Kirby Classic Omega - What's it worth?

As 'they' say, a seller's thing is worth what a buyer is willing to pay.
This is primarily a collector's enjoyment site, not really an evaluation source.

There are bucketloads of Kirbys that are regularly listed on eBay - dare I say more than any other vacuum, by a size-able margin.

Monitor Kirbys for a few weeks or a month on eBay, CraigsList etc keeping track of year and model and condition to get a ballpark value for not only asking price but what sellers are actually getting.
When you are ready to plunge in, compose a comprehensive description of what you have with plenty of detail pictures,
Used Kirby dealers or at other shops are never a true indicator of what a used vacuum is worth - they have overhead but certainly use them as a guide.
When you have a target price in mind, low-ball your reserve if you select Reserve). or offer a Buy-It-Now option. Or to simply get rid of it start tjhe bidding at $.99.
On any given Day vacuums sell either low, medium or surprisingly high depending on condition and the crowd watching your auction.
PS. the provable rebuild papers are definitely a plus in your favour.

Good luck!


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Post# 215037 1/20/2013 at 23:38 (4,106 days old) by 01n3on (East Tennessee)
Checkrate/Likes I have a Classic Omega that is from either 1993 or 1994 which was rebuilt back in 2006 and hasn't been used much since. I have it a good polish and laundered the bag. It has the new Style brushroll and is missing the headlight lens. Still has the original metal fan. How much is it worth? I'm putting it on eBay and need an idea of the starter price. Thanks guys!!!

Post# 215045 , Reply# 1 1/21/2013 at 01:13 (4,106 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)
Checkrate/Likes This machine was originally made in the years 1973-76 (the diamondback vinyl bag suggests a 1975 or '76 model), so the years you're talking about refer to when it was rebuilt. As to its value, I wish I knew... ~Ben

Post# 215049 , Reply# 2 1/21/2013 at 04:09 (4,106 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)
Checkrate/Likes 1 As 'they' say, a seller's thing is worth what a buyer is willing to pay. This is primarily a collector's enjoyment site, not really an evaluation source. There are bucketloads of Kirbys that are regularly listed on eBay - dare I say more than any other vacuum, by a size-able margin. Monitor Kirbys for a few weeks or a month on eBay, CraigsList etc keeping track of year and model and condition to get a ballpark value for not only asking price but what sellers are actually getting. When you are ready to plunge in, compose a comprehensive description of what you have with plenty of detail pictures, Used Kirby dealers or at other shops are never a true indicator of what a used vacuum is worth - they have overhead but certainly use them as a guide. When you have a target price in mind, low-ball your reserve if you select Reserve). or offer a Buy-It-Now option. Or to simply get rid of it start tjhe bidding at $.99. On any given Day vacuums sell either low, medium or surprisingly high depending on condition and the crowd watching your auction. PS. the provable rebuild papers are definitely a plus in your favour. Good luck!