Today's big haul! We SCORED!

[redgeminipa]

A buddy of mine has been keeping a lookout for Kirbys, and he gave me a call over the weekend with what he found.

We ended up with quite a bit, and a couple unexpected treasures...

1 Heritage II Legend
3 G4
1 G3
5 Electrolux
1 Kenmore canister
1 Rainbow E-Series 1-speed - near perfect condition with box!
1 Rainbow E2-Series 2-speed - in very good condition!

Total cost... $250!!!

We're keeping the 2-speed Rainbow. The 1-speed is being listed for sale on Craigslist. I'll post a link once it's listed.

Everything else will be added to the to-do list...

 

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Another pic

 

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And another

 

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And another...

 

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And another....

 

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And one more...

This is the 1-speed Rainbow I'm listing on Craigslist.

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

Wow, congrats... I don't like those Kirbys (not bad, but too old for my taste), but what a score with the Rainbows, Kenmore canister, and Lux Guardian! Congrats!

 

[redgeminipa]

Craigslist post

Here's the post. I'm shooting high, but very open to negotiations.

http://altoona.craigslist.org/app/3178253962.html

 

[djkain2007]

omg..... i want one of those white electrolux or the orange one!!!

 

[szymonrules]

How much for the orange E-lux upright and canister? I would like either one or both as i've been looking for the upright forever!

 

[redgeminipa]

We still have to check them all over. The only ones I got done yesterday were the two Rainbows.

The one I really wanted to get from him, he wouldn't sell... Kirby Sentria for $10!!! GRRR hahaha

Still, I can't thank him enough for finding this deal for me.

 

[ncovert]

I like that duct tape on the mini emptor of the second G4

 

[jmurray01]

Sweet mother of God... That is some line up! I'm drooling...

 

[jmurray01]

"(not bad, but too old for my taste)" Too old ? TOO OLD!?

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

Jamie, I only like the G5 and later for the G series.... simply aesthetically speaking, but I can see why others would like the older models...

Redge.... what kind of shape is that Kenmore Progressive in? Usually those models have missing power nozzle wheels and broken handle release pedals...

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Great collection

I have everyone of those Kirbys NIB . I love Kirbys , Aerus & Rainbows vacuums .

 

[kenmorekid]

Kenmore

The Kenmore is in near excellent shape, just some scratches, nothing major though. All the attachments look to be unused. I have a soft spot for Kenmore canister vacs! As far as the 2 orange lux's we are debating on weather or not to keep them since they match our intensity!

 

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Kenmorekid

Don't forget... they match the Pronto 2-in-1, too <3

 

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The duct tape...

Yeah... duct tape. I haven't even looked at it yet to see how bad it really is.

For $10 each, if the only thing I get from these 5 Kirbys is a bunch of parts, I'm still happy with the deal. My buddy plugged them all in, and they do all run.

I still have to get shop setup in the basement since we moved. I have enough Kirbys to get done to keep me busy for a very long time. On top of these, we have probably 6 more that I have to do, and my aunt told me yesterday that my uncle picked up another one for me at his auction for $10. I have no clue what it is, but she said he told her it has accessories with it.

The last $10 Kirby he picked up for me was a Heritage 84 that's all original and pretty rough, but it runs. Plus, it has (I think) all the attachments, including the shampoo system, sander and Turbo (not zip) brush.

He also got a Heritage 2 with the granny nozzle in very good condition for $90. That's a bit high for my taste, but I guess it's worth it for the collection.

As for reconditioning and resale, I prefer G-Series and newer. The Tech Drive is a big selling point for those who like a Kirby, but have trouble pushing & pulling the weight, especially on certain carpet.