Tom, Im just in awe of all of the vault finds.......There is no one more generous and more deserving to have these than you. Your collection was always the best, and now with the vault finds it is truely the best in the world. We are all so proud of you.
Some Hoover Vault Finds...
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David...
I am getting used to the painted plates. They seem not as pretty to me in a way. I guess I just like the shine!
Mike...
Thanks for the information on the Juniors. They are very nice machines and very well built. I have to say that they are much nicer than the ones we had in the US. It is no wonder they sold so well in the UK.
Jimmy...
Thanks for your kind words. I am not sure that I deserve it or am entitled to this stuff. It is more about being in the right place at the right time! Just wait until the club gets to visit your house with all of your great vacuums, washers, etc. this summer at the convention. You have a wonderful collection of vintage items that are mint. I guess we are the keepers of history!
--Tom
I am getting used to the painted plates. They seem not as pretty to me in a way. I guess I just like the shine!
Mike...
Thanks for the information on the Juniors. They are very nice machines and very well built. I have to say that they are much nicer than the ones we had in the US. It is no wonder they sold so well in the UK.
Jimmy...
Thanks for your kind words. I am not sure that I deserve it or am entitled to this stuff. It is more about being in the right place at the right time! Just wait until the club gets to visit your house with all of your great vacuums, washers, etc. this summer at the convention. You have a wonderful collection of vintage items that are mint. I guess we are the keepers of history!
--Tom
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vibrabeat
just keep checking e-bay and you will find the Hoover vault vacuum you are looking for,but you will pay $$$$$$$$,just pretending to preserve the Hoover vault,but making a big profit on e-bay
just keep checking e-bay and you will find the Hoover vault vacuum you are looking for,but you will pay $$$$$$$$,just pretending to preserve the Hoover vault,but making a big profit on e-bay
swiveltop
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Those vacuums should have went to a museum, not to some,so called collecter and just sold willy nilly to anybody
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vacuums on ebay from the vault...
Are NOT Tom's... he is selling the for someone else locally who bought what was left when the vault sale was ended.
Tom ain't making a dime on that ebay stuff.
Are NOT Tom's... he is selling the for someone else locally who bought what was left when the vault sale was ended.
Tom ain't making a dime on that ebay stuff.
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the vault sale
was open to the public...anybody could go. Whats on ebay is just a fraction of what was there.
You're right David, there was too much for a museum.
was open to the public...anybody could go. Whats on ebay is just a fraction of what was there.
You're right David, there was too much for a museum.
Dear "Swiveltop"
1. Im NOT looking for anything. If I was all I would have to do is ASK Tom Anderson for it and he would give it to me free. I have know him for many years and he is a kind and generous person, which is more than I can say for you from the tone of your post.
2. I was PERSONALLY at the Hoover Auction and could have bought anything I wanted. I did in fact leave with a couple of rare items which are none of your business or anyone elses.
3. I have known about the ebay auctions and they are NOT for Tom Anderson but for another person, Tom just being the person in the middle.
4. Who ever YOU are, OR WHATEVER you are, you really should learn your facts before you open your big mouth and make an ass out of yourself on a public forum.
1. Im NOT looking for anything. If I was all I would have to do is ASK Tom Anderson for it and he would give it to me free. I have know him for many years and he is a kind and generous person, which is more than I can say for you from the tone of your post.
2. I was PERSONALLY at the Hoover Auction and could have bought anything I wanted. I did in fact leave with a couple of rare items which are none of your business or anyone elses.
3. I have known about the ebay auctions and they are NOT for Tom Anderson but for another person, Tom just being the person in the middle.
4. Who ever YOU are, OR WHATEVER you are, you really should learn your facts before you open your big mouth and make an ass out of yourself on a public forum.
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Mark, one might also want to re-read and amend what one has said in one's own profile before blindly lashing out, however how well intentioned.
"I didn't care they were cheap, and I would have a garage sale on the weekends and really clean up."
"I didn't care they were cheap, and I would have a garage sale on the weekends and really clean up."
Again jealousy is ruling in the hearts of many.
I can not agree more, the people that attended the public auction that was held by the new Hoover owners have every right to do what they want with any of the vacuums they have purchased.
Personally knowing Tom Anderson, knowing how much time he has put into preserving the history of the Hooover Vacuum, he deserves only praise! He has been working very hard to preserve as much information as possible about any and all vacuums that have come out of the Hoover vault.
I purchased one of the Hoover Vault Vacuums myself from the gentlemen that did purchase vacuums from the vault, the same man that Tom is selling the vacuums for. He is also a very nice man but also a very good business man. He owns a vac shop and is in business to support himself.
Personally I am tired of all the whining and complaining about prices on E-bay, Craig's list ect. People that are selling vacuums are looking to make money as any of us trying to sell vacuums, cars ect would be. It is a fair market, the highest bidder wins.....it is that simple! For me, I just hope that the vacuums will be going to a very loving home or be used for the purpose they were intended to be used for. I don't win everything I want, but as Fred S. pointed out in one of his vacuum find threads....patients pays off...sometimes it is worth the wait. It also amazes me that when other club members post vacuums on E-bay that do bring good prices, we never here about that...or those who sell on E-bay and have reserves that need to be met first...we never hear about that ....
Tom, hold your head high,keep up the good work, don't let the negative comments of jealous people get you down. Those of us that truly know you and know what you do on a daily basis for the Hoover Historical Society know the truth.
I can not agree more, the people that attended the public auction that was held by the new Hoover owners have every right to do what they want with any of the vacuums they have purchased.
Personally knowing Tom Anderson, knowing how much time he has put into preserving the history of the Hooover Vacuum, he deserves only praise! He has been working very hard to preserve as much information as possible about any and all vacuums that have come out of the Hoover vault.
I purchased one of the Hoover Vault Vacuums myself from the gentlemen that did purchase vacuums from the vault, the same man that Tom is selling the vacuums for. He is also a very nice man but also a very good business man. He owns a vac shop and is in business to support himself.
Personally I am tired of all the whining and complaining about prices on E-bay, Craig's list ect. People that are selling vacuums are looking to make money as any of us trying to sell vacuums, cars ect would be. It is a fair market, the highest bidder wins.....it is that simple! For me, I just hope that the vacuums will be going to a very loving home or be used for the purpose they were intended to be used for. I don't win everything I want, but as Fred S. pointed out in one of his vacuum find threads....patients pays off...sometimes it is worth the wait. It also amazes me that when other club members post vacuums on E-bay that do bring good prices, we never here about that...or those who sell on E-bay and have reserves that need to be met first...we never hear about that ....
Tom, hold your head high,keep up the good work, don't let the negative comments of jealous people get you down. Those of us that truly know you and know what you do on a daily basis for the Hoover Historical Society know the truth.
Of course it would have been wonderful if these machines could have gone into a museum. However at this time I do not know of any museum available. Anyone could have gone to the auction and bought whatever they could afford. Even now if you have a great desire for one of these machines you have a chance to get one off of ebay. I for one am thankful that these machines were saved, they could have all gone to the crusher. I have to agree with Michael, it is really no ones business what someone else is doing with there collection. Just remember jealousy is the root of all evil! Tom is a wonderful person and selling these vacuums for a friend sounds like something he would do!! Let's all just be happy that the machines were saved.
Again, this is me being outspoken..but re: saving hoover's heritage..who else would? who else CAN? who else is more passionate about Hoover than Tom? I can't think of anyone, Boss Hoover perhaps..but he can't really do much about it in this material realm sadly.
In short, Tom's the man for the job.
In short, Tom's the man for the job.
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Just my 2 cents...
I know if Tom could have gotten everything from that sale, he would have.
However he only has so much space and so much $$$.
The stuff on ebay that has been listed by Tom is not his. These are items that were left over when the sale ended, and they were purchased by a local vac dealer in Canton. Since the vac delaer does not have a computer, he has asked Tom to sell some items on ebay for him.
The unkind words above are tame from some of what I have heard from Tom, regarding emails and messages through ebay he has received. Its really crappy how people have lashed out at him because he is doing someone a favor.
I know if Tom could have gotten everything from that sale, he would have.
However he only has so much space and so much $$$.
The stuff on ebay that has been listed by Tom is not his. These are items that were left over when the sale ended, and they were purchased by a local vac dealer in Canton. Since the vac delaer does not have a computer, he has asked Tom to sell some items on ebay for him.
The unkind words above are tame from some of what I have heard from Tom, regarding emails and messages through ebay he has received. Its really crappy how people have lashed out at him because he is doing someone a favor.
swiveltop
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WOW,Really touched a nerve on that one,yes in the late 70's I did sell a lot of vacuums, but they were hardly collecters items then,you could still purchase them new,the one vacuum I wish I still had was my green Kenmore Duo Power,Vibrabeat,You didn't even bother to post a profile,Tom is a wonderful person,he didn't even bother to post some nasty comments that you bitter queens did.
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Don't Let this Get You Down
Tom,
Just consider the source ... the world is made of all kinds.
Don't let the negative, jealous outbursts get you down.
Please just let it roll off your back..
I think you've done a great thing with salvaging these machines and posting the pics.
It is such great fun to see the various mint vintage machines and their vault tags.
Your Fine ... Stand firm.
All who know you know your heart and that's what counts.
Thanks for posting whenever you can ... really enjoy your threads.
Stay warm and enjoy!!
Pat
Tom,
Just consider the source ... the world is made of all kinds.
Don't let the negative, jealous outbursts get you down.
Please just let it roll off your back..
I think you've done a great thing with salvaging these machines and posting the pics.
It is such great fun to see the various mint vintage machines and their vault tags.
Your Fine ... Stand firm.
All who know you know your heart and that's what counts.
Thanks for posting whenever you can ... really enjoy your threads.
Stay warm and enjoy!!
Pat
I wasn't going to add anything. I wondered too, but figured it wasn't any of my business, and every one of us only has but so much space anyway. I still get hate mail for a major mistake I made in another site. Didn't deserve any of it either. Lesson was, don't share everything.
Okay.................
Isn't this when somebody is supposed to post a picture of a cake to get off the subject?
How about this?
CUPCAKES!
Isn't this when somebody is supposed to post a picture of a cake to get off the subject?
How about this?
CUPCAKES!
Or maybe...........
this! Check out this shade of green! I guess we could call it, "Pea Green With Envy!"
this! Check out this shade of green! I guess we could call it, "Pea Green With Envy!"
Food, Glorious Food!
So tempting and luscious! How 'bout some milk with that?
So tempting and luscious! How 'bout some milk with that?
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