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Thread Number: 5838
NIB Compact.......the gold one! |
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| Post# 65111 4/5/2009 at 21:29 (5,493 days old) by crevicetool (GA ) | ||
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Thanks to Terry Lattz (Lattz - Swedish for wonderful)...I got a NIB 1974 Compact Electra - GOLD! 
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| Post# 65113 , Reply# 1 4/5/2009 at 21:32 (5,493 days old) by crevicetool (GA ) | ||
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So, decided to host a family unveiling party. Every one was amazed to know the story behind how these came to being "discovered" What kind of look is on my face???? 
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| Post# 65114 , Reply# 2 4/5/2009 at 21:33 (5,493 days old) by crevicetool (GA ) | ||
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Decal side. Oh, the seventies! 
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| Post# 65115 , Reply# 3 4/5/2009 at 21:35 (5,493 days old) by crevicetool (GA ) | ||
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Hooking everything up for the first time since 1974! 
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| Post# 65117 , Reply# 4 4/5/2009 at 21:37 (5,493 days old) by crevicetool (GA ) | ||
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Runs like a dream! (NO - I didn't use the included bag...got that from another Compact) Whew! Glad I stopped the E-mails in time.... 
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| Post# 65119 , Reply# 5 4/5/2009 at 21:40 (5,493 days old) by crevicetool (GA ) | ||
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Kids will be Dorks.....no matter how old they get! All that air flow, and the nozzle is firmly sucked to the rug! 
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| Post# 65121 , Reply# 6 4/5/2009 at 21:43 (5,493 days old) by crevicetool (GA ) | ||
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You know the saying, suck a golf ball through a garden hose? I think the Compact could suck a bowling ball through one! 
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| Post# 65122 , Reply# 7 4/5/2009 at 21:46 (5,493 days old) by crevicetool (GA ) | ||
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Well, that's it for this one. Back in the box. Back out in another thirty-five years! I'll only be eighty-seven! Might consider getting it back out before then! No NIB Compact Electra's were harmed during the making of this photo-play Rick | ||
| Post# 65133 , Reply# 9 4/5/2009 at 22:13 (5,493 days old) by luxg () | ||
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Rick, what fun!!! I think the unveiling party was such a neat idea. I am so happy that your family is interested in your hobby. So do tell did the NIB Compact pull any dirt out of your beautiful carpet? Terry | ||
| Post# 65145 , Reply# 10 4/5/2009 at 22:48 (5,493 days old) by petek (Ontario) | ||
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What a nice gift. Terry I think they're just humoring him like that one that lives with me does. It's all about the will really. Like I told you, soon as I'm gone to my reward the 1-800-Got Junk truck will be in the driveway pronto. | ||
| Post# 65146 , Reply# 11 4/5/2009 at 23:03 (5,493 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
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| Post# 65238 , Reply# 12 4/6/2009 at 19:57 (5,492 days old) by ridgidvac () | ||
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white Compact tools anyone have COMPACT dusting crevice + upolstery tools in WHITE I cant find them anywhere | ||
| Post# 65248 , Reply# 13 4/6/2009 at 20:54 (5,492 days old) by luxg () | ||
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Forgto to mention Rick, how cool that you even wore a matching shirt for the event!!! | ||
| Post# 65249 , Reply# 14 4/6/2009 at 20:59 (5,492 days old) by petek (Ontario) | ||
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Co-ordinating vacuum outfits, that's a tip he learned from Miss Tania | ||
| Post# 65255 , Reply# 15 4/6/2009 at 21:16 (5,492 days old) by crevicetool (GA ) | ||
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Sompin's wrong with all ya'll for noticin' my matching shirt. It was a little darker actually. bleached it to match the flower decal. Oh, you guys..... Rick | ||
| Post# 65256 , Reply# 16 4/6/2009 at 21:19 (5,492 days old) by petek (Ontario) | ||
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Well next time don't wear any clothes then if you don't want people commenting on them. I think most here will agree to that. | ||
| Post# 65264 , Reply# 18 4/6/2009 at 22:08 (5,492 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
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Yes Rick, does yours have a PN socket under the lid latch for later upgrade? It does look like there is something dark and mysterious there in your Compact's 'crevice'... My old yellow daisy one that I painted in iron gray speckletone does have the trwo pin socket but no evidence it has a cord retainer clip. Dave | ||
| Post# 65268 , Reply# 20 4/6/2009 at 23:01 (5,492 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
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So does anyone have a picture to post of the Yellow Mike Douglas Daisy-ed Compact with the correct PN? Maybe a scan of a manual page? Then we can decide how 'ultra super duper uber rare' one is. I can't recall one pictured and if so, is it also yellow? A streamlined chrome Filter Queen Majestic PN would look stellar with it, properly fitted out, since both vacuums use the same powerful motor & turbines. You could decorate it with some bathtub stick-on Daisys. :-) I am not kidding! The smoothed styling with faired-in headlight is complimentary. It is so thrilling to touch and gaze at something that is Brand New! Watch out, Rick, for the other jealous Compacts & Tristars - they'll try to play bumpercars and fling their bag lids open to chip its flawless pebbletone like junkers in a parking lot pulled in next to the Cadillac. :-) Dave 
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| Post# 65269 , Reply# 21 4/6/2009 at 23:09 (5,492 days old) by petek (Ontario) | ||
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Would the Dating Game daisy version suffice or does it have to be the Mike Douglas one? | ||
| Post# 65271 , Reply# 22 4/6/2009 at 23:12 (5,492 days old) by petek (Ontario) | ||
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I suppose those that are much younger won't know what we're talking about so I post this link CLICK HERE TO GO TO petek's LINK | ||
| Post# 65286 , Reply# 24 4/7/2009 at 09:16 (5,491 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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true The pns were a rare option. But you do have a complete compact that is brand new. What could be better than that. Congratulations. If I had bought one, it would have been used every day until it quite! thats just me... | ||
Post# 65292 , Reply# 25 4/7/2009 at 11:40 (5,491 days old) by arh1953  ( River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida) |
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Congratulations | ||
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Post# 65345 , Reply# 26 4/7/2009 at 20:05 (5,491 days old) by airwaylady (Milwaukee, WI) |
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Golden Compact Hello Rick! Congratulations on your wonderful purchase of that "Golden Boy" of a Compact! ....It is truly a time capsule and certainly a great buy! Enjoy yours!...I purchased one too, couldn't resist! Love the color on the box! Happy Vacuuming! Tania | ||
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Post# 65347 , Reply# 27 4/7/2009 at 20:23 (5,491 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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I Could Have Sworn
I had the ad from Compact for the C-9 (gold) with PN (I know Tania has one, she had it down here last weekend while we were celebrating a Compact-themed get-together. I do not believe that they were that uncommon. I have one on the way and will post some pics when I get it. This picture is of the C-80 which I do have (earlier than the gold C-9.) I also have the carpet shampooer in gold which will go with the C-9. I bought the C-80 brand new in Palm Springs in the early 80's. Tania told me I got a great deal. One of the few vacuums I bought back then new and actually kept. I used to buy machines and give them away or trade them so people wouldn't think I was nuts. We've come a long way babies.
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Post# 65349 , Reply# 28 4/7/2009 at 20:27 (5,491 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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I Went Searching For The C80 | ||
| Post# 65350 , Reply# 29 4/7/2009 at 20:30 (5,491 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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nice! I have actually seen a machine that matched the nozzle. A real neat looking vacuum. Ithink it was very rare, the light greenish blue like that. | ||
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Post# 65352 , Reply# 30 4/7/2009 at 20:44 (5,491 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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Here's | ||
| Post# 65356 , Reply# 31 4/7/2009 at 20:59 (5,491 days old) by petek (Ontario) | ||
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Fabulous shampooer it's so compact and those look like genuine "Please Don't Eat the Daisies" daisies. | ||
| Post# 65357 , Reply# 32 4/7/2009 at 21:04 (5,491 days old) by petek (Ontario) | ||
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OMG I forgot the PDETD link CLICK HERE TO GO TO petek's LINK | ||
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Post# 65368 , Reply# 34 4/7/2009 at 21:54 (5,491 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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The C-8 | ||
| Post# 65380 , Reply# 35 4/7/2009 at 22:32 (5,491 days old) by luxg () | ||
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Fred, that C 80 is so pretty!! I think that was my favorite color that Compact ever made. | ||
| Post# 65387 , Reply# 37 4/7/2009 at 22:52 (5,491 days old) by petek (Ontario) | ||
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Oh Terry, be like this guy and don't worry 
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| Post# 65397 , Reply# 38 4/8/2009 at 00:16 (5,491 days old) by kirbyotronic () | ||
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"Now that....is a face only a mother could love, after some plastic surgery of course, and some dental work." | ||
| Post# 65477 , Reply# 39 4/8/2009 at 17:14 (5,490 days old) by rexaircollector (Loganville, GA) | ||
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Terry You are the best!! I understand you being compelled to do what you did, and an important ingrediant to the recipe of who you are. If you left out honesty, the end result wouldn't be Terry Lattz. Something I have always admired about you. I would have done the same thing. Robb | ||
| Post# 65523 , Reply# 40 4/8/2009 at 22:18 (5,490 days old) by luxg () | ||
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Thanks Robb, that was very nice of you! Hope that you are doing great. | ||
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Post# 65526 , Reply# 41 4/8/2009 at 22:31 (5,490 days old) by vinvac (Dubuque IA) |
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Robb, Thank you...Terry is a wonderful, caring person...as far as I am concerned... I have won the lottery...just having Terry and many of you as friends is worth more than any amount of money could ever do. Rick, you are a great guy...I love your humor....you keep this forum alive and well. By the way, my Green Compact arrived today...my first Compact, new in the box and 30 years old...it doesn't get any better. Morgan | ||
| Post# 65532 , Reply# 42 4/8/2009 at 22:44 (5,490 days old) by luxg () | ||
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Now you guys are making me blush!!! It's like I always say, you aren't going to find a better group of friends anywhere than you will here. We are all so blessed. Terry | ||
| Post# 259143 , Reply# 43 12/10/2013 at 08:23 (3,783 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere) | ||
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Compact shampooer Does anyone have a red Compact shampooer in their collection? | ||
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