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Another 2 **Big Yays** for Craigslist!
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Post# 31436   2/10/2008 at 17:01 (5,891 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)        

I had been browsing Craigslist the past two nights, and stumbled upon two listings I was interested in pursuing.

I emailed both sellers, asking if the items were still available.
Both responded over the last day--and I called both, arranged to go look at them, and ended up buying both!

I didn't get super duper $5 or $10 dollar deals ((that would have been amazing!))... But all things considered, I got pretty nifty deals on them.

The Miele is still a current model (S168) which sells for $350+. I got it for $100!! I've wanted one of these for a while now, and couldn't believe the deal I got.
I even have a SEB-217 Powernozzle laying around that will work on this cleaner. It came with my Miele canister and I had upgraded to a SEB-236. Thus yielding an extra powerhead.
I've been waiting patiently for one of these for at least two or three years now... and voilą! My patience paid off!!
Even Joe was impressed with it (that says a lot!).
It's super quiet, super powerful, and super Miele. I love it!
The guy selling it said his ex-girlfriend always bought the best... and now that they had broken up, and he was moving to California--he was just looking to get rid of everything that he could (probably that reminded him of her...).

I got the Princess II for $75. Which is still a great price, considering that when new, it probably sold for $600+. I only wish it had metal tools and the longer hose.
Funny, I had been watching a Princess on eBay about two weeks ago... and resisted the temptation to bid on it. Glad I did!

Check 'em out.

~Fred


Post# 31437 , Reply# 1   2/10/2008 at 17:02 (5,891 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)        
The Princess...

Even came full of dirt!!

:-)



Post# 31438 , Reply# 2   2/10/2008 at 17:03 (5,891 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)        
But now, it's...

All disassembled, and soaking in the bathtub as I post this stuff!

Stay tuned for "after" shots tomorrow--after I run to the vacuum store to get some new little incidental parts.

:-)



Post# 31439 , Reply# 3   2/10/2008 at 17:04 (5,891 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)        
Oh...

Never seen this before... Lombard, IL?

I thought they were based in Cleveland, OH..?


Post# 31441 , Reply# 4   2/10/2008 at 17:08 (5,891 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)        
And Finally...

Made in May of 1990!

Love date-codes!

Oh... and the funny thing-- The guy who I bought this from said "Yep... we're selling it because we got a Dyson."

I started laughing on the inside, and thought You stupid fool, this is 10x better than the Dyson, any day!

But, I said: "How are you liking the Dyson? ... I hear they're nice vacuums."

Then I left, still laughing on the indside.

:-)


Post# 31442 , Reply# 5   2/10/2008 at 17:20 (5,891 days old) by hamiltonbeachbo (Milwaukee )        

Great finds, Fred
I think both are good deals.
Especially, as you said, compared to buying them new.
Both are incredible machines.
Love the Miele electric broom,
Definitely a machine on my list.
Loved playing with the one at Fred's place.
You just can't beat a Miele.
The Filter Queen is also great.
Those machines are so powerful and quiet.
Enjoy!!

Pat


Post# 31443 , Reply# 6   2/10/2008 at 17:27 (5,891 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)        
Thanks, Pat!

We need to catch up soon!

Hope all is well with you..

~F


Post# 31449 , Reply# 7   2/10/2008 at 17:50 (5,891 days old) by swingette ()        

I have a similar Miele broom with pn but mine is the older series. When i first got mine i was shocked at the suction power and quiet sound. With the powernozzle it really does clean like a full sized cleaner. I use mine more than any of my other cleaners. Well made too!

Post# 31495 , Reply# 8   2/10/2008 at 23:49 (5,890 days old) by luxg ()        

Wow Fred, it was a great weekend for you!! Two great vacuums. Will look forward to seeing the after pictures.

Post# 31505 , Reply# 9   2/11/2008 at 04:21 (5,890 days old) by buffster ()        
Congrats Fred...

Ya done good! I love the Miele S168 Universal Upright. At least it appears to be the S168 Universal Upright. And, it appears to be in MINT condition.

You know I'm a Miele fan. Can't say enough good things about them. $100 is a phenomenal deal. Bravo. And, it was just synchronistic that you happen to have that spare SEB-217 Powernozzle. It was meant to be. Can't wait to see more photos. BTW, still looking forward to dishing about Macs.

M.


Post# 31546 , Reply# 10   2/11/2008 at 12:31 (5,890 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)        
More Pictures!

Here's the Miele all wiped down, with a new bag installed. I had to run out to our local Miele vac store and get a box of bags. I hated having to wait 18 hours to use the thing! It was torture, I tell you!



Post# 31547 , Reply# 11   2/11/2008 at 12:35 (5,890 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)        
Here it is...

With its SEB-217 Powernozzle.
I figured out that I can also use my SEB-236 powerhead, and then the machine will stand up by itself.

It is a bit on the heavy side... I also noticed it's rather on the tall side. It almost feels like I'm pushing a Hoover model 62 or 29; with the taller handle.

David--Like you, I think this will get used quite often. I use my Miele canister more than any of my other machines... It's just such a fabulous vacuum! Those Germans really know how to make a well-made vacuum cleaner!

Mike-Yes, it is a S-168... and it couldn't have been used more than a total of 2 hours in its lifetime. Mint as mint could be!


Post# 31548 , Reply# 12   2/11/2008 at 12:38 (5,890 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)        
The Princess...

Back from her day at the spa..
Glamming it up for the camera!

There was very little dirt inside of it... and I had absolutely no problem tearing right into it. These are very easy machines to work on! I was inspired to tear it apart after seeing Logan's Filter Queen posts a few weeks back.

I need to get a crevice tool for it, and a new bare floor brush insert... and I would love to find a 10' hose--crushproof or wire-reinforced. I won't be picky.
Anybody have an extra 10' Princess hose? :-)

This, too, I took a video of, and will post tonight after I get home from work.


Post# 31549 , Reply# 13   2/11/2008 at 12:40 (5,890 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)        
I just can't keep Hoovers out of what I do...

Of course, when I was taking it apart, I noticed that the cord had been chewed on (by a dog)... Lovely, I thought.

So, going through my cords, I used a nice gray Hoover cord I had laying around... that I think looks pretty spiffy with the machine.

It gives it that little extra 'je ne sais quois..'


Post# 31555 , Reply# 14   2/11/2008 at 13:04 (5,890 days old) by hamiltonbeachbo (Milwaukee )        
Does It Get Any Better??

Fred,

Beautiful shots.
Fabulous machines.
Both machines look spectacular.
Great job cleaning them up.
As you said, near mint which makes the job easier.
The Miele broom with the PN is amazing, a great configuration.
I bet it cleans as well if not better than most clean air uprights.
I thought the handle was adjustable on that model ... No?? Whatever!!
Love the color of the FQ Princess, so soothing!!
Enjoy!!

I'll give a call one night this week.
Moved out so night chat is more comfortable.
We'll talk soon and catch up.
Really look forward to seeing you in FL as well!!
Take Care!!

Pat


Post# 31654 , Reply# 15   2/11/2008 at 21:21 (5,890 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

Two good finds. I've never tried one of those Miele brooms, only the canisters.
What vac do you do the stair treads with btw? I use either the Electrolux brain dead at the mo' little power nozzle or my Royal Prince.. actually the Royal Prince is great with that mega mega long power cord.


Post# 31666 , Reply# 16   2/11/2008 at 23:00 (5,890 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)        
Here's the FQ Video...





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Post# 31669 , Reply# 17   2/12/2008 at 01:23 (5,889 days old) by buffster ()        
Love the video...

Thanks for sharing. And, I really love the low profile on the power nozzle.

BTW, how do you insert the actual YouTube screen into the thread? Are you copying the HTML code and inserting it?? I've tried before without success. Inquiring minds want to know.

M.


Post# 31684 , Reply# 18   2/12/2008 at 08:13 (5,889 days old) by swiveltop (Galveston, TX)        
Fabulous Finds Fred

They both look brand new,those air powered powernozzles are great,I have one on my Riccar Canister and use it on different machines,Love the Filter Queen,the powernozzle reminds me of the first ones that were brown,the machine looks great in gray,what years did they make these,I have two Queens so maybe I can find a Princess. Mark

Post# 31695 , Reply# 19   2/12/2008 at 10:53 (5,889 days old) by andy (Boston, MA)        

Yeah Fred! You got your Universal Upright! I knew you'd love it! They're just so easy to use, and super quiet!

Love the Princess! I wanted one of those SO BAD when I was a kid. The Health-Mor canisters were such awesome machines.

We gotta catch up soon!

Andy


Post# 31718 , Reply# 20   2/12/2008 at 17:26 (5,889 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)        
Hey Andy-

I sent you an email (to your FlyGuy account)...

:-)

Yay! I'm still loving them both! I think I'm gonna go vacuum.

Haha...

~Fred


Post# 32019 , Reply# 21   2/15/2008 at 09:51 (5,886 days old) by vac-o-matic (Saint Louis, Mo.)        
Craigslist rules!

Great finds Fred, you did a beautiful job on the FQ. I have the Princess III and it's been my daily driver canister since it came into my home. Now, being a Craigslist surfer myself, a few weeks ago I saw a listing for "vacuum cleaner-$10.00" and I thought it would just be another POS Dirt-Devil or something comparable. I was amazed to find it was a Hoover Junior model U1025, and it looked amazing in the pic. I emailed the seller and gave her my number and she called me back that evening. She said it was her mom's who recently went into extended care and it was just sitting in her closet taking up space. I told her I definitely wanted it, she was pleased, and then said she thought there was a box of attachments somewhere also and she would look for them. You can imagine my excitement at that point. I went the next day to pick it up and she had it all displayed in her foyer when I got there! I don't think the tools were ever used, and everything was in the box including the manual and sales receipt for $49.99 in 1978, even a packing slip! I'd never seen one in this color, creme with a butterscotchy colored plate and a plaid bag of the same. I found out from Jeff P. that this was probably the last issue of this machine in the U.S. So, I will continue surfing Craigslist, you just never know what's out there!

Rick


Post# 32404 , Reply# 22   2/17/2008 at 17:50 (5,884 days old) by logan ()        
Miele

Have you made a vid of you using the Miele yet? I have only used Miele canisters (which I love) but I have never seen the "stick vac" type that you have. (for lack of a better term).

QUESTION! What is the correct way to pronounce Miele? I always say "me-lah" but Martha Stewart was on TV the other day calling them "me-lay" which I don't think is correct.

:-)


Post# 32409 , Reply# 23   2/17/2008 at 18:00 (5,884 days old) by dial-a-nap (Omaha - the home of the TV Dinner)        

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Very good C-List finds, Fred! That Miele is the steal of the week, what a good looking vacuum. The FQ is pretty in all gray, almost military looking.

Not much good on C-list around here lately, but I search every day. I'll just keep using my "little mule" until something better comes along ;-)


Post# 32417 , Reply# 24   2/17/2008 at 18:27 (5,884 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)        
Logan~

No Video of the Miele yet.

You are correct... It is "Me-lah" ...Martha was wrong. :-)

Greg.. I don't know that I have any that I would call a "Mule." I use so many of them so regularly...

:-)



Post# 34854 , Reply# 25   3/15/2008 at 20:39 (5,857 days old) by royal880 (Grand Rapids, MI)        
Great Pictures of Miele & Filter Queen

I am new to Vacuumland. I just joined tonight. Fred S., I just bought a Miele S142. It didn't come with a powerhead. I noticed from your thread that either a SEB217 or a SEB236 will fit the Miele Universal vacuum. Is your powerhead a direct connect model or does it use a pigtail? I saw a SEB213 powerhead and wasn't sure if it would work with this model. I have done research and downloaded the PDF file for Miele S140 - S160 and it does discuss SEB236 and SEB217 powerhead's as options but doesn't indicate if they are direct connect. This machine is very powerful...almost sticks to the bare floor at maximum speed. I am thinking of getting a Miele canister late this year...probably an Aquarius model like Logan has. About 2 months ago, I purchased a Hoover Model 29 from Tom Anderson and I inquired about the Vaccumland site. He strongly encouraged me to join the group. I have been following the threads for about a year and have learned so much from this site. Always great to learn something new about Filter Queens, Royals, Hoovers, etc.
Thanks, Bob.



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