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Post# 199553   9/6/2012 at 09:17 (4,240 days old) by gal220joy ()        

I was privileged to visit The Vac Shop in Elizabethton, TN this week. It was certainly all I thought it would be and more. Jim was eager to answer my queries, gave lots of advice I didn't even ask for, provided me with the part I needed, etc. And he's got vacs, vacs, and more vacs...Luxes, Luxes, and more Luxes! Electrolux, Hoover, GE, and the list goes on. Even has a giant Hoover upright vac that I managed to miss until it was pointed out to me - the things about 12' tall. My attention must have been diverted by all the other antique contraptions surrounding me. If you need vac/vac parts, I daresay he's got it.

Thanks, Jim!


Post# 199577 , Reply# 1   9/6/2012 at 11:27 (4,240 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)        

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Have you got a picture of that 12 foot Hoover!?

Post# 199579 , Reply# 2   9/6/2012 at 11:31 (4,240 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)        
gal220joy

Was great to meet you and your family and find I was familiar with 2 areas you haved lived in.When you need more and are nearby come on over!--Who's Next?!?!--Jimmy

Post# 199587 , Reply# 3   9/6/2012 at 12:03 (4,240 days old) by Luxguy85 ()        
Hopefully Me!

Hopefully I will get to come up soon too!!

Post# 199591 , Reply# 4   9/6/2012 at 12:16 (4,240 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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Jimmy, your phone number is off the hook, did you vac shop # change? Been trying to get a hold of you to talk about the money order for the lux parts.

Will Hemb


Post# 199625 , Reply# 5   9/6/2012 at 13:43 (4,240 days old) by gal220joy ()        

jmurray01, you may just have to take a long trip to see that 12' Hoover!:) Didn't think to take a picture.

Jimmy, it was nice meeting you also. We enjoyed stopping in. Thanks again for everything. Will definitely keep you in mind when down your way.

And to everybody else, it's worth stopping in at The Vac Shop.


Post# 199762 , Reply# 6   9/7/2012 at 02:59 (4,239 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)        

Does the 12' Hoover vacuum work?

Post# 199778 , Reply# 7   9/7/2012 at 07:28 (4,239 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY)        
Jimmy

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I'm headed to Gatlinburg first weekend in November, I hope to get a chance to look you up during my trip!

Post# 199826 , Reply# 8   9/7/2012 at 14:13 (4,239 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Was that HOOVER one from the convention/

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Mike Pletcher had them,might have sold some.

Post# 199827 , Reply# 9   9/7/2012 at 14:16 (4,239 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
or

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maybe?

Post# 199829 , Reply# 10   9/7/2012 at 14:18 (4,239 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Do we need smeling salts for Jamie

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yet? I'd love to have one of those, as well as the balloon! God help me!

Post# 199836 , Reply# 11   9/7/2012 at 14:36 (4,239 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY)        
Oh man!

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I would LOVE to have one of those, especially that convertible elite!!!! The balloon wouldn't be bad either, but those giant Vacs...WOW is all I can say!

Post# 199846 , Reply# 12   9/7/2012 at 14:56 (4,239 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
There is a youtube

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of them both at the '08 convention. When I saw the Elite coming in the door of the hotel, I thought, "I'm in Nirvana". Imagine the 'other' guests?? We've turned more than a few heads... that's part of the fun.
John.


Post# 199849 , Reply# 13   9/7/2012 at 15:10 (4,239 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)        
Vac Shop

12 ft(more or less) Hoover-Doesn't work as earlier ones did.Is probably last of 'giants' from N Canton as it is the bagless with fold down handle.Otherwise known as 'Big Green Hoover'.---Will,New number is 423-297-6918,should be working properly.-Jimmy

Post# 199850 , Reply# 14   9/7/2012 at 15:13 (4,239 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Jimmy!!

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I never saw THAT one. You MUST show it and 'share with the class'.
John


Post# 199862 , Reply# 15   9/7/2012 at 16:02 (4,239 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY)        
John

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Isn't that half the fun of collecting vacuum cleaners....the shock factor from non-collectors? Right now I have seven vacuum cleaners sitting in my office here at the bank and the looks I get from people who walk into my office....PRICELESS!

Jimmy, I totally agree with John....we need a good "show and tell" of the big green hoover! And I STILL want that Convertible Elite!!!! :-D


Post# 199873 , Reply# 16   9/7/2012 at 16:32 (4,239 days old) by kenkart ()        
When you go see Jimmy!!

Trust me, you will need the smelling salts!! Just about every rare vacuum imaginable is there!!! Invincible,Spencer,and many other rare old machines, Be sure to go to the nearby Ridgewood Barbecue, its the BEST you will ever eat!!

Post# 199878 , Reply# 17   9/7/2012 at 17:45 (4,239 days old) by portable (Corvallis, OR)        

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I know it's not this one, but....doncha wish?!


Post# 199880 , Reply# 18   9/7/2012 at 17:54 (4,239 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY)        
Now....

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THAT'S a vacuum cleaner!!!!

Post# 199889 , Reply# 19   9/7/2012 at 18:37 (4,239 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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thanks for the update jimmy. ill save it

Will Hemb


Post# 199903 , Reply# 20   9/7/2012 at 20:33 (4,238 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
John!

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That is ONE of them. We saw the big "blue" convertible in North Canton. Thry took one of those 28s, painted it, and, put a Convertible hood on it. I feel that they should have left it alone, and, just made a new one. They DID make several models.
Dear Santa,
Skip the bow.
John


Post# 199947 , Reply# 21   9/8/2012 at 09:23 (4,238 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)        
giant Hoovers

There was also a giant Constellation that may have been reworked into a giant Celebrity.(Sort of like a Chrysler show car could get paint and trim and still be the new show car a year later.)Anyone have pics.I don't.

Post# 201869 , Reply# 22   9/26/2012 at 15:51 (4,220 days old) by lilkidtech ()        

Jim here'e your giant Hoover. :)

Post# 422325 , Reply# 23   3/28/2020 at 12:10 (1,480 days old) by stephaniekoro (Kyiv Ukraine )        

hi have you got one of these in the shop interested in the manufacturer who made these i dont know too much about them.

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Post# 422344 , Reply# 24   3/28/2020 at 17:18 (1,480 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)        

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I really want to come down there! I might be able to come in late April or May.

Post# 422348 , Reply# 25   3/28/2020 at 19:30 (1,479 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky)        
Very worth it

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You will be blown away. There are quite a few toy vacs, but most of what I saw appeared to be those 70s Eureka toys and the Dirt Devil MVP juniors that actually have suction. He has the big Hoover as well but it has been moved to the back of the newer store. Tons of Kirbies as well (some not pictured), oldest one there so far is a 508 with green bag.

Post# 426132 , Reply# 26   5/27/2020 at 19:49 (1,419 days old) by stephaniekoro (Kyiv Ukraine )        
@hoover300

hoover300 did you see that rotovac in there anywhere?

Post# 426134 , Reply# 27   5/27/2020 at 20:00 (1,419 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky)        

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There is A LOT there so I won't rule out the possibility, but all I saw toy wise were Eureka and Dirt Devil toys.

Post# 426184 , Reply# 28   5/28/2020 at 20:20 (1,418 days old) by luxlife (Under a Pecan Tree)        
Trying to reach Jimmy Martin

Jimmy’s voicemail isn’t set up and frankly, I don’t blame him. What’s the best way to reach him?

Post# 426192 , Reply# 29   5/28/2020 at 22:03 (1,418 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky)        

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Just try calling again tomorrow, he doesn't do email or anything and his local library is closed down due to covid so he can't post(last I heard anyway).

Post# 426211 , Reply# 30   5/29/2020 at 09:03 (1,418 days old) by luxlife (Under a Pecan Tree)        

Ok. Thanks Hoover300!

Post# 426241 , Reply# 31   5/29/2020 at 21:47 (1,417 days old) by luxlife (Under a Pecan Tree)        
Hoover 300

We spoke today and had a great conversation

Post# 426243 , Reply# 32   5/29/2020 at 22:40 (1,417 days old) by Hoover300 (Kentucky)        

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Glad you were able to get through!

Post# 426254 , Reply# 33   5/30/2020 at 05:29 (1,417 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.)        

That store is like a vacuum cleaner heaven from what I've seen.

 

Someone should film a vacuum based movie there.


Post# 426274 , Reply# 34   5/30/2020 at 14:13 (1,417 days old) by stephaniekoro (Kyiv Ukraine )        

did you ask about the rotovac

Post# 426286 , Reply# 35   5/30/2020 at 20:34 (1,416 days old) by luxlife (Under a Pecan Tree)        

This post has been removed by the member who posted it.



Post# 426292 , Reply# 36   5/30/2020 at 21:11 (1,416 days old) by Marks_here (_._)        
OUCH

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That was a bit harsh

Post# 426293 , Reply# 37   5/30/2020 at 21:14 (1,416 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.)        

yeah, give them credit for being persistent but not in an over-bearing way.


Post# 426299 , Reply# 38   5/30/2020 at 21:25 (1,416 days old) by luxlife (Under a Pecan Tree)        
It’s been removed. Change of heart

I’m more concerned about my comments that remain for posterity, so I’ll exercise my editorial privilege. None of this is worth it and I do have a tendency to overreact.



This post was last edited 05/30/2020 at 22:04
Post# 426303 , Reply# 39   5/30/2020 at 21:43 (1,416 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.)        

If the person started emailing everyone in the group or posting daily, it would be time to limit their abilities and ask a few more questions of their true motivations.

 

Your response means you've been paying attention to all posts, which is good and attentive.  

 

People when they first start collecting something that they've just realized interests them, tend to be a bit hysterical at first, I've found.  Such a group can be validifying.   


Post# 426307 , Reply# 40   5/30/2020 at 21:57 (1,416 days old) by luxlife (Under a Pecan Tree)        
Never mind

I’d rather stop now. It’s worthless to continue.

Post# 426314 , Reply# 41   5/30/2020 at 23:05 (1,416 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
What

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Don't give up.
"Get busy living or get busy dying." Morgan Freeman The Shawshank Redemption.
Les


Post# 426332 , Reply# 42   5/31/2020 at 09:58 (1,416 days old) by stephaniekoro (Kyiv Ukraine )        

i didnt see what it said. doesnt bother me really. as long as your honest about why then im fine with that.



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