Like Brand New Kirby 519 in Box

[compactelectra]

Well, I've moved to Palm Springs and now do not have a basement. So much of my collection will go. The vacuums are in a storage unit and will be listed as I sort through them. This item is a like brand new Kirby 519 with attachments. This was found on Ebay brand new in the box. It has been out for display only. All original including cord and bag with original box.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231834866591?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

[compactelectra]

This Item

Just sold

 

[electrolux137]

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Congratulations! It doesn't surprise me one bit that it was sold so quickly. It sure is gorgeous.


 

 

[compactelectra]

I Was Ripped Off by a007kirbyman from Wisconsin

Do not do business with this man! He bought this machine (within 5 minutes of original posting on Ebay.) He claimed shipping damage so I refunded his money and now he will not return the machine to me. Stay away from this guy!

 

[miskini]

That sucks. Hopefully he returns the machine.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

compactelectra

Fred,

That's too bad about Bill Edstrom. Up until now he seemed very nice, sharing us bits and pieces of vintage Kirby information.

If worse comes to worst on his end, I hope you file a police report toward him to give you your damaged machine back. All the best!

~Ben

 

[kenkart]

Knowing how you

Package things and how much of a perfectionist you are, I doubt very seriously it was damaged in shipping, Good luck , hope you get it straightened out.

 

[electrolux137]

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Publicly shaming a swindler often does the trick. If this crook finds out he's "getting his beads read" (boy does that ever date me!!), he may well do the right thing.

 

[compactelectra]

I Doubt It Charles

He asked Robert to take this thread down. After checking facts (and Bill saying he won't return the machine) Robert put the thread back up.

 

[brando_husky]

I'm sorry to hear this Fred. Wish PayPal and eBay worked harder at righting these far too common problems.

 

[air-waycharlie]

Fred..........

This has happened to me in the past. It is outrageous that Bill Edstrom, who has been to conventions and even did a Kirby presentation, (as he is professionally involved with Kirby), scammed you this way.

Just when you think you can trust people on this site you find out that you must, "trust but verify".

It makes one wonder if they want to do business with people on this site based on all the unsavory selling and buying experiences posted here including my own.

 

[miskini]

I was wondering what had happened to this thread. Bill, be a man , and give him his money back.

 

[electrolux137]

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What makes this even more outrageous is that he got the machine "for a song."


 


$150.00 is not much AT ALL for vintage Kirby in such immaculate condition. I've seen machines that looked like they were pulled out of a swamp go for more than that.


 


Shame on him.

 

[kloveland]

I've bought several things from Bill. I've been to his Kirby shop. Bill does not lie! I don't think it's right to slander somebody's name without knowing all the facts.

 

[compactelectra]

He Asked For a Refund

I gave him a full refund and he will not return the machine to me. I asked for the shipping charges to pay for the return as well. As Fred S. said to me, if you take something back to Best Buy for a refund, you get the refund but you don't get to keep the item you returned. In effect, he got a beautful machine for free. The cord on that machine has sold for $90 on EBay and he got the whole complete machine for $150 which I refunded so he got it all for free. That's the truth.

 

[compactelectra]

And To Literally Add Insult To Injury

He gave me bad feedback on EBay and because of EBay procedures as seller I don't get to respond.

 

[electrolux137]

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If he's a member of Vacuumland I wonder why he's not speaking up for himself.

 

[charleskirby66]

WOW

I'm shocked to read this.  I have had my own run ins on eBay with sellers, but can't imagine something like this with a buyer!


 


I just have to ask... why did you issue a full refund without receiving your item back first?  eBay's return policy states that the buyer must ship back the item; after the seller inspects the item, they then issue a full refund.  Why did you skip these steps?   They were your protection.


 


I would definitely open a case with eBay and PayPal, and yes, I would consider contacting the local police in the jurisdiction to which you mailed the Kirby.  Interstate internet fraud... it's a thing!  If this guy owns his own Kirby shop, you can rest assured he has a way to get rid of this unit for a GORGEOUS profit!


 


This is just so wrong.  Too bad people forget Karma.  She's a bitch when we are!


 


 

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

compactelectra

Fred,

I wonder if Bill would've been more satisfied had you used more packing peanuts and bubble wrap? I still hope you can get it back from him if possible.

~Ben