NIB Compact Winners!

[kirbyotronic]

Thought it would be cool if everyone posted pictures here when their Compact arrives. . To start off, I'll post the picture from the listing.

So who else won a Compact?

 

[brandon_w_t]

ugh

I envy you.... lucky! For that price, I could have not gotten my broken hoover 800!

 

[turboace]

I snagged one as soon as I saw the post here.

 

[kirbyotronic]

Groovy! Ahhhh, I couldn't resist, that flower power decal is just too shagadellic.

~Alex

 

[brandon_w_t]

might get one.... for free

I got an email from the seller.

I had an ad saying I wanted a free or very cheap one.

He said he could get me a brand new one. (with a PN) for the cost of shipping.


!!!!!!!!!!!! yay!!!!!!

I think he must have 50+ of these.

 

[aeoliandave]

Be cautious, Brandon.

The seller is located in South Eastern Ohio. Calculate the shipping option costs for yourself and then decide from his quote how 'free' it is. As being revealed in other threads the seller is sending these out with the original box wrapped only in brown paper.

Dave

 

[brandon_w_t]

Yea

I know. But $35 shipping? How could I go wrong.


well.... it does not run.... Hmm. What could be the problem? A new never used (tested) vacuum does not work?

He has 2 that do not run...

 

[kirbyotronic]

Dave, I requested to have mine shipped in a box instead. For me, paper just really doesn't do it. So far, all of them have arrived in perfect condition, but I don't want to take my chances. Since he had to order boxes, the shipping has been delayed so I won't get mine until next week. No problem I guess.

~Alex

 

[compactelectra]

Mine Came Today

Sorry about those that didn't arrive well. I am pleased to report that mine did. Here's the box as it arrived.

 

[compactelectra]

Opening

The box. That's the Turbinette in the green packing.

 

[compactelectra]

Unpacked

The ensemble. It looks like it has some scuffs, but it doesn't.

 

[compactelectra]

The Attachments

Close up. I have always wanted the attachments in white but have only been able to find them speckled. I am delighted!

 

[compactelectra]

All Ready to Go

The Turbinette was a bit slow to get started after thirty years in box but now runs like a champ!

 

[compactelectra]

A Bit of Updating

One of the issues that I have always had with vintage Compacts was that they leaked dust pretty bad. With a new second bag, a HEPA filter and the Envirocare paper bags, this thing filters exceptionally well.

 

[compactelectra]

So Glad

I Bought a Second One

 

[kirbyotronic]

Great Fred! Mine should arrive here next week, since he had to order boxes since I requested mine to be shipped in another box.

Did you buy one to use and another to keep NIB? I plan on keeping mine NIB, but of course I'll run it every now and then.

~Alex

 

[vintagehoover]

That's a beautiful machine, Fred! Is the second one going to remain boxed and unused?

 

[compactelectra]

Definitely

Going to keep #2 NIB.

 

[methodistbill]

HEPA Motor Filter

Fred, how does the HEPA motor filter work for you? Does it seem to restrict airflow/suction any? I'm presently using the Filter Fresh, but it puts too much back pressure on the motor for me. As soon as I use up the three that I have, I'll stop using them. I hate to waste money! LOL!