My Extensive Collection Part 6

[gsheen]

When I worked at Electrolux SA we had a sample of this one as well. I was always fascinated by it but it was Red in colour. I found the Motor placement interesting Compared to what we were used to in machines that looked like this one.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

They ever sell these

In SA Gareth ?

Dan

 

[gsheen]

No , It was just a sample along with a black Eureka Boss . This is a picture of the boss in the one dusty sample room. Both these samples were destroyed a while later. I wish I could get one of each of them. I was fasinated by Eureka having never heard of the name before then.
I never got a pic of the Ultra

 

[kirbyloverdan]

I had that

eureka boss I may still have it who knows what I will find .

Why did they destroy them ?

Hope you find both I know you will

Dan

 

[gsheen]

They were destroyed as they were samples.
I will have to import them from the USA when I can find them and a easy way to get them here

 

[countryguy]

I've never understood....what is the point of buying a NIB vacuum, leaving it in the box, hiding it away and then never using it? What joy is there in that? To me, a vacuum is to be used...I don't care whether it is new or old. I get enjoyment out of using it....not letting it sit in a box in a corner.

Just my opinion.

Gary

 

[gsheen]

I think the idea is to preserve it for the future. How nice will it be in 30 years to see an unscratched machine.

Look I see it from both sides though , I admire Dans patients I could never do it I am like a kid in a candy store with new machines. I love to use them to hear them run for the first time and the smell of the newness .
I love to have my machines on display but then I am privileged enough to own a vacuum shop to do this in and I also have a amazing wife who lets me dot them around the house.

That said what is the difference between putting it in a storage room if you dont have the space and leaving it neatly wrapped in its box. when you have a few hundred machines it becomes impossible to keep them all out on display

 

[countryguy]

I guess I just am not a true collector (hoarder?) because I would not want several hundred vacs shoved or even neatly stored in a room or several rooms. What's the point if all they are going to do is sit there, never used, looked at, etc.?

Gary

 

[gsheen]

I have about 400 to 500 at the moment. I display allot of them at my office, I plan to display even more as soon as the space becomes available for us to extend. I love to have all the ones I like and even some of the ones I don't like.
I like to see the difference in designs Through the ages and especially here in SA stop them from ending up in the trash heap.

I am definitely a collector and not a hoarder as I don't collect them for no point. Also if I have more than one of a model I try and pass it on to other collectors.


I find it strange how if some one has a barn full of pristine cars they are highly revered amoungst the car collecting community but with vacuums if you have many you are frowned apon and consider a Hoarder.

I like to see all the different models and how they changed over the years.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

The point Gary is

It's what I enjoy and just as Garteth said years down the road a brand new collector will benefit from my collection or Hoard as you call it .

Most people are also a bit jealous of me because I can own every vacuum my heart desires I really don't care about what those people think .

I love being able to have my collection in my storage room or where ever they may be in my home and use a different vacuum when ever the mood hits me . To each their own enjoy your collection your way and I enjoy mine my way

Who knows when I retire I may open an East Coast vacuum museum

Dan

 

[kirbyloverdan]

The point Gary is

It's what I enjoy and just as Garteth said years down the road a brand new collector will benefit from my collection or Hoard as you call it .

Most people are also a bit jealous of me because I can own every vacuum my heart desires I really don't care about what those people think .

I love being able to have my collection in my storage room or where ever they may be in my home and use a different vacuum when ever the mood hits me . To each their own enjoy your collection your way and I enjoy mine my way

Dan

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Another Metropolitan

Newest model Metro M pro full sized 4.0 peak horsepower SS canister vacuum .

Made in the USA all metal canister PN is China made .

This would be a great new vacuum for those who swear by vintage very retro for 2014 reminds me of a Royal Pony .

Dan

 

[gsheen]

I like it very nice

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Gareth

It's a very powerful vacuum a retro I actually like .

Dan

 

[joshdonnell]

I've been wanting a Metro vac. Where did you buy it at?And for how much?

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Don't remember I know it was eBay

I know I paid $100.00 it was NIB but box was damaged machine was flawless they put box in another box to ship .

Dan

 

[kirbyloverdan]

And another HOOVER

Found wayyy in the back of my vacuum storage room

A Kirby lover with many Hoovers in his collection

Another Brand new unused Hoover Dimension Limited model U5215-930 TOL Macy's model in beautiful money Green .

Dan

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Bought a hold over

Till the new Kirby is released I purchased a few brand new hold overs stay tuned ...

The new TOL Samsung VU7000 in beautiful wine color this has the detachable mini vac like the Dysons but this is much better and it's corded .

Love the ball design Samsung perfected it in my opinion this vacuum is very impressive .
Another $99.00 NIB ebay find I have been very lucky lately .

Dan

 

[super-sweeper]

Dan! Not THAT thing! I saw that in Sears last night, and thought it was the most clunkiest clunksterfest of a bagless I'd ever seen! You do know I gave that machine the 'ugliest vacuum of 2014'award, right!? You could've put that money toward a THIRD new Kirby!! 

 

[kirbyloverdan]

I love it

I only paid $99.00 it cleans great and is very quiet . Handled better than a Dyson ball .
I am partial to Samsung all my appliances and TVs are Samsung used to sell Samsung in my store I also have the new canister too
I only hate their phones I am an Apple guy just got the 6 plus an amazing phone

Dan