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Post# 22038   10/11/2007 at 11:17 (6,034 days old) by electrogirl ()        

Here are some interesting (at least to me) vacuums I see currently on ebay. This first one I assume is some sort of mechanical sweeper.

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Post# 22039 , Reply# 1   10/11/2007 at 11:19 (6,034 days old) by electrogirl ()        

Sunbeam's answer to the GE Portable?

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Post# 22040 , Reply# 2   10/11/2007 at 11:20 (6,034 days old) by electrogirl ()        

A pink Eureka.

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Post# 22041 , Reply# 3   10/11/2007 at 11:21 (6,034 days old) by electrogirl ()        

Is this really rare?

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Post# 22042 , Reply# 4   10/11/2007 at 11:27 (6,034 days old) by electrogirl ()        

This is stunning. Priced for the "well heeled" collector.

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Post# 22043 , Reply# 5   10/11/2007 at 11:32 (6,034 days old) by electrogirl ()        

Nice all chrome GE canister.

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Post# 22046 , Reply# 6   10/11/2007 at 12:33 (6,034 days old) by ian88 ()        

Well, even if they're not rare..they all look to be in very good condition :3 LOVE the Royal canister, regardless of price.

Post# 22047 , Reply# 7   10/11/2007 at 14:00 (6,034 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

I have one of those wooden mechanical vacuum/sweepers although mine is in pristine condition. They never seem to sell for much on Ebay though if they sell at all. Mine has the vacuum portion like that one, operated by internal bellows but also has a brushroll in the middle like a Bissell carpet sweeper. Theyr'e quite neat actually. The Fairfax, not worth that, they're not that uncommon.

Post# 22050 , Reply# 8   10/11/2007 at 14:32 (6,034 days old) by arh1953 ( River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida)        

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I love that Sunbeam, the Eureka, and the Royal! Thanks for posting these.

Post# 22053 , Reply# 9   10/11/2007 at 16:06 (6,034 days old) by ian88 ()        

I'd like that Pink Eureka meself ;] it seems to use modern (er) style filters, am I correct in this assumption?

Ian

Post# 22054 , Reply# 10   10/11/2007 at 16:07 (6,034 days old) by ian88 ()        

I love that Sunbeam too, I notice the little 60s/70s American "Steel" sticker, a nice touch imo, original.

Post# 22055 , Reply# 11   10/11/2007 at 16:28 (6,034 days old) by westyslantfront ()        

The Royal looks very Electrolux like to me.

Post# 22059 , Reply# 12   10/11/2007 at 17:15 (6,034 days old) by vacuumkid3 ()        

Has anyone found the Dual-Motor Air-Way upright? I am drooling over it...even if it doesn't have the bag! Too bad I don't have the money to get it!

And the wonderful Ohio-Tuec!! It looks almost brand new/all original besides some oxidation! WOW!!

~~K~~ :-)

Post# 22060 , Reply# 13   10/11/2007 at 17:24 (6,034 days old) by ohio_tuec ()        

What is the purpose of this thread? Is someone in cahoots with the seller to jack up the bid? Let those interested parties find these vintage vacs on eBay themselves. Just my two cents.....

Post# 22063 , Reply# 14   10/11/2007 at 17:31 (6,034 days old) by vintagehoover ()        

I find that theory unlikely, since they're all being sold by different people...

Post# 22064 , Reply# 15   10/11/2007 at 17:35 (6,034 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

What's the problem? It's not like the above listed vacs on Ebay are top secret. 99% of the members here are probably scanning Ebay near daily looking at them so if someone has a question about one or finds it interesting and links to it so what. No skin off anyones nose. I certainly have no intent to refrain from posting an ebay link if I think it's interesting or have a question to folks here about the machine or part. If someone outbids me they outbid me and obviously for some reason wanted it more and/or had deeper pockets. There will always be someone with deeper pockets that's a fact of life along with you don't always get what you want.

Post# 22067 , Reply# 16   10/11/2007 at 18:19 (6,034 days old) by electrogirl ()        

Hello,

Sorry if I offended you Ohio_Tuec by posting these vacs on here, but the purpose of this thread for me, was to post vacs I found interesting and unique, and also to perhaps gain some insight on them from my esteemed colleagues, who are very knowledgable on such matters.

Oh, and also, it was very slow at work today...and I had really nothing better to do ;)

******DISCLAIMER: The originator of this post (electrogirl) is in no way affiliated with any eBay sellers presented in this post (or any future posts referencing the website known as eBay)and makes no claims as to the condition or quality of said vacuums presented here. Thread is for educational purposes only.*******

Post# 22070 , Reply# 17   10/11/2007 at 18:29 (6,034 days old) by arh1953 ( River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida)        

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I think most of the people on this site check Ebay daily. I do, although I never bid on anything. So far, all my vacuum needs have been met by the first class members of this site.

Post# 22072 , Reply# 18   10/11/2007 at 18:44 (6,034 days old) by electrogirl ()        

Ian,

My favorites are the Royal and the pink Eureka. The pink eureka, does appear to use modern filters, I was wondering about that myself. Maybe someone will enlighten us on that topic.

Of course the royal is way out of my price range, but I do hope it ends up where it is appreciated since it appears to be in pristine condition.

The pink eureka is just the greatest thing, I adore the color and the simple design.

Post# 22073 , Reply# 19   10/11/2007 at 18:57 (6,034 days old) by charles~richard ()        

Yes, collectors do look for vacuum cleaners and related ephemera on eBay. And when they find something that they really really want, the last thing they are likely to do is publicize the listing.

Why WOULD they do so, when they KNOW that doing so WILL jack up the bids -- because more people will see the auctions and bid, and then they will end up paying much more for the item, or get outbid when the bidding goes beyond their means?

Petek, with all due respect, I can only say that when the time comes that you are watching something on eBay that you really, really, reeeeeeeeeeally want, and you are hoping against hope that no one else sees it so you'll have a crack at getting a good deal on it (*), and you come to this forum and see that someone has published a link to it, and you then look at the listing and see that it's being bid to high heavens, THEN maybe you'll understand why some people object to this practice.

Again, I maintain that people who post eBay listings only post the auctions that they are not interested in bidding on. So then, the question that begs to be answered is, Why would it be "fair" for people to list auctions at all? Even if they are only trying to be "helpful?"

The only exception I can think of to this would be if someone wanted to announce a listing of their own that they had running. Surely no one would object to people giving themselves a little "free publicity." But if it came down to an "all or none" policy, then I'd personally vote in favor of "none."

-ooOoo-

I have offered this before, and am offering it again if popular vote runs in favor of the suggestion (which, by the way, was not the case last time):

I have been on ebay for a long time - since November 1998. I am, I must say, a virtuoso at searching the listings. I know a number of "secret techniques" that bring up auctions that most people do not find. I will be happy to make a daily posting of all the vintage (or otherwise interesting or rare) vacuums I find, for everyone to look over. That way, there would be a more-level playing field.

This topic has, in the past, become very contentious. That is not my intent here. I am not going to quibble about it or try to "lay down the law" about the practice of "announcing" eBay listings. I am only trying to respectfully present an impassioned answer to the question, "Who cares if people post eBay listings?"


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(*) This CAN frequently happen -- eBay's search engine is not perfect and some listings do fall through the cracks and don't make it on the results lists -- but someone will, through happenstance, come on the listing serendipitously and be the only bidder. How do I know this happens? Because it has happened to me -- many times.

Post# 22075 , Reply# 20   10/11/2007 at 19:22 (6,034 days old) by electrogirl ()        

Hello,

I did not realize posting vacuums from eBay would stir up any controversy. I simply wanted comment (resulting in insight) on the particular vacuums I found unique and interesting today. I am not planning on bidding on them, (though I did consider the pink one). I suppose this is a bit of the "vacuum drama" I was warned about when I first posted here.

eBay is a public site and if I have exposed any secret vacuums that fell through the cracks of normal searching, I apologize. I did search for these using the term "vintage Vacuum," which is a very generic and popular search term so I do not believe I have unearthed any hidden treasures.

Post# 22083 , Reply# 21   10/11/2007 at 20:09 (6,034 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

Well put Charles, I'll chaw on that for a bit, doesn't mean I agree with it at the moment though LOL

Electrogirl, don't fret about it, it happens

Post# 22088 , Reply# 22   10/11/2007 at 20:27 (6,034 days old) by kirbyvacuum (Long Island New York)        
THANKS

 Debbie THANKS FOR POSTING VERY NICE VACUUMS DOUG

Post# 22096 , Reply# 23   10/11/2007 at 22:09 (6,034 days old) by electrogirl ()        
You are Welcome

 Doug, I am glad you enjoyed looking at the vacuums from ebay!

Post# 22099 , Reply# 24   10/11/2007 at 22:21 (6,034 days old) by charles~richard ()        

No drama here - I was, as I said, simply trying to make a point.

I would never presume to tell people what to post, or not to post. I simply wanted to explain why I personally do not post eBay listings, stating the reasons for my position on the matter; and also stating that I felt doing so most likely would, all things considered, cause more harm than good.

(Those who consider it a favor to them that eBay listings are posted apparently don't understand how eBay works, nor do they appreciate the ferocity with which some people bid.)

electrogirl, you even made my point by stating that you do not intend to bid on those machines you posted here. Again, if you WERE going to bid on them, would you still have posted them? If so, then why??! That's called "shooting yourself in the foot."

My comments certainly do not mean anyone is obliged to take my lead. Again, just stating an opinion.

"It's all good."

(P.S.: I will say, there's surely no harm in posting auctions that have already closed.)

Post# 22101 , Reply# 25   10/11/2007 at 22:54 (6,033 days old) by electrogirl ()        

Charles,

Actually from reading your last post I am seeing things in a different light. I certainly would be remiss to spoil anyone's fun on eBay, or drive up the price on something they are coveting. In the future I will post vacs from eBay that have already closed, unless it is something I want and need an opinion on before I bid.

I do understand how eBay works, and I realize that posting auctions can create sudden interest in an item that may have been a "sleeper."

Of course if I ever decide to sell a vac on eBay, I might shamelessly promote it in the hope that the members of the club will bid vigorously (and will fully disclose it as my own).

If a member of this forum showcased a vac they were interested in on eBay, I would not bid against them, even if I wanted it for myself. There's always another.

Post# 22113 , Reply# 26   10/12/2007 at 00:34 (6,033 days old) by charles~richard ()        

electrogirl wrote,

If a member of this forum showcased a vac they were interested in on eBay, I would not bid against them, even if I wanted it for myself. There's always another.

Well, you're a real doll. Not everyone on eBay is quite as charitable.......!

Post# 22115 , Reply# 27   10/12/2007 at 02:29 (6,033 days old) by electrogirl ()        
Actually yes...

 Charles, I suppose I am a living doll...I would never bid against anyone here if they wanted something on ebay. My motto, "I do not want this as badly as you do!"

Cheers!
Debbie

Post# 22116 , Reply# 28   10/12/2007 at 02:34 (6,033 days old) by electrogirl ()        

All kidding aside, I can honestly pass up on an eBay item a club member wants. There is nothing I want more than happiness and continued good health.

Shalom and Cheers!
Debbie

Post# 22118 , Reply# 29   10/12/2007 at 04:33 (6,033 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)        

Sunbeam Courier vac-my Mom used to have one-was passed to me-then I passed it on to my sister-now should have kept it!

Post# 22122 , Reply# 30   10/12/2007 at 06:43 (6,033 days old) by kirbyvacuum (Long Island New York)        
Good Health

 Hi Debbie You said it all HAPPINESS AND GOOD HEALTH is the best blessing of all. Well once in a while a good vacuum. Take care Doug


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