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Post# 301584   10/12/2014 at 16:35 (3,476 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York)   |   | |
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It has been 2 years since I have posted pictures of my complete collection. This is my collection to date, except for the 5 or so that are for sale, a Fantom at the vacuum shop and an Oreck I am lending to someone from my church. I have been collecting for 5 years now, and have about 75-80 machines currently. Most of them are 20 years old or older, so I posted it here. I have also been selling LOTS of vacuums, 36 since June to be exact. I have machines ranging from the 1940's up until 2010. About 3/4 of them are bagged, the rest are bagless. I have some uncommon machines like my Lewyt Electronic, Eureka Freedom and Premier M.O.L upright. The Lewyt and the Connie don't look too pretty, because they are in the process of being repainted. Enjoy!
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Post# 301585 , Reply# 1   10/12/2014 at 16:54 (3,476 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)   |   | |
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Post# 301586 , Reply# 2   10/12/2014 at 16:56 (3,476 days old) by singingrainbow (Texas)   |   | |
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Very nice collection, love the fantoms and the kenmores. Say, does your eureka freedom work? Scott |
Post# 301588 , Reply# 3   10/12/2014 at 17:32 (3,476 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 301595 , Reply# 4   10/12/2014 at 17:43 (3,476 days old) by Metaphor ()   |   | |
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What a nice, eclectic, collection of machinery! Very interesting to see. |
Post# 301609 , Reply# 5   10/12/2014 at 21:14 (3,476 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York)   |   | |
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Here are my answers to the questions so far:
-I actually don't really have a daily driver, but i'm on a Kirby kick right now. I just bought that Tradition and Ultimate G this week. Great machines. Usually, I just use what I feel like using. I still will usually use an upright for carpets and a canister for floors. -Sadly, the Freedom doesn't have a battery, so I have no idea if it runs. A shame, because it's in excellent condition. The vac shop I got it from didn't have the battery. I am using it for mainly display, I doubt i'll ever be able to find a battery for it. It is quite small, lightweight and basic. Like a boxy, cordless f and g upright. No attachments or height adjustment. A one layer paper bag is the only filter it has, so of course it would belch dust out. -I do have many machines, I try to find vacuums that interest me. Obviously, the only bagless machines that really interest me are the Fantoms, for sentimental reasons, and the growing popularity and scarcity of them, as collectors buy them makes them look more desirable to me when I find one. When I find any Fantom (except for maybe a silver Fury), I feel that I struck gold! |
Post# 301628 , Reply# 6   10/13/2014 at 05:57 (3,475 days old) by MIDCENTURYFAN (Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England)   |   | |
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Post# 301640 , Reply# 7   10/13/2014 at 09:08 (3,475 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York)   |   | |
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Post# 301651 , Reply# 9   10/13/2014 at 10:00 (3,475 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York)   |   | |
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I Did that for privacy. I should have been more clear, I DON'T have the vacuums that I am selling in these pictures, only the ones I am keeping. The ones that i'm selling are on CL and i'm only selling through that. I am too young, and I don't have the time, to deal with transactions other than through Craigslist.
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Post# 301684 , Reply# 10   10/13/2014 at 14:42 (3,475 days old) by citroenbx (england)   |   | |
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Post# 301689 , Reply# 11   10/13/2014 at 15:46 (3,475 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York)   |   | |
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Post# 301740 , Reply# 12   10/13/2014 at 19:38 (3,475 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 301745 , Reply# 13   10/13/2014 at 19:53 (3,475 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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I really like the variety in your collection! Like you, I get on kicks too. But for uprights, I always go back to Kirby and Eureka. For canisters, my favorite is the older Compact/Tristar models. Although, I do have a fondness for Electrolux metal tanks too. And I have to admit, I love my Hoover Constellation too. That is just a really fun vacuum!
Thanks for posting! |
Post# 301746 , Reply# 14   10/13/2014 at 20:05 (3,475 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York)   |   | |
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Post# 302474 , Reply# 15   10/20/2014 at 08:18 (3,468 days old) by Therealdeal (Rochester )   |   | |
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Took me awhile to find your collection pictures, but it was so worth it. Reminds me of the old days before I thinned out my herd. Glad to see the Airway in it. Now I have to weed out my toaster collection. If I can ever answer any questions, let me know. |
Post# 302490 , Reply# 16   10/20/2014 at 13:01 (3,468 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York)   |   | |
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A "Solitaire" canister (It says SANITAIRE in big lettering on the front of the vacuum!) Must be some kind of nice diamond-encrusted canister.
An older Bissell Powerforce Bagless that has been "tuned up" for $75. Are you kidding me? That is $25 more than it cost new, several years ago! Somebody will really be screwed on that deal. |
Post# 303000 , Reply# 18   10/24/2014 at 18:04 (3,464 days old) by ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado)   |   | |
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Post# 307428 , Reply# 19   11/27/2014 at 10:27 (3,430 days old) by fantomfan (Rochester, New York)   |   | |
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Post# 307718 , Reply# 20   12/1/2014 at 15:06 (3,426 days old) by citroenbx (england)   |   | |
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that collection is amazing I love you fantoms vacuums
here is some of mine collection what is the Kenmore called in pic 5 it looks like a old fantom /dyson dc01
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Post# 307722 , Reply# 21   12/1/2014 at 15:28 (3,426 days old) by fantomfan (Rochester, New York)   |   | |
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I will try one someday when I visit the vacuum museum! Those are two Kenmore Destiny Pluses, the 11 amp from 1995, and the 12 amp from 1997. They were rebadged Fantom Thunders sold through Sears. Fantom made the Destiny, Destiny Plus, Destiny 2 and Destiny 3000 for Sears up until Fantom's demise. All were Fantoms with Kenmore labels, and most sold for a higher price point than the Fantom. They are much more uncommon than the Fantom's, and I'm proud to have a few of them. Why don't we post up pictures of our Kenmore Destinys everybody!
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Post# 309528 , Reply# 22   12/21/2014 at 20:48 (3,406 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York)   |   | |
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Kirby Tradition and Hoover Spirit sold on craigslist. Dirt Devil hand vac given to family member, Hoover Convertible 707 and Kenmore Quick Clean donated to Veteran fund. The Hoover Windtunnel Ultra and Power Drive Supreme are listed for sale on craigslist. Newest member to collection since this first post: Riccar 8850.
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Post# 310360 , Reply# 23   12/30/2014 at 18:04 (3,397 days old) by fantomfan (Rochester, New York)   |   | |
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I got a Rainbow D3 last week that I just sold. Also, I sold my Kirby Ultimate G, Hoover Powerdrive and Electrolux Guardian. I'll be selling my Dirt Devil Broom Vac to a family member, and I donated my canadian-made Hoover canister. I'm still selling a Kenmore upright, Hoover Windtunnel and Supreme Electro Hygiene on craigslist.
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Post# 311237 , Reply# 24   1/8/2015 at 04:20 (3,388 days old) by smow69 (Muskogee Oklahoma)   |   | |
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I love the orange singer I had one like that when I first started collecting I loaned it to my cousin and never got it back it was a great vacuum. someday maybe I will have another one. love the pics nice collection. |
Post# 311276 , Reply# 25   1/8/2015 at 13:39 (3,388 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York)   |   | |
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