Thread Number: 44369  /  Tag: Classified Ad Finds
A-1 Vacuum Closing in Crest Hill, Illinois 		[Down to Last]
Post# 461799   3/28/2023 at 01:24 (764 days old) by repairman (Woodridge, IL)        

A-1 Vacuum in Crest Hill is coming to an end after almost 40 years of service since the owner and his wife are retiring. They have the be out of the building by April 30th.

Many parts and units are being thrown in the dumpster as I'm writing this. Paul has lots older parts for brands such as Hoover, Rexair, Eureka, Royal, and many more.

There is also an attic with 30-40 various D series Rainbow canisters. Mostly chrome domes and D3 units along with some D4 canisters. Pre G-Series Kirby vacuums such as Heritage, Classic Omega, Classic III, and more. There's also a bunch of Hoover units there as well.

There are also some gems in his front window like an Electrolux XXX.

The address is 2220 Plainfield Rd, Crest Hill, IL 60403

Post# 461808 , Reply# 1   3/28/2023 at 09:31 (764 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Thank you for posting this!

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It was VERY thoughtful and considerate.  I hope some people can benefit from this.  Too bad I'm so far away.  Is anyone planning to go?   "...being tossed as I write this".  YIKES !!!!!
Post# 461812 , Reply# 2   3/28/2023 at 09:47 (764 days old) by texaskirbyguy (Plano, TX)        

Wow - deja vu all over again!

I hope someone will follow in my footsteps from the Plano Kirby store cleanout back in 2019 and save some (or most) of them...



Post# 461820 , Reply# 3   3/28/2023 at 10:59 (764 days old) by repairman (Woodridge, IL)        

John. Is there anything specific you are on the lookout for?

Post# 461836 , Reply# 4   3/28/2023 at 21:35 (763 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
John

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Looking for something is not likely.

Post# 461838 , Reply# 5   3/28/2023 at 22:49 (763 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Well, I phoned today

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The greeting was missed. I heard, "hello"? I asked if this was a1 vacuums. He replied, "that's how I answered the phone". I told him I collected hoover. Do you have any hoover machines or parts? He replied, .ost was tossed.... sorry, can't really help.

Post# 461845 , Reply# 6   3/29/2023 at 08:12 (763 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)        
"Do you have any Hoover machines or parts?"

 There is still time to call here before most go in summer and building is to be empty by years end.Hoovers here include-20s-30s uprights,tanks,Constellations,DAM,Floor Washer,Celebritys,Convertibles,Concepts and MORE.First to go will be brooms using E,F & G bags,Floor Washers,Elites,plastic base Convertibles & steam cleaner parts.Prices start at $0.00 to $5.00.Plan an easy trip,arrange shipping or see pics in dumpster.
Jimmy
423-268-4841

Post# 461883 , Reply# 7   3/30/2023 at 13:37 (761 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Mike,

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I was possibly searching for things like outer jackets, Convertible lenses, that sort of thing.Thanks, so much, for asking.

  He was not very helpful (or interested) at all.
Post# 461884 , Reply# 8   3/30/2023 at 13:38 (761 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
And, Jimmy,

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I've been looking for a pink Slimline, some Convertible  or any Hoover boxes, etc.

  I don't think you have any of those things anymore.

 
Post# 461900 , Reply# 9   3/30/2023 at 23:21 (761 days old) by repairman (Woodridge, IL)        
John

 Didn't realize that was you who called. I was there that day and he didn't get a response when he greeted you with, "A1 Vacuum, this is Paul". That's why he said what he said. I also didn't realize how much was already gone since the last time I made this post. I can assure you that Paul is a good guy and would have gladly sent you parts had they not gone to the dumpster.

Post# 461906 , Reply# 10   3/31/2023 at 08:29 (761 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)        
"--don't think you have--"

 You have no idea what I have.I know because I have very little idea of what I have!!As I group brand and models together I will picture and explain which are next for dumpster.I have many outer bags as well as Hoover boxes for at least Mo 33 & 707,Cleaning Tool boxes from 30s,Constellation,Slimline,Portapower and more.Some I will match with the same or exact Hoover model to keep or offer later at a higher price(higher than $0-5 but less than 'EBay price').

Post# 461917 , Reply# 11   3/31/2023 at 14:57 (760 days old) by Rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)        
Boxes

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Post# 468341 , Reply# 12   12/28/2023 at 23:40 (488 days old) by beevac (Kewanee)        
Box for Hoover Constellation 82 from Rugsucker

 Is this box for sale?

Post# 468342 , Reply# 13   12/28/2023 at 23:44 (488 days old) by beevac (Kewanee)        
Box for Hoover Constellation 82 from Rugsucker

 Is this box for sale?

Post# 468347 , Reply# 14   12/29/2023 at 07:46 (488 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)        
"Box for Hoover--"

 I have a Constellation to go with this box and will keep a small Hoover collection.Not for sale yet.

Post# 468524 , Reply# 15   1/6/2024 at 19:27 (479 days old) by beevac (Kewanee)        
Ken Karts going for scrap at A-1 vacuum.

 IT SADDENS ME THAT THESE VACS WERE DESTROYED WHEN I COULD HAVE TAKEN 3 OF THEM TO BE PARTS OUT BEFORE THEY WERE SCRAPPED. THERE WERE 2 116.7361'S. I HAVE A GOOD 7361 PLUS THE SAME THING THAT i WILL USE FOR PARTS SOON. THERE WAS ALSO IN THAT GROUP A MODEL 1164506 WHICH IS EXTREMLY RARE.





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