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Post# 76882   7/30/2009 at 17:11 (5,377 days old) by joe22 ()        

1935 kirby went for 1248.97

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Post# 76883 , Reply# 1   7/30/2009 at 17:18 (5,377 days old) by lux1521 ()        

Yeah, I had that in my favorites list to see what it would go for, but never checked back on it.

Its a nice looking model c, early version without headlight. Sadly, this is a dream machine of mine, although I prefer the later version. Now, what I was wondering is what the deal is with the finish. Painted or original satin finish? I thought they would all be polished originally. Anyway, I'm still waiting for an old rusty one to come along that I can afford. I've got more time than money.

The recession doesn't even touch the vintage vacuum market.

Post# 76884 , Reply# 2   7/30/2009 at 17:28 (5,377 days old) by kc_kirby (Kansas City, MO)        

Uh, you are mistaken, that Kirby is not a Model C, it's a Model R. The middle part of the handle being aluminum is one clue and the cord going into the machine but no switch is the other clue. I was the one who was the second highest bidder. I figured 1223.00 would be enough to win, but I guess I was wrong. The Model R Kirby's had a switch in the handle instead of on the side of the motor and were made opposite the model C's. This happens to be the early version of the R, which matches the early version of the C. They are extremely rare, more so than the C's which is probably why it went so high. I just recently bought a 2R off of Ebay for 200 so I guess I got a huge bargain. Also, this vacuum had the cover that goes on the metal bag top. Most of these old Kirby's no longer have that cover so that is also probably partly why it went so high. I would love to know who beat me out on this one.

Chad Cunningham

Post# 76886 , Reply# 3   7/30/2009 at 17:37 (5,377 days old) by lux1521 ()        

Well, I managed to miss that detail. Apparently it's the most expensive handle switch ever.

Post# 76900 , Reply# 4   7/30/2009 at 18:57 (5,377 days old) by joe22 ()        

some one named "brandon" but not the 15 yr old collector. learned from another site joe

Post# 76919 , Reply# 5   7/30/2009 at 21:30 (5,377 days old) by ohio_tuec ()        
Kirby model

I too wanted to get in on the bidding, but I don't think a complete R series machine will be going into my collection anytime soon. I don't understand why these prewar Kirby's always go so F*$^ing high on eBay? I could buy a car for that kind of money! Wonder if it's going to the other side of the pond....

Post# 76973 , Reply# 6   7/31/2009 at 05:57 (5,377 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)        

kirbymodel2c's profile picture
Hi people No it wasn't me who won it...
I didn'teven bid on it as I have 1 already...

I think a its a collector called oren69 who won it...
I forgot his name lol.

James

Post# 76979 , Reply# 7   7/31/2009 at 09:13 (5,376 days old) by kirbyvacuum (Long Island New York)        
1935 Kirby O, BOY

 Hi all i have a model 1935 c also only with the head light about 5 years ago i got it on e bay in MINT condition.I paid 500.00 my friends thought i was crazy to pay that much( IT IS NOT FOR SALE)However i could get much more then that now based on this Kirby. i dont see how a REAL COLLECTOR could ever sell a machine like that. Ok vacuum lovers have a good day.Doug

Post# 76984 , Reply# 8   7/31/2009 at 09:57 (5,376 days old) by ohio_tuec ()        

"I dont see how a REAL COLLECTOR could ever sell a machine like that..."

I don't either, unless maybe someone had two of the same machine. I've seen prewar Kirbys go for as much as $4000.00 on eBay! I don't understand why prewar examples are so rare? Did they not sell well? And why do models with their original duvetyne bag go for telephone numbers? Inquiring minds want to know!

Post# 76995 , Reply# 9   7/31/2009 at 13:39 (5,376 days old) by lux1521 ()        

"I dont see how a REAL COLLECTOR could ever sell a machine like that..."

I've tried, failed, and won't be trying it again. I tried to sell my Sears Kwick Kleen designed by James Kirby on ebay after I finished restoring it, and it didn't sell. I only wanted half of the selling price of this Model R. Since my selling attempt, its grown on me, and I'm glad I still have it.

Post# 77037 , Reply# 10   7/31/2009 at 23:02 (5,376 days old) by normvac (COLUMBUS, OHIO)        
Kirby R

 I too had been watching just to see what the final price would be. My thoughts were 600-800. Never dreamed it would see 1200 dollars.
I would say there are some out in the country in barns, attics and basements. My guess would be not many. If they
were selling against all the lux salesmen, Hoover and Royal.
The model 12 Lux in the mid 30's that my Aunt had in Canada, was
perscribed by her doctor due to allergies. Before that a vacuum in the average home was an upright for sweeping carpets. Then Lux comes bagging on the door and shows people
in their own living rooms. How a cylindar vacuum can do so
much more. Dusting the blinds, the hard floors, the car etc.
Plus selling them on the idea of "no cloth dusty bag" out in the room spewing dust and germs back into your home. As well as cleaning around all the carpet edges as you vacuum.
It is my doubt that the trained sales man and the knowledge
as well as the word of mouth, was just getting a good start
with Kirby
Hoover had magazine adv.as well as Eurka. 10 day free in home trials, etc. The
door to door Kirby person, became more highly trained and motivated
to sell the machine after the War. Urban people as well
as small farm folks went to work in the factors during the
war. The auto industry was coming to life big time with credit. So credit I am sure is what sold so many Kirby's
after the war. I remember my Mom in 1954, sitting at the
living room desk writing out the monthly payment on our 1953
Air Way(66) and turning me and saying. If your father had not bought this for me. I would have never bought it (because of the Price). The cost was $79.00 and payments were 6 or 7 dollars a month. She said to
me "when the vacuum and the Sears bill are paid" (Wringer washer). "That's IT, NO more credit purchases !" She did keep
her deptment store charge for clothing purchases for those timely holidays and back to school for me !
Just my thoughts on the timing !
Norm


Post# 77053 , Reply# 11   8/1/2009 at 11:10 (5,375 days old) by ohio_tuec ()        

Yes, I suppose that's true. I only wish these prewar Kirbys were as plentiful as Lux XXX's. And like I say, having the original black duvetyne bag with the red and gold graphics almost always doubles or triples the value. Did anyone see the NIB remanufactured XXX on eBay with an opening bid of $495.00? What you say is probably true, Electrolux may have done a better job of filtering at that time, but certainly not deep cleaning carpets. I understand at one time Electrolux had the whole northeast coast wrapped up. There were so many Electrolux trade-ins, Electrolux would dump them in the Atlantic Ocean! I cringe to think there might be a Lux model V down there....


Post# 77174 , Reply# 12   8/2/2009 at 15:29 (5,374 days old) by dualsanitronic (Omaha)        

But I thought the luxes didn't use paper bags until 1952,though they did have the after filter all along until later.

Post# 77175 , Reply# 13   8/2/2009 at 15:32 (5,374 days old) by dualsanitronic (Omaha)        

But I thought the luxes didn't use paper bags until 1952,though they did have the after filter all along until later.


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