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Post# 284927   6/16/2014 at 18:43 (3,600 days old) by phoenixman2014 ()        

I am asking someone who lives in Nebraska to do me a huge favor. I will pay you for it too. I am just so upset right now. I haven no idea why some people are just so rude.

Story: I discovered that people sell vacuum cleaners on craigslist. So I was searching craigslist. And I found a really rare Eureka Vacuum, in excellent condition. It looks almost new, but it's not. So I called this lady who lives in Omaha, and she told me she still has it. This was about 2 days ago when I first called. So I called her, and she was willing to sell me that Eureka, and ship it to me even to Texas. So she texted me pictures, and I said I would take it. I was so happy and glad, because I found something so rare. She then told me to call her at 10 AM today, which is 11 AM in Omaha.

I called today. First time, 3 rings, she declines the call. Second time, 5 rings, I thought she just silenced her phone. I text her telling me to call back. She never does. Then I call a few hours later, 8 rings, then some guy says to leave a message. So I do. Still no call back. Then, I looked at the ad, and she changed the price, put the model number, and all information.

How rude was that. If she did not want to sell it to me, she should have told me over the phone. She said she was willing to ship it, but now, she changes her mind.

Bottom line is, I really want it. I know I sound desperate asking on here. Like I said, I will pay you. This will probably be the last attempt to buy it. If anyone lives near Omaha or in Omaha, let me know. Like I said, I will pay you. All I would ask is that you go to the house to pick it up. I will pay you back including shipping.

Vacuums on craigslist are a lot nicer than on ebay. I just wish El Paso people had vintage vacuums, but no one else does in El Paso except me. And not to mention, not overpriced either.

Post# 284937 , Reply# 1   6/16/2014 at 21:30 (3,599 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)        

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I'm a former El Pasoan, but I haven't lived there since 1997.  I enjoyed El Paso, although I don't miss the smog!
Post# 284938 , Reply# 2   6/16/2014 at 21:58 (3,599 days old) by cam2s (Nebraska)        
Craigs

 I might be going that way in a couple of days. Could you put up the link?

Post# 284941 , Reply# 3   6/16/2014 at 22:21 (3,599 days old) by phoenixman2014 ()        

Thank you so much Craigs. I will put up the link. I will pay you for the vacuum cleaner. For some reason, that lady is not wanting to sell that Eureka Vacuum to me anymore. Call the lady and ask about the Eureka. She is also selling a Hoover, but I am not interested in that. Just the Eureka.

omaha.craigslist.org/hsh/45070344...

Thanks again. Let me know what she tells you. You can probably go and pick it up locally.

Post# 285069 , Reply# 4   6/17/2014 at 13:43 (3,599 days old) by marks_here (_._)        
Thank you phoenixman2014

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Because of you I started looking at Craigslist & I am amazed at how many people are giving away for free vintage vacuums. I am just chuffed at how many there are out there. Thank again!!! Cheers!!!!!! Mark D.

Post# 285077 , Reply# 5   6/17/2014 at 14:06 (3,599 days old) by phoenixman2014 ()        

I did call the lady back and she answered me. She told me she was sorry she was not able to answer yesterday. She told me she will call me back tonight and tell me how to pay. So I am getting it after all!!!

I am so happy right now :) I am getting it after all!!!

Post# 285079 , Reply# 6   6/17/2014 at 14:08 (3,599 days old) by phoenixman2014 ()        

I am so excited to add that Eureka to my collection :)

Post# 285080 , Reply# 7   6/17/2014 at 14:14 (3,599 days old) by phoenixman2014 ()        

Hopefully I will pay for it tomorrow

Post# 285102 , Reply# 8   6/17/2014 at 15:38 (3,599 days old) by marks_here (_._)        
I hope you get it

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After everything they put you through.. Can you report them if they fail?? Like on some places? Just keep track of their post to see if it changes, I don't want you to get robbed!! Best of luck! Mark D.

Post# 285118 , Reply# 9   6/17/2014 at 17:25 (3,599 days old) by phoenixman2014 ()        

I do not think so. There is no report button (not that I know of). You are taking a big risk on craigslist when you buy things. So keep in mind you are taking that risk. A guy in Phoenix is going to send me a brand new (it looks new because he took care of it, though it was used a lot) Eureka Self-Propelled Vacuum. I sent him the money already today.

I just love craigslist!!! I hope I find a Montgomery Wards Upright on there one day.


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