Vacuum Store Clean Out 2020

[rugsucker]

If I have a new years resolution it is this--MY OLD VAC SHOP LOCATION WILL BE EMPTY AND SOLD DURING 2020!
To briefly review,I have had a life long interest in and growing collection of vacuum cleaners since I vacuumed my grandmothers house with her red,black & chrome Royal tank at age 3 and rescued a 2 motor AirWay from my aunts trash cans at 6.I have worked for Electrolux,bought an existing vac store,gotten vacs from customer trades,DTD dealers,estate sales & other and have visited old vac shops for vintage items until I may have the old vac store you want to visit!I am now in a new location continuing vac sales/service/supplies but also a book store with 1000s of used and rare books.2020 will be the year to spend more time at the old location until empty.
I have Apex,AirWay,Hoover Z and MUCH in between.Please do not keep this a secret and tell your collector friends and internet groups that I do not have time to search for.
If you or someone in your area can make the easy drive to east TN you can pick and choose a truck load.If it is not convenient to travel I can take items the first half mile to UPS or a mile further to USPS.
MANY items can be $0 to $20.Some will be more due to rarity,condition,completeness and typical current values.
Some vacs will be kept for a MUCH smaller collection.
I am starting to sort by make and model.There will be a lot of brands such as Hoover,Kirby,GE,Electrolux and others.With some that I hope to start with such as Bissell,Viking,Regina,Vorwerk and more there will be fewer.There are also some parts,bags and filters both older and newer.
I hope to have lots of pictures and welcome questions,comments,requests,phone calls at 423-268-4841 and visits.
Jimmy

 

[hoover300]

You mentioned you had a 1920s Sears Birtman upright, can you post a pic?

 

[KirbyCollector01]

Kirbys

What model Kirbys will be available?
I am on the search for the really old ones.

 

[madman]

Nice repost. Still waiting on info on any Cadillac/Clements.

 

[rodknock95]

electrolux and kirby

I would be interested in any Electrolux or kirbys you have

 

[rodknock95]

madman

Were you the one with the Kirby patches for sale?

 

[rugsucker]

replys

20s Sears upright-Have not gone through non Hoover 20s,30s uprights.Some storage areas require ladder and extra time.
Kirbys-Probably nothing older than 505 that would be parts machine.Might be 2 dozen 50s/60s Kirbys,a few cloth bags?,VERY many hoses,attachments,boxes,polishers,shampooers,handy butler,etc,ETC.Most Heritage gone but MANY Heritage/Generation hoses,attachments,att caddys,shampooers,etc,ETC.But maybe 1 hair trimmer.Also many Generation for parts,restore or good.
Cadillac-S
aw at least 2 tanks upstairs with the 2 switches at rear.
Electrolux-Very little older than Mo XXX.There will be CBs,B-8s,Rug Washers,original boxes,original matching hoses,attachments,Power Nozzles from PN 1 with white plastic wand,etc,ETC.
Jimmy
423-268-4841

 

[RugPileDial]

Hey Jimmy,
That’s nice to read about your history and get to know you a lil more. Also, it was fun talking to you on the phone! Jeff

 

[rugsucker]

MadMan

Found a 30s Cadillac upright hiding behind a straight suction Royal today.Is deluxe version with 2 speeds,headlight,revolving brush and good original art deco style bag with"Cadillac Ball Bearing"front and rear.Has good fan but missing carbon brushes and caps for brush holders.
Jimmy
423-268-4841

 

[KirbyCollector01]

Kirbys: Recap

I am looking for 505 and older. But if those aren’t available. I am also looking for 511, 512, 515, 518, 560 and 562.

 

[madman]

Well now you've got me interested. Looking forward to pics whenever possible.

rodknock - no, not me.

 

[rugsucker]

replys

511 & newer-Some on this list are likely.Hope to have list soon.
pics-Hope to have first of many soon.

 

[lesinutah]

Question

I'll list a few desirables
Pre 1945 royal/hygiene upright
Pa Geier/Royal pre war hand vacs
20-30's Birtman or premier
The old royal tank canisters preferebly blue
This is a Longshot the ABC compact power nozzle
Books are any vacuum related?
Eureka retrovac
Royal power team cannister preferebly blue 12 amp versions
Parts for old royal uprights.
Les

 

[rugsucker]

After starting by nearly having-

-a Jack Nicholson wheat toast kind of day at McDonalds I was downstairs in a storage area at the old store until dark.As I have had little time there since moving to the new location it was somewhat like going back into King Tut's tomb.I found-many Rexair/Rainbow accessories including at least 2 'Kaiser'hoses,more Elux tank than I expected there,more GE Swivel Top,more Kirby accs including Miracle Waxer,dealer poster/banners for DDevil,Eureka,Hoover,etc and started on old non Hoover uprights(some Westinghouse & Western Electric)at other side of room.Also gathering 2 brush polishers that need to go SOON.
Les,
Royal old UR & hand vac-Yes!(still finding & sorting)
20s,30s Premier-yes " " "
Royal tanks-yes,but very few
ABC nozzle-NEVER had,have only seen 1!
vac related books-a few duplicates such as Don Aslet/Eureka book,home ec type books,etc.
Retrovac-Never had or seen and one of very few I would want!

 

[rivstg1]

I"d be interested in Royals or Electro Hygiene machine/accessories possibly
Filter queen tools and tool caddy perhaps
maybe old Kirby accessories /attachments

Kelton

 

[rugsucker]

more-

-pictures

 

[lesinutah]

Hey

The interstate attachments I'd be interested in. I'm really liking the royal green circular cannister. I may be calling tommorow to inquire.
Thanks for the pics you have some very cool machines.
Les

 

[mpbyrd]

Hey Jimmy!

Even though I’ve already been to your wonderful location and now location(s) twice I never noticed a Hoover elite or Eureka bravo in the box lol, are they just the boxes or the machines actually new in box? If they are actually new in box I would be interested and will drive up to get them and we will get BBQ this time!
Thanks! -Payton

 

[rugsucker]

replys

Kelton-Royal accs/atts include a few from 70s & newer.FQ accs include clear demo dirt container.Kirby accs/atts-almost none before 1950,some 50s,some more 60s,MUCH 70s,MUCH Heritage & Generation(but often difficult to complete a Legend att set).
Les-Interstate atts will probably match up with dozen or more Compacts upstairs(some very good,some for parts).
Payton-Elite/Bravo boxes(& many similar) are just boxes.May or may not have a matching vac.Great for display or will be in dumpster.(I did find something that goes with items you got previously.)BBQ-Great BBQ is now 3 blocks down street but all things considered Ridgewood is well worth the few extra miles.
Jimmy
423-268-4841

 

[hg]

Hoover Convertible Model 36

Jimmy,
If you come across any Hoover Convertible Model 36 outer bags I am interested. Mine is broken and I am finding the search for a replacement difficult.

Thank you for your time.
Hillary

 

[funnynet123]

Hoover/Bissells

What do you have for Bissell's and hoovers? Any elites/cleanviews?

 

[rugsucker]

Hillary,

The Mo 36,both vac and parts,has been one of the hardest to find for me.Am just now trying the find all Convertible bags.Slight chance of 36 bag.
Cameron,
Hoover-To much to list starting with 1920s uprights,tanks,Constellation,Portable,Slimline,Convertible,shampoo/polishers,Dial A Matic,Concept and MORE.
Elites-Original boxes with color pictures showing vac and features(as above),attachment sets and boxes(before onboard)a very few Elites(both good & for parts),various handles and outer bags,etc,etc.
Bissell-Big green(& similar),Little Green(with box)rectangular style carpet cleaner(with box),CM,the RARE SC,older broom type vac,newer broom type,the RARE trio,bags for older broom,possibly ? more.
Most Bissell and Elite need to GO SOON so that others may GO!As I gather various models together I may post Final Warning and then it will be 50feet to dumpster or if metal a short distance to the scrap yard!!
Jimmy
423-268-4841

 

[lux14]

Regina Canister Hose and Rug Pile Dial attachment.

Hi Jimmy,

Hope all is well. I have been looking for a good Reginal canister hose and rug pile dail attachment from the 70s. I believe I saw some Regina canisters in past pics you supplied. Any change you have these things I am looking for?

Thanks for your time.

Richard.

 

[rugsucker]

Richard,

I should have 4 nice Regina canisters moved to new shop but probably very little in extra parts.I did see a Regina canister shag nozzle recently and am gathering Reg Brooms,etc in one area.I do have 2 of the 90s broom power nozzle.
Jimmy
423-268-4841

 

[2011hoover700]

Jimmy

If you have any shag carpet nozzles I can use some. Also, any unclaimed big greens and if you have any bottles for the box little greens I need the type bottle which you hook a tube to. I'll send you a picture of the type bottle I'm looking for.
And I want to be offered anything before the scrap or dumpster if no one else wants them.
My number is 989,277,2093.
Thanks.

 

[rugsucker]

Damien,

shag nozzles-I have seen some generic fit all and may have Hoover shag nozzle in its box.Prices starting at $2.
offered-before-scrap or dumpster--All can see and have chance to call me at 423-268-4841.I want a $5 minimum to deal with shipped items and they MUST BE GONE at that time with buyer paying actual shipping fee.With dumpster they are gone in 60 seconds and at scrap yard they pay for metal.

 

[lux14]

Jimmy,

Thanks for letting me know about the Regina parts. Are you looking to sell any of the machines you referenced? Any pics of what you might sell would be appreciated. I am thinking these are full set machines and attachments?

Thanks again Jimmy!

 

[rugsucker]

Richard,

Most vacs in pictures are or could be available.Reginas other than full size canisters need to go SOON.The 4 canisters should be orange(average),2 tone green,yellow/gray,yellow/chrome(these 3 more deluxe and NICE).Most with matching hoses,many atts.But before them I need MUCH gone at old store.Should also be 1 hand vac based on Regina broom.
Jimmy
423-268-4841

 

[gregvacs28]

Your store sounds like a treasure trove. It sounds like you'd be good with an auctioneer who could take pictures of everything and list them.

Might be quicker and require less energy on your part.