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Thread Number: 28318
/ Tag: Brand New Vacuum Cleaners
Kirby avalir |
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| Post# 316266 2/21/2015 at 07:47 (3,344 days old) by kirbyg6 (York) | ||
yesterday I had a great surprise because a man came and serviced my grandmas two kirby and he said they were in such a bad state that he couldn't do anything to them. So he brought in the new avalir and we were all amazed how much better it was and my grandma got one And he took the other two away
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| Post# 316268 , Reply# 1 2/21/2015 at 08:50 (3,344 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 316271 , Reply# 2 2/21/2015 at 09:06 (3,344 days old) by kirbyg6 (York) | ||
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| Post# 316278 , Reply# 3 2/21/2015 at 09:49 (3,343 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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Haha typical Kirby salesman. Kirbys are not that difficult to service and repair. | ||
| Post# 316282 , Reply# 4 2/21/2015 at 10:19 (3,343 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York) | ||
He brought the Avalir with him! | ||
| Post# 316285 , Reply# 5 2/21/2015 at 10:22 (3,343 days old) by Ctvacman (CT) | ||
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I'd like to know what he considered "bad shape". Prob needed a new brushroll and a belt | ||
| Post# 316291 , Reply# 6 2/21/2015 at 10:31 (3,343 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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Haha funny :-) | ||
| Post# 316297 , Reply# 7 2/21/2015 at 10:53 (3,343 days old) by kirbyg6 (York) | ||
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| Post# 316300 , Reply# 8 2/21/2015 at 10:58 (3,343 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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Fill tubes aren't a problem, the motor might have just needed new brushes. But anyway the Avalir looks nice I like the new handle makes it easier to carry. As long as your Grandma is happy then it's not a problem :-) | ||
| Post# 316302 , Reply# 9 2/21/2015 at 11:03 (3,343 days old) by kirbyg6 (York) | ||
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| Post# 316318 , Reply# 11 2/21/2015 at 13:34 (3,343 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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Well said Daniel. Very true. | ||
| Post# 316321 , Reply# 12 2/21/2015 at 13:57 (3,343 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️) | ||
Sorry Daniel 
KIRBY dealers are NOT in business to sell used Kirbys some might but those are the ones who can't sell a new machine .I know many Kirby dealers across the U.S. they sell new machines . My KIRBY guy scraps the metal of older machines . From what I read Kirbyg6 and his Grandmother are very happy with the Avalir many KIRBY customers update their machines especially those machines they have are very old now the two of them are happy . If every customer kept their old machines Kirby would be out of business .
How bout we let kirbyg6 and his grandmother enjoy their purchase :) and not speculate on all that could or couldn't be wrong it's over , George good luck with that gorgeous machine . Dan | ||
| Post# 316326 , Reply# 14 2/21/2015 at 14:18 (3,343 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️) | ||
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Looks like U | ||
| Post# 316327 , Reply# 15 2/21/2015 at 14:21 (3,343 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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Oh yes I'm just getting ready to hit the town Danny boy. :-) | ||
| Post# 316332 , Reply# 16 2/21/2015 at 14:48 (3,343 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 316365 , Reply# 18 2/21/2015 at 21:13 (3,343 days old) by ralph123 (Little Rock, AR) | ||
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So does Kirby have the lifetime rebuild program in the UK? What is the price of the lifetime rebuild on the Avelir? | ||
| Post# 316366 , Reply# 19 2/21/2015 at 21:27 (3,343 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest) | ||
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Avalir isn't listed on their website yet. Rebuild program states call for information.
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| Post# 316375 , Reply# 20 2/21/2015 at 23:50 (3,343 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
This reminds me of one time about 20 years ago when my refrigerator went out. It turned out to be a $27 relay. The guy who fixed it said it was common for less scrupulous repairmen to say the compressor was bad and offer to sell the person a good used refrigerator and to haul the old one away. They would then fix the relay on that one and sell it at a tidy profit to the next sucker whose relay went out. He said his mother had been scammed that way when he was on vacation and he found out about it when he went to the guy's shop and spotted his mother's refrigerator, repaired and for sale out front.
If the salesman knows how to fix the old Kirbys, which he most likely does, then he can probably make a pretty decent side business out of selling the repaired ones to an entirely different market segment. People who would look on eBay or Craigslist to buy a used Kirby probably wouldn't have the cash or the inclination to buy a brand new one. I know I would fall into this category. | ||
Post# 316400 , Reply# 21 2/22/2015 at 08:48 (3,343 days old) by gottahaveahoove  (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Well,
I'm not a "Kirbylover", BUT..... if anyone WANTS to lay out that kind of cash.... go to it. But, ANY vacuum that can cost that much should be fixable.. those 2 certainly could be. They should be built to last, and, I presume are. It does seem a bit odd that a repaiman of anything would have abrand new model in the truck, ready to sell.
Remember Hoover's old ad?..... "You might never need to buy a new one again". Nowadays, that's not a problem. Again, it's neither my vacuum nor my money. But, to pay that much for a cleaner..... perhaps the same things will go wrong on the new one. But, who am I to tell anyone how to spend $? | ||
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Post# 316404 , Reply# 23 2/22/2015 at 09:10 (3,343 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Very well
put. Yearsago, my late's father's friend , an Electrolux dealer, stopped by to look at our cleaner, which needed to be serviced. It was a Hoover 67. He began telling my mom, "You don't want this serviced, do you know how much better an Electroluc would clean this place? I have one in the car, I'd love to show you"... Nedless to say, the Electrolux stayed in the car. He took the Convertible, put in a new bulb, greased the motor and dropped it off.
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| Post# 316408 , Reply# 24 2/22/2015 at 09:28 (3,343 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England) | ||
Hi, | ||
| Post# 316413 , Reply# 25 2/22/2015 at 11:14 (3,342 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️) | ||
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Daniel
You know what they say about those who assume ...
Just because you have lived a life where every one scams doesn't mean the whole world is one huge scam . I am in NJ and my KIRBY guy is a saint he has been in business 39 years selling KIRBY vacuums and has a huge customer base ZERO complaints . Many people see a new vacuum they want it that's how the world works yes they are built to last a lifetime but most consumers want the newest one out . I don't remember George saying his grandmother got taken advantage of they LOVE their Avalir , too many chime in with nasty remarks about being taken advantage of over a KIRBY sale and all I read was how happy George and his grandmom are . Of course there are scammers every where but this is a happy story about a wonderful KIRBY Avalir purchase . Let's not turn this happy story into something it's not many people only look at the bad side and NEVER the good side . I only care that they continue to purchase KIRBY and are happy lifetime customers . Congratulations again George and your grandmom enjoy your new KIRBY for a lifetime or until you decide you want a new one . HOOVERLOVERDAN / Kirbyloverdan | ||
| Post# 316415 , Reply# 26 2/22/2015 at 11:21 (3,342 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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I'm sure she will enjoy it but if I wanted the new model I would have serviced those 2 models sold them on ebay then gave the dealer a take it or leave it offer.:-) Sebondysonlovermarky | ||
| Post# 316420 , Reply# 27 2/22/2015 at 11:57 (3,342 days old) by kirbyg6 (York) | ||
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| Post# 316421 , Reply# 28 2/22/2015 at 12:08 (3,342 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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How much did your Gran pay out of interest George? | ||
| Post# 316422 , Reply# 29 2/22/2015 at 12:22 (3,342 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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because he couldn't do anything to the other two | ||
| Post# 316423 , Reply# 30 2/22/2015 at 12:28 (3,342 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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You are correct Chris but I guess the bottom line is George's Gran is happy with the Avalir but I'm sure the service guy is rubbing his hands with glee! :-) | ||
| Post# 316425 , Reply# 31 2/22/2015 at 12:34 (3,342 days old) by kirbyg6 (York) | ||
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| Post# 316426 , Reply# 32 2/22/2015 at 12:36 (3,342 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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What do they go for new in the UK? £600-£800? | ||
| Post# 316427 , Reply# 33 2/22/2015 at 12:41 (3,342 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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£600-£800? | ||
| Post# 316428 , Reply# 34 2/22/2015 at 12:44 (3,342 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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Really? :-0 I could get 18 Sebos for that! I saw a 2012 Sentria on EBay last week for £250. | ||
| Post# 316429 , Reply# 35 2/22/2015 at 12:48 (3,342 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 316439 , Reply# 36 2/22/2015 at 13:45 (3,342 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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Yes that's a good deal. Better still if you enjoy working on cleaners, rebuild it yourself.:-) | ||
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Post# 316462 , Reply# 38 2/22/2015 at 15:23 (3,342 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Max is right.
And, I'm not even a Kirby guy. I know people who have that service.. if you are the original owner nad have the paperwork,it's a nominal fee. it's a drop in the bucket compared to a new one. But, again, if one wants to spend on a new one.... have at it.
Last year, at the convention, the club sent a 1961, (I believe)Sanitronic back to Kirby for a rehab, and then raffled it off. It was a great looking machine. But, not being a Kirbylover, and not being the one to lay out the finances...... I too, hope both of you enjoy your purchase. No one should bash, in here, or elsewhere..about cleaners, cleaner owners, etc.{enough said about that} | ||
| Post# 316469 , Reply# 39 2/22/2015 at 15:56 (3,342 days old) by kirbyg6 (York) | ||
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| Post# 316485 , Reply# 40 2/22/2015 at 18:38 (3,342 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York) | ||
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At least you are happy with your purchase!
In the end, you did what you wanted to do and we can't argue with that. I cannot say that my PERSONAL experience with Kirby dealers is all that great. In my city, the Kirby dealer is insulting, rude and greedy. He questioned me for looking for parts for my classic. He put down the machine and started a sales pitch. At least in my area, they don't care about your old Kirby, they just want you to buy a new one, and trash the old one. I refuse to go there for anything.
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| Post# 316525 , Reply# 42 2/23/2015 at 07:10 (3,342 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️) | ||
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Well Jeff
I am that "someone" you are referring to .
I know this fact because I have been purchasing all my NIB KIRBYS from him for over 20 years I am sure you have seen them in my "extensive collection thread" you know the longest thread in VL history . My saint KIRBY guy has many awards from the KIRBY company regarding customer satisfaction . I realize I must get out the crayons and construction paper sometimes if I do not spell out every thing in detail . I hope this answers your question Jeff enjoy your day . Kirbyloverdan / HOOVERLOVERDAN | ||
| Post# 316667 , Reply# 44 2/24/2015 at 14:53 (3,340 days old) by kirbyg6 (York) | ||
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| Post# 316668 , Reply# 45 2/24/2015 at 15:07 (3,340 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest) | ||
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G6 You should not be sorry, and we are interested. | ||
| Post# 316670 , Reply# 46 2/24/2015 at 15:30 (3,340 days old) by kirbyg6 (York) | ||
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| Post# 316671 , Reply# 47 2/24/2015 at 15:52 (3,340 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England) | ||
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And | ||
| Post# 316672 , Reply# 48 2/24/2015 at 15:53 (3,340 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine) | ||
Latest Avalir Commercial... | ||
| Post# 316679 , Reply# 49 2/24/2015 at 16:22 (3,340 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️) | ||
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George | ||
| Post# 316680 , Reply# 50 2/24/2015 at 16:24 (3,340 days old) by kirbyg6 (York) | ||
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| Post# 316706 , Reply# 51 2/24/2015 at 22:41 (3,340 days old) by kirbysthebest (Midwest) | ||
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I want to see the new multi surface cleaner I was never a fan of Kirby's renovator, so it will be interesting to see the redesign. | ||
| Post# 316774 , Reply# 52 2/25/2015 at 16:06 (3,339 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine) | ||
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| Post# 316775 , Reply# 53 2/25/2015 at 16:16 (3,339 days old) by parwaz786 ( ) | ||
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That kirby looks saucy😃 | ||
| Post# 316782 , Reply# 54 2/25/2015 at 17:27 (3,339 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine) | ||
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Post# 316783 , Reply# 55 2/25/2015 at 17:46 (3,339 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Saucy means | ||
| Post# 316784 , Reply# 56 2/25/2015 at 17:48 (3,339 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine) | ||
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| Post# 316785 , Reply# 57 2/25/2015 at 18:03 (3,339 days old) by parwaz786 ( ) | ||
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Yes, the Kirby Avalir is Awesome 😃 I would love one, looks nice in the red and black too | ||
| Post# 316832 , Reply# 58 2/26/2015 at 06:42 (3,339 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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Not interested?
Whatever gives you the impression that people weren't interested?
Whether people like the Kirby or not, or feel that your gran was ripped off or not, it still makes for an interesting discussion. So there's really no need to be sorry for posting it. Just because people having differing opinions doesn't make it uninteresting or unworthy. | ||
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Post# 316839 , Reply# 59 2/26/2015 at 09:26 (3,339 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Exactly
I would never want to own one, but I like to listen and watch. (That didn't sound exactly right, but....)
I have 3 Kirbys I'm going to sell. Don't want 'em, don't ned 'em, not gonna ever use them, but, I'd never bash anyone who'll get them. I may be "all Hoover", but I'm not crazy....... silence, I'm hearing giggles......... | ||
| Post# 316853 , Reply# 60 2/26/2015 at 12:07 (3,338 days old) by kirbyg6 (York) | ||
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| Post# 316856 , Reply# 61 2/26/2015 at 12:15 (3,338 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England) | ||
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You... | ||
| Post# 316858 , Reply# 62 2/26/2015 at 12:27 (3,338 days old) by kirbyg6 (York) | ||
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| Post# 316874 , Reply# 63 2/26/2015 at 15:55 (3,338 days old) by parwaz786 ( ) | ||
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OO nice! Would love to see pics too XD | ||
| Post# 316878 , Reply# 64 2/26/2015 at 17:10 (3,338 days old) by kirbyg6 (York) | ||
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