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Post# 252752   10/13/2013 at 01:09 (3,819 days old) by mieles7 (TX)        

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I've seen some Riccars at vacuum stores painted to look like an American flag. Would it be possible for the average consumer to get one, or are these just display models for vac shops. Also, does anyone have any good pictures of these machines?

Post# 252792 , Reply# 1   10/13/2013 at 09:44 (3,819 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Tacony has done, and continues to paint, many different version of the red/white/blue models. Normally, they are used as promotions (order 26 machines, get one 'special painted' machine free. The 8 pound models have "flag" hoods that are easier for me to obtain than the clean air/tandem air models (those have two painted parts, the bag door and the nozzle housing). I'll post pics of all the different versions when I return to work on Tuesday. Tacony owns their own painting department, and can virtually make any color they wish. The Pink 8 pound models for Breast Cancer Month were painted last month and were a huge hit. I have a special turquoise 8 pound Freedom that matches the Electrolux Model G exactly, they painted it especially to look like a '60's model.

Post# 253007 , Reply# 2   10/15/2013 at 14:34 (3,816 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Simplicity Freedom

Post# 253008 , Reply# 3   10/15/2013 at 14:35 (3,816 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Simplicity Synchrony (Tandem Air)

Post# 253009 , Reply# 4   10/15/2013 at 14:36 (3,816 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Riccar Brilliance (tandem air model)

Post# 253010 , Reply# 5   10/15/2013 at 14:37 (3,816 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Riccar Radiance (tandem air model) greets visitors to the Tacony Factory as well as the Museum/Factory Outlet Store.

Post# 253118 , Reply# 6   10/16/2013 at 21:04 (3,815 days old) by mieles7 (TX)        

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Those are very cool. If a vacuum store was selling tons of Tacony vacuums, would the manufacturer be able to make custom labeled vacuums with the stores name? (ex. Stark Royals)


Post# 253124 , Reply# 7   10/17/2013 at 01:54 (3,815 days old) by jkbff (Dickinson, ND)        

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Al's in Minneapolis special orders Brilliances... You have to order 400 a specific quantity a year to be able to order special made machines...

The Radiance Premium started as a high end dealer only item that had to be special ordered...

The Sand Trap RSL5 started as a dealer special order too.


Post# 253130 , Reply# 8   10/17/2013 at 07:48 (3,815 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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If a dealer will order 2 pallets of machines at a time, they can be customized in the painting department with the name of the dealer (ex. Handy Andy private labels Riccar 8955 models - Starks private labels Tandem Air models). The painting department will also do special versions for Merry Maids as well as unique colors (like pink) for special occasions. I have a Simplicity Synergy with a completely clear motor cover, nozzle housing, and bag door. Kind of like the See-Thru Sebo X4 they did once.


Post# 371376 , Reply# 9   4/25/2017 at 19:19 (2,528 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)        
Just thought I would share

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We decorated this today at work. We are thinking about getting a plaque on this of those who have served our country.

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