as cleaning the metal up... what is the best to use? Chrome polish?

 

[vac_whisperer]

I personally use Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish. It does wonders! Nevr-Dull cant hold a candle to it.


 


VW

 

[longlivekirbys]

that depends.

would it be hand polishing or bench polisher polishing?

 

[longlivekirbys]

i have to:

agree with vac_whisperer. thats what i started out using and it works amazingly!

 

[brandon_w_t]

Mothers mag aluminum polish. Its not chrome.

 

[vac-o-matic]

I'd offer $35.00. I just got the same vacuum back today from being machine buffed. I was fortunate enough to have a NOS Kirby replacement bag for it, added a new cord and wheels, all genuine Kirby. I already had a restored Dual 50, but this was a one owner, always maintained, motor runs smooth as silk, so I went ahead and invested a little money and have a really nice machine. I would've used Mother's on it, but had some scratches on the head and they came out with the buffer. It it runs well, and doesn't have any bad smells...lol...I'd go up to $50.00 if I really wanted it. Just my .02 worth.

 

[vacumaniac]

Thanks for the suggestions of using mothers for the aluminum. Another cleaning question, although not directly relating to this vacuum, is what would be the best way to clean plastic parts on vacuums, when they have dirt that simply will not come off of it?

 

[longlivekirbys]

what

type of dirt do you mean?

 

[vacumaniac]

Well, he was not too hapy with the $20 offer. He claimed that he had to replace the brush attachment and that cost more that the $20. I asked him what he felt was reasonable and he told me he would have to call Kriby dealer and see what the vac was worth. I told him thanks anyway. Oh well

 

[electrolux~137]

 


 


 


<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: medium;">Well, a talk with the Kirby dealer could go either way.</span>


 


<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: medium;">He could say, "Oh, those old machines aren't any good. They belch dust and smell, and don't clean very well. Here ... let me show you our newest model, the Sentria......."</span>


 


<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: medium;">Or, if he has a soft spot for old Kirbys, and a few of them do, he might offer to buy it himself.</span>


 


<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: medium;">Had it been me, and this was a machine I really wanted, I would probably would have offered $50.00 and would have probably been willing to go a bit higher if he balked. It's in nice shape and all original. Making it shiny will take a bit of elbow grease but it won't be too hard to do.</span>


 

 

[jfalberti]

I just bought a Sanitronic VII

for $30.00 minus attachments. Hasn't arrived yet, but can't wait to get it.

 

[hoovercelebrity]

Looks to be nice and complete... I bet it would clean up nicely.  If that's the original cord on the cleaner, I think those white cords with the gold plug-ends are somewhat rare.


 


Fred