The other day I was visiting my local Sam's Club (Fayetteville, AR) and happened to notice that they were selling a black Miele S5 Power Nozzle canister. I didn't go down the aisle to see what they were asking for it or anything, as I was pressed for time, but found it strange to see such a high end brand in Sam's. I don't know if they're officially carrying them now, or given the proximity to the Home Office for Walmart and Sam's Club - they're just doing them on a test run. I know they sell the Miele's in select European stores. Anyone here in the US seen any of these Miele's in their Sam's Club? Next time I go I'll get pictures and pricing info.

True - and for most people who are in the market for a premium vacuum cleaner, they're not going to go to Sam's Club - they're going to go to the local dealer. The Oreck dealership here is franchised and also carries a range of Miele vacuum cleaners.