Thread Number: 38110
/ Tag: Recent Vacuum Cleaners from past 20 years
Why me? I couldn't say no! Found a Kirby AVALIR for $15... |
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Post# 406039 , Reply# 1   2/27/2019 at 00:18 (1,857 days old) by MadMan (Chicago, IL, USA)   |   | |
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We are the support group.
We're supporting your impulsive thrift store buying! XD $15 tho, what a steal. A good cleaning and polish, should be like new, eh? You could always tell your old lady that it's an investment. It's worth way more than you paid for it, and you could always sell it on a rainy day. (You probably won't though lol) Can't help you with that old pc though, I know exactly which one you're talking about, btw. |
Post# 406042 , Reply# 3   2/27/2019 at 06:44 (1,856 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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Be careful when buying a Kirby that new at a price that low. It's not unusual for a stolen Kirby to be sold at a low price to get rid of any evidence. Because you got it from Goodwill, you're probably okay. I wonder why they priced it so low. Also, nice find on that Compaq! (I'm a computer enthusiast as well as a vacuum enthusiast.)
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Post# 406046 , Reply# 4   2/27/2019 at 08:44 (1,856 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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...because at that price, you did steal it!
I agree about bringing used vacuums into the house. I usually give them a good cleaning, or at least a thorough wipe-down with Lysol disinfecting wipes, before they come through the door. It's also a good opportunity to assess any hidden damage. One good thing about living alone is that my cats don't care what I bring home—as long as it's not another cat. |
Post# 406056 , Reply# 5   2/27/2019 at 20:09 (1,856 days old) by rivstg1 (colorado springs)   |   | |
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Post# 406069 , Reply# 7   2/27/2019 at 21:50 (1,856 days old) by MadMan (Chicago, IL, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 406083 , Reply# 9   2/28/2019 at 07:36 (1,855 days old) by Johnsmith96 (East Coast)   |   | |
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I don't think any of us can say no lol. Like I said to someone else, this site seems to enable each other lol, in a good way. I think I would have done the same, cleaned it up, and maybe give it to a family member. Though most of them hate bagged machines. I have given vacuums as gifts before, but no longer do so. It seems like people are unappreciative, and in my family, people are not greatful for gifts that they didn't want. I LOVE PRACTICAL GIFTS. Back on topic lol, you made a great find, it wouldn't take 50$ from the sounds of it to bring it back to life. Some polish, new bag, brush, belt. I'm sure you can get a tool set from eBay for nothing.
Im also reluctant to pick up a used vacuum from anywhere that hasn't serviced it. I have even bought reconditioned high end vacuums that have the smell of the previous owner. While they aren't terrible, it's almost impossible to get rid of at times. You just never know the situation of the previous house it took care of. They could have had bed bugs, or someone might have used it in rental properties or a bed and breakfast. You just never know. I'm sure I'm not telling you anything you're unaware of, but I totally get where you are coming from. There are a lot of collectors that will pick a vacuum off the street, and I don't think I'd every get myself to that point. |
Post# 406085 , Reply# 10   2/28/2019 at 08:19 (1,855 days old) by got2bjennyg (Brunswick, Ohio, USA)   |   | |
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Wow- that was a GREAT DEAL! Congrats!
Thrift stores can be fickle on pricing. I found a large, Waterford Crystal Clock at my local GW price at $3 in perfect, pristine condition, and I brought it up to one of the workers at the store and told them what it was that that it was worth much more. Their response was, "Well you should buy it then since it's such a great deal." So I did. Other times, I see used, dirty items in not such great shape selling for as much, if not more, than the new price. |
Post# 406130 , Reply# 11   3/1/2019 at 08:58 (1,854 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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