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Wow. That is the only thing that comes to mind when I read that comment. I was actually offended by that. I am trying to sell a vacuum cleaner and I get shamed and degraded for using the word "rare" how could this be acceptable?
I would first like to address one of the numerous things that are ill-mannered about your comment. You are applying your knowledge about other 14-year-olds and applying those stereotypes for me, and in my opinion, I don't fit into those. What you said was, "rare is a watered down and over used word especially by collectors such as yourself who don’t know much about vintage/ antique vacuums." automatically assuming that because my age, that I am ignorant in the matter of knowledge about vintage vacuum cleaners? That is very immature and even, maybe, arrogant (in the sense that you are trying to say you know more than me). Just to add, I do know a lot about modern and antique vacuum cleaners. Based upon posts in the internet, you cannot judge my knowledge. Also, this quote, "kids your age use rare WAY too often" applies to what I am saying. Posts on a forum do not determine one's full potential or knowledge.
Secondly, I would like to first quote you on this, "many vacuums people consider rare are in that lump because they don’t look hard enough (or in the right places) for them, not because they are hard to come by." I will have you know, that I have searched many websites in which people can list items, and I have not seen many Electrolux uprights like these. Most of them I have seen were on eBay and were selling for many dollars (restored of course). Craigslist provided me with slim to none search results. Of course, there are some on this forum. I have spent time pondering whether or not I would post this item on eBay or on this forum, I went with this forum because I wanted it to go to someone who would appreciate it and restore it and use it. I also have looked hard enough and in all the correct places. My price for this vacuum also reflects that. I would also like to mention this quote, "dont assume the availability of a vacuum because of how hard it is for YOU to personally find locally". Surely there are others who are in my position. Finding an Electrolux upright for sale at the time that you are looking is probably more difficult than you think. Also, many people, such as myself, would rather buy a vacuum online than have to deal with someone in person. It actually saves a lot of the hassle.
Thirdly, this statement, "many collectors, including promonent ones, think the late 1970's sears best powermates with attachments and 10' hose are rare. if they are so rare then why have FOUR passed thru my hands in 1 years time span? (and an offer on a 5th i had to turn down due to a previous purschase) they are extremely hard to find down in the south here in texas, yet i dont consider them rare." I would like to address. Those specific Kenmore hoses are rare to someone. Just because you have had four in the past year, does not mean that someone has seen one in the past two years. It is all about the availability. Those Kenmore hoses could very well be rare. You have had four. It does not mean that there are hundreds of thousands still out there. Also, supply and demand. If there are a large amount out there (this applies to those Kenmore hoses and my Electrolux), and they have been bought out by many people who have wanted them, and there are only some left, it makes it rare due to the fact that it is hard to obtain one. Supply and demand only applies to those circumstances. On the other hand, if there are many for sale, it is not rare because the market is flooded. That is why prices fluctuate.
Lastly, this statement, "rare is a penncrest A138 convertible with a cordreel from 1968 which they only made 10,000 of. my 1931 scott and fetzer sanitation system is rare. ive been offered $1000 more than once for it and turned it down. a two speed first edition tristar from 1981-3 is rare. a hoover 825 coffee can is rare because its 80 years old and not many all original good examples still exist. (much less still run)" Your circumstance is rare because the machine was only produced in limited numbers. Your instance is true most of the time as it is unlikely another Scott & Feltzer Sanitation System will be for sale, and again, this goes back to the idea of supply and demand. There is not supply, but much demand.
I would like to begin my conclusion with some definitions from Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
RARE
adjective \ˈrer\
rar·errar·est
Definition of RARE
1
: Marked by wide separation of component particles : thin
2
a : marked by unusual quality, merit, or appeal : distinctive
b : superlative or extreme of its kind
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Supply and demand
Phrase of supply
1.
The amount of a commodity, product, or service available and the desire of buyers for it, considered as factors regulating its price.
To conclude, any item can be "rare". It is all about the supply and demand (or the Law of Supply and Demand). My Electrolux has the ability to be rare. It can be rare, but it can also be not rare. At the time I had listed this, the Electrolux was rare, I could not find one that was not absurdly expensive anywhere. But maybe something has changed in that period of time. I would like to end with saying that after I clicked on your profile, I saw that you were born in the eighties. That would make you in your thirties. Just because you are older than me, does not mean that you can pick on me and degrade me and say that I know not much about a subject. I will guarantee you that there is someone who is older and does know more than you. I am not trying to make you feel bad, I just wanted to reflect on what you said and how it was incorrect. Now, I would like to go back and try to sell my rare Electrolux.
I would not usually respond to a message like this, but due to the extent of the comment, I felt abliged to.
