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Post# 215480   1/23/2013 at 15:49 (4,082 days old) by parwaz786 ( )        

Okay, this is ironically going to be the same thread as the DC07 one, But I want this! I am gonna buy it hopefully, not sure how much it retailed for though and how much I should pay MAX.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO parwaz786's LINK on eBay


Post# 215484 , Reply# 1   1/23/2013 at 16:16 (4,082 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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For something this rare in this pristine condition I would keep up-bidding until it was mine, even if it means it's the only vacuum you can buy this year.
Good Luck, Tayab.
Dave


Post# 215492 , Reply# 2   1/23/2013 at 17:12 (4,082 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)        

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As much as it pains me to say with it being a Dyson and all, Dave is right considering the condition that thing is in.

Post# 215561 , Reply# 3   1/24/2013 at 01:55 (4,081 days old) by parwaz786 ( )        
Thanks

Thanks Dave :)

Jamie: Thanks, you are right, but what confuses me is why you hate Dyson? You found your DC04 to be acceptable and an okay vacuum but when you got rid of it,you started hating on them again, You should definately try a DC25 or something because the Dual cyclone patent has expired ages ago .


Post# 215576 , Reply# 4   1/24/2013 at 04:57 (4,081 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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well stated Tayab and thank you for opening the door...

Gotta comment.

If you gather together most of what jmurray posts you realize he is a lad unfortunately plagued with an uncontrollable urge to qualify his opinions in a cloak of despair and negativity, even when he likes something. There is always some whiff of implied negative spin, based on what...we do not know.

Some call it amusing wit - I call it a sad and a terrible affliction to view the world this way, really.
It has been pointed out before by others. After his latest timeout 'ban' I had hoped for signs of a maturing improvement.
Alas this latest post proves otherwise. With his over 3,223 posts in just over two years, he continues to be oppressed under a dark cloud of unfounded 'dysonitis hateus' and never fails to remind us so.

I urge you JM to find the joy in your life despite the mire of your travails. Your baleful whining earns you no congeniality points in generally happy upbeat Vacuumland.

There, I said it, for those who wanted to but wish to remain anonymous.

respectfully,
Dave




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Post# 215607 , Reply# 5   1/24/2013 at 11:01 (4,081 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

Tayyab, your not the only one that really wants that!

Post# 215617 , Reply# 6   1/24/2013 at 12:10 (4,081 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)        

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Well thanks for at least being honest Dave.

We can no longer afford the internet so I'll be departing this forum for some time soon, much to every bodies delight I'm sure.




Post# 215619 , Reply# 7   1/24/2013 at 12:27 (4,081 days old) by hooversrus2012 ()        

hi all i hav to say his i agree with aeoliandave on the bad comments j murry dishers out also his opinons as well. my dyson dco 7 i got from argos backin oct 04 it as a filter change every year and its 9 years old what good cleaners they are. so just goes to show look after dyson it look after u my auntys dco4 is 13 years old still goin strong to day. dyson are good

Post# 215625 , Reply# 8   1/24/2013 at 14:12 (4,081 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

Yeah dysons aren't bad, I have a 1995 one that still works, and I got a DC01 out of a skip and it was full of water and it still worked! Then I'm not saying hoover is bad...

Post# 215626 , Reply# 9   1/24/2013 at 14:13 (4,081 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

Ps bye jamie

Post# 215629 , Reply# 10   1/24/2013 at 14:20 (4,081 days old) by parwaz786 ( )        

Bye Jamie, I will miss you, why are you going?

Dysondestijl: Ikr! you should get it then, I don't think I will be able to get it,anyways we used a bnib dc04 aswell


Post# 215633 , Reply# 11   1/24/2013 at 14:58 (4,081 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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i have a 1993 da001 that still works

Post# 215649 , Reply# 12   1/24/2013 at 16:09 (4,081 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)        

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Finances aren't exactly great at the moment so things like the internet have to go second to finding a place to live.

I'm sure I'll get back online some time, but it may take a while.


Post# 215653 , Reply# 13   1/24/2013 at 16:23 (4,081 days old) by Vintagerepairer (England)        

I think a good deal of gentlemen on here could do well to read their own comments and those of others before singling out any one person.

I do not write this in defense of Jmurray or any other specific member, I write it from my heart; is it not possible to consider the age of the people who you find so offensive and consider also what their life may be like? Many of the members of this forum it would seem are under 20 years of age. I have seen grown men hammering it out tooth & nail on here, where in actual fact they should be providing an example to the younger following. What hope is there then for those who are still in the process of growing up to quietly mature and gain wisdom?

Consider also please your own age, maturity, and life experiences before sounding off about someone else. Bullying amongst children is bad enough. Amongst adults it is worse. For an adult to do the same to a mere child is completely unacceptable.


Post# 215737 , Reply# 14   1/25/2013 at 03:43 (4,080 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

Well parwaz I would love it but unfortunately I can't magic up the money right now...

Post# 215795 , Reply# 15   1/25/2013 at 13:30 (4,080 days old) by parwaz786 ( )        

Get your parents to buy it for you and you have to help them more than usual and no pocket money for a month or sumthing

Post# 215801 , Reply# 16   1/25/2013 at 14:17 (4,080 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

Well my parents say that if I want an expensive vacuum then I must either not buy it or save up for it. They say I have too many vacuums and don't need any more, or don't need to spend over £15 for another one! Unless its Xmas then I got a dyson dc16 animal that cost £150ish but is total crap and is the worst thing I have ever bought.
I'm not being offensive mate but when your parents don't get your obsession and you already have 50+ vacs then its hard convincing my dad! My mums ok with it though, just she complains that they get in the way!


Post# 215807 , Reply# 17   1/25/2013 at 15:38 (4,080 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)        
Hi...

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Hi Mr G.
Mind you if you have 50+ at anyone time your doing better than I was at your age.
I e-mailed you eariler with your new address you gave me. Did you get it ok?

James:o)


Post# 215936 , Reply# 18   1/26/2013 at 06:23 (4,079 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

no i havent got it but ive mailed you so if you get that then just reply to that!
thanks james


Post# 215979 , Reply# 19   1/26/2013 at 10:59 (4,079 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)        
Umm

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Hi George. I've checked my e-mails and I haven't got one from you yet.


James:o)


Post# 216000 , Reply# 20   1/26/2013 at 12:59 (4,079 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

Oh, that's wierd

Post# 216009 , Reply# 21   1/26/2013 at 13:31 (4,079 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)        
Yep!

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Still no message lol:o)

James:o)


Post# 216011 , Reply# 22   1/26/2013 at 14:21 (4,079 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

spam folder?

Post# 216037 , Reply# 23   1/26/2013 at 16:28 (4,079 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)        
Nope...

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Nope. It isn't in my junk folder.

James:o)


Post# 216137 , Reply# 24   1/27/2013 at 08:42 (4,078 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

Yours ain't in mine either James...

Post# 216148 , Reply# 25   1/27/2013 at 09:36 (4,078 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)        
Well...

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Well when you come to the shop you will have to re-write it out for me:o)
Just let me know when you are coming again:o)

James:o)


Post# 216158 , Reply# 26   1/27/2013 at 10:48 (4,078 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)        

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As a huge dyson fan I really love the twin chamber dc03, I have a mint purple and green one and just the other day got a much abused but all their yellow and grey one. The dc03 was never sold in SA our first dysons were the dc14 and 08 although there are many early models here.
I really hope you get it its a great vacuum


Post# 216160 , Reply# 27   1/27/2013 at 10:58 (4,078 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)        

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Gareth what is that Dyson next to the DC03? The head looks very strange indeed.

Post# 216162 , Reply# 28   1/27/2013 at 11:19 (4,078 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)        

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dc04 zorbster very rare here it has the dry cleaning dispenser on it


Post# 216164 , Reply# 29   1/27/2013 at 11:25 (4,078 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)        

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That is interesting Gareth - you don't have any better pictures of it do you?

Post# 216166 , Reply# 30   1/27/2013 at 11:38 (4,078 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

Jamie there is a video of it on YouTube, by vacuums4821 i believe, you clip that on the specially designed head of the zorbster, and it dispenses the zorb dry cleaning powder (when it has the zorb in it, of course, it doesn't just magic zorb from thin air), you then take the cyclone off the vac and take the zorb hopper off, and then the brush roll of the vac grooms the zorb into the floor, so you then reattach the cyclone and vacuum it up.
Ps the zorb hopper cannot be fitted to the head of any other DC04.


Post# 216167 , Reply# 31   1/27/2013 at 12:09 (4,078 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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Cool machines! I love how different they can look.I have room to store my dc 18 but leave it out to look at.I would the 39 too but takes up too much space

Post# 216168 , Reply# 32   1/27/2013 at 12:11 (4,078 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)        

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Here we go

Post# 216169 , Reply# 33   1/27/2013 at 12:13 (4,078 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)        

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Close up with it removed

Post# 216170 , Reply# 34   1/27/2013 at 12:14 (4,078 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)        

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Fitted

Post# 216182 , Reply# 35   1/27/2013 at 13:23 (4,078 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

Have you ever tried zorbing a piece of carpet with it Gareth?

Post# 216186 , Reply# 36   1/27/2013 at 13:31 (4,078 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)        

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Yea I did , it worked great. I have started to sell zorb powder from my shop, I must say its selling well. I hope that dyson makes a zorb attachment for one of its ball machines again.

Post# 216212 , Reply# 37   1/27/2013 at 15:32 (4,078 days old) by parwaz786 ( )        

Awesome Zorbster Gareth! the motor goes to half the power in zorb mode which is really cool, I want one :)

Post# 216325 , Reply# 38   1/27/2013 at 19:39 (4,077 days old) by Vintagerepairer (England)        
Zorb

In the UK because people often spend a lot of money buying and installing their fitted carpets, yet a good deal of them wouldn't think to get in a professional to deep-clean them when they are dirty. Right from the days when Hoover began making a shampoo-polisher machine (and probably before that with the Bex-Bissell shampooo applicators) people in the UK have loved the idea of 'having a go' at carpet cleaning.

In so many cases, it is quickly identified that carpet cleaning is so much harder than first thought, and the results (in particular the re-soiling of "clean" carpets) are very poor. I would consider that the sale of domestic carpet cleaning equipment was always steady up until Vax really took off in the early parts of the 1980's. Once the practicalities and novelty of Vax 3-in-1 began to wear off, UK consumers seemed to go a little quiet on the carpet cleaning front. Dyson offered a dry-powder cleaning system to supplement their new upright cleaners, and 3-in-1 cleaners were still available from two or three manufacturers, but the desire to clean carpets had pretty much disappeared.

I don't recall the DC04 Zorbster being a huge success in the UK. It was expensive and cumbersome with the hopper attached. There was a DC05 version of it too, the motorhead, which didn't distribute the powder (the user had to do that) but it did have the option to brush the powder into the carpet without the suction motor running.

Dyson make all sorts of claims about their Zorb powder, as do manufacturers of cleaning products such as Vanish. Wet cleaning is also very fashionable once again, with a whole range of upright extraction cleaners on sale from many manufacturers. I still maintain that carpets are best cleaned by people who know what they are doing.


Post# 216387 , Reply# 39   1/28/2013 at 05:26 (4,077 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)        

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I have the dc05 Motor head too


Post# 216620 , Reply# 40   1/29/2013 at 12:20 (4,076 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

well it ended at £210...

Post# 216621 , Reply# 41   1/29/2013 at 12:24 (4,076 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)        

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Good grief! I think the winning bidder may have "buyers remorse".

I'd expect it to be re-listed due to a "time waster" pretty soon.


Post# 216623 , Reply# 42   1/29/2013 at 12:40 (4,076 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

Well the dc07 Bnib went for £250...

Post# 216670 , Reply# 43   1/29/2013 at 18:06 (4,075 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
"i have a 1993 da001 that still works"

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Do you, Micahel? I am pretty sure you do not...


Post# 216674 , Reply# 44   1/29/2013 at 18:30 (4,075 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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yes Alex i am pretty sure that i do, when my auntie moved house several years ago she bought a storage unit, after she moved most of her stuff out of it she told me i could store a few vacs in there, i only had a few crappy ones and the da001 there currently still in there, i don't expect you to believe me and i don't care if you don't you never did believe anything i said

Post# 216676 , Reply# 45   1/29/2013 at 18:34 (4,075 days old) by ned_flanders ()        

It would be nice if Jamie could explain why he doesn't like Dyson, rather than having other members explain for him.

Post# 216677 , Reply# 46   1/29/2013 at 18:35 (4,075 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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Im aware he had a dc04 which he liked

Post# 216833 , Reply# 47   1/30/2013 at 12:13 (4,075 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
I like Dyson for...

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There ease of use and convenience and there cool cyclonic technology but the main reason I do not like Dyson is because they are bagless, I don't mind the bagless but I much prefere bagged. The other main reason I don't like them is because they are...well... Dyson, in my opinion they took the place of every other vacuum manufacture from the bagged market which is the reason for all the other bagless cleaners, some may say well the other manufactures didn't have to go bagless, well, they did if they wanted to keep up with the market and give consumers what they wanted for half the cost of a dyson to keep there sales growing. But that is just my veiw, you may disagree.

Alex


Post# 216849 , Reply# 48   1/30/2013 at 14:17 (4,075 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)        

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As far as bagless cleaners go, Dyson are unrivalled. However, I firmly believe there are far higher performing, better quality and cheaper bagged cleaners available on the market. Dyson are incredibly over-rated and over priced, and there advertising is very misleading with regards to maintenance - it never ceases to amazes me how many people don't know you have to clean the filters. 

 

Overall, they're not bad. I wouldn't buy one new in a million years and would only ever recommended them to a consumer on the basis that they absolutely insisted on a bagless cleaner 


Post# 216851 , Reply# 49   1/30/2013 at 14:28 (4,075 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)        

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I have previously explained in great detail why I do not like Dysons, but just for you Jeff, I shall explain again.

1) Dysons do not achieve deep down cleaning in the carpet pile because the bristles are too short and soft and the brush roll lacks any beating function.

2) The "lifetime filters" advertising is a lie as when I got my DC04 (which I did not like Michael, hence my selling it after less than a month) the pre-motor filters were caked in dirt which could not be washed off.

3) To empty a Dyson (especially the models lacking a "trap door") is a very messy affair as dust always puffs out of the cyclone upon removal.

4) How many Dysons (especially DC07s) do you see on eBay with "needs new motor" in the title?

5) The build quality of the Dysons I've used (DC01, DC04 and DC07) is atrocious hence the increasing lack of DC01s in circulation.

6) The stretch hoses always split within a few years of purchase and acquiring a new one is far from cheap if you want a genuine Dyson replacement.

I could go on but don't wish to bore you.

I have nothing against people who love Dysons - good on you all, but I do not and refuse to have my mouth taped shut (metaphorically of course, though I'm sure a few members would volunteer to do it literally).

For this reason I shall continue to use my vintage Hoovers and Electroluxes which have (bar one) all original parts and work 100% as intended.



Post# 216857 , Reply# 50   1/30/2013 at 14:49 (4,075 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
Increasing lack of DC01's

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What are you talking about have you seen how many are listed on eBay?!?!


Post# 216858 , Reply# 51   1/30/2013 at 14:51 (4,075 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)        

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Sorry Jamie, whilst I'm with you on the dislike of Dysons, some of your reasons are absolute crap and completely invalid as, at your own admission, you have only owned one for a month. 

 

1. the state of the filters are entirely dependant on the user. The machine even has notices written on the front of it to wash the filters, it's the responsibility of the user. Whereas I agree that cleaning the filters and emptying the unit is particularly messy and would much rather just throw a bag in a bin

2. Again, the hoses only split with incorrect use, where a user tries to repeatedly stretch the hose further than it is intended to go.  Under normal use as advised in the user manual, it should not split. Having said that, any hose on any cleaner will split with excessive use - how many split bellows have we all seen on Juniors and Seniors over the years?

 

3. the DC01's are still pretty common. I know of a fair few on use and HUNDREDS of them crop up on ebay. Same with the DC04's. Certainly a hell of a lot more DC01's still in daily use than there are Hoover Turbopower 2's and Lux Contours from the same period. 

 

Don't get me wrong, I'm not singing Dyson's praises. As you know, I'm no fan of them. But a hell of a lot of what you said is ridiculous and completely invalid given that you have very little experience of using one.


Post# 216865 , Reply# 52   1/30/2013 at 15:06 (4,075 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)        

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As I said, it's just MY views, of which I'm entitled to - right or wrong.

Post# 216866 , Reply# 53   1/30/2013 at 15:10 (4,075 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)        

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"What are you talking about have you seen how many are listed on eBay?!?!" Indeed I have, but compared to 5 or 6 years ago the number has dropped drastically.

Since the DC01 was the biggest seller for Dyson (or so my memory tells me) there are naturally going to be more there but the number breaking down due to the typical "brittle plastic" is still on the rise.

On my last trip to the dump I saw three DC01s in the electricals section with broken off handles and cleaning heads.


Post# 216869 , Reply# 54   1/30/2013 at 15:24 (4,075 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        

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The celaner head will of most likely just popped off as dyson floor heads are held on with cheap plastic circular clips, they head displace very easily, especially on the earlier ones.


Post# 216977 , Reply# 55   1/31/2013 at 15:03 (4,074 days old) by parwaz786 ( )        

Jamie, My Neighbour has a MASSIVE family over 16 people in a terraced 5 bedroom house, exactly like us but ours is a little bit bigger. They had 2 or 3 vax's, a cylinder bagless one, a 6131 X2 and the little pro models with the tub design and massive clips for the bucket, they all failed, then they got an Eco Autosave Henry and they said that is nice, but the performance is crap, now they got a DC33 Multi floor about a couple of months ago and they say its the best vacuum ever! I recommended the Dyson brand to them, and they chose the model. So far, the DC33 seems to want to vacuum more. it gets emptied every 3 days because of it getting full with no clogs. I love the fact they have a 5 year warranty.

My Dad's friend has a DC27 Multi-floor and uses is in a MASSIVE building, the bin gets emptied only when full I don't think he knows about the filters, they had a massive Numatic on a trolley I am sure a few years ago!

I used a DC08 for plaster, the Origin one for 4 months, used without any filter because I was fed up of the fine dust going onto the filters, so I left them out, then I left the vacuum outside and took it home a few months later I think (if memory serves me correctly)

We use Dyson's in our 3 story 5 bedroom household with loads of Family members, they are like commercial vacuums, like seriously! 3 kids, pets, they are just amazing, we had Vax, Hoover, Argos value Range, Proline, Hitachi, Morphy Richards, Electrolux, Dirt Devil, Asda smart price, Bissell, Zanussi I tried, you name it, Dyson is the best! I have used Henry at my Cousin brother's houseits a 2006 or 2007 model and it was good,used a 2012 one at denention, had less suction than I thought, crap. My Cousin brother, his mother has a Henry with a push switch and a little tiny hi lo switch, Then when my Aunty moved house, she got an Eco Henry, I tried it and Wow! Has an amazing design, HEPA flow bags are amazing! the motor is so quite, I can have a conversation by even whispering, I can use it in the bedroom when My little cousins are sleeping :) The suction was the best out of ANY Henry I used, So in my opinion, Dyson and Henry are the best vacuums


Post# 216979 , Reply# 56   1/31/2013 at 15:26 (4,074 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)        

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Here is what a good upright SHOULD do....



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Post# 216980 , Reply# 57   1/31/2013 at 15:27 (4,074 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)        

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and here is what a Dyson does...



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Post# 216993 , Reply# 58   1/31/2013 at 16:59 (4,074 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
And this is even better...

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Post# 216994 , Reply# 59   1/31/2013 at 17:02 (4,074 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)        

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You said it Chris, even I have to concede that Sebo did agitate pretty well.

Post# 216996 , Reply# 60   1/31/2013 at 17:07 (4,074 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
Here is one I did with the Hoover Turbopower 2 a couple week

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Post# 217022 , Reply# 61   1/31/2013 at 19:01 (4,073 days old) by kirby505 (Arizona)        
parwaz786

Did you win the action?
Kirby 505


Post# 217674 , Reply# 62   2/5/2013 at 02:18 (4,069 days old) by parwaz786 ( )        

I never bidded lol :(


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