When you wrote
"I want it", I wrote in, "me too." Then I decided not to bid 'cause I already have a 508, 510 and 515 and felt a little greedy. (I also have 12 Kirby's in a one bedroom apartment.) By the way, I just purchased a 518 with red trim and gold bag with red logo. I expect it by this weekend. Got it on e bay for 70.00. Looks to be all original and just needs a good polish.
Anyway, it was nothing particular about you getting it. Just got caught in the whole thing and wondered since I had passed on it.