The Vac shop clean out begins

[highroller1977]

Jimmy is running all over the place!!!! lol

Hey Jimmy,

Thank you for the update; I appreciate it. I'll have to get down there this fall to say hello and see what's going on. See you then!

~Larry

 

[rugsucker]

Reply 11

2-Kent(former Vacuna)in corner
Soot vac for furnaces/fireplaces(seems to later have become Oreck Hotel vac with long hose & power nozzle)
?(will look when upstairs)used by carpet cleaning service in 50s-60s
6-Electrolux from Europe sold in US as Viking(as they already used that name on sewing machines)in mid 80s

 

[adam-aussie-vac]

Oh wow that’s awesome, do you know if they still make bags

For it?

 

[rugsucker]

Ken Karts

 

[rugsucker]

2 brush Hoovers

 

[gottahaveahoove]

sadly, they all still probably

work.

 

[rugsucker]

Why "sadly"-

-that they could still scrub,buff, polish and shampoo collectors floors? Or that a Convertible could have a companion in a matching color? But it might end sadly if they go to the scrap metal yard. They have enough aluminum to make a lot of Pepsi cans!

 

[kirbylux77]

Jimmy, if you're so worried about seeing some of these vintage cleaners you have collected over the years go to waste, why not have your friend help you with Ebay? You have some very nice machines there that I am sure you could fetch quite a bit of money for. Even some that are in fair shape, like that Kenmore KenKart Power Mate with the rusty wand and dirty hose, would still be able to be sold to a collector wanting to restore for a reasonable price.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Jimmy.................

That is what I meant.


 


Sadly, that they might end up in the dumpster you mention often.


 


I have every model there.  And, sadly (to some), I couldn't get to your place to see/shop the others.

 

[rugsucker]

"-EBay?--dumpster?-"

As my original EBay seller is dead I would welcome a competent,experienced seller but have found only those who think all you do is spend 2 minutes with a smart phone and all is done.I will be talking further with an EBay seller moving to this area next week and remaining hopeful.
I also welcome any collectors who can make the easy 4 lane drive.They would have my full attention which is otherwise focused on my 7 day a week book store.
For today I will be calling a scrap metal guy who can bring a truck to the back door and continue with metal Electrolux,Kirby and more.

 

[rugsucker]

Panasonicvac

Got your check for DD part. Was postmarked 3PM Aug 31 in UT and I got 10 minutes ago. Hope to go to post office tomorrow. Thanks

 

[paul]

Jimmy,

Another thought would simply be to create an online store without going through eBay. It would still take time to photo everything; and your items would still need to be stored, but you could take the photos yourself and have someone else (i.e. teenager) create and maintain your webpage, which you could advertise on Vacuumland, Facebook, and Craigslist — to name some.

Just a thought.

 

[lesinutah]

Jimmy

I'm looking for royal/electro hygiene straight suction front and rear axle. I'm also looking for either a straight suction royal/hygiene or eureka front axles?

Is this something you could help me out with.
If so I'll call and get things rolling quickly thanks.
Les

 

[lesinutah]

Im

Also looking for an original 1950s modern hygiene hose and power switch.

 

[lesinutah]

Bump

So hopefully my questions can be answered.

 

[rugsucker]

Panasonicvac,

NOS DD filter went to USPS today to be delivered Fri which would be quicker than they moved your check.
Paul,
Great idea with the right person which I have not found after 10 plus attempts.Do any here know anyone who would sell 100s of items at a commission?Just today I have been to bank,city hall,post office and have to change Generation fan for long time customer and fill 40 plus feet of new shelf space at my antique mall booth which is mostly used,rare,out of print books but will add small chrome/vintage kitchen appliances and cookbooks.No extra time!Vac store needs to be empty.Should I wait for collectors who don't come or the scrap metal guys who will come?
Les,
I have had very few straight suction vacs and no separate parts.Probably nothing now.I think all MH and parts are gone.
Jimmy
423-268-4841

 

[mivintagevacs]

Hi, do you have any Eureka 200 series parts machines with an intact headlamp lens? This is the lens I'm looking for. Thanks!

 

[rugsucker]

Eureka

I have a nice S-246 but it is different hood and one of the few I want to keep.

 

[lesinutah]

Jimmy

I have a vacuette electric. I don't have an axle. Do you have any axles that would fit a vacuette electric.
Les

 

[rugsucker]

"-axles-?"

Sorry,no.