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Thread Number: 33063
/ Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
Vintage Very Rare Kenmore Bugeye on ebay |
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| Post# 361277 , Reply# 1 10/21/2016 at 13:10 (2,741 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
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| Post# 361301 , Reply# 2 10/21/2016 at 19:29 (2,741 days old) by poman31 (hagerstown) | ||
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Caligula: I was not aware of the stir, I am still quite new here, just starting out my collections of very old kirbys | ||
Post# 361313 , Reply# 3 10/22/2016 at 00:45 (2,741 days old) by electrolux137  (Los Angeles) |
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| Post# 361318 , Reply# 4 10/22/2016 at 01:28 (2,741 days old) by ronni (USA) | ||
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Welcome to Vacuumland, Ed, and thanks for posting. I appreciate that you included not only a link but also a photo that can be referenced when the listing expires. It's frustrating to peruse old threads with links that are broken. Enjoy your Kirby collecting. | ||
| Post# 361330 , Reply# 5 10/22/2016 at 07:09 (2,740 days old) by poman31 (hagerstown) | ||
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Thanks Ronni and electrolux137. I guess I am hooked now, after a finding a terrific kirby Model C on craigslist. So the question I guess, Why is the vacuum really that rare? Ed | ||
| Post# 361343 , Reply# 6 10/22/2016 at 10:07 (2,740 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
It's only 'rare' because it's old and was the most expensive model (top of the line) at the time it was new. I have managed to find three, one in perfect condition, over the years. Many collectors think they are so desirable because of the unusual headlights. As a vacuum cleaner, the Kenmore was just "ok" - not nearly as good as a Hoover from the same time period, or even an Air-Way Chief.
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Post# 361346 , Reply# 7 10/22/2016 at 10:24 (2,740 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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| Post# 361352 , Reply# 8 10/22/2016 at 12:22 (2,740 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
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I'm Alex not Caligula. | ||
| Post# 361397 , Reply# 9 10/23/2016 at 22:59 (2,739 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
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Caligula, | ||
| Post# 361414 , Reply# 10 10/24/2016 at 10:09 (2,738 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest) | ||
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Thread 32679 in the supermarket section Is where the discourse Alex speaks of is found. | ||
| Post# 361415 , Reply# 11 10/24/2016 at 11:34 (2,738 days old) by CoffeeCanMan (Ferndale, MI) | ||
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Post# 361418 , Reply# 12 10/24/2016 at 13:57 (2,738 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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| Post# 361419 , Reply# 13 10/24/2016 at 16:29 (2,738 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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| Post# 361439 , Reply# 14 10/25/2016 at 08:47 (2,737 days old) by dirtmaster37 (Ypsilanti, Michigan USA) | ||
The Bugeye...
I have personally seen with my own eyes and hands this very machine.. it runs (have used it several times)..flawlessly with that beautiful Birtman sound that one would know if they were aware of their products. The fact that the manual is there is such a wonderfully added treat. While I am very loathe of people using the word rare for anything other than a steak... This is an incredibly nice example and a very uncommon, and seldom seen or found unit. How many have any of you seen in person?. It shocks me how many surface suddenly when one is visibly up for grabs...also... While may not be one of the best vacuums ever made, it certainly one of the most admired examples of art deco design...and clearly any example sells for far more than most other cleaners of the time. Whoever gets this will be beyond happy with. Of course this personal guarantee comes from someone who was selling a Golden Anniversary Convertible of questionable lineage...so. Congratulations to the new owner!! You will be so very pleased! Chad
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Post# 361446 , Reply# 15 10/25/2016 at 10:11 (2,737 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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~ Chad, my thoughts exactly. For me, there are more merits (or demerits!) to be considered as to the desirability of vintage appliances than just performance. In fact, given that no one should use rare old machines as "daily drivers," performance is in fact a secondary consideration. The design aspect is, to me, even more important.
There are a few vacuum cleaners that due to their exquisite design and aesthetics, exist in a realm of their own -- the Kenmore Imperial, the Singer R series, the Hoover 925, 150 & Constellation, the Electrolux XXX and the Kenmore Commander just to name a few.
Then there are machines so bizarre and seemingly otherworldly that they are noteworthy on that count alone -- the Haley's Comet immediately comes to mind. | ||
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Post# 361447 , Reply# 16 10/25/2016 at 11:36 (2,737 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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This one is in remarkable condition
If you like that sort of thing.
I appreciate its design, and support those who 'fancy' them, although, not for me. Yes, the newer members are unaware of some of the dramas in here. However,m I've no doubts that more will spring up. , sadly. Yes, over in Supermarket is where you'll find that reading....save it for some snowy night by the fire, lol. I applaud all of the members who contribute info, insight, etc. on various vacs, and share info, photos, etc. It's very 'heartening' to see. I feel it far outweighs all of the other nasty, backbiting, stuff. Of course, there are a lot of personalities in here: sometimes more than one in one person, I guess. But......... enjoy ALL of the REST of it. All aboard for the "high road"........ | ||
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Post# 361483 , Reply# 17 10/26/2016 at 00:31 (2,737 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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