Traded my working Shark for a "broken" Hoover

[stricklybojack]

good eye Dan..

That one is new. I used that pic to show those reading not familiar with the machine what they look like. It doesn't look that heavy but it does have two motors. So do Sharks but their brush roll motor is so tiny! Hence the small light weight brush roll they also have. interesting thing, that Navigator has two weights in the nozzle to keep it on the floor. I will post the actual dimly lite pic now..

 

[stricklybojack]

Turbomaster

I hadn't mentioned that I told Hoover I didn't buy the vac. Actually i knew from previous experience that even saying the vacuum was missing the part was a low odds approach and considered saying it was simply not functioning. But I didn't, lord knows I am not a saint but I did give the woman the Shark because she sounded nice, had a one year old and needed a vac right now. I could have easily sold it online and she wasn't asking for anything; she had an ad for a "free vacuum, broken, need gone asap", etc. i offered a vac to at least tide her over, she was shocked and very happy. So i busted my ass to clean it up and get it to her when i said i would. I suspected the Hoover may be an easy fix but didn't know for sure. It was night time, and her baby was asleep so she left the Hoover on the porch and I put the Shark in it's place, without even seeing her, "and the wind began to howl.." yuk yuk.
So until that post as far as Dan knew I was trying to work Hoover for a free part then whined when they didn't come across with it. So with all the good vibes going on I played it mostly straight with the Hoover rep, and besides Dan is right, honesty is the best policy. That said I did simplify the story, because late night vacuum swaps with young moms in vacuum distress sounds over the top. But with hind sight I probably should have let fly with the whole sorted tale, that turbo tool might be on it's way![this post was last edited: 1/11/2015-23:19]

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Robert

This also proves people shouldn't judge others by words typed We chatted on here like adults and figured out what was going on . You are a very good man and I appreciate how we chatted about this topic in a kind manner . Enjoy your evening Sir I wish you continued luck in your vacuum endeavors.

Dan

 

[stricklybojack]

Dan, no worries..

looking back at my posts they seem a bit harsh sounding considering the whole of the situation as we now have.
And being reminded to take the high road, as i was by you, is always a good thing because at times my first impulse is more self serving..but as you so rightly point out, it is actually self defeating in the fullness of time...whether or not we can see it. Happy new year!
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[kirbyloverdan]

You are a great man

I am so glad I have been able to meet you through this site hopefully we can meet in person one day .
Happy new year to you my friend

Dan