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[kirbyotronic]

So, I had an ad on craigslist looking for vintage vacuums, and somebody replied saying they were running an estate sale and that there are AT LEAST 20 vintage vacuums there, with all of the paperwork, accessories, etc. He said all of them were in like new condition. The guy told me the previous owner of the building collected almost everything imaginable, and everything was packing to the ceiling.

I'm trying my hardest to find someone who can take me there, this is a great opportunity to get some cool vacs. My fingers are crossed!!!!! If I do get there, most likely I'll be coming home with every vacuum there.

~Alex

 

[arh1953]

Sounds good

Here's hoping you do!

 

[vintageroyal611]

Good luck Alex! I hope you find something worth the trip.

 

[jdinstl]

Good grief, man!

Call a cab to take you to U-Haul or Ryder. Rent a truck, and GO!

 

[aeoliandave]

Don't forget your camera!!!

 

[hygiene903]

Good Luck Alex!

Sounds like a real treasure trove! Hope you find something you like!
Jeff

 

[kirbyotronic]

YAY!

They're willing to hold the vacuums for me until I get there, she said they won't get rid of any until I get there and I can have first pick.

I can't wait to get there!

~Alex

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Great wish I were there

ps. I hate you lol if you get wonderful stuff, we'll ALL hate you. well, maybe not....well maybe just a little

 

[kirbyotronic]

Dave, don't worry, I'll have my camera!

They're sending pictures of the vacuums tomorrow, so I'll post them as soon as I get them.

~Alex

 

[kirbyotronic]

Well, so much for "I'll send pics of the vacuums on Monday". If there's nothing tomorrow I'll try calling and asking (politely) if they're still going to send pics.

~Alex

 

[kirbyotronic]

My Aunt and I are going to the estate sale on Sunday!

I was talking to the guy on the phone and he said they had one that looked like a "golf bag on a cart". I'm guessing a Kenmore Ken-cart?

~Alex

 

[kirbyotronic]

Sorry for the size, I've enlarged them since they were super tiny, any bigger and they're too blurry.

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And these are not all of the vacuums, there are STILL more.

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