Thread Number: 23818
How much for this Tri-star? |
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Post# 266762   2/8/2014 at 16:24 (3,701 days old) by beerad (Beautiful Vancouver BC)   |   | |
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It runs good . There is a crack in the hose by the handle . It is in ver good condition , but need a really good clean up. The asking price is $40 How much shall I pay for it? |
Post# 266766 , Reply# 2   2/8/2014 at 16:36 (3,701 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA)   |   | |
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$40 on a TriStar in my mind sounds pretty good. You could try offering $30 or $35 and see if they take it but I think $40 sounds fair. I haven't had the pleasure of trying one of these yet, but I've heard they're one of the best built and performing cleaners ever!!!
Could search eBay and see if there are any generic hoses to replace it. I guess the question is the damage in the plastic handle or hose material? Cause hoses can be shrunk or just replace actual hose material. |
Post# 266767 , Reply# 3   2/8/2014 at 16:39 (3,701 days old) by danemodsandy ()   |   | |
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If you want a TriStar, this is a very good deal as long as the motor is in good shape. That hose is expensive, but some careful shopping on eBay will save you some money. |
Post# 266775 , Reply# 5   2/8/2014 at 17:56 (3,701 days old) by dustin (Jackson, MI)   |   | |
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I paid $25 for mine, but found out after I had bought it the motor was on its last legs. I tracked down a new (used) motor, which was somewhat difficult because it was a 2 speed. The motor I found was from a Filter Queen. I say go for it, as long as the motor sounds good. $35 sounds good to me, mine pulls an insane amount of dirt out of our carpets. If you do buy it, make sure you wash the cloth bag and filters by hand with laundry detergent, preferably something that smells good. I never get a dusty or dog smell from mine, and I love that.
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Post# 266798 , Reply# 7   2/8/2014 at 22:08 (3,701 days old) by jodan3399 (Brownsville, PA)   |   | |
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I'd bring it home for $40. That's a nice one. |
Post# 266832 , Reply# 8   2/9/2014 at 03:57 (3,701 days old) by beerad (Beautiful Vancouver BC)   |   | |
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I think I will go and offer $35 tomorow |
Post# 266833 , Reply# 9   2/9/2014 at 05:30 (3,700 days old) by danemodsandy ()   |   | |
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If the seller takes $35, great. But if he balks, I'd just cave in and close the deal at $40.00. Not worth losing a good TriStar over $5.00. |
Post# 266883 , Reply# 10   2/9/2014 at 18:31 (3,700 days old) by luxlife (Under a Pecan Tree)   |   | |
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This is NOT the 2 speed model. The 2 speed model had the handle and switch pedal integrated into one piece of metal. This one has the vinyl handle strap. |