Thread Number: 33322
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
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Post# 363565   12/13/2016 at 23:22 (2,662 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Whoever you are thank you.
The Electrolux model LX in mint condition that was in Super Market which I mentioned in a previous post was delivered to me yesterday via FedEx. I contacted the seller, and all he said was "you have a secret admirer, enjoy it!" So unless it was my housemate, (the guy who made it clear "no more vacuum cleaners!") somebody at the V.C.C.C., or Vacuumland has just made my Christmas. It even has the original bill of sale! Needless to say, I'm blown away! |
Post# 363570 , Reply# 1   12/14/2016 at 01:11 (2,662 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)   |   | |
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Post# 363571 , Reply# 2   12/14/2016 at 01:12 (2,662 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)   |   | |
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Post# 363578 , Reply# 3   12/14/2016 at 08:28 (2,661 days old) by portable (Corvallis, OR)   |   | |
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Post# 363585 , Reply# 4   12/14/2016 at 10:19 (2,661 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Very few members know my address, and he knew I was following the bidding, or lack thereof. He's the only one who had access to my computer and thus a way to contact the seller. When I posted that 'Somebody's going to have a very merry Christmas' he smiled a bit too broadly. So much for the "no more vacuum cleaners" remark.
This is a fantastic pre Christmas present, and a great addition to the display. As for the tubing, got that covered. Pictures will be posted soon. |
Post# 363596 , Reply# 5   12/14/2016 at 12:29 (2,661 days old) by Collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk)   |   | |
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Post# 363599 , Reply# 6   12/14/2016 at 12:57 (2,661 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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I'm sure it was him, he knew I was watching that auction, not for the vacuum cleaner alone, but for the box of wrappers and the paperwork. There were no bids. Then on the last day I saw one bid and knew it was going to someone. Fact is, he knew this is my favorite, but as I have one never thought he'd do it.
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Post# 363608 , Reply# 7   12/14/2016 at 15:35 (2,661 days old) by Marks_here (_._)   |   | |
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Post# 363616 , Reply# 8   12/14/2016 at 16:56 (2,661 days old) by Paul (USA)   |   | |
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Thoughtful for sure. I'm happy for you! |
Post# 363652 , Reply# 9   12/15/2016 at 12:58 (2,660 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 363655 , Reply# 10   12/15/2016 at 14:43 (2,660 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 363657 , Reply# 11   12/15/2016 at 15:30 (2,660 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)   |   | |
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~ Wonderful! I see the lady lived in an apartment. Can you imagine walking down the hallway of the building and hearing her LX purring away inside her home through her front door! :)
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Post# 363661 , Reply# 12   12/15/2016 at 16:05 (2,660 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Looks like the person on the slogan 'See no dirt, Breathe no dirt, Touch no dirt.' I may not have it in the exact order, but I'm going on memory,nd at my age it's fading.
Now all I need is a new red carton the LX came in. I have one but it's falling apart. Actually, the memory is me at the same time I saw it eject. June 4, 1953 would have me at two years and nine months. |
Post# 363662 , Reply# 13   12/15/2016 at 16:09 (2,660 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 363664 , Reply# 15   12/15/2016 at 17:08 (2,660 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 363665 , Reply# 16   12/15/2016 at 17:40 (2,660 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Hi Andy:
Back in May of 1993 Charles not only attended the eighth annual meeting of the V.C.C.C. but also introduced me to the idea of using the vacuum cleaner as a way to relax. Charles suggested I open the windows, turn on a vacuum cleaner (any brand and model) then go for a walk. The idea was to hear the sound of the motor running as I got to the front door. It worked. Listening to my Electrolux LX running as I entered the house always brightened my mood. |
Post# 363666 , Reply# 17   12/15/2016 at 17:47 (2,660 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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