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Thread Number: 41501
/ Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
Thrift store Vacuums |
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| Post# 439769 3/14/2021 at 13:28 (1,136 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.) | ||
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I couldn't believe how much stuff was here. Hoover Concept | ||
| Post# 439770 , Reply# 1 3/14/2021 at 13:28 (1,136 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.) | ||
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Royal handheld
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| Post# 439771 , Reply# 2 3/14/2021 at 13:29 (1,136 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.) | ||
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small shop vac | ||
| Post# 439773 , Reply# 3 3/14/2021 at 13:31 (1,136 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.) | ||
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Eureka upright bossy | ||
| Post# 439774 , Reply# 4 3/14/2021 at 13:32 (1,136 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.) | ||
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Regina Unused Carpet cleaner cord still wrapped from factory. Estimate early 90s | ||
| Post# 439775 , Reply# 5 3/14/2021 at 13:33 (1,136 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.) | ||
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Dyson | ||
| Post# 439776 , Reply# 6 3/14/2021 at 13:34 (1,136 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.) | ||
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several in a row Including a large shop vac | ||
| Post# 439777 , Reply# 7 3/14/2021 at 13:36 (1,136 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.) | ||
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Oreck hand held relatively unused it looks like | ||
| Post# 439789 , Reply# 8 3/14/2021 at 17:17 (1,136 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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| Post# 439800 , Reply# 9 3/14/2021 at 21:04 (1,135 days old) by RegularRett69 (San Clemente California, USA) | ||
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| Post# 439806 , Reply# 10 3/14/2021 at 22:22 (1,135 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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Post# 439815 , Reply# 11 3/15/2021 at 00:40 (1,135 days old) by tolivac  (Greenville,NC) |
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I would go for those HID ceiling lights! | ||
| Post# 439822 , Reply# 12 3/15/2021 at 10:24 (1,135 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
Huskyvacs wrote:
I only wish I could find this many vacuums at Goodwill anymore (the only thrift store here). If I see one vacuum I'm lucky. I concur: The same is true here. If I see any vacuums at thrifts around here at all, it's usually a beaten down piece of plasticrap that I wouldn't give a second look to. I'm just as glad of that because when I see something worthwhile, my addict nature comes out and I buy it like I did on Friday when I acquired a Kirby Ultimate G Diamond Edition with a tool kit (missing the crevice tool and surface tool) and shampooer (complete). This thing was in a state that only a true enthusiast could love—filthy but intact and working, except for the clip that attaches the top of the bag to the handle. Oddly enough, it has a new, totally empty bag it, which is one of many clues that suggest it was used primarily for shampooing carpets. I've begun the gradual process of cleaning it and putting it to rights. It'll take several weekends to get it into a condition worthy of bringing it into the house but it does have potential. One thing's for sure, it was worth the $50 I paid for the machine to see the cashier's expression when I told her that vacuum cleaner, with its accessories, had been over $2,000 when it was new. | ||
| Post# 439842 , Reply# 13 3/15/2021 at 18:51 (1,135 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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lol yeah not a lot of people know Kirbys cost that much.
Retail price in truth is actually a little bit less, but not by much. My mother fell victim to "the Kirby man" back in 2002 as well like many other people have still to this day. No fault against Kirby at all - their vacuums are worth the money - but their methods of selling them have fallen victim to the times and opportunists that see it as an easy hustle scheme to float prices. But if you can haul a Kirby out of a flooded basement where its sat for 25-30 years all rusted out and corroded and plug it in and it works like brand new, I'd say it is a worthy investment for a vacuum that durable and versatile (it can do without costing as much as a used car, but you know). | ||
| Post# 439847 , Reply# 14 3/15/2021 at 19:49 (1,135 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.) | ||
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Is this like the Bissel Crosswave?
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| Post# 439849 , Reply# 15 3/15/2021 at 19:54 (1,135 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.) | ||
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Toli my neighbor. What are you going to do with the HID? Have you seen the new LED lights perfect for a shop? Screws into a standard utility fixtures, probably doesn't make any buzzing noise, is efficient and doesn't give off much heat. They are bright and don't loose light as they get older. CLICK HERE TO GO TO gregvacs28's LINK
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| Post# 439898 , Reply# 16 3/16/2021 at 17:04 (1,134 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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Two Good Ones...
So while I was out running errands this afternoon, I walked into a thrift shop that's not on my normal circuit (but maybe it should be) and not one but two vacuums caught my eye. The first was a Kirby Sentria with a full complement of tools for $99. It had been $1.99 when I was in there a couple of weeks ago and will be down to $50 next week if it doesn't sell before then.
The other one, a new arrival, is an Electrolux Olympia One with a gray vinyl electric hose, a pair of non-electric metal wands and a turquoise, 1205 era flippy floor tool but no power nozzle or other tools for $39. It hasn't begun its 'scheduled depreciation' yet but I'll be keeping an eye on it. I'm actually thankful for the scheduled price drops because it gave me the perfect excuse not to do anything rash. Of course, I can see myself in a moment of weakness next week, going to see about the Kirby, finding it gone and soothing my disappointment by buying the Electrolux for for whatever it's priced at, instead of waiting a couple more weeks for it to go down all the way. | ||
| Post# 439910 , Reply# 17 3/16/2021 at 21:32 (1,133 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.) | ||
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So the Sentria went from $1.99 to $99 and you're expecting it will drop to $50? Is this a Goodwill? Did you try out either? Have you thought of maybe taking a financial management class so you don't fall victim to splurging? It can be a rewarding class. | ||
| Post# 439926 , Reply# 18 3/17/2021 at 08:21 (1,133 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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Huskyvacs wrote:
But if you can haul a Kirby out of a flooded basement where its sat for 25-30 years all rusted out and corroded and plug it in and it works like brand new, I'd say it is a worthy investment for a vacuum that durable and versatile (it can do without costing as much as a used car, but you know). I reply: That's one of the best parts about a Kirby--They're built like the proverbial tank, which is why I think of them as the Humvee of vacuum cleaners. With modest care and maintenance, they're darned near indestructible. I am always sorely tempted when I see a modestly priced Kirby that's relatively complete. What I have to be careful of is the small parts that it may need. Too many of them and it can add up quickly. That's why I walked away from a $25 Sentria last summer. By the time I replaced the few missing parts I needed, it would have topped $100. Of course, it would have been a nice parts donor for the one I'm fixing up now and well worth the price for that. I've been there too many times. It's also why I have placed a moratorium on myself for buying vacuums from eBay. | ||
| Post# 439932 , Reply# 19 3/17/2021 at 11:17 (1,133 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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Scheduled price drops...
gregvacs 28 wrote:
So the Sentria went from $199 to $99 and you're expecting it will drop to $50? Is this a Goodwill? I reply: The scheduled price drops are spelled out on the price tags, including the dates, which is most likely why they haven't sold yet. The store is not a Goodwill. It's called Freedom House Thrift. They have two locations in town, only one of which is doing the scheduled price drops on higher ticket items. I'm guessing it's a pilot program. The way it works is the price drops in half after two weeks at 'full price', then drops in half again in another two weeks to reach its final price. The concept has a few kinks to work out but in its present configuration, it provides a good incentive to bide one's time, which works for me. I haven't made any definite decision to buy either of the aforementioned machines, especially having just acquired the Kirby Diamond G, which is now a work in progress. I was just pointing out that it's an unusual circumstance to see three machines that I would even consider purchasing show up in such quick succession like this. Since everything in the Kirby package is a duplicate of what I already own, I'm actually less likely to shell out for it, except maybe to resell and make a few bucks to support my habit. The Olympia is also fairly low on the priority list, considering what I already have in the stable, but it might be a possibility if it were to sit in the store long enough to drop to $10 from the present $40. | ||
| Post# 440225 , Reply# 21 3/23/2021 at 16:33 (1,127 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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So I went back to Freedom House today and the Sentria was still there so I got it for $50, including a full set of tools, shampooer, manuals, and DVD but no Zip Brush and only half the handle for the wax applicator. The wax roller was there and the back end of the handle but the part to which the wax roller attaches is missing. Perhaps a standard paint roller would work. It also came with a half dozen Micron Magic cloth HEPA bags, a spare belt and a set of mardi gras beads.
The vacuum itself is in great shape. It was a little dusty and needed a good wipe-down with a couple of Tub-O-Towels wipes but it had no major crud built up and no odors whatsoever. I'll probably go back and shine it up with some Mother's at some point, but from a practical standpoint, it's good to go. The Electrolux Olympia One I saw in there last week, however, was gone. I'm kind of surprised (but happy for them at the same time) that they apparently got the full $40 for it, even without a power nozzle or most of the tools. Oh well, that's one less thing for me to obsess over. Speaking of obsessive behavior, where's that Vacuholics Anonymous meeting? I've seriously fallen off the wagon! | ||
| Post# 440236 , Reply# 23 3/23/2021 at 21:32 (1,126 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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I had no intention of buying it today at $40 or even $30. I was just expressing surprise that the Olympia brought that much at a thrift shop. At the most, I would simply have made note of the date when the price would have bottomed out at $10 and I might even have let the Sentria go to wait on the Olympia. The $50 I paid for the Kirby is about the going thrift shop rate around here for one in decent shape with its tools and an absolute bargain, compared to eBay. Their original price of $199 was a pie in that sky price, most likely inspired by eBay, but apparently that strategy works for them sometimes and I'm glad for them. The local charity that runs that thrift shop does good work and I don't mind supporting it.
I realize others have many more vacuums than I do. Everyone has their threshold on collecting things. I think I'm at mine for vacuums. I haven't really decided what I'm going to do with this machine. It's a duplicate to which I have no particular attachment at this point. After I cleaned it up, I just stuck it in the barn because there's no room for it in the house. Once I've had my fun with it, I'm seriously considering trying to flip it to support my habit. And if that goes well, I might even decide to try and move some of my other machines to new homes. | ||
| Post# 440271 , Reply# 24 3/24/2021 at 19:39 (1,126 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.) | ||
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I recently saw a Sentria (?) Kirby at a Habitat store and it appeared to have all the attachments. They were asking $300. There was a good sheen of dust on it. It's probably been sitting there a while. | ||
| Post# 440282 , Reply# 25 3/24/2021 at 22:17 (1,125 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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Post# 440293 , Reply# 26 3/25/2021 at 10:11 (1,125 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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It's amazing | ||
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