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Opinions on building a pristine Dyson DC01 to store? |
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Post# 261315   12/31/2013 at 11:09 (3,739 days old) by ManchesterVacs (Manchester)   |   | |
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Whilst clearing out in the depths of our shop today, we came across a Ametek DC01 motor new in the box I forgot we had (for those who don't know, these are impossible to get now). Initially, we put it on our news section and social media in order it may find an enthusiast out there.
However, on further thought, it occurred to me that we still have some brand new bins for DC01's, a bunch of good duct assemblies to choose from, new wheel sets, maybe one genuine hose left and most other stuff in good condition or new. So we *just about* have enough new or excellent stuff to build an absolutely pristine DC01.
We normally sell recon DC01's at around £79 (and are withdrawing them from general sale in the new year due to scarcity of good motors and bin catches), but to build such a thing as this would swallow over £100 in parts alone. But it would be pretty unique as superb ones of these are rather thin on the ground now.
The businessman in me says don't build one and simply sell the parts. The Dyson enthusiast in me says build a mint one with the brand new motor, as it may be our last opportunity to do so.
But then what to do with it? If sold we would probably need £200 for it, so it will sit about waiting for a collector - and probably go to a good home. Part of me says build it, box it up and throw it in the attic for a few years, as this time in five years it will be a rare beast indeed. In the latter case, when we expand and/or relocate, it will end up in a glass case probably.
So I thought I would solicit a few opinions here. What say you? Would you build it? And if so, what would you do with it? |
Post# 261317 , Reply# 1   12/31/2013 at 11:28 (3,739 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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I'd build it and keep it for a few years! |
Post# 261331 , Reply# 2   12/31/2013 at 15:27 (3,739 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)   |   | |
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Build it and keep it, yes! |
Post# 261336 , Reply# 3   12/31/2013 at 15:37 (3,739 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)   |   | |
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Post# 261409 , Reply# 4   1/1/2014 at 08:08 (3,738 days old) by citroenbx (england)   |   | |
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Post# 261410 , Reply# 5   1/1/2014 at 08:12 (3,738 days old) by citroenbx (england)   |   | |
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Post# 261412 , Reply# 6   1/1/2014 at 08:28 (3,738 days old) by citroenbx (england)   |   | |
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Post# 261416 , Reply# 7   1/1/2014 at 09:06 (3,738 days old) by ManchesterVacs (Manchester)   |   | |
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Post# 261460 , Reply# 8   1/1/2014 at 14:23 (3,738 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 261472 , Reply# 10   1/1/2014 at 15:26 (3,738 days old) by citroenbx (england)   |   | |
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i'v had mint dc04s sold them all. i'v had rare dc04 blue. i'v BUT GOT BRAN NEW DC02 IN THE BOX UP THE LOFT
p.s i'v got nearly every dc01 pars new ydk motors new cyclones old logos and new logos new tools all grey and purple and new wheels and new bins some dysons up the loft NEVER GO UP THERE UNSAFE p.s i can not have more vacuums no space for them i'v had lot of vacuum in my time 5 contors 2 dc02s 2.dc03s 6 dc04s 1 dc05 1 hoover turbopower 2 vax 121s 1 dc14s 3 dc07s but all gone now :-( but i will never get rid of dc01 i do have dirtdevil 105 new in box I'M NOT ALLOWED ANY VACUUM CLEANERS mr parwas786 |
Post# 261603 , Reply# 11   1/2/2014 at 18:27 (3,737 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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Build a minter, forget about it for 30 years, sell it, *blank*, live in the bahamas Or something like that anyway... |
Post# 261671 , Reply# 12   1/3/2014 at 14:25 (3,736 days old) by ManchesterVacs (Manchester)   |   | |
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Post# 274770 , Reply# 13   4/4/2014 at 16:21 (3,645 days old) by ManchesterVacs (Manchester)   |   | |
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Post# 274771 , Reply# 14   4/4/2014 at 16:23 (3,645 days old) by ManchesterVacs (Manchester)   |   | |
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Post# 274772 , Reply# 15   4/4/2014 at 16:26 (3,645 days old) by ManchesterVacs (Manchester)   |   | |
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Post# 274829 , Reply# 16   4/5/2014 at 02:16 (3,645 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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Very nice. Future collectable right there, even if it won't fully sort your pension out! |
Post# 274882 , Reply# 18   4/5/2014 at 14:01 (3,644 days old) by citroenbx (england)   |   | |
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Post# 274904 , Reply# 19   4/5/2014 at 15:45 (3,644 days old) by parwaz786 ( )   |   | |
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CitroenBx Manchestervacs wil buy the brand new YDK DC01 motors off you!!! :D They want those |
Post# 274907 , Reply# 20   4/5/2014 at 16:05 (3,644 days old) by citroenbx (england)   |   | |
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Post# 274909 , Reply# 21   4/5/2014 at 16:06 (3,644 days old) by citroenbx (england)   |   | |
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Post# 274910 , Reply# 22   4/5/2014 at 16:06 (3,644 days old) by citroenbx (england)   |   | |
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Post# 274911 , Reply# 23   4/5/2014 at 16:07 (3,644 days old) by citroenbx (england)   |   | |
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Post# 274913 , Reply# 24   4/5/2014 at 16:56 (3,644 days old) by parwaz786 ( )   |   | |
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Nice! I love the brushbar, where did you get that? You need to clean the plastic line for the filter cover cos I see dirt on it. Well done! :D |
Post# 274917 , Reply# 25   4/5/2014 at 18:41 (3,644 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 274918 , Reply# 26   4/5/2014 at 18:45 (3,644 days old) by ManchesterVacs (Manchester)   |   | |
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Post# 274919 , Reply# 27   4/5/2014 at 18:50 (3,644 days old) by ManchesterVacs (Manchester)   |   | |
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Citroen BX, I'd love to have a new red cradle for that machine and some new purple wheels if you can spare them at reasonable money? Or I'll swap you something you need or whatever.
Any of that other new DC01 stuff you want to sell, I'll have a go at too. Contact info in the link.
Hey, while you are about it, whats with the grey cable clip and missing soleplate rubber tag on yours? You are slipping. CLICK HERE TO GO TO ManchesterVacs's LINK |
Post# 274944 , Reply# 28   4/6/2014 at 05:14 (3,644 days old) by citroenbx (england)   |   | |
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