human
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Glad you got everything back. As you say, that door to the past is now closed for good and all, so the only direction in which to move is forward into a brighter future. Best of luck in your new venture.
The NEW Museum of Vacuums
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jmathes1991
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If I was closer I would have totally helped, unfortunately being so far and having my little ones makes my time scarece, I will be coming to visit sooner then later!!
Jus
Jus
luxlife
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Onward & Upward!
They knew better than to keep your machines. The negative publicity would’ve been a big hit to their customer base.
The worst part is that their dissolution of the museum destroyed sales opportunities that was working for them. Think of all the sales revenue generated just because someone came to see the museum and then stopped to look at the vacuums in the factory store. Incidentally, their so-called close out pricing is not as low as when the factory store was in full swing. Guess it’s all about the money, from now on.
Tom, you gave them some incredible ideas for product development. I hope you still feel good about that.
They knew better than to keep your machines. The negative publicity would’ve been a big hit to their customer base.
The worst part is that their dissolution of the museum destroyed sales opportunities that was working for them. Think of all the sales revenue generated just because someone came to see the museum and then stopped to look at the vacuums in the factory store. Incidentally, their so-called close out pricing is not as low as when the factory store was in full swing. Guess it’s all about the money, from now on.
Tom, you gave them some incredible ideas for product development. I hope you still feel good about that.
dysonman1
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To build the New Museum is so much work. But as the Beatles so aptly put it “I get by with a little help from my friends.“ I could never have moved so many machines in 45 minutes. You are all Loved! And of course, the vacuum collectors convention in June of next year. Can’t wait.
rodknock95
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Any time you need help you can let me know!! Hopefully you got that beautiful Electrolux 50th Jubilee I seen there!!
lux14
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All I can say is HOLY SHIT!!!! What a collection Tom! I never saw even a quarter of what is in the pics when I was with you last year! Glad you got everything back and can officially turn the page! "YOU" deserve the very very best my freind!!!!!
Best of luck to you, Tom! I just know you’re going to do well.
Bill W.
Bill W.
n0oxy
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moving vacuums
Glad you got everything back. If I could have driven, I would have definitely been there to help, but if I tried to drive, well, that would be dangerous. Hopefully we will be able to have a convention later this year as well once everything is in place, it sounds like Tacony's only goal now is to spend as little money as possible and that will be their downfall, it takes money to make money.
Mike
Glad you got everything back. If I could have driven, I would have definitely been there to help, but if I tried to drive, well, that would be dangerous. Hopefully we will be able to have a convention later this year as well once everything is in place, it sounds like Tacony's only goal now is to spend as little money as possible and that will be their downfall, it takes money to make money.
Mike
andy-mageen
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Congratulations
Hey Tom,
As anyone who was involved knew, you were the museum. Well done on your move to independence. I know this will be a good move for you and the collection
Hey Tom,
As anyone who was involved knew, you were the museum. Well done on your move to independence. I know this will be a good move for you and the collection
gsheen
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Tom I am so glad you got your vacuums back, wishing you all the best for your new vacshop and museum
dysonman1
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New Rug? No! It’s an old Hoover
Our first day as an Independent vacuum cleaner dealer - Sales and Repair. I had to get this old rug clean, so of course, I used a Hoover model 70. It beats as it sweeps as it cleans. Much thanks to my good friend Daniel Paul for giving me this beautiful carpet for my brand new Wall Of Fame portion of the store.
Our first day as an Independent vacuum cleaner dealer - Sales and Repair. I had to get this old rug clean, so of course, I used a Hoover model 70. It beats as it sweeps as it cleans. Much thanks to my good friend Daniel Paul for giving me this beautiful carpet for my brand new Wall Of Fame portion of the store.
Good Luck Tom 
dysonman1
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Not too shabby for our first day in business
Gorgeousness. On our first day. The beautiful Roses are from a good friend who gave a LOT of time and help. The other was from our landlords. We also made front page in the local newspaper. I have a good feeling about this
Gorgeousness. On our first day. The beautiful Roses are from a good friend who gave a LOT of time and help. The other was from our landlords. We also made front page in the local newspaper. I have a good feeling about this
n0oxy
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inventory
Sounds like you are off to a great start, do you have all of the new vacuums in stock that you are going to sell?
Mike
Sounds like you are off to a great start, do you have all of the new vacuums in stock that you are going to sell?
Mike
rugsucker
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Tom,
Finally have a few extra minutes for more than a sentence or two.It is amazing what an American company can and will do when they discover China!We once had the last TV factory in US nearby.Now that and more are GONE.Looks like you will be better off than ever with new vac store/museum.All about this should be nothing but positive.Not being tied to one company will allow your customers to learn what is best for them and their home.As you know Rainbow is even better than when you sold before,Kirby & Sanitaire can be good for an upright customer and Elux/Aerus has a model for all budgets and needs including the best shampoo/polisher.I have felt that if Aerus had a basic Discovery style upright & LE style tank that was known and promoted they would easily sell the customer who would drive to the dept store to buy a $60-$200 vac.Something you can now prove.Not to mention knowing which vac to repair and which to scrap.Will you have the ancient central vacs and offer sales/installation on new ones?Great collection of small collectables at reply 52.Many of us have some of them but few have or have seen all.What is red Elux 'book' touching SweetAir can?
I happened to find a Route 66 cookbook last week from the 90s that mentions St Charles/Rolla as being known for grapes,wine,famous bar-b-q and a car museum.
Best Wishes & Good Luck.(but this may be more a matter of experience than luck)
Jimmy
Finally have a few extra minutes for more than a sentence or two.It is amazing what an American company can and will do when they discover China!We once had the last TV factory in US nearby.Now that and more are GONE.Looks like you will be better off than ever with new vac store/museum.All about this should be nothing but positive.Not being tied to one company will allow your customers to learn what is best for them and their home.As you know Rainbow is even better than when you sold before,Kirby & Sanitaire can be good for an upright customer and Elux/Aerus has a model for all budgets and needs including the best shampoo/polisher.I have felt that if Aerus had a basic Discovery style upright & LE style tank that was known and promoted they would easily sell the customer who would drive to the dept store to buy a $60-$200 vac.Something you can now prove.Not to mention knowing which vac to repair and which to scrap.Will you have the ancient central vacs and offer sales/installation on new ones?Great collection of small collectables at reply 52.Many of us have some of them but few have or have seen all.What is red Elux 'book' touching SweetAir can?
I happened to find a Route 66 cookbook last week from the 90s that mentions St Charles/Rolla as being known for grapes,wine,famous bar-b-q and a car museum.
Best Wishes & Good Luck.(but this may be more a matter of experience than luck)
Jimmy
link to newspaper article from the Phelps County Focus website:
Museum of Vacuums moves to Rolla with the opening of Mid-Missouri Vacuums
http://www.phelpscountyfocus.com/article_b886fc2e-6b76-11e9-a465-afa4756309ff.html
This link is a pic from the article:
https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.tow...ac8f6d/5cc89608d85f5.image.jpg?resize=750,500
Museum of Vacuums moves to Rolla with the opening of Mid-Missouri Vacuums
http://www.phelpscountyfocus.com/article_b886fc2e-6b76-11e9-a465-afa4756309ff.html
This link is a pic from the article:
https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.tow...ac8f6d/5cc89608d85f5.image.jpg?resize=750,500
electrolux137
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Tom, may I add my congratulations to all the others. I wish you all the best with this new venture!
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Tom, may I add my congratulations to all the others. I wish you all the best with this new venture!
Really cool article, Tom. Looking forward to visiting the new place. Perhaps even this summer.
FB.
FB.
Again
I have not seen eye to eye with you. I knew you were a tortured soul. Your community loves you and your not tortured being unhappy at work. I can tell you are happy it's like your a young kid or you get to live your dream again on your terms.
Holy cow you have alot of vacuums.
You bringing in a new museum is kind of inspirational to us Americans can sell vacuums in us and be successful. You are inspiring lots of people. If I had financial soundness I'd open a vacuum shop too.
Les
I have not seen eye to eye with you. I knew you were a tortured soul. Your community loves you and your not tortured being unhappy at work. I can tell you are happy it's like your a young kid or you get to live your dream again on your terms.
Holy cow you have alot of vacuums.
You bringing in a new museum is kind of inspirational to us Americans can sell vacuums in us and be successful. You are inspiring lots of people. If I had financial soundness I'd open a vacuum shop too.
Les
dysonman1
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Thank you to everyone for all the kind words. We have been open now for days. I have already repaired three vacuums, and have six waiting for me for this coming week. I am so happy. And I get to sell things I believe in. Hoping that anyone traveling through Missouri, especially to Branson because we are on your way, will stop in and say hi.
luxlife
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Looking forward to visiting. I still haven’t seen the Guardian Platinum in person yet and that Lux Lite looks oh so familiar......
Do you think that when the smoke clears you might at least be able to sell some of the Riccar bags and replacement parts, or are you totally done with them?
Do you think that when the smoke clears you might at least be able to sell some of the Riccar bags and replacement parts, or are you totally done with them?
luxlife
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Will you have room to display all of the vintage vacs at once, or do you think you’ll rotate them?
huskyvacs
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That is a great and well written article about your new shop, Tom, and a good flogging of Tacony's name to boot! I can only imagine what the Tacony execs were thinking when they seen that on the front page!
You should have no trouble getting business now, who knows maybe more people will dig up some rare vacs for the museum as well out of their basements and attics.
You should have no trouble getting business now, who knows maybe more people will dig up some rare vacs for the museum as well out of their basements and attics.
dysonman1
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I was there 10 years. I could write a book. But it’s the same old story. Before I worked for Tacony I had my own vacuum shop for more than 20 years. I was a Riccar premier dealer. Not an insignificant feat.
There is a certain freedom, now, after 10 years, to be able to sell someone any vacuum cleaner I believe they should buy. Regardless of the brand. That freedom is intoxicating.
There is a certain freedom, now, after 10 years, to be able to sell someone any vacuum cleaner I believe they should buy. Regardless of the brand. That freedom is intoxicating.
huskyvacs
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Knowing what your customer wants and being able to tell them just what they are looking for and get them something they need and can afford is a great and special trait to have, yes.
Too many people think if they mortgage their house to buy a vacuum that it will work good and clean well. They never think that spending a couple hundred or less on a vacuum how good of a job it can do. Those old Hoover Convertibles and their Eureka cohorts still amaze me at how good of a job they can do. Used one the other day on my living room rug and when I stepped in front of it to move a table over, I could feel little bits of dirt hitting my feet and legs coming out of the carpet.
Too many people think if they mortgage their house to buy a vacuum that it will work good and clean well. They never think that spending a couple hundred or less on a vacuum how good of a job it can do. Those old Hoover Convertibles and their Eureka cohorts still amaze me at how good of a job they can do. Used one the other day on my living room rug and when I stepped in front of it to move a table over, I could feel little bits of dirt hitting my feet and legs coming out of the carpet.
