Shocked!

[scudo]

Posting. I don't know the regs in the USA but here in the UK if I am posting anything by courier I never declare anything that the courier may want to steal, eg when my wife clears her wardrobe (shoes & bags) I declare it as `leather samples` when I sold a small model engine it was `metal parts`

Not sure if it helps but it is what I do.

 

[firebirdman55]

Yes, I was afraid of that as well. But when I ask for insurance on $1800, that may raise a flag.

 

[lesinutah]

Hey

I wouldn't care if they knew. If they damage package and it's not insured your SOL.
You have to refund the money and all is lost. Just tell them it's antique memrobilia. I'd have full cost insured. If you know something is worth $1800 your going to handle with white gloves. If you don't insure the delivery driver could drop kick from sidewalk not caring what is broke. If it's insured he would be responsible and probably get felony tampering with mail. Insure it better safe than sorry.
Les

 

[vacuumdevil]

I'm shocked as well that went for as much as a Kirby!
Congratulations!

 

[bnsd60m9200]

chad

ive seen complete all original scott fetzers and 505's sell for FAR less than this. im not balking at it's rarity, rather the fact someone paid far above what ive seen for similar machines in much more original condition. they basically paid 1800$ for a motor and handle.

 

[royalfan]

What the fuck happened that it was sold for so High?
Are used vacuums becoming like typewriters?

 

[lesinutah]

Hey

I apologize I was thinking of the model c Kirby for sale on eBay. I had both of them saved. The model r I knew was going over $1000. The bidding started early. I bid and it says I was outbid.
Congrats on the sale. The buyer got a rare Scott and fetzer sanitation system vacuum.
Les

 

[firebirdman55]

Ok guys, I was rummaging through a closet tonight and have found a box of attachments that I believe went to the Scott and Fetzer Sanitation System. Maybe they are, maybe they aren’t. Hopefully you can shed some light. I wish I would’ve found these before I listed the auction. I’ve uploaded some pics so that someone with a lot more expertise that I possess can take a look.