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Post# 140522   6/21/2011 at 21:53 (4,664 days old) by vinvac (Dubuque IA)   |   | |
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A co-worker of Mark's brought this machine to me to see if I would tell him what it is worth.
I couldn't believe what great shape it is in. The man said his grandmother used it three times and put it back in the box, she did not like it. Now the task of telling him what it could be worth and the best way to get rid of it. I would take it...but I don't want to spend the money I think he could get on Ebay or Craigs list. Morgan |
Post# 140526 , Reply# 2   6/21/2011 at 22:13 (4,664 days old) by Real1 ()   |   | |
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The plastic parts would indicate something newer...like what yr, if I may ask? Kevin |
Post# 140553 , Reply# 4   6/22/2011 at 07:02 (4,663 days old) by vinvac (Dubuque IA)   |   | |
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I believe it to be from around the year 1984. It looks like it just came out of the box new. The pictures don't do it justice. It is pretty shiny for a vacuum that is 27 years old.
The crevice tool and hose may have been the only attachments that were used. The underside of the machine is flawless and the back of the rug nozzle. The cord is so soft and supple...must have been something new for that year.
I put a Micron Magic Bag in it from my Ultimate G. Works great, filters great...it will make someone a fine vacuum.
Morgan |
Post# 140559 , Reply# 5   6/22/2011 at 07:27 (4,663 days old) by kirby519 (Wisconsin)   |   | |
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Looks to be about a 1996 model. The hose for that one still had the metal end. the 1997 model came with the new angled end. I have a 1997 model and traded the hose for the one pictured with metal attachament end. |
Post# 140560 , Reply# 6   6/22/2011 at 07:30 (4,663 days old) by kirby519 (Wisconsin)   |   | |
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Sorry it is 1986 model Mine is a 1987 model. I've been all over the calendar as late and jumped 10 yrs ahead. |
Post# 140561 , Reply# 7   6/22/2011 at 07:31 (4,663 days old) by vinvac (Dubuque IA)   |   | |
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Post# 140646 , Reply# 9   6/22/2011 at 21:56 (4,663 days old) by vinvac (Dubuque IA)   |   | |
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Post# 140681 , Reply# 12   6/23/2011 at 07:37 (4,662 days old) by luxg ()   |   | |
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Morgan, I think I see a new Kirby in your future!! That sure is a beautiful machine!!! |
Post# 140766 , Reply# 13   6/23/2011 at 21:48 (4,662 days old) by vinvac (Dubuque IA)   |   | |
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Post# 140791 , Reply# 15   6/24/2011 at 07:30 (4,661 days old) by luxg ()   |   | |
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Yay Morgan, I don't know why but I just had a feeling that it was going to be yours!! I do think it is one of the prettiest Kirby's ever. Have fun with your "new" machine.
Terry |