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Post# 387447   3/7/2018 at 17:14 (2,241 days old) by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA)   |   | |
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Last week I started volunteering at my local Goodwill, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 2 pm. I help out in the back of the store, sorting out the items that customers donate.
After my shift is over, I take some time to peruse the store, seeing if there are any good electronics and vacuum cleaners. Last week, there was a rather mundane selection, but today I saw some interesting machines! They had a Bissell Powerforce Bagless Turbo vacuum. Nothing special about it; these Bissell Powerforces are pretty common. There was also a Dirt Devil Versa Stick; it looked a lot like the Swift Stick I used to have that came as a bonus with my Dirt Devil Swivel Glide Vision back in 2001. The two vacuums that stood out were an Electrolux Prolux upright and a Dyson DC14 All Floors. I know nothing about the Prolux upright, and the Dyson was missing its attachments. I'm kinda tempted to buy the Dyson. Last week, I saw some Hoover machines; namely an older WindTunnel Bagless with the Twin Chamber system, a WindTunnel T-Series P.A.W.S. and a WindTunnel 2 High Capacity. I've had my fill of Hoovers, so I passed them up. I also saw a Dirt Devil Vision. Here is today's selection. I wonder if I can get an employee discount on anything at my work?
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Post# 387457 , Reply# 2   3/7/2018 at 19:06 (2,241 days old) by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA)   |   | |
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I don't know if I'll buy any vacuums at my work, especially as my dad and his girlfriend don't like having a hoard of vacuums in our garage. They donated a couple of vacuums to Goodwill last year, and I posted about this in probably the most unnecessary thread ever created on Vacuumland. I posted about donating some vacuums, and two people asked about a vacuum, and offered to pay shipping, and I rudely refused both times. Because there's simply no reason whatever to ask about which vacuums to donate in the first place, and that it's clearly up to me to decide what to keep, I won't bother posting about donating vacuums next time, and also watch my online manners.
Anyway, I hope I can get hired at Goodwill! I just need to get in on time and work hard, which I have been doing. I've got my fingers crossed! |
Post# 387460 , Reply# 3   3/7/2018 at 19:23 (2,241 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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The only one of those machines that remotely piques my interest is the ProLux. That's the heavy duty version of the Electrolux Discovery/Epic/Genesis/UltraLux/etc. upright. It's a twin-motor monster. The main difference between it and the household models is it has a heavier motor and longer cord. If it's got a three-prong plug, it's a commercial model. Two prongs and it's a heavy duty household model. I have two Discoveries and a Genesis. They're all great machines, but being more powerful, the ProLux would be even better.
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Post# 387483 , Reply# 5   3/7/2018 at 23:11 (2,241 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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You do get employee discount but you cannot buy anything until your shift is over. IIRC the discount is 20% I think.
My goodwill prices all vacuums at $29.99 and they sit there for weeks. I always wait until half off to buy a vacuum if its still there as $14 is better than $29. Also don't get your hopes up. Every vacuum I've gotten at my Goodwill has had a near-death motor or the kind of person that thinks 1 vacuum bag will last the entire life of the vacuum. My local Habitat Restore has a better vacuum selection as they personally use every vacuum donated as the in-store vacuum until the bag is full and then they sell it (full bag included). So they get a full test run for many months. They got a Kirby G4 in there once and it was nearly mint, I kept tabs on it by going in the store an hour before closing a couple times a month for 2 months and they were still using it. I didn't get back there until a month later and it was gone, I suspect an employee scalped it. But yeah the biggest problem with Goodwill is the employees pricing items, you need to be experienced in old junk and the market value of items. Like not charging $29.99 for a pair of "Stereo headphones" from the 1970's because it says "high fidelity sound" on it and looks like a pair of Beats. Or $19.99 for a mixer with no beaters that cost $17 to replace the beaters. They also throw a lot of stuff in the tip. People donating brand new $200 printers in the box, they go right in the bin to be shipped off to the recycling center. The best way to find out what thrift store makes the most of your donations is to go into one and look around at the merchandise. If you see them trying to sell old Vlassic pickle jars and modern-day plastic coffee cans for 99 cents there's a good chance they will put your donations on the floor and not in the dumpster. I usually have fun going into a thrift store for 2 weeks after I donate stuff to see what they priced my stuff at. One time I had to buy back my own hammer I donated because I found out I actually should have kept it. lol |
Post# 387498 , Reply# 6   3/8/2018 at 07:41 (2,241 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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Post# 387501 , Reply# 7   3/8/2018 at 07:55 (2,241 days old) by luxkid1980 (Richmond, Virginia)   |   | |
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I have to agree, the only decent machine out of the lot looks to be the Prolux. Did you by change purchase any of the machines at the asking price? $29.99 isn't bad at all for the Electrolux, provided it works :) The rest are pretty much junk. |
Post# 387514 , Reply# 8   3/8/2018 at 12:16 (2,240 days old) by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA)   |   | |
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Post# 387517 , Reply# 9   3/8/2018 at 12:40 (2,240 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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Most Electrolux uprights have tools on a plastic caddy, similar to what Kirby offered until fairly recently when they went to a tool satchel. I have a Discovery Plus, which is the same as a Discovery II but with brackets to store the attachments onboard. Believe me, you don't want this option. While it's handy for storage, it's beyond ungainly to use as an upright that way. At a minimum, I have to take the hose off and usually the wands as well. The standard toolset would include a hose, wands, crevice tool and reversible dusting brush/upholstery tool. If the machine has a plug-in for powered accessories, the kit would also include an electrified hose instead of a standard one and a SideKick power nozzle. You can find these tool kits, or just the individual tools, pretty easily on eBay.
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Post# 387616 , Reply# 11   3/9/2018 at 18:40 (2,239 days old) by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA)   |   | |
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Post# 387623 , Reply# 12   3/9/2018 at 21:12 (2,239 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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Post# 387651 , Reply# 13   3/10/2018 at 02:36 (2,239 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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Ditto! I could clear all those out for the price of what 1 Goodwill vacuum costs here in Indiana. I just paid $18 for an Oreck XL (gold logos) with a frayed cord and homemade wooden wheels and a bag that won't stop crumpling itself up (from the "Oreck" sash ribbon). lol I only have 1 Dyson that cost me $30. I could only ever dream of getting a Dyson that cheaply.
I dunno, for some reason in my area vacuums are priced high and seldom found. |
Post# 387652 , Reply# 14   3/10/2018 at 03:08 (2,239 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)   |   | |
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$9.99 for ProLux----BUY IT NOW!!!!!FAR BETTER than the Dyson!!!!the little door on the top of the bag housing is where the hose plugs in.This will work as a "canister" vac but is VERY ungainly.Best to have a separate canister vacuum.Often Areus sell this like a package. |
Post# 387680 , Reply# 15   3/10/2018 at 09:10 (2,238 days old) by fan-of-fans (USA)   |   | |
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I've seen a few newer Kirbys and one or two Electrolux Renaissance vacuums at my Goodwill. Awhile back there was a teal Hoover Sprint Elite-style vacuum in good shape. Most of these have been priced at less than $20. Otherwise mostly bagless uprights. I think I did see an Electrolux Oxygen canister awhile back as well.
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Post# 387766 , Reply# 17   3/11/2018 at 12:04 (2,237 days old) by KirbyCollector (Columbus Ohio USA)   |   | |
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Post# 387768 , Reply# 18   3/11/2018 at 12:34 (2,237 days old) by S2_82 (Ohio)   |   | |
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I agree, at that price, they're practically just giving it away to you (the prolux) |
Post# 387807 , Reply# 19   3/12/2018 at 07:30 (2,237 days old) by luxkid1980 (Richmond, Virginia)   |   | |
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Someone else is going to grab that up at that price if you don't! |
Post# 387867 , Reply# 20   3/12/2018 at 16:38 (2,236 days old) by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA)   |   | |
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Today at work, the Prolux was still there, and again, I didn't buy it. I honestly don't have a use for a bagged, commercial upright vacuum at my house, due to the ongoing cost of bags.
Soon, I will be getting a vintage vacuum that I've been after for many, many years. I'm keeping it a secret until I get it. |
Post# 387871 , Reply# 21   3/12/2018 at 17:24 (2,236 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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Bags for Electrolux upright (U) and canister (C) machines are among the least expensive for any bagged machines. When bought in bulk, they come in well under a dollar each. Frankly, I wouldn't have a bagless machine. They're too much of a hassle to keep clean and unclogged. The utter convenience of a bag is a very small price to pay for not being up to my elbows in dirt every time I clean the thing out.
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Post# 387873 , Reply# 22   3/12/2018 at 17:47 (2,236 days old) by KirbyCollector (Columbus Ohio USA)   |   | |
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Post# 387926 , Reply# 23   3/13/2018 at 09:20 (2,235 days old) by luxkid1980 (Richmond, Virginia)   |   | |
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If I don't need a particular vacuum I find and it is in good working order and the price is right, I often will clean them up and sell them. |
Post# 387948 , Reply# 24   3/13/2018 at 13:02 (2,235 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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Post# 387959 , Reply# 25   3/13/2018 at 14:19 (2,235 days old) by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA)   |   | |
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A long time ago in an apartment far, far away....
My family had a Eureka Ultra ESP with a white hood and black outer bag. My parents used it when my sister and I were very young children. I actually posted about this vacuum about a month ago in the Vintage forum. I'm including a link to it down below. Sometime in the mid- to late 90s, we fell for an infomercial about a revolutionary new vacuum called the Fantom Fury, which eliminated filter bags. My dad subsequently ordered it. It became the best vacuum we ever used, up until that fateful day in the summer of 2001. The cord became damaged and the entire vacuum became unusable. So we got rid of it, and I never saw the Fantom Fury again. Upon moving into our current house in the summer of 2001, we purchased a brand new Dirt Devil Swivel Glide Vision vacuum, which came with a "Swift Stick" stick vacuum as a bonus. It was an OK vacuum; that vacuum, including all the other ones that came after it, just didn't seem to have that same magic. Despite being a little kid at the apartment, I didn't realize how much of an impact the Fantom had on us. So we've had bagless vacuums ever since. And the revolution continues.... CLICK HERE TO GO TO niclonnic's LINK |
Post# 387974 , Reply# 27   3/13/2018 at 16:29 (2,235 days old) by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA)   |   | |
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Post# 387992 , Reply# 28   3/13/2018 at 21:40 (2,235 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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Luxkid1980 wrote:
That's one of my dislikes for bagless cleaners; the terrible smell I have a feeling most will suffer from sooner or later. Its so easy to change out a paper bag on the other models. No mess to clean out, no dust cloud, no fuss! :) I reply: My sentiments exactly! I had a girlfriend who lived with me a few years ago and insisted I vacuum the house with her bagless Bissell plasticrap vac. It was a miserable experience to clean that thing after using it. It took longer to clean it than it did to clean the house! Why bother with all that when you can toss one bag and slap in another in about 20 seconds. How the industry made this ridiculously illogical shift is simply beyond me. |
Post# 388002 , Reply# 30   3/14/2018 at 01:56 (2,235 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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Ongoing cost of bags? I have never seen any pack of bags over $5. Thrift stores if you go often enough will usually have bags too. I just bought a pack of Kenmore U bags for $1 at Salvation Army, a random Eureka HEPA filter at Goodwill for 80 cents never opened, and my local ACE hardware store still sells Royal upright bags for $2.50 a piece (packages are faded from being on the shelf for 25 years). You can get 24 Electrolux C-Style bags on eBay right now for $12, can't get much cheaper than that!
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Post# 388066 , Reply# 32   3/14/2018 at 19:27 (2,234 days old) by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA)   |   | |
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Some shelves were rearranged! So now this allows the vacuums to sit on the shelf, rather than being out in the open, on the floor.
Again, the Prolux was still there, and I didn't get it. Looks like it's a tough sell. The other day, I saw a Black & Decker Air Swivel vacuum for sale, but today, it was gone. When I got to work this morning, I saw a Hoover WindTunnel T-Series bagged upright for sale, but somebody bought it by the time my shift was over. It didn't have a bag installed. I also found a Bissell Powerforce Compact vacuum, originally from Walmart. I didn't take a pic of today's selection. |
Post# 388068 , Reply# 33   3/14/2018 at 19:47 (2,234 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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Post# 388072 , Reply# 34   3/14/2018 at 21:34 (2,234 days old) by Lux_Luthor (Tennessee)   |   | |
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I wish I could get it. The reason it doesn’t sell is due to people not knowing what it is or thinking it is a commercial use vacuum only. |
Post# 388086 , Reply# 35   3/15/2018 at 01:10 (2,234 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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*wee-woo wee-woo wee-woo*
Stop! You're under arrest because you used a commercial vacuum in a residential home! Shame it's being left to sit there, because getting an Electrolux like that for that cheap is a once in a great while thing. They do best on low pile carpet, their suction is terrible for anything thicker. I have an Epic 9500SR I use in my basement and it does great down there on the glue-down carpet (my Kirby will actually lift that carpet off the concrete) I found an Amway Cleartrak at Goodwill in 2013, you think I've ever seen one again there? Nope. Likewise the other time in 2010 I seen a Royal there with a aftermarket magnet strip on it to catch tacks and paperclips for $19.99, never seen that again either. |
Post# 388094 , Reply# 36   3/15/2018 at 08:03 (2,234 days old) by luxkid1980 (Richmond, Virginia)   |   | |
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If I recall correctly, it was the dark green model. I wasn't sure of the amps though. |
Post# 388136 , Reply# 38   3/15/2018 at 14:04 (2,233 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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Post# 388166 , Reply# 40   3/15/2018 at 20:26 (2,233 days old) by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA)   |   | |
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Post# 388173 , Reply# 42   3/15/2018 at 21:24 (2,233 days old) by compactc9guy (Bathurst NB)   |   | |
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Listen those cheap plastic vacuum are NOTHING compare to THE ELECTROLUX PRO LUX UPRIGHT GET IT NOW!! i own a discovery 2 and its a cleaning beast those lux are easy to use cheap to maintain and last a life time get it now before it ends up in the trash!!!
Electrolux are amazing vacuum ! be a nice display or daily driver get it |
Post# 388193 , Reply# 43   3/16/2018 at 02:00 (2,233 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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Post# 388247 , Reply# 44   3/16/2018 at 16:30 (2,232 days old) by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA)   |   | |
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The Prolux? It was still there. Did I buy it? I did not. But I did inspect the machine, and it looks like it could use a good refurbishment. The brush roll was a bit dirty. I looked at the cord, and it has a two-prong plug, so the Prolux is a heavy duty household model.
Also, I saw a Kenmore Intuition canister in blue.
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Post# 388254 , Reply# 45   3/16/2018 at 18:05 (2,232 days old) by Paul (USA)   |   | |
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I just called a dealer and was given the information for free over the phone. The corporate office has also given me the information over the phone. The database, though, only goes back to sometime in the 1980s. |
Post# 388260 , Reply# 47   3/16/2018 at 19:38 (2,232 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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Post# 388262 , Reply# 48   3/16/2018 at 20:09 (2,232 days old) by myles_v (Fredericksburg, VA)   |   | |
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Buy the darn Prolux. You haven't really used a real bagged vacuum cleaner and whining about the cost of bags is ridiculous compared to the longevity of bagged vacs (especially Aerus Electrolux machines). In fact, I just ordered a pack of 12 U bags for the Electrolux upright that I have at work for $8 from Amazon, the bags are cheap and very decently sized. The vacuum is $10, if you hate it then sell it on Craigslist for $40. There's no way for you to lose. I constantly see you complain about bagged vacuum cleaners but you haven't used one since you were a very young child and even then it wasn't a good machine.
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Post# 388265 , Reply# 49   3/16/2018 at 20:54 (2,232 days old) by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA)   |   | |
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Once I get approval from a family member, I'll suck it up (pun intended) and buy the Prolux. Then I'll buy bags on Amazon. And if I hate the machine, I'll just resell it, preferably locally as I don't want to deal with shipping a vacuum cleaner. It's just too expensive to do so.
The fact that my family is so devoted to bagless shows how effective Fantom marketing has been back in the day. Oh, and I didn't even get to use the vacuum as a very young child. Only my parents did. Apparently, the Eureka Ultra ESP was a decent machine, but I don't think it was made to clean a fireplace. |
Post# 388273 , Reply# 50   3/16/2018 at 23:59 (2,232 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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I own a Prolux, I got mine last year for around $7. The condition was probably worse than the one you posted on here. I didn't had the time to clean it myself so I took it to a professional and had it serviced for $60 which wasn't too bad if you ask me. Honestly though, I like the vacuum but I don't love it. I was really disappointed that it doesn't have the suction or airflow as well as my Diplomat mainly because the motor is smaller, and the nozzle doesn't have the pressure to hit the carpets as well as my Diplomat. What I really like about the Prolux is that the cord is very long, the belt usually lasts, it's a simple vacuum, and they are durable. However what I don't like is the bags are actually small, there's a reason why they come in big packages because they need to be changed quite often, and if you do get bags avoid the blue Aerus ones because those are terrible. The filtration I would say is pathetic, these don't have a pre or post filter, you could get a pre and post filter for it but they need to be replaced because they cannot be washed so that's another thing to add while buying bags. There's no height adjustment on it. And there's no hose or attachments to store on-board the vacuum, that may not be a problem to you but I never liked doing that myself personally. So that's my thoughts about the Prolux. I'm actually putting mine up for sale because I no longer have interest for it. I'm still going to collect some other Lux uprights that I really want to get but this one just isn't my favorite.
Overall if you really want the Prolux, go ahead and get it. Electrolux isn't usually cheap to get so that's a good deal Goodwill is offering. Just hope the parts that it would need wouldn't be expensive to fix. If you honestly don't care about it and if you don't get approval for this, that's totally fine. I'm sure there are others out there that would want that more than you and it could eventually go to a new home. Also, there are still other vacuums out there that will clean circles around the ProLux, including the newer Lux uprights and the clones like the Perfect DM101 for example. Adin, I hate to say this but I disagree with you because there are some bagless vacuums that I have seen and used (Especially the department store ones) that the ProLux cannot out clean.
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Post# 388280 , Reply# 51   3/17/2018 at 01:05 (2,232 days old) by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA)   |   | |
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I don't really want this Prolux. I honestly don't care about it, and I won't bother getting approval to buy it. I do not want anybody else to persuade me any further on this thread. It's getting annoying. I don't want to sound like I'm biased towards bagless, but I like having it for the convenience factor, even if it's messy at times. That's why the Prolux is not a suitable machine for my household.
By the way, the "mystery" vintage vacuum that I mentioned the other day should be here on Monday the 19th. I'm still keeping it a surprise until I get it. All I can say is that it's something I've been after for MANY years. One more hint: it's bagless. I'm so excited! In the end, while this was a fun subject to post about, I won't bother posting about vacuums for sale at my work next time. While I may find some cool machines from time to time, I wanted to see if anybody else found any interesting vacuums at their Goodwill/thrift stores. And then it turned into a persuasion to try and get me to buy the Prolux vacuum, which I do not care for. I don't want to hassle with bags. Good night, Nick |
Post# 388356 , Reply# 53   3/17/2018 at 19:27 (2,231 days old) by broomvac (N/A)   |   | |
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Post# 388360 , Reply# 54   3/17/2018 at 20:00 (2,231 days old) by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA)   |   | |
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Post# 388384 , Reply# 55   3/17/2018 at 22:06 (2,231 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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I don't think anyone hates anyone here, it's just people are confused as to why he hates bagged vacuums so much and is so adamant about not getting it like it's got the bubonic plague. That's what I believe people are being hung up on. I wouldn't say hatred, just a confusion.
To the people that want it; it's been there for most of the month, pack a big suitcase and get a 1-way plane ticket each way (or drive), and head up there and get it! I know I would if I could! :) |
Post# 388390 , Reply# 57   3/17/2018 at 22:49 (2,231 days old) by broomvac (N/A)   |   | |
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My use of "hate" was hyperbole. Hopefully no actual hate has stemmed from this thread. However, I was somewhat surprised how many folks hounded niclonnic about the vacuum. I got the hint early on in the thread; he didn't want it.
I've never understood how people get stirred up about what other people like. So what if some people like bagless vacuums, even exclusively? Again, it doesn't affect you all. Anyways, I'm not here to argue. I just suggest to everyone that you don't treat others poorly over what they like. We should just appreciate our differences--this place would be pretty boring if we all liked exactly the same thing. |
Post# 388392 , Reply# 58   3/17/2018 at 23:04 (2,231 days old) by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA)   |   | |
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For the misunderstanding and confusion. Because of my Asperger's, my mind often goes all over the place. I really should've worded my OP differently, and just had a discussion about what vacuums we see at Goodwill. I didn't expect this to turn into an all-out persuasion to get me to buy the Prolux. That's why I flip-flopped on PanasonicVac's post.
As for bagged vacuums, I honestly don't hate them. I've found that bags make less of a mess compared to emptying a bagless. But like I've always said, I enjoy bagless for the convenience factor. And I don't really have a problem with dust clouds. |
Post# 388525 , Reply# 59   3/19/2018 at 14:30 (2,229 days old) by myles_v (Fredericksburg, VA)   |   | |
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My reason for persuading you to purchase the Prolux is that you haven't really used any bagged vacuums but you're so adverse to the idea of owning one. It's fine to have an opinion, but it bothers me when people develop opinions on ideas without giving the opposing option a chance.
Nice Fury, I've owned a couple of Thunders and a Lightning and they're good machines. |
Post# 388846 , Reply# 60   3/23/2018 at 18:15 (2,225 days old) by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA)   |   | |
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When I got to work this morning, the Prolux was still there; at the end of my shift, I checked the vacuum shelf, and it was gone! Somebody FINALLY bought it after it sat there for the past two weeks.
Now I would like to reform this thread. I should've titled this thread "What vacuums do you see at Goodwill?" I likely won't buy a vacuum from work; I just want to discuss vacuums you guys see at Goodwill. Here is today's selection.
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Post# 388857 , Reply# 61   3/23/2018 at 20:27 (2,225 days old) by Lux_Luthor (Tennessee)   |   | |
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I have one of those Shark steam mops. I’m a little sad to not see anything really impressive this go around. But then again anything impressive shouldn’t be there. |
Post# 388859 , Reply# 62   3/23/2018 at 20:48 (2,225 days old) by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA)   |   | |
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My dad's girlfriend has a Shark Steam Pocket Mop. A couple years ago, she was preparing to move in with us, and thus needed her old house cleaned. I noticed this in a closet, and asked if I could use it, and she said I could! It's a pleasure to use, and gets the floors clean without the use of harsh chemicals! We brought it to my house, and now I use it to clean the bathroom floors. However, I can't use it on our new laminate, because it will warp the flooring.
Here's a flashback: In the summer of 2009, my mom fell for an infomercial for the "H2O Mop Ultra" by Thane. She called and ordered it. When it arrived, she used the carpet glider and steamed all of the downstairs carpets. She then steamed the bathroom floor. However, she was ultimately dissatisfied by its performance, so she sent it back for a full refund. Anyway, I'm on the lookout for any impressive vacuums. Earlier, some customers donated a couple of vacuums: a Eureka AirSpeed One Turbo in black and lime green, along with a Hoover WindTunnel 2 Rewind Pet in gray and orange. The Hoover looked extremely similar to mine except for the color scheme, and it only had the turbo brush. |
Post# 388874 , Reply# 64   3/23/2018 at 22:26 (2,225 days old) by Gj3476 (Prosper,TX)   |   | |
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Post# 388885 , Reply# 65   3/23/2018 at 23:27 (2,225 days old) by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA)   |   | |
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Wow, it's the Hoover with the infamous "self-cleaning" HEPA filter. It just did NOT work as claimed, based off my research and reading reviews on Amazon. There's a video on YouTube from 10 years ago where a disgruntled man shows how he has to manually clean the clogged filter using a screwdriver; it was his 3rd time doing it in less than a year. I'll include a link to it below.
You know, I admire these older Hoovers, back when the company was owned by Maytag. I remember back in 2005, I was in 5th grade, and that was the height of my vacuum cleaner obsession. After school, I would get on my Windows XP computer and look up all kinds of stuff about vacuums, including these Hoovers. Ironically, I didn't actually vacuum at the time, since I was afraid of the noise. But I eventually overcame that. Good times! Anyway, two vacuums I saw at work today were pretty filthy. The canisters were packed with dirt from the previous owners. I'd love to see pictures of what everybody sees at their Goodwill/thrift stores! CLICK HERE TO GO TO niclonnic's LINK |
Post# 388904 , Reply# 67   3/24/2018 at 04:09 (2,225 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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For anyone cheap - a strong PSI air compressor (maybe turned up to 70-80) with a precision blow gun nozzle can clean those HEPA filters out that cannot be washed. Just run the nozzle through each cleat. I used it on my Eureka Optima and blew out years of caked-in-solid dirt from the cracks (just cover your mouth and turn away when you hit it). It's the original filter that came with the vacuum and it runs like new again, and the cord doesn't heat up as much because the motor isn't straining so hard to get airflow. I'll get a new filter for it though when I fix it because it needs a total teardown and some parts replaced here and there.
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Post# 390966 , Reply# 69   4/24/2018 at 13:28 (2,193 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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Post# 391343 , Reply# 72   4/30/2018 at 18:00 (2,187 days old) by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA)   |   | |
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These days, I don't really see any good vacuums at my Goodwill anymore. I generally see cheap bagless vacuums being donated; occasionally, some bagged machines. One time, I saw a Eureka Boss SmartVac; otherwise, nothing too exciting.
Here is today's lackluster selection.
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Post# 391344 , Reply# 73   4/30/2018 at 18:20 (2,187 days old) by broomvac (N/A)   |   | |
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Post# 468311 , Reply# 74   12/27/2023 at 19:27 by convertible18 (Utica, New York, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 468313 , Reply# 75   12/27/2023 at 20:22 by Thevacomaticiec (Bathurst New Brunswick Canada )   |   | |
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Post# 468332 , Reply# 76   12/28/2023 at 17:38 by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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Post# 468333 , Reply# 77   12/28/2023 at 20:00 by niclonnic (Bonney Lake, WA)   |   | |
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I'm not sure why someone decided to revive this old thread of mine, but those vacuums are indeed long gone, and I stopped volunteering at this Goodwill after 7 months.
That October, when an opening popped up, I hurriedly applied for it. They reviewed my qualifications, but "however, at the present time we have decided to move forward with another candidate." So I called the store and got ahold of the manager. When I asked him why I was rejected, he stated that I wasn't working fast enough; I had to work twice as fast as my then-current pace in order to be employed at the store. That left me distraught. So I decided, right then and there, to stop volunteering. The manager was perfectly fine with that. Essentially, Goodwill took advantage of me by having me sort donations without pay. However, this was overall a solid experience for me, seeing what goes on behind the scenes of a thrift store. My work flow went pretty well, but whenever something unknown or of interest came in, I would show it to others, which decreased my productivity. However, I was able to get back to work quickly. On some occasions, I would be sent out to the main floor to rearrange the shelves. Ever since my Goodwill stint, I rarely came back to the store as a customer. And even when I do, I hardly see any vacuums for sale anymore. |