New Filterqueen $1199 & Kirby $1295.

[juju93]

They have to launch something even if its another color scheme (god forbid thats the case) I mean the avalir 2 (sentria 4) is going to be 5 next month. Thats just as long as the OG sentria with a 6 year production run and thats basically the same time that sentria 2 and the originally avalir (sentria 2 had 2 years and avalir had 3 years) being produce together. I mean I get there an inflation throughout the country but I can't see kirby justifying the 300 increase on all the combo choices that they offer and its not like theres a shortage of G-series machines out there lol.

 

[panasonicvac]

Honestly, the Avalir 2 might be the last Kirby we'll ever see. They may go out of business in the future but I hope not, I'd love to see Kirby stick around. But why would I want to pay $1,900-$2,500 for a Kirby where I can just buy a used one for WAY less or even better for free? That's what they're struggling today is the used market, I agree with Edgar on this. Another thing they're struggling with today is the competition from other brands. Most consumers want newer technology like something that is bagless, cordless, swivel neck, lifetime belt, cheap, etc. And last but not least is where they're buying it from. Door-to-door has become a thing in the past nowadays, vacuum shops are dying, and most people would just want to shop online or at least at their local department store. Good luck trying to sell a very expensive vacuum at Amazon or Costco.

 

[dysonman1]

They're doing it. Costco machines are in the hands of consumers. Vac Shops like mine are selling the bags and shampoo and belts. We are an authorized Kirby warranty center, so the 3-year Kirby warranty is honored. Personally, I do not think there will be any 'new' Kirby unless Right Lane Industries finds a buyer with the money to invest in engineering and brand-new tooling.

The Kirby looks sold fashioned in its sturdiness, so sitting with the plastic crap vacs is actually a good thing.

 

[kirbyg6]

The AV2 has been out for to long now

 

[canisterman]

As much as i would like

For things to go back to the way they were 60 years ago, Its not going to happen, No more does the Electrolux man who comes to your house , have a card certifying he is a bonded representative, I sold Rainbows in the early 80s, you could get in a house then, No way would i try it now, If Kirby and Filter Queen and Rainbow etc intend on staying in business, they will have to do it the modern way, I dont buy anything on line, but im old and set in my ways, most people are not,Just as I truly think gasoline cars are going to be extinct in 30 to 50 years, so i believe the door to door salesman will be gone in 20 years.