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It felt like Sophie's Choice!
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Post# 411113   7/2/2019 at 20:11 (1,730 days old) by completenutt (West Hollywood, California)        

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Ok, that might be an extreme analogy...

 

But, today I gave the biggest vacuum gift to anyone ever from my personal collection and it felt scary and exhilarating and ultimately satisfying. 

 

1968 Electrolux tan Model G

 

I have 4, and I narrowed it down to the two that I was willing to part with.  It came down to ding/dent count and faded "electrolux" name painted on sides of vacuum along with safety of electric cord. 

 

I picked the better of the two to gift.  It was like ripping off a band aid! 

 

I had collected 1940s and 50s brushed aluminum tools to give her with it that pre dated the vacuum, but added a wonderful user experience!  4 vintage tools total; floor brush, carpet tool reversing to pet hair side, upholstery tool and dusting brush.  I gave her a generic plastic crevice tool as well.

 

We polished all tools together, then I showed her how to use them using the machine I picked...and then gifted her the whole thing!

 

She was elated, really loved it! 

 

 


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This post was last edited 07/02/2019 at 20:27
Post# 411138 , Reply# 1   7/3/2019 at 16:02 (1,729 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Bill,
You have such a kind soul. You already know I think you're a wonderful person and so much fun to hang around with. Soaking in all the vacuum knowledge I throw your way. I know your friend will love her gift.


Post# 411168 , Reply# 2   7/4/2019 at 18:44 (1,728 days old) by Luxlife (Under a Pecan Tree)        

She’ll begin to appreciate it even more as she begins to use it more often. She’ll see the difference in cleaning with vintage.

Post# 411174 , Reply# 3   7/5/2019 at 00:07 (1,728 days old) by compactc9guy (Bathurst NB)        

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You cannot beat the performance and true cleaning power of a vintage vacuum .
I have yet to find a vacuum to out clean my Compact Electra C9



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