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Post# 77287   8/4/2009 at 14:36 (5,378 days old) by mixfinder ()        

I was at the Salvation Army today and in the selections of vacuums they had a Meile White Pearl. 100% complete and like new. I paid $39.00 thinking I would resell it. I am gobsmacked at the job it does on my carpet, it's suction and how quiet it is. All else is gone, I am a raving convert. Pictures to follow.

Post# 77288 , Reply# 1   8/4/2009 at 15:04 (5,378 days old) by riccarlover ()        
SHOW IT!!!

:D

Post# 77290 , Reply# 2   8/4/2009 at 15:12 (5,378 days old) by lux1521 ()        

Lucky you. Most people won't give up their Mieles. They have insane resale value. I'd say any modern working Miele under $100 is a steal. Good going!

Post# 77291 , Reply# 3   8/4/2009 at 15:21 (5,378 days old) by mixfinder ()        
In it's Polished Glory

$39.99. I remember the year Consumer Reports gave Meile the highest rating. It was $1,100.

Post# 77292 , Reply# 4   8/4/2009 at 15:25 (5,378 days old) by mixfinder ()        
Up yours!

I am very tall and usually I am crouched by the time I finish chasing the vacuum. This handle extends to a full 5 feet, not counting the handle of the power nozzle connector.

Post# 77293 , Reply# 5   8/4/2009 at 15:26 (5,378 days old) by mixfinder ()        
What's Your Number?

The power nozzle has a choice of 6 settings. Great for bare floors or thick carpet.

Post# 77294 , Reply# 6   8/4/2009 at 15:27 (5,378 days old) by mixfinder ()        
Inside your drawers!

All the attachments are there, the machine is very clean and even the stainless base plate and brush roll gleam

Post# 77295 , Reply# 7   8/4/2009 at 15:28 (5,378 days old) by mixfinder ()        
Yours or mine?

It gives you a choice of several power settings or auto. You can hear the motor speed up on carpet or slow down dusting or bare floors.

Post# 77296 , Reply# 8   8/4/2009 at 15:30 (5,378 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)        

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Gosh you are lucky!! I'm speechless!

Post# 77298 , Reply# 9   8/4/2009 at 15:44 (5,378 days old) by edgar (Belgium)        
fantastic find

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Fantastic find. This machine is made in 1998 till 2001. Next to the black edition this was the top model. In Holland and Belgium the powernozzle was still an extra option, but in Germany it Came with the deal. Price was back then about 350 euro lets say around 200 us dollars. Verry nice find, but a shame they are so extremely expensive over there.

Post# 77299 , Reply# 10   8/4/2009 at 15:52 (5,378 days old) by samotronic ()        

I'm thinking you will prefer this over the Saavy.

Post# 77300 , Reply# 11   8/4/2009 at 15:53 (5,378 days old) by edgar (Belgium)        
sorry incorect info

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Sorry the white pearl was made from 1995 till 1999.

greetz


Post# 77301 , Reply# 12   8/4/2009 at 16:05 (5,378 days old) by mixfinder ()        
Draw a line in the dirt!

So, here's the proof in the pudding. This baby lifts and grooms the nap beyyer than my Electolux, Hoover(s), Kenmore, Dirt Devil, Kirby G or Sharp. This will be the only vacuum I'll need for the rest of my life. I am truly amazed at the carpet.

Post# 77302 , Reply# 13   8/4/2009 at 16:05 (5,378 days old) by riccarlover ()        
How much...

would you sell it for?

Post# 77305 , Reply# 14   8/4/2009 at 16:35 (5,378 days old) by bisonian (Where the buffalo roamed! (Ocala, FL))        
"I am a raving convert."

Agreed. I found a Solaris Electro Plus with a bad cord in a Goodwill store about a month ago. Paid $2, put a cord on it and was stunned by the performance. Went back to the same store a week later, found a complete Flamenco II, also for $2. Works perfectly.

Wonderful machines. As far as canisters are concerned, I've always been partial to Electrolux, but these two Mieles are enough to make me a believer.


Post# 77306 , Reply# 15   8/4/2009 at 16:53 (5,378 days old) by turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)        
lets face it...

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..when it comes to buying a canister/cylinder vac, it has to be a Miele. Here's my 2. The Basic S5210 (black) and higher end S5281 Solution Hepa (blue). I hope it gives you many years of impeccable service..as we have come to expect from Miele. My S5281 is my current daily driver machine.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO turbo500's LINK


Post# 77308 , Reply# 16   8/4/2009 at 16:59 (5,378 days old) by kirbyotronic ()        
Ummm, WOW!

Jeez, tell me which Salvation Army you went to! By the way, which one did you go to? The only one I go to is the one in Renton and I go to the Goodwill and St.Vincents in the Renton Highlands on Sunset Blvd.

I just got two Mieles a couple weeks ago, unfortunately I didn't get them for $39 each, closer to $1,400 for both (ouch). But I love them. :)

~Alex


Post# 77311 , Reply# 17   8/4/2009 at 17:44 (5,378 days old) by retardturtle ()        

your so lucky ...a dream find indeed. really looks like a deep cleaner. love the groomed look it gives . any pic of the pwr head underside...love to see it if poss.

Post# 77314 , Reply# 18   8/4/2009 at 20:26 (5,378 days old) by mixfinder ()        
The Underbelly or Seamy side of Meile

The stainless base plate and stainless brush roll are both gleaming.

Post# 77315 , Reply# 19   8/4/2009 at 20:27 (5,378 days old) by mixfinder ()        
Turns on a Dime

the ingenious wheel within a wheel make this vacuum dance with the stars.

Post# 77317 , Reply# 20   8/4/2009 at 20:32 (5,378 days old) by mixfinder ()        
Only the Finest Shop Here.

I live in Burien so I have the option to work Salvation Army at 5 corners on a 160th and 1st. Its a personal favorite, run by family and always has the best prices. Most of the furniture I have came from there. I shop the St Vincent DePaul on 136th and 1st but its hit and miss. The Goodwill on 128th and Ambaum is good for peieces is parts. I always find beaters, bowls, lids etc to complete a project I'm working on. The Value Villiage on 156th is a huge rip off. The Creme d'la Creme comes from the Lifelong Thrift Store on Union between 10th and 11th. The "boys donate what ever has lost it's trendy sizzle and often give whole household donations of dowager aunts and mothers.

Post# 77318 , Reply# 21   8/4/2009 at 20:34 (5,378 days old) by mixfinder ()        
Easy come Easy go

As the pictures show, this was last months look. It goes in and out faster than a physic through a goose.

Post# 77324 , Reply# 22   8/4/2009 at 21:51 (5,378 days old) by luxg ()        

Way to go Kelly!! That was a fantastic find!!!

Post# 77326 , Reply# 23   8/4/2009 at 21:57 (5,378 days old) by retardturtle ()        

One mans trash is anothers treasure...i cant believe how good that btm plate looks..are those the orig brushes on the roller ? man you hit jackpot for sure. i dig the carpet...havent seen that type in many years....nice place you got there....

Post# 77327 , Reply# 24   8/4/2009 at 22:30 (5,378 days old) by mixfinder ()        
Carpet

I ordered the carpet from a jobber who works for our company, sight unseen. I told him I wanted frieze in a tweed. This is more like a cultured shag or over the top plush in a warm butterscotch. It feels marvelous when its freshly vacuumed and walking with bare feet. It is just a year old. I had it professionally cleaned several weeks ago and the spots came back. I had the service return and they cleaned it again. I asked the jobber to look at it and he sent his guy to clean it. Each cleaning makes the spots more apparent. I mixed up a kill or cure potion of oxyclean and laundry soap, followed by a white vinegar rinse. Just the same. I asked for the manufacturer name so I could contact the rep and the jobber is hedging. I am planning to take up a corner and look for a manufacturer's marking. You can see some of the spots in the picture. I do a lot of catering and some of it is food dribbles in and out. I also know some of it is the grand kids.

Post# 77335 , Reply# 25   8/5/2009 at 01:49 (5,378 days old) by joe22 ()        

wow, congrats what a find !!!!

Post# 77336 , Reply# 26   8/5/2009 at 01:57 (5,378 days old) by vacuumfreeeke ()        

I was shocked when I got my Miele Plus (same hose/handle as yours) at a flea market for 20 bucks 6 or so months ago.... but you certainly hit the motherload! Love the metal plate and brushroll and electronic controls.... you are SOOOOOOOOOO lucky! I went to the Good Will today and they didn't even have a cheap vacuum for me to scoff at!

Post# 77351 , Reply# 27   8/5/2009 at 08:37 (5,378 days old) by jmm63 (Denville, NJ)        

I have the exact same White Pearl, thanks to a very nice member from this club, and I just love it. Mine also came with a separate wand and floor brush so switching between carpets and bare floors is easy. My only complaint would be how heavy the machine is. I had a Miele Red Star before and its wasn't nearly as heavy as this one. But other than that, LOVE this machine! Congrats on your find, and you sure can't beat the price!!!!!

Post# 77352 , Reply# 28   8/5/2009 at 08:40 (5,378 days old) by jmm63 (Denville, NJ)        

I have the exact same White Pearl, thanks to a very nice member from this club, and I just love it. Mine also came with a separate wand and floor brush so switching between carpets and bare floors is easy. My only complaint would be how heavy the machine is. I had a Miele Red Star before and its wasn't nearly as heavy as this one. But other than that, LOVE this machine! Congrats on your find, and you sure can't beat the price!!!!!

Post# 77353 , Reply# 29   8/5/2009 at 08:41 (5,378 days old) by jmm63 (Denville, NJ)        

sorry about the double post, not quite sure how that happened!

Post# 77643 , Reply# 30   8/8/2009 at 02:05 (5,375 days old) by mixfinder ()        
Dynamic Duo

With nothingleft to lose, I pour Krud Kutter on the spot and used a pot brush to work it in. I filled the water reservoir with boiling water and the soap dispenser with white vinegar. I brushed the siled areas with pain hot water amf then extracted with the a white vinegar rinse until no more suds appeared in the capture container. I let it dry over night and vacuumed it with the Miele. The spots are gone. Yahoo. I'm packing the carpet cleaner for the trip to Kansas where it's new life will be with my daughter's family. I'll keep my eyes out for another thrift store Hoover V2 carpet cleaner. I have njoyed it.

Post# 77923 , Reply# 31   8/10/2009 at 04:22 (5,373 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)        

Super nice-I have one Just exactly like the one shown.Mine cost more than $39!!sadly the Salvation Army place out here closed.Thrift stores-"swap shops" are hard to find out my way.The Dixon's swap shop I deal with has large appliances.Rarely vacuums-I did get an Electrolux LX from him.I like the OLDER Meile powernozzles more so than the new ones.The polished floor shoe on that older one-and the metal brushroll is so much better than todays models.wish Meile would go back to the metal!I use My Meile White Pearl quite a lot too.Use it along with my Kirby Sentrias as a main vacuum.
the lack of swap shops and the lackluster yard sales here make it difficult for appliance hunting.


Post# 77945 , Reply# 32   8/10/2009 at 11:19 (5,373 days old) by mixfinder ()        
The older power nozzle.

Part of what caused me to be dismissive with Meile was looking at and hefting the little plastic power nozzle. I have turned on a few at Albert Lee the local Miele dealer and they seemed to float over the carpet. I was very surprised and continue to be amazed at the Miele. The carpert installer who has been working on replacing my carpet under warrantee came they other day and saw the Miele. He is from Serbia and while he's extremely cultured his dialect goes to unintelligble when he's excited. His mother snuck her first Miele into her country 35 years ago. She still has the same vacuum and woe unto anyone who uses without proper respect. Sergy has a Miele and when he saw the heavier rug attachment, he asked me if I would sell the vacuum? I declined. I have learned my lesson. At my age I may not live long enough to find the next "White Pearl" uncovered on the beach of second hand stores.


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