gregvacs28
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I couldn't believe how much stuff was here.
Hoover Concept
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Thrift store Vacuums
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gregvacs28
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Royal handheld
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small shop vac
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Eureka upright
bossy
bossy
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Regina Unused Carpet cleaner
cord still wrapped from factory. Estimate early 90s
cord still wrapped from factory. Estimate early 90s
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Dyson
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several in a row
Including a large shop vac
Including a large shop vac
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Oreck hand held
relatively unused it looks like
relatively unused it looks like
huskyvacs
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Blue Dyson is rare!
I only wish I could find this many vacuums at Goodwill anymore (the only thrift store here). If I see one vacuum I'm lucky.
I only wish I could find this many vacuums at Goodwill anymore (the only thrift store here). If I see one vacuum I'm lucky.
regularrett69
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I love the Eureka 2034 and the Regina! Dyson is a normal clutched model, I used to have one. They made one without a clutch in that color, which is the rare one.
Regards, Garrett
Regards, Garrett
huskyvacs
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Oh OK, i thought all of the blue ones were. I'll have to look more at the model labels.
I would go for those HID ceiling lights!
human
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Huskyvacs wrote:
I only wish I could find this many vacuums at Goodwill anymore (the only thrift store here). If I see one vacuum I'm lucky.
I concur:
The same is true here. If I see any vacuums at thrifts around here at all, it's usually a beaten down piece of plasticrap that I wouldn't give a second look to. I'm just as glad of that because when I see something worthwhile, my addict nature comes out and I buy it like I did on Friday when I acquired a Kirby Ultimate G Diamond Edition with a tool kit (missing the crevice tool and surface tool) and shampooer (complete). This thing was in a state that only a true enthusiast could love—filthy but intact and working, except for the clip that attaches the top of the bag to the handle. Oddly enough, it has a new, totally empty bag it, which is one of many clues that suggest it was used primarily for shampooing carpets. I've begun the gradual process of cleaning it and putting it to rights. It'll take several weekends to get it into a condition worthy of bringing it into the house but it does have potential. One thing's for sure, it was worth the $50 I paid for the machine to see the cashier's expression when I told her that vacuum cleaner, with its accessories, had been over $2,000 when it was new.
I only wish I could find this many vacuums at Goodwill anymore (the only thrift store here). If I see one vacuum I'm lucky.
I concur:
The same is true here. If I see any vacuums at thrifts around here at all, it's usually a beaten down piece of plasticrap that I wouldn't give a second look to. I'm just as glad of that because when I see something worthwhile, my addict nature comes out and I buy it like I did on Friday when I acquired a Kirby Ultimate G Diamond Edition with a tool kit (missing the crevice tool and surface tool) and shampooer (complete). This thing was in a state that only a true enthusiast could love—filthy but intact and working, except for the clip that attaches the top of the bag to the handle. Oddly enough, it has a new, totally empty bag it, which is one of many clues that suggest it was used primarily for shampooing carpets. I've begun the gradual process of cleaning it and putting it to rights. It'll take several weekends to get it into a condition worthy of bringing it into the house but it does have potential. One thing's for sure, it was worth the $50 I paid for the machine to see the cashier's expression when I told her that vacuum cleaner, with its accessories, had been over $2,000 when it was new.
huskyvacs
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human
lol yeah not a lot of people know Kirbys cost that much.
Retail price in truth is actually a little bit less, but not by much. My mother fell victim to "the Kirby man" back in 2002 as well like many other people have still to this day. No fault against Kirby at all - their vacuums are worth the money - but their methods of selling them have fallen victim to the times and opportunists that see it as an easy hustle scheme to float prices.
But if you can haul a Kirby out of a flooded basement where its sat for 25-30 years all rusted out and corroded and plug it in and it works like brand new, I'd say it is a worthy investment for a vacuum that durable and versatile (it can do without costing as much as a used car, but you know).
lol yeah not a lot of people know Kirbys cost that much.
Retail price in truth is actually a little bit less, but not by much. My mother fell victim to "the Kirby man" back in 2002 as well like many other people have still to this day. No fault against Kirby at all - their vacuums are worth the money - but their methods of selling them have fallen victim to the times and opportunists that see it as an easy hustle scheme to float prices.
But if you can haul a Kirby out of a flooded basement where its sat for 25-30 years all rusted out and corroded and plug it in and it works like brand new, I'd say it is a worthy investment for a vacuum that durable and versatile (it can do without costing as much as a used car, but you know).
gregvacs28
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Is this like the Bissel Crosswave?
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Toli
my neighbor.
What are you going to do with the HID?
Have you seen the new LED lights perfect for a shop?
Screws into a standard utility fixtures, probably doesn't make any buzzing noise, is efficient and doesn't give off much heat.
They are bright and don't loose light as they get older.
https://www.amazon.com/Daylight-Def...ptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlo
my neighbor.
What are you going to do with the HID?
Have you seen the new LED lights perfect for a shop?
Screws into a standard utility fixtures, probably doesn't make any buzzing noise, is efficient and doesn't give off much heat.
They are bright and don't loose light as they get older.
https://www.amazon.com/Daylight-Def...ptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlo
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human
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Two Good Ones...
So while I was out running errands this afternoon, I walked into a thrift shop that's not on my normal circuit (but maybe it should be) and not one but two vacuums caught my eye. The first was a Kirby Sentria with a full complement of tools for $99. It had been $1.99 when I was in there a couple of weeks ago and will be down to $50 next week if it doesn't sell before then.
The other one, a new arrival, is an Electrolux Olympia One with a gray vinyl electric hose, a pair of non-electric metal wands and a turquoise, 1205 era flippy floor tool but no power nozzle or other tools for $39. It hasn't begun its 'scheduled depreciation' yet but I'll be keeping an eye on it. I'm actually thankful for the scheduled price drops because it gave me the perfect excuse not to do anything rash. Of course, I can see myself in a moment of weakness next week, going to see about the Kirby, finding it gone and soothing my disappointment by buying the Electrolux for for whatever it's priced at, instead of waiting a couple more weeks for it to go down all the way.
So while I was out running errands this afternoon, I walked into a thrift shop that's not on my normal circuit (but maybe it should be) and not one but two vacuums caught my eye. The first was a Kirby Sentria with a full complement of tools for $99. It had been $1.99 when I was in there a couple of weeks ago and will be down to $50 next week if it doesn't sell before then.
The other one, a new arrival, is an Electrolux Olympia One with a gray vinyl electric hose, a pair of non-electric metal wands and a turquoise, 1205 era flippy floor tool but no power nozzle or other tools for $39. It hasn't begun its 'scheduled depreciation' yet but I'll be keeping an eye on it. I'm actually thankful for the scheduled price drops because it gave me the perfect excuse not to do anything rash. Of course, I can see myself in a moment of weakness next week, going to see about the Kirby, finding it gone and soothing my disappointment by buying the Electrolux for for whatever it's priced at, instead of waiting a couple more weeks for it to go down all the way.
gregvacs28
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So the Sentria went from $1.99 to $99 and you're expecting it will drop to $50?
Is this a Goodwill?
Did you try out either?
Have you thought of maybe taking a financial management class so you don't fall victim to splurging? It can be a rewarding class.
Is this a Goodwill?
Did you try out either?
Have you thought of maybe taking a financial management class so you don't fall victim to splurging? It can be a rewarding class.
human
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Huskyvacs wrote:
But if you can haul a Kirby out of a flooded basement where its sat for 25-30 years all rusted out and corroded and plug it in and it works like brand new, I'd say it is a worthy investment for a vacuum that durable and versatile (it can do without costing as much as a used car, but you know).
I reply:
That's one of the best parts about a Kirby--They're built like the proverbial tank, which is why I think of them as the Humvee of vacuum cleaners. With modest care and maintenance, they're darned near indestructible. I am always sorely tempted when I see a modestly priced Kirby that's relatively complete. What I have to be careful of is the small parts that it may need. Too many of them and it can add up quickly. That's why I walked away from a $25 Sentria last summer. By the time I replaced the few missing parts I needed, it would have topped $100. Of course, it would have been a nice parts donor for the one I'm fixing up now and well worth the price for that. I've been there too many times. It's also why I have placed a moratorium on myself for buying vacuums from eBay.
But if you can haul a Kirby out of a flooded basement where its sat for 25-30 years all rusted out and corroded and plug it in and it works like brand new, I'd say it is a worthy investment for a vacuum that durable and versatile (it can do without costing as much as a used car, but you know).
I reply:
That's one of the best parts about a Kirby--They're built like the proverbial tank, which is why I think of them as the Humvee of vacuum cleaners. With modest care and maintenance, they're darned near indestructible. I am always sorely tempted when I see a modestly priced Kirby that's relatively complete. What I have to be careful of is the small parts that it may need. Too many of them and it can add up quickly. That's why I walked away from a $25 Sentria last summer. By the time I replaced the few missing parts I needed, it would have topped $100. Of course, it would have been a nice parts donor for the one I'm fixing up now and well worth the price for that. I've been there too many times. It's also why I have placed a moratorium on myself for buying vacuums from eBay.
