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Thread Number: 38883
/ Tag: Recent Vacuum Cleaners from past 20 years
Kirby Avalir fabric Case/Tote/Caddy |
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| Post# 412941 8/20/2019 at 08:28 (1,704 days old) by Rowdy141 (United Kingdom) | ||
Hello everyone,
I've seen photos of an improved Case/Tote/Caddy for storing Kirby Avalir tools. In one photo I've seen, these have straps and compartments for the various attachments. I'm hoping to be able to buy the bag separately, but I can't find it listed anywhere. Does anyone know if I'll be able to buy one as a Spare Part? And where I might find one? Thanks in advance for your help. Alan (UK) www.google.com/searchQUES... | ||
Post# 412945 , Reply# 1 8/20/2019 at 13:44 (1,704 days old) by rivstg1  (colorado springs) |
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take the 'improved case' with a grain of salt
FYI: I've had 2 of them, neither had compartments in the bag ....its just a cheap empty bag(shockingly, considering what Kirby Distributors are charging for their vac) that won't hold all the attachments and hose like the older plastic tote did. To your question, I haven't seen any for sale individually. If one WERE able to stuff the hose in there w/the attachments.....I question whether the zipper will hold out for long....plus the amount of time/work it would take to MAKE them fit. In my photo , I had to take out the zip brush and handle for the suds sprayer and still couldn't get it to close. IF you still want one, I understand, but it sounded like you haven't felt one in hand so I wanted to give you my take on them having had 2.
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| Post# 412948 , Reply# 2 8/20/2019 at 14:44 (1,704 days old) by Rowdy141 (United Kingdom) | ||
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Thank-you so much! You've saved me a lot of grief.
When they're packed-out with cardboard for the photoshoot, they appear sturdy, and look tidy, with matching Kirby logo. I suspected Kirby hadn't learned from previous design mistakes; hose half in, tubes strapped to the outside... but I was temporarily blinded by the bling-factor and the idea of compartments. Oh well. The plastic caddies were little more than an open bucket, and the Tradition suitcase wasn't much better. Remember the old Electrolux crates/trunks and cases? They knew how to store attachments 100 years ago. Thanks again for your help. I'll avoid 'em. | ||
| Post# 412970 , Reply# 3 8/21/2019 at 01:30 (1,703 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
Hmm | ||
| Post# 412988 , Reply# 4 8/21/2019 at 17:55 (1,703 days old) by Mpbyrd (Connelly Springs, NC) | ||
I didn’t like it 
When I bought my Avalir 2 I actually ask for the plastic tote instead. The bag they typically provide is very awkward and doesn’t hold the attachments well along with no place for the hose. I keep my plastic caddy mounted to the wall of my laundry room. If I need the attachments which I seldom do, they are right there.
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| Post# 412990 , Reply# 5 8/21/2019 at 19:33 (1,703 days old) by Rowdy141 (United Kingdom) | ||
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Contacting Kirby
It was quite an ordeal trying to contact Kirby here in the UK, using their "Ask Our Team" link.
They want your life story (every field is mandatory) and they won't respond. I called them. Kirby said I should call Prime. Gave me Prime's number. Then hung-up. Prime wouldn't answer any questions concerning Kirby products. They want my Name, Postal Address, Telephone... before they'd even consider having someone call me back. Extreme Phishing? I wonder whether I called the right "Kirby"? www.google.com/searchQUES... I was tempted to book a Home-Demonstration. Show the rep. my Kirby line-up. And say "I've already got quite a few". | ||
| Post# 412991 , Reply# 6 8/21/2019 at 19:38 (1,703 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Hey | ||
| Post# 413011 , Reply# 7 8/22/2019 at 16:49 (1,702 days old) by Rowdy141 (United Kingdom) | ||
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Hi Les,
I couldn't receive personal calls at my Client's offices during office-hours. It looks unprofessional. As I was on the phone already, I think that was their opportunity to handle my Sales Enquiry. Perhaps I'm old-fashioned? A Kangaroo-Keeper or Shoe-Storage hanging thingy would do, I suppose. But I was anticipating a purpose-made storage solution, and the Kirby logo. I'm now thinking I might repurpose an aluminium Camera Storage Case which has adjustable dividers, or a Nylon zip-up Holdall, with added internal elasticated straps? Either could accommodate Polishing Heads too. Alan | ||
| Post# 413014 , Reply# 8 8/22/2019 at 16:59 (1,702 days old) by Kirbyg6 (York) | ||
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| Post# 413017 , Reply# 9 8/22/2019 at 17:57 (1,702 days old) by Rowdy141 (United Kingdom) | ||
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You're right. Colour co-coordinated would have been a nice touch.
I presume they've sourced a generic holdall manufacturer and just had their logo added post-production? Perhaps thinking Black will go with future models too? If it was newly designed and purpose-made, it would surely have been larger and better. Power Cords used to be part of the model's colour scheme too. Getting a new blue, maroon, or green cord now is impossible. Fabric-covered 5A flexes for lamps seems to be the only alternative. | ||
| Post# 413018 , Reply# 10 8/22/2019 at 19:38 (1,702 days old) by Kirbyg6 (York) | ||
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| Post# 413026 , Reply# 12 8/23/2019 at 02:54 (1,701 days old) by Kirbyg6 (York) | ||
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Post# 413028 , Reply# 13 8/23/2019 at 04:59 (1,701 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Rowdy141 | ||
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Post# 413047 , Reply# 14 8/23/2019 at 22:48 (1,700 days old) by rivstg1 (colorado springs) |
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YEAH, the plastic caddy | ||
| Post# 413085 , Reply# 15 8/25/2019 at 20:22 (1,699 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Bag
It's a bag. They seriously could get a $30 bag throw there logo on it. If they had compartments for each item and had like a we link or link to order items.
It's a huge lost opportunity. The bag would run a few hundred dollars. Instead the avalir shampooer attachment is the king of their attachments. I only say this because it's basically only difference between g series vacuums. Les | ||
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