Sorry danknx but is this the first time you have felt the desire to respond to this thread? Seems like it.
Sorry if I offended you. Perhaps the offence wouldn't have been there had you actually responded with some degree of advice and help for the original poster on this thread at the start. Where was your HELPING advice when it could have been offered? Certain other members' responses have been obvious selling pitches with brands rather than actual ownership. There is a stark difference between selling and owning, most of which at times some members tend to forget on here.
Had you actually looked at this thread from the very start you'll see I have offered my thoughts on both SEBO and Miele vacuums. I have also suggested at all times, where appropriate that other brands do indeed exist and for danswifey to check out the Riccar brand. Aerus was also mentioned but not by me.
I respect those who do work in the floorcare selling business - to a certain degree - but as far as I know vacuumland.org is not a seller or trader website where sole industry workers in floorcare service come together to discuss brands and models.
I thought it was a site for vacuum cleaner collectors.
As for you Dan, you're not whiter than holy silk. I can recall earlier posts when I joined this site and you cut me down for owning a SEBO. I don't forget these things. I respect you and your collection, but if you're going to go down the road of being patriotic of buying American, at least promote a machine that is made in America. Just because you don't mind Chinese built vacuums, doesn't mean the rest of us have to tag along.
danswifey - I will now respond to you in this next box.
