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Post# 60075   2/7/2009 at 13:42 (5,556 days old) by methodistbill ()        

I have kind of a dumb question. I have a variety of Electrolux bags that I've gotten from various places, some of which date to the 60s I think (not real sure). I use some of them from time to time. However, should I just put them up for safe keeping? In other words, are they collectible?

Thanks!

Bill

Post# 60078 , Reply# 1   2/7/2009 at 14:04 (5,556 days old) by danemodsandy ()        
Bill:

 Collectible, but not wildly valuable. If a collector has, say, a pristine 1205, then a package of vintage bags makes a great addition, completing the vacuum as a showpiece.

I have stopped buying and using vintage bags, because I have had one come apart in the vacuum cleaner, due to a failure of the vintage adhesives holding it together. Can't say if that is a common problem, or if it was a rare situation due to poor storage conditions, but if there is anything you do not want, it's a bursting Electrolux bag. Due to the "in-line" design of an Electrolux's bag chamber and motor, there is no protection for the motor if the bag bursts - all that schmutz goes straight into your motor and its bearings.

Post# 60079 , Reply# 2   2/7/2009 at 14:32 (5,556 days old) by methodistbill ()        
Sandy:

 Thanks for that thought! I kind of wondered if older bags might be prone to failure. I think I'll stop using the older bags that I have and start using new bags exclusively. Thanks again!

Bill

Post# 60093 , Reply# 3   2/7/2009 at 21:25 (5,556 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village)        

Have had that problem with older bags in general
the adhesive gives the bag falls open & yuck what a mess!


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