New in box Kirby

[kirbyvertibles]

You can tell that is an early omega by the bag style. That is a very hard to find bag ( aka the pinstripe bag) Later that changed it just a little and most of the Omega's we've seen have the changed bag. I want to say it's like a dotted or little diamond shapes. Oh, someone help me out here with that. Or maybe I have it all backasswards. I am pretty sure though that the pinstripe was the first one. I am REALLY looking hard for one if anyone has an extra. Just the bag, not the machine.

 

[kirbyvacuum]

Kirby wonder

Hi James I dont no where you get all these kirbys both new and old you have a wonderful collection. The hard work you put in sure shows. i am getting a 519 from a dear friend very soon his parents have told him all but eight vacuums must go so he is finding good homes for them all. It is wonderful how we VACUUM guys try to look out for each other. Take care Doug

 

[Miss Mercy]

James

I was just wondering what the serial number is on this machine?

-Adam

 

[kirbymodel2c]

Hi,

<span style="font-size: large; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Hi Adam, Now your asking...

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<span style="font-size: large; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">After I took those pictures I boxed it back up again just like it came out the factory. It's now buried under all my other Kirby boxes at my dads. So it will be a while before I can dig it out to check the serial number for you.</span>


<span style="font-size: large; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">But when I do I'll let you know.</span>


 


<span style="font-size: large; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James

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[Miss Mercy]

Thank you James! I'd love to see more detailed pictures of your collection. Particularly the 500 series. Could we keep in touch through email?

-Adam

 

[vacman1961]

OMG it is a beauty, It looks like a 1973-74 model? Can I ask what it went for on eBay???? In 1975 I bought my Mom a new one and back then I paid $175.00 with the attachments and rug renovator.

 

[kirbymodel2c]

Hi,

<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Hi Adam, If you message me on here I can give you my e-mail address.</span>


 


<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Hi Charlie, Off the top of my head I can't remember what I paid for it as it was quite a few years ago. I know it wasn't cheap lol.</span>


 


<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James

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[kirbyclassiciii]

James,

I believe the serial no. on this Omega is P591114, making it a 1975 model.

~Ben

 

[kirbymodel2c]

Hi,

<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Hi Ben, How do you know the serial number? Do you still have it from when it was listed a few years ago on ebay?</span>


 


<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James

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[ncovert]

But wait, if the serial number makes it 1975, then how come it has the pinstriped bag? Wouldn't it have the diamond-backed bag?


 


The pinstriped was used on 1973 models, wasn't it?

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

James,

I think you told us the serial # while you talked about it on the "Kirby Vacuum Group USA" group list on Yahoo! Groups.

Noah (ncovert): I'd bet money they'd alternated between the previous pinstriped jean bag (as used here) and the then-current diamondback vinyl fabrics. It's leftover stock. Same thing happened while they did the original Classic 1CR gold bag during the first year of the pinstriped jean bag.

~Ben

 

[Miss Mercy]

James

my email is listed on my profile. Feel free to send me an email

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

James (kirbymodel2c),

Do you still have this NIB Omega or not? If you do still have it, was there any literature included with the machine such as a price list for replacement belts and brush rolls, that I would please have you make a scan of?

Thank you,



Ben

 

[kirbymodel2c]

Hi,

<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Hi Ben, Hope your well. Yes I still have the NIB Omega but It's packed away again and I don't keep it at home, Soon as I took it out he box to take pics of it and make sure it still ran ok back in the box it went so I can't remember if it came with a price list or not.</span>


<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">When I get it out again I'll let you know if it came with any other paperwork.</span>


 


<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James

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[kirbyclassiciii]

James,

Please keep me up to date about this machine if you ever decide to go back to it.

~Ben

 

[kirbymodel2c]

I...

<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I will. It's just with it going back in it's box, I store it with all my other Kirby boxes/attachments at my dads and not at my home so I don't get to go through them that often. I'm sure I will go through everything again at some point. Probably when James S pops over and can help me.</span>


 


<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James

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[kirbybag]

nice kirby

very nice kirby vacuum.

 

[ultimatevacman]

James, so it's not 'buried' will all the other vacuums in your shop?

 


By the way, I'll be visiting you at some point in the new year!


 


~ Joe

 

[kirbymodel2c]

Hi,

<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Hi Joe, No none of my Kirbys are buried under that load in the back

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<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Just let me know when your popping over. I'll make sure I'm out....Hehehehehe

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<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James

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[ultimatevacman]

Oh that's good then, I hope you don't have any Numatics buried under there! (Although I wouldn't mind if it was a Dyson)

 


Hehehe, I'll employ someone to nail the door shut until I arrive.

 


~ Joe