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Thread Number: 39450
/ Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
What happens to your vacuums ? |
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Post# 418573 , Reply# 1 1/12/2020 at 23:31 (1,562 days old) by gottahaveahoove  (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Dave,
Excellent points!
I, too, have wondered about my home and my things when I'm gone. I've worked so hard for them. I've slaved over my home, too. I actually put some vacs in a trust for a local vac shop owner. My family will unload my house right after my funeral, as, nobody lives near me. My "brother from another mother", Tom Anderson, might get a call one day regarding my collection. Some people have already "asked about items" here. I told them, "I hate to break it to you, but, I'm actually feeling fine". | ||
| Post# 418582 , Reply# 2 1/13/2020 at 07:45 (1,561 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
By the time I'm dead, I'll have no interest in anything earthly so it really doesn't matter. One thing's for sure, I'm not going to burden the next generation(s) with all my crap like my late father did. It's the gift that keeps on giving--and taking. I have no children and I'm sure my nieces and nephews have no earthly interest in any of my crap. My best bet will be to have a huge auction or something like that to get rid of my crap and my dad's. Then I'll be able to give the proceeds to whatever nursing facility will be neglecting and abusing me during my waning years.
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Post# 418583 , Reply# 3 1/13/2020 at 08:39 (1,561 days old) by Kloveland (Tulsa) |
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I know how that is.. | ||
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Post# 418585 , Reply# 4 1/13/2020 at 09:00 (1,561 days old) by KirbyCollector (Columbus Ohio USA) |
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When I get old.  | ||
| Post# 418589 , Reply# 5 1/13/2020 at 10:58 (1,561 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH) | ||
what most collectors that dont want to be a burden to people who dont understand the collections you love (reguardless of vacuums or not) selling off the collections to people they know will appreaciate it while theyre still in good mind and health seems to be the best way of handling it only having a smaller amount left when theyre close to dying.
those that just cant part with things, at least appropraite in your will or a written agreement some kin your trust to properly disperse your collections after you die. being personally involved with a friend who had to appropraite a collection after Glenn Dienst's death, not having someone officated to do this prior to can be a big burden on the family. this friend was gracious enough to help the kin out. alot of times, when you dont do this, flat out if it doesnt sell at your estate sale, itll be tossed into a dumpster. if you want parts of the past to live on, give them to younger people to carry the torch while youre still here or gifted to them in your stead after youre gone. | ||
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Post# 418604 , Reply# 8 1/13/2020 at 17:07 (1,561 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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As much as I like comfort in the thought that when I am gone, somebody will care for any of my prized belongings, realistically I know that I'll be dead and it won't matter to me one bit. I see no reason to burden somebody with it.
Now, should someone close to me tell me they want something specific should I leave this world before then, k would be happy to document that. We shall see... | ||
| Post# 418607 , Reply# 9 1/13/2020 at 17:59 (1,561 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
I'm on the other side of the spectrum. | ||
| Post# 418621 , Reply# 11 1/13/2020 at 20:13 (1,561 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
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In my case I know where the 'special' machines will
I have some very rare non-electric vacuum cleaners that date back to 1890, and those have been secured. The museum that will take them is not connected with either Vacuumland or the V.C.C.C.! Do I know they will be taken care of? yes, my funeral director and I talked about it in detail.
As I said, the Electrolux, Kirby, Rex-air, and many others I gave instructions to sell these on eBay, and that has also been arranged. So I know exactly where they are going!
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| Post# 418633 , Reply# 13 1/13/2020 at 21:41 (1,561 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest) | ||
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As with any collector I am afraid they would sell my stuff for what I told them I paid, instead of what I really paid. Remembering its only worth what you are willing to pay. | ||
| Post# 418644 , Reply# 14 1/14/2020 at 00:14 (1,561 days old) by MadMan (Chicago, IL, USA) | ||
DaveVac - LOL
I like human's outlook on death. I too have seen it happen, and been burdened myself with all my grandfather's crap. And the funny thing is, he had a small house and it never seemed cluttered, and yet the amount of junk in it and the garage was enormous. Getting rid of it all was a monumental task. I can only imagine how bad it would be if you're dealing with an actual collector (read: hoarder) and their junk. While it is nice to hope that the valuable items in our collections go to other 'custodians,' I really do think that it's important not to burden the next of kin with that job. It's bad enough dealing with a death, you really don't need a liquidation of stuff added to that. If you really have a lot of crap, and I suppose especially if you have a house that is part of that, you should really talk to a lawyer and set up a trust that would handle that stuff the way you want. | ||
| Post# 418653 , Reply# 16 1/14/2020 at 10:01 (1,560 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH) | ||
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dave
you can go around putting values on stuff all you want, but when it comes time for the estate sale, it'll be priced to move unless you otherwise have it appropriated. why would you care what it sells for after you're gone anyway? intrinsic value of the owner and what the estate sale company prices it for are often far apart.
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| Post# 418668 , Reply# 19 1/14/2020 at 20:44 (1,560 days old) by MadMan (Chicago, IL, USA) | ||
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| Post# 418675 , Reply# 20 1/14/2020 at 21:47 (1,560 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
Death
Im going to be 38 soon. I already came to the realization that I need around 10 vacuums in my collection.
I like my vacuums but the 50 I have serve me no benefit. I plan to sale vacuums as a source of funding my hobby and a extra income. I love vacuums but if a vacuum I got less than $200 in I can sale for $1000 making $800 profit is a no brainier. It can go to buy my wife a few more pairs of shoes I think a hundred pairs is good but I'm insensitive. I commented last night"Honey you could wear each pair of shoes maybe 7 times and not you still would only wear half of them in a year's time. Don't mess with the shoes. Lol When I die which my luck I'll retire and drop dead the next day. I will keep 2 or 3 vacuums and when I retire donate to a vacuum museum. Les | ||
| Post# 418680 , Reply# 21 1/15/2020 at 03:25 (1,560 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.) | ||
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Les Why am I getting a sort of Al and Peggy Bundy of the vacuum community from you? lol | ||
| Post# 418709 , Reply# 23 1/16/2020 at 13:04 (1,558 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest) | ||
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As with any collectables Though the may be "worth" a lot, it is often hard to find a fool as big as you to buy them. | ||
| Post# 418717 , Reply# 24 1/16/2020 at 20:51 (1,558 days old) by superocd (PNW US) | ||
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If someone saw a Wireless Vacuette in a dumpster Bet they would ask with a straight face: "where's the battery?" or "where's the charging port?". | ||
| Post# 418743 , Reply# 25 1/17/2020 at 23:09 (1,557 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Polk high
I can see similarities with married with children. I want to cut down vacuums to have smaller collection.
The main vacuums I buy off eBay I'll keep. The ones I find at thrift stores I fix up and will sale. My wife says she didn't have many shoes growing up. I can see that but I told her ya got o get rid of some. I on the other hand other than with vacuums is different. I love to clean organize downsize donate and throw away. I didn't have much growing up either. I'm kind of OCD organizing. My wife works hard I work hard. I can see your point though it's pretty funny and to a point accurate. Les Les | ||
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