update...Got to see my first Riccar canister today.

[marcusprit]

I get it. The more expensive Riccars they build in the US the cheaper Riccars they build in China to maximise profits.

It's quite simple to understand

 

[marcusprit]

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[danorob1]

Holy Crap - I thought I asked a simple question…

Did not mean to stir up a hornets nest - It was partially my fault for ASSUMING that it was made stateside… I do agree with the other Dan - I do not ever remember Tom saying it was made in the states - I just assumed - And we all see what happens when one assumes!!!

Thank you for the answers Tom - I am really sorry that this got so out of hand today !!!

I personally can not wait to get my Prima - It seems to address all the issues I have had with all the other daily drivers that I ended up hating and giving away to friends and family…

And - Did anyone find a picture of the Riccar Mini hand held pet power nozzle ?

 

[jkbff]

This one?

http://riccar.com/fur-get-it-pet-hair-remover-tool

Or the new electric nozzle? If you mean the electric one its this one (http://riccar.com/handheld-electric-brush-for-canisters) with a neck made for the prima/wonder.

 

[danorob1]

Thank you Joshua,

I was actually looking for the picture of the second one - The electric one -

That is exactly what I needed to see -

Clearly I missed that on the website !!!

Dan P.

 

[kirbysthebest]

Mark-David


We get it.  Even those of us  that didn't have to have our nanny to cut our construction paper for us gets it.  


 


A company that has a motto Buy American, builds a premium canister product in China.  Then evidently knows that they can't trust the people they had build it,(Tom Gasko said "you can't trust the Chinese") but with wages somewhere around three carrots a day they will have such a mark up, and profit margin that they can afford to have two assembly lines running to disassemble and reassemble the product once it gets here.  Did that not pretty much sum it up for you, or do you need your Nanny to color the picture  for you too?  I understand if she can help color the boxes, as those are American; she could make extra cash they employ Americans for that.


 


Even Dan thought they were an American product. 


 


 

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[marks_here]

reply# 64

yep..I guess you got me. My mother needed the help so she hired an entire staff. I hope that clears it up

 

[kirbysthebest]

We already knew

But thanks.  


 


 

 

[marks_here]

Gotta keep things correct around here everyone knows rumours are spread here on VL it's becoming an epidemic

 

[kirbyloverdan]

HARLEY FOR THE ONE MILLIONTH TIME

I DID NOT THINK THEY WERE MADE IN AMERICA I SAID I MIS-SPOKE PLEASE READ WHAT I SAID I REALLY THINK YOUR TRYING TO START TROUBLE WITH THAT NASTY COMMENT WHEN YOU KNOW I CORRECTED MYSELF MY GOD I GUESS I DO NEED CRAYONS AND CONSTRUTION PAPER .

I AM DONE WITH THIS THREAD STOP THE NONSENSE AND I WILL BUY MY ASIAN BUILT AMERICAN INSPECTED AMERICAN BUILT POWERNOZZLE HIGH QUALITY RICCAR PRIMA .

DAN

 

[kirbysthebest]

I KNOW

WHY DON'T YOU GO BACK TO YOUR VANITY THREAD NOW AND TELL EVERYONE HOW WONDERFUL YOU ARE.  


 


If you say it enough you might even start to believe it yourself.


 


I didn't think an expert like yourself ever misspoke.  You know everything.  At least you can buy everything but class. 


 


AS for trouble, I do believe your know it all attitude, was the first to correct me.  Go,. back and re-read reply 38.  At reply 37, it was only a comment, you are the one that acted superior.   I typed it slowly you should get it. 


 

 

[daknx1994]

I am trying to be middle ground here, but it makes sense to do what Tacony is doing. Now I do not have all of the education that some more experienced members may have, but if I was Tacony, or had a company the size of theirs, and was getting ready to manufacture and launch a product that may turn out to be a flop, why would I want to invest the millions...or billions that it would cost for the tooling, construction of new facilities, and labor to make a product that will not turn out well? I would be left with space and equipment that would be of no use to me. Tacony does not come out with new products all that often either so it would be wasted time, money, and space. Again just thinking here please no one pounce on me!

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Jealousy

I knew that's what this was about ...

The truth always comes out .

Dan

 

[kirbysthebest]

Not Jealous

Fed UP! with the arrogance, and ego.  Judging from all the private messages I'm getting---I'm not alone.  


 


Oh-OH did you see how many views I got??  I'm so wonderful.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Me

To a tee

Dan

 

[kirbysthebest]

Dan

This is going way too far.  


If you want a friendship to end over this, so be it.  I really don't, however, remember during this lenten season, we are all the same. 


 


From ashes we came to dust we shall return.   No matter how much we have acquired in this life, it isn't going with us. 


 


 

 

[kirbyloverdan]

You need to

Realize that I said I was wrong by saying it was made in the USA that was wrong of you to continually bring that up and ignore my correction. Plus the fact that your mocking me I have done none of that to you .
I am sick and tired of people constantly bashing a brand because it's not made in america
people need to get over it China will always be around as long as prices remain high in this country
for manufacturers to compete . China builds quality products for companies that pay more than something that is produced cheaper .

If we don't pay our debt to China we will become the new China we owe China billions of dollars .

When it comes to American jobs and people who sell and work at these factories Tacony KIRBY who ever I will defend those companies I purchase these products to support my fellow Americans.

I think you went a little too far with this when everyone explained it to you in detail Tacony is an amazing company and their quality control is far superior to many other companies. I am a passionate vacuum collector enthusiest and like many brands I openly will say if I don't like a brand but I end it there . I NEVER claim to know everything but I know a lot as I have managed worked in and owned a vacuum shop plus an extensive collection . I am no way being nasty I just tell it like it is and some people take it the wrong way .

Dan

 

[kirbysthebest]

And for now I will be like Barbara Walters

Who always lets........

 

[ralph123]

I think we need to put things in perspective. We are fortunate to get bits of inside information from Tom Gasko. If not for Tom, we wouldn't have heard anything until after the official launch. The problem with early information is that things change. I have no reason to question the accuracy of the information - at the time it was given. Keep in mind that the alternative is NO INFORMATION until after official product launch (think Kirby Avelir). I think we're pretty lucky to get so many details early - even with the inherent inaccuracies.

Regarding the dis-assembly/re-assembly, I may be wrong, but I interpreted Tom's comments to be that the vacuums are opened up and all parts are inspected. It would be ridiculous to take the vacuums completely apart, ripping the gaskets off and re-gluing them. Besides, I don't think Tina would have time to rebuild the number of vacuums in the picture in one hour.

I suspect the 100% inspections will be a temporary thing. As the supplier builds trust, presumably they will shift to statistical sampling to determine the number necessary to inspect. I hope this new model launch is highly successful and they are able to shift production to St. James, Missouri.

I am excited for Tom Gasko for his involvement in the design of these new canisters. It's great to see Tacony show appreciation for his extensive vacuum knowledge and his vast vacuum collection. Hopefully we'll see more models with designs influenced by Tom.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Well said Jeff

Tom Gasko is an amazing friend and vacuum cleaner enthusiest I can say he does know everything about vacuum cleaners and has taught me plenty I appreciate him and Tacony .

Dan