What to do with this Kirby Classic Omega 1-CB?

[laurita]

This Kirby Classic Omega 1-CB is in terrible shape. I can't keep it but don't want it to go to a landfill or be melted down. Is there someone who would want to take it and fix it up? What else could be done with it? I had hoped to sell it, but that was when it was in better shape. Happy to share more pictures. Located in Westchester County, NY.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Laurita,

You could try to sell it for parts, if all else fails. This way people can be able to get individual parts for their Classic Omegas when needed.

~Ben

 

[kenc184]

Just about every Kirby I've refurbed has been worse than that. Looks pretty good to me, other than missing a bag.

 

[laurita]

Laurita,

You could try to sell it for parts, if all else fails. This way people can be able to get individual parts for their Classic Omegas when needed.

~Ben

I like that idea, Ben. At this point, though, I'd need to pass it along to someone else who could do that. I'm moving and discovering or rediscovering lots of things that weren't mine but are now my responsibility to dispose of.

Might you or someone else here know of a vintage vacuum parts sales company, (or an individual) either in the NYC/Westchester County, NY area or even DC/Baltimore if necessary?

I'm happy to give it for FREE, but I can't pay to ship it anywhere.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

I like that idea, Ben. At this point, though, I'd need to pass it along to someone else who could do that. I'm moving and discovering or rediscovering lots of things that weren't mine but are now my responsibility to dispose of.

Might you or someone else here know of a vintage vacuum parts sales company, (or an individual) either in the NYC/Westchester County, NY area or even DC/Baltimore if necessary?

I'm happy to give it for FREE, but I can't pay to ship it anywhere.

Laurita,

I can't speak for NY because I live in OR (97267 area).

But I do wish you the best of luck!

~Ben

 

[laurita]

Just about every Kirby I've refurbed has been worse than that. Looks pretty good to me, other than missing a bag.

Good to hear, thanks. I don't suppose you'd be interested in refurbishing this one (or know someone who would)? FREE to someone who can keep it out of a landfill.

 

[human]

Oh yeah, that thing would polish up nicely. If it were closer to me in N.C., I'd be happy to take it. I have no idea what it would cost to ship, certainly not cheap these days, but looking at eBay listings, the shipping charges on complete machines are all over the place, ranging from about $30 to more than $100.