vackid1243
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Even though there are thousands out there, my heart would tell me to get the Bissell power force bagged 
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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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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
fan-of-fans
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I’d forgotten about this thread but I did go to a thrift store this morning and saw these. That Quauntum X has been there since at least the summer, and at $99.
That Hoover Windtunnel I found interesting, as that color (Garnet Metal I believe) is quite uncommon compared to the typical blue or silver ones. It also does not have a Dirt Sensor which was quite unusual on the later Self Propelled models from what I’ve seen. I only recall seeing one other in that color.
I also stopped at a yard sale that had a Kirby G4, a Tristar black canister with all the attachments for $10 and an upright Hoover carpet cleaner. I saw a couple buy the Tristar.
Then I went to an estate sale and saw a silver Kenmore Elite Crossover Canister, for $60.
That Hoover Windtunnel I found interesting, as that color (Garnet Metal I believe) is quite uncommon compared to the typical blue or silver ones. It also does not have a Dirt Sensor which was quite unusual on the later Self Propelled models from what I’ve seen. I only recall seeing one other in that color.
I also stopped at a yard sale that had a Kirby G4, a Tristar black canister with all the attachments for $10 and an upright Hoover carpet cleaner. I saw a couple buy the Tristar.
Then I went to an estate sale and saw a silver Kenmore Elite Crossover Canister, for $60.
Although I did not get it, I spotted this Hoover Dimension 1000 in excellent condition. I recognize the merits of this canister, but it’s not my style. I did get a soft bag Dirt Devil Upright Plus model 6201 in red (not pictured).
evolutionclean1
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Oh that hose!
Is ridiculously stumpy for a full sized canister. I don't know what Hoover was thinking but they missed the mark by a couple feet
Had one of them models, and I don't know if the hose was shortened or what but it was about 4 feet long end to end. I battled with that and the power head for days and ended up smashing it on the concrete
it seems like the D1000 that was one step above this one had a longer and better hose....
Is ridiculously stumpy for a full sized canister. I don't know what Hoover was thinking but they missed the mark by a couple feet
Had one of them models, and I don't know if the hose was shortened or what but it was about 4 feet long end to end. I battled with that and the power head for days and ended up smashing it on the concrete
it seems like the D1000 that was one step above this one had a longer and better hose....
fan-of-fans
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Oh I would’ve snagged that in a heartbeat. I never see any high end Hoovers like that here and those variable Dimensions are super cool! I see a Kirby in the background too.
durango159
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Someone butchered that hose! That was a Top of the Line model and originally would have come with an 8' hose. That one has been shrunk down. Excellent machines!
