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| Post# 273979 , Reply# 2 3/29/2014 at 14:16 (3,673 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine) | ||
Lori I am an engineer and I've always been fascinated by complex electrical machines. Back in the day I used to troubleshoot and repair computers that occupied a whole room and had large peripheral disk drives that I also would repair. These huge disk drives looked like and were the same size as washing machines but they were also very complex machines.
Because of my background I became very interested in Vacuum cleaners when I retired a few years ago. I wish I had the money and space to start a collection, but as it currently is I own and only have room for 4 of my favorite machines: 2 Kirbys, a Royal 2075 metal upright and a bagged Hoover Windtunnel self propelled.
But I am very knowledgeable of most contemporary makes and models as I have read almost every thread on this forum and have watched hundreds of vacuum cleaner how-to and repair videos on youtube.
By the way, I know of at least 2 people on this forum that have over 400 vacuums in their collections.
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| Post# 273986 , Reply# 4 3/29/2014 at 14:46 (3,673 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
Why collect? | ||
| Post# 273987 , Reply# 5 3/29/2014 at 14:48 (3,673 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 273989 , Reply# 6 3/29/2014 at 14:57 (3,673 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
its like collecting model cars ( I also have quite a few ) - different shapes, different models, different brands, lots of different designs through the ages. No wonder so many collect vacuums or anything with wheels.
Those who collect ornaments run the risk of expensive insurance premiums although the pay off is you can have limited edition items in terms of ornaments and probably yield a bigger profit when it comes the time to part with them. | ||
| Post# 273990 , Reply# 7 3/29/2014 at 15:01 (3,673 days old) by hi-loswitch98 () | ||
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Ummmmm...it allows you to use a different vacuum cleaner everyday? :D | ||
| Post# 273998 , Reply# 8 3/29/2014 at 15:24 (3,673 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York) | ||
I think daknx1994 sums it up well.
People collect stamps, coins, cars, rocks, records, the usual...
Vacuum collecting may not sound "ordinary" to others, but in reality, it is just the same as collecting something else. My german teacher collects irons, my grandmother collects coins. All in all, it is ok to have a passion for something, as long as it doesn't consume your life. What probably "sparked" my interest was the fantom infomercial tapes I was sent when I was 2. I watched those constantly. I still have 3/4 of them. I started collecting fantoms in late 2009, and have been at it ever since. I wanted a fantom thunder, and that want for that thunder, and the pleasure of getting it, is probably why I didn't stop. I didn't have interest in other machines until I got my first kirby, a heritage 2, in summer 2010. After that, I wasn't only into fantoms. I would say though that I didn't start REALLY collecting until late 2011. At that time, I had 10 vacuums. A year later, I had 50 vacuums, and last fall, I had almost 130. I am cutting down though, with 100 vacuums currently, with several for sale (about 14). | ||
| Post# 274004 , Reply# 9 3/29/2014 at 15:42 (3,673 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York) | ||
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I like many different kinds.
I like vacuum cleaners that are well built, and clean well. Bagless machines don't appeal to me, I like fantoms mainly for sentimental reasons. My favorite bagless upright is my fantom thunder. My favorite bagless canister is my rainbow d4.
My favorite bagged upright (tough choice) would probably be my hoover concept one, although many others come close.(my tacony made hoover comes to mind) My favorite bagged canisters are a tie between my kenmore whispertone, my hoover celebrity, my hoover dimension 1000, and my electrolux diamond jubilee. | ||
Post# 274073 , Reply# 12 3/29/2014 at 20:25 (3,673 days old) by gottahaveahoove  (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I own over 450 HOOVER products!!
I ONLY collect HOOVER! I really am a collector of artifacts,items, etc made by THe HOOVER COMPANY! Not just floorcare.
I have a genuine interest in the entire company. I've been welcomed into EVERY single building, I've met tons of employees, past and present. I'm VERY welcome in the towns of both North Canton AND Glenwillow! (TTI).Thankfully, I'm past the "so, you collect "sweepers"!!It really is no different from stamps, coins, etc.... | ||
| Post# 274080 , Reply# 13 3/29/2014 at 22:03 (3,673 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center) | ||
he may only collect HOOVER, but those 'Blue Things' (KIRBYS!) Still lurk in his basement!
I've had an interest in vacuums since I was young,I was pushing around our old Fantom Thunder by the time I was 2! Vacuum was my favorite word,I would follow my Dad around the house as he vacuumed!
People collect all sorts of things, stamps, cars, washing machines, HOOVERS, dolls, etc. People also have hobbies, such as gardening, ham radios, dressing your cats, etc. Vacuum collecting is both a collection and a hobby.bringing them home and fixing them up, giving one's old, Dusty Scmutz box a new lease on life. It keeps you busy, as like all hobbies.
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| Post# 274111 , Reply# 15 3/30/2014 at 10:04 (3,673 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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Post# 274113 , Reply# 16 3/30/2014 at 11:01 (3,673 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Alex, may I call you Alex>>>>
Yes, those 'blue things' (and 1 'red one') are deep in the bowels of the house. There are 4 cellars here. They are down literally where the dead bodies are/were. Fear not! They will find homes, and they will be brought out into the sunlight...and directly into someone else's homes. Until then, they hang out with a red Compact, an Electrolux polisher, ad an Oreck! Deep below the house, where no one can see or hear them. No one else would DARE go down there!
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| Post# 274208 , Reply# 17 3/30/2014 at 16:28 (3,672 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center) | ||
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John, You may, as long as I can call you John!
Those poor cellar dwellers! Throw a deck of cards or a nice HOOVER manual to memorize at them, it'll give them something to do other than chat about upholstery nozzles and previous owners all day! Hopefully someday they work live in the lamp of luxury, like your HOOVERS! How does a Hoover guy even come into possession of a non-Hoover? | ||
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Post# 274216 , Reply# 18 3/30/2014 at 16:49 (3,672 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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People thought they were being KIND..........
and delivered them here. Wasn't THAT kind of them!!!??? That Oreck was a "gift" to me from a friend She has a heart condition, and I helped her empty her dead aunt's home in Scranton....all Summer. She "wanted me to have it".... along with a Lenox vase. The Lenox vacs is proudly displayed on the first floor of thye house, far way from that Oreck. Actually, there are 2 Orecks!!. I'd forgotten about the car vac.
You'll all see them ALL when I start to attack the cellar(s). | ||
| Post# 274304 , Reply# 20 3/31/2014 at 09:15 (3,672 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
Personally, for me it was about how the vacuum worked. I was fascinated with the mechanical design, and how those design differences effect efficiency.
I have 658 vacuums. Since a Museum was built to house my collection, they are now on display for the thousands of people who stop by the Museum every year. I'm very lucky to have had the opportunity to actually do something very special with my collection. The Engineering department at Tacony Corporation has used the Museum for one of the reasons it was built - to inspire the engineers to create better and better vacuums for today, by studying the machines of the past. | ||
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