huskyvacs
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PS: If that is a Lindhaus in Reply# 51 might want to get that vacuum too, those vacuums are $800 and up retail and only sold in commercial dealers, so getting one cheap is a great deal. I believe they are Italian made.
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KirbyCollector01
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Went back for the G5 the next day.
I might go and get the D50 today.
I might go and get the D50 today.
panasonicvac
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huskyvacs
I actually didn't get the Lindhaus for a good reason, it's seen the end of it's life. The motor is bad, the handle release broke, the housing is falling apart, etc. I would've loved to have it but it just wasn't really worth getting. Plus you can get one of those Lindhaus Activas brand new for around $500 which would've cost just as much as fixing the other one up. The $800 one you must be referring to would be the Diamante which I already have one of those. But you are correct though that they are completely Italian made. Lindhaus is one of if not my top most recommended brand to anybody looking for a new vacuum cleaner. I mean they are just that good of vacuum cleaners in my humble opinion.
I actually didn't get the Lindhaus for a good reason, it's seen the end of it's life. The motor is bad, the handle release broke, the housing is falling apart, etc. I would've loved to have it but it just wasn't really worth getting. Plus you can get one of those Lindhaus Activas brand new for around $500 which would've cost just as much as fixing the other one up. The $800 one you must be referring to would be the Diamante which I already have one of those. But you are correct though that they are completely Italian made. Lindhaus is one of if not my top most recommended brand to anybody looking for a new vacuum cleaner. I mean they are just that good of vacuum cleaners in my humble opinion.
panasonicvac
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Today I bought the Kirby Sentria and the Split Second which was brand new. A few days ago I bought the Panasonic Performance Plus MC-V7367 that I plan to use as a parts machine for my other one that I have and I also bought this Hoover Windtunnel Supreme at the same time.
panasonicvac
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Today's finds. I bought the Legend II.
fan-of-fans
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I think those Hoover wet/dry vacuums are interesting.
gsheen
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The Sanitare , Orek porttable and the Hoover wet and dry would have come home with me for sure. You guys have such nice machines their. I would hate to think how many vacs I would have if I lived in the USA.
panasonicvac
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Yesterday's finds. I bought the XL21 for $7
panasonicvac
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Today's finds. I bought the Rainbow for $10
I remember the sales pitches
Amazing that much money has ended up at a store like that, for almost nothing.
Amazing that much money has ended up at a store like that, for almost nothing.
fan-of-fans
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This was a few weeks ago. There was a Hoover Futura hiding under the shelves along with a Craftsman portable wet/dry vac that’s been there for a really long time. The Kirbies and the bag less Hoover have since sold.
fan-of-fans
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panasonicvac
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I'd take the Concept in a heart beat!
fan-of-fans
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Yesterday I went to an estate sale and there was a Kirby Sentria with attachments.
Today I went to an estate sale and there was an older white Craftsman wet/dry vac, I'd guess it was early 80s. Along with a cream and brown Kenmore Powerspray carpet cleaner that also looked early 80s.
Today I went to an estate sale and there was an older white Craftsman wet/dry vac, I'd guess it was early 80s. Along with a cream and brown Kenmore Powerspray carpet cleaner that also looked early 80s.
rivstg1
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good grab on that Diamond edition. That D50 is one of my favs too b/c of the lighted 'kirby' emblem on the hood....get it if you can!
panasonicvac
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Today's finds. I bought the G5 and the Heritage II Legend. Though I may come back for some of the others.
fan-of-fans
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Craftsman wet/dry vac
That gray Craftsman vacuum looks just like the one that's been in my local thrift store for a long time.
I prefer the earlier version that was black, as it had the 2 1/2" diameter hose, two speed motor as well as wheels.
That gray Craftsman vacuum looks just like the one that's been in my local thrift store for a long time.
I prefer the earlier version that was black, as it had the 2 1/2" diameter hose, two speed motor as well as wheels.
huskyvacs
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That Riccar...or two Riccars? would be ones I would go back for. Although Panasonic made models and just Riccar by name, very smooth vacuums. The Craftsman would be a 50/50 toss-up. It's kind of funky and would make a good utilitarian vacuum to use around the house outside of the collection aspect. The way it's built makes me think it was intended to be connected to Craftsman's line of power tools that utilize a vacuum port and be used in combination with the tool.
panasonicvac
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Huskyvacs
There was only one Riccar there. The red vacuum next to it you might be thinking of is the Panasonic MC-6955.
There was only one Riccar there. The red vacuum next to it you might be thinking of is the Panasonic MC-6955.
vackid1243
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Even though there are thousands out there, my heart would tell me to get the Bissell power force bagged 
fan-of-fans
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There three were at an estate sale. I did buy the Kenmore canister, it was $10. I mainly got it because it was older, has the switch on the hose, and a 2 speed motor. I figure it also has the two stage Ametek motor.
panasonicvac
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Today's finds. I decided to go back and get the Dirt Devil Stick Vac Plus.
fan-of-fans
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These were at the thrift shop this week. The Shark at the left was weird and I didn’t even notice the Shark name on it until I looked at the picture.
I really liked the Hoover on the right - it was one of those later Elite based Softguard models, had the three beige tools behind the top cover and even had a new Genuine Hoover HEPA bag in it.
I really liked the Hoover on the right - it was one of those later Elite based Softguard models, had the three beige tools behind the top cover and even had a new Genuine Hoover HEPA bag in it.
panasonicvac
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Reply #81
I didn't get it for one of if not all four reasons. A, I don't have a whole lot of space for it (At least at the moment). B, I wasn't too happy with the condition that it was in. C, it wasn't worth for what was in my budget range. And/or D, I just wasn't really interested in it (At least at the moment). Overall, I'm very careful with what I find. I don't want to purchase something that I would later regret getting. Especially if I tried to sell it.
I didn't get it for one of if not all four reasons. A, I don't have a whole lot of space for it (At least at the moment). B, I wasn't too happy with the condition that it was in. C, it wasn't worth for what was in my budget range. And/or D, I just wasn't really interested in it (At least at the moment). Overall, I'm very careful with what I find. I don't want to purchase something that I would later regret getting. Especially if I tried to sell it.
huskyvacs
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I hope you got that Infinity! I forget the exact specifics of it but I believe these were Euro-Pro's first attempt at a Dyson competitor. It was when they were still calling themselves Euro-Pro and they just had the hand vac called "The Shark". Eventually the model name succeeded the brand name and then then called themselves Shark.
In any case those vacuums are rare. It's been several years since one surfaced on eBay and I didn't buy it because the price was outlandish (three figures).
In any case those vacuums are rare. It's been several years since one surfaced on eBay and I didn't buy it because the price was outlandish (three figures).
fan-of-fans
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Didn't know they were rare, but I did think it was strange. I will check next time I go down there.
Today I stopped into Salvation Army thrift store. I had not been there in over two years, because it had gotten to where there was hardly anything ever there, and in vaccums would never see much. So I had given up on it.
Today I went in and oh boy it was packed. There were three aisles just of small appliances. Then I walked in the back corner and saw some vacuums.
Well I just about fainted. There was a Hoover Self Propelled Windtunnel, the exact blue model that I had been looking for!! I can't believe my luck lately on finding vacuums and fans but there it was. Looked like a few tools were missing but the price at $10 was a steal.
There was also a Eureka Smart Vac, a Kirby Sentria and a Bissell Powerforce Compact. There were some others but I can't recall what. So I keep looking and I see the attachments for the Sentria, and next to them is this big cardboard box. I look inside and find the wands, turbo tool, owner's manual and extra bags and filters for the Windtunnel! What a deal.
Of course I did buy it. I can't believe I finally found one and so complete at that for $10.
Today I stopped into Salvation Army thrift store. I had not been there in over two years, because it had gotten to where there was hardly anything ever there, and in vaccums would never see much. So I had given up on it.
Today I went in and oh boy it was packed. There were three aisles just of small appliances. Then I walked in the back corner and saw some vacuums.
Well I just about fainted. There was a Hoover Self Propelled Windtunnel, the exact blue model that I had been looking for!! I can't believe my luck lately on finding vacuums and fans but there it was. Looked like a few tools were missing but the price at $10 was a steal.
There was also a Eureka Smart Vac, a Kirby Sentria and a Bissell Powerforce Compact. There were some others but I can't recall what. So I keep looking and I see the attachments for the Sentria, and next to them is this big cardboard box. I look inside and find the wands, turbo tool, owner's manual and extra bags and filters for the Windtunnel! What a deal.
Of course I did buy it. I can't believe I finally found one and so complete at that for $10.
panasonicvac
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Today's finds. Nothing came home with me but may come back for some of them.
huskyvacs
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The Oreck Magnesium is supposed to be good. That other Oreck with the weird graphics is kind of funky, never seen that one before. Most of the other stuff is not too important.
If you think you could make solid money on refurbishing SteamVacs that would be a good racket to tap into lol I have never seen that many at once
If you think you could make solid money on refurbishing SteamVacs that would be a good racket to tap into lol I have never seen that many at once
