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Post# 108964   9/21/2010 at 21:27 (4,964 days old) by briankirbyclass (Eudora Kansas)   |   | |
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Got a call today from a guy that used to be on the VCCC website and Forum, his name is Jim Kirby (not related to THE Jim Kirby),,he has an extensive collection of about 125-150 vacs that he wants to sell,,either individually, or all at once. He is an older guy and has gone to a retirement home is the reason for selling. From what it sounds like, his collection is mostly of the older vacs of the 1920s thru 1960s. He said he does have a few of the newer (1980s) machines. He is willing to sell the machines for 25-30 dollars each. He also said all of them do run. Of course they are NOT A1 Pristine condition,,but do have hoses and attachments,,maybe not complete sets. If you are interested, let me know, and i will be happy to put you in touch with him. |
Post# 108965 , Reply# 1   9/21/2010 at 21:29 (4,964 days old) by briankirbyclass (Eudora Kansas)   |   | |
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Post# 108974 , Reply# 2   9/21/2010 at 21:40 (4,964 days old) by kirbyotronic ()   |   | |
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I'd be interested he has any sort of Eureka upright with a cord-reel (ie: those white or chome and blue ones from the 60's or the gold box-top models) Alex |
Post# 108982 , Reply# 3   9/21/2010 at 21:47 (4,964 days old) by alexb1186 (Ferguson/St. Louis, MO)   |   | |
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Post# 108993 , Reply# 4   9/21/2010 at 22:58 (4,964 days old) by briankirbyclass (Eudora Kansas)   |   | |
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Alex,everyone, yes,Jim is OK for now,,but his health is declining,,and he has had some health issues the last few yrs. He has retired and moved to an Assisted Living Facility in Topeka, Ks. He has a cousin that is helping him sort out the collection. A couple other VCCC members (that live in the area) and i are going to go over to Topeka and view the collection in mid Oct.,on a Sunday. Anyone here is welcome to join us,,the more the merrier Let me know if interested in joining us,,KCI Airport is only an hour from Topeka. Or if there is a specific vac you are interested in,,he may and probablly does have it. Again tho,,these machines are NOT A1 Pristene,but Jim said they are all at least running,but,please dont expect miracles! hah No,,,he does NOT have an Electrolux Hospital Model G (my dream machine!),,darn it. |
Post# 108996 , Reply# 5   9/22/2010 at 00:06 (4,964 days old) by briankirbyclass (Eudora Kansas)   |   | |
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Meant to say too,,it sounds like the bulk of this collection is pre-war and post-war machines. It dosent sound like there is much after late 1960s. I know the cord reel Hoover and Eureka upright models and rare Lux and pre 500 series Kirby models are in high demand. If you cant come view the collection and buy it yourself and haul it home,,i will check for you,,and if he has a them i will grab them,,BUT,,its going to be up to YOU to either come get it,,or arrange shipping,all paid in advance. I will be happy to drop the machine off at a mailing/shipping station,with your name and address, but the rest is up to you! Please understand, If there is a problem with the machine itself, If you dont like what you get, or how the machine was wrapped up,and sent,,call THEM,,NOT me! Sorry, just not in the vac boxing and shipping business. |
Post# 108997 , Reply# 6   9/22/2010 at 00:19 (4,964 days old) by briankirbyclass (Eudora Kansas)   |   | |
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Post# 109000 , Reply# 8   9/22/2010 at 07:09 (4,964 days old) by singingrainbow (Texas)   |   | |
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Any singer, regina, whirlpool, or shetland? If so can you put me in touch with him? Thanks Scott |
Post# 109006 , Reply# 11   9/22/2010 at 11:51 (4,964 days old) by briankirbyclass (Eudora Kansas)   |   | |
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Sorry for the misunderstanding,Jim called me and said he was wanting to sell his collection, and to spread the word to others, and notify anyone that may be interested in old vacuums,,and since he has been a member of the VCCC at one time, i assumed this would be the place. I have talked to him omn the phone a few times (he called me) before, but really dont know him personally. Im not interested in buying any of the machines for myself,(just dont have the money or storage space) ,was just trying to help someone else,,sorry for the mistake. Since there is no way of reaching him on a direct line, ill wait to hear from him again and clear it with him before posting about it in the future. Thank you! |
Post# 109015 , Reply# 12   9/22/2010 at 16:50 (4,964 days old) by singingrainbow (Texas)   |   | |
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I feel very insensitive right now because I ignored the other posts and I too wish Jim the best right now I hope he is OK. I feel like a jerk right no -Scott |
Post# 109016 , Reply# 13   9/22/2010 at 18:08 (4,963 days old) by briankirbyclass (Eudora Kansas)   |   | |
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Post# 109028 , Reply# 14   9/22/2010 at 20:38 (4,963 days old) by shag (Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 109068 , Reply# 15   9/23/2010 at 01:24 (4,963 days old) by briankirbyclass (Eudora Kansas)   |   | |
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Post# 109087 , Reply# 16   9/23/2010 at 09:26 (4,963 days old) by dial-a-nap (Omaha - the home of the TV Dinner)   |   | |
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Post# 109203 , Reply# 17   9/24/2010 at 22:02 (4,961 days old) by briankirbyclass (Eudora Kansas)   |   | |
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