Some old vacuums, and people too.

[marks_here]

I’m going to try

To make it there before I die hopefully. With the way everything has been who knows what’s gonna happen next?!!

 

[dysonman1]

The Lewyt Electronic (I call it "the zapper") on the wall with its electric hose and power nozzle is an elusive bird. The Roll-Easy with its copper wands and original hose is one of my favorites. I've been very blessed with friends who want to see a rare original machine in their collection be displayed at the Museum, as so they bestow it upon me and I display it and demonstrate it. That's one of the reasons we turn on and use machines in the collection when people visit. No "Do Not Touch" signs around here.

 

[maytag142c]

I really need to get back out there! You and Donny both are looking great my friend!

 

[huskyvacs]

Oh my gosh you even have the Decorvac ottoman vacuum! Get the Bylock table vac next and you will have a nice dining set, lol

 

[dysonman1]

The gold Eureka Princess was a gift from the Eureka Company many years ago, it was made to celebrate their 50th anniversary. People ask me about it all the time.

 

[kirbylux77]

The vacuums are nice. But I would slit my throat before going to see that museum, considering who the proprietor is and his husband!

Rob

 

[luxz80]

kirbylux77.

My advice would be to not go then. You should really keep that to yourself.

I am sure their day will be all the brighter and better for not your visit!!


To everyone else,

I would give anything to be able to see this museum.

No hotel room needed, just plop a folding bed amongst the colourful convertibles!!

I do long to have friends in the collector world but not anyone who says hurtful comments at others.

dysonman1,

Keep this great museum going for all to see.

I cannot come in person yet but always enjoy the photo shoots.

Gary,

 

[dysonman1]

Thank You Gary

You are most welcome to visit any time. One of the things we as collectors don't talk about much is the printed literature and owner's manuals. I think they really help round out a collection. Many collectors who visit the Museum take time to look through the huge amount of 'paper' in the collection. The spec sheets, manuals, etc. are all fun as well.

 

[luxlife]

And just like that….

This thread moved forward past 1 disparaging remark with nothing to follow except mutual respect and admiration for the beautiful vacuums and those who preserve them.

 

[texbodemer]

Paperwork

You wouldn't happen to have any Eureka upright spec sheets you could share, would you?

And, on a side note, you and your husband look like a really nice couple.

 

[countryguy]

I visited the museum in 2017 when it was still at the other building. I enjoyed it very much, being able to see, touch and play with all the vacuums. Tom and his husband were great hosts. We also had lunch together before I had to be on my way. I would love to make it to his present shop to see all the vacs again.

Gary

 

[luxz80]

Long may the positive reactions continue coming!!!

The museum hosts a large collection with examples most collectors might never get to find so is nice to be able to go there to see them in real life rather than staring at a picture.

It is nice to see a rare vacuum in 3D than 2D. Plus being able to hear it run and actually clean with it. I had a lewyt Leader when I was a teenager in Boca Raton. That is one example of a seemingly rare cleaner which I am sure is hiding somewhere in the museum.

All the best.

Gary.

 

[huskyvacs]

Yes there is enough positive on here to outweigh the baddies when enough get together and respect one another. For sure.

But hey - with a museum like this - nothing but respect to go around. For people like me still new to collecting - a lot of what's in there I've never even knew about before. I've seen maybe less than 10% of those cleaners float around ebay storefronts over the years. I'm sure for the normal people and non-collectors that walk around there - they likely are a lot like me - had absolutely no idea. When you get into all the little fly-by-night companies and smaller sub brands outside of Hoover, Eureka, Bissell, etc, it's crazy how many vacuum cleaners actually were made over the years.

 

[gvox]

The aqua TriStar C-6 on the wall...

...it looks like it has matching power nozzle behind it?  If that is what it, does anyone have a picture of one?

 

[kirbylux77]

Luxz80

Gary, all I would say to that is MY day would also be brighter not visiting them or putting up with their nonsense.

It's well known in the vac collecting community that this particular person has been known to have drug and alcohol induced sex parties in the evenings with his guests when he has each convention each year. In addition, he is known for backstabbing other members behind their back, fabricating stories, and he has also stolen vacuums from other collectors. In fact, this person, while employed by Tacony Corporation back in 2012, actually offered me during a phone conversation that if I bought him 1 Shark vacuum, he would give me any Tacony vacuum I wanted in return. Knowing this person's past, I made a excuse and declined. I knew that he would never follow through and I would have been 1 of his victims.

If you care to associate with a person like that? Great, more power to you! I choose not to. And it's about time more people knew EXACTLY what this person is REALLY all about.

Rob

 

[luxlife]

And just like that….

The author of the previous post suffered the indignity of having her latest comments ingnored. Alternately, there continued to be an outpouring of positive energy generated by the love of vacuums and the appreciation shown to those who preserve them for posterity and make them available for all to see. [this post was last edited: 1/29/2022-20:11]

 

[gman]

Nothing wrong with a little alcohol and drug induced sex party now and then….

 

[dysonman1]

As Cyndi Lauper so famously sang “money changes everything”. As much as I like Hoovers, I also like Kirby’s.

 

[n0oxy]

museum

The museum is an awesome place to visit. I always look forward to the convention every year, it's one of those places you would never get tired of going to. For a vacuum collector it is paradise.
Mike

 

[keither]

Keeping the History Alive

Many kudos to you Tom for your tireless efforts and devotion to keeping a centralized source of history safe, intact, and accessible to vacuum collectors around the country and beyond. I look forward to seeing it and meeting you in 2022!