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Unsure if I'm going to be welcome here or not, but I've always been a real lover of the vintage Interstate Compact, Tri Star series vacuums. My collection is very very small, but certainly not my passion for them. Hopefully, I can fit in here! I have always wanted a very vintage Kirby upright or two, but need to wait until they cost as much as my house, before I buy in! (wink wink)
 
A Very Warm Welcome!

Don't worry! Everyone is welcome here! I hope that you get those Kirby's that you want!

Josh
 
Welcome ??? (musicinabottle)...

I would like to also welcome you _____, to the forum/club.


I was doing some vacuum searches & tripped over the forum/club so-to-speak. There's a lot of nice people in the club & a lot of helpful info.


I'm somewhat limited on assistance w/ other brands (don't want to repair or rebuild others); however, with KIRBYs, if there's any way I may be of help that you're not familiar with, feel free to contact me [thru my email in my profile might be the quickest]. I carry Genuine Kirby parts w/deeply discounted prices for members. And again, welcome.


Bill

In case my email doesn't show in my profile, here it is [change the: at & dot]:

a007kirbyman(at)aol(dot)com
 
Well thank you guys! I know very little about the Kirbys but certainly always wanted one for the last 25 years, and so the search has begun with a couple ads on my local craigslist. Is there any real big difference in all the upright models that appear to be from the 1950s? They are sure beautiful looking vacuums. I'm hoping they don't cost a darn retirement to get one. Should check ebay, but am scared to! I love the Kirky in Eurekastars avatar.
 
Be careful what you wish for.....

When you get one Kirby, they have a tendency to sneak up on ya awfully quick, and then next thing you know you'll have TONS of them!

There is a few differences here & there between the older models, but not much. The 50's & 60's models, such as my Kirby 519, are lighter to push than say a Heritage or Classic III. I would start with a 500 series model if I was you....just a thought.
 
I respect you, MM

To get a cool backround: Click on "update profle, in the upper right-hand corner. Then scroll down until you find something that says, "wallpaper backround". Does this help?
 
I thought i might tell you

Im not gonna give out my real name, but you can call me "rob". I always wished rob was my name.
 
Hey Joe! Thank you. Lots of questions I have!

you will find everyone here is always willing to assist with probs, questions, answers, and opinions
 
Hello there

I notice you are a musician in a bottle! ...well, perhaps not in a bottle but hopefully a musician :) well, aside from vacuums, music is my favourite thing in the world and I play quite a few instruments myself as well as being in a band.
Kirbys are fine vacs though, infact, one of the only companies to still make their vacuums in the U.S.


Charlie Padfield
 

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