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Thread Number: 30234
Most insane collection of vacuums on the face of this earth! |
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| Post# 458491 , Reply# 1 8/22/2010 at 16:18 (4,989 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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Second pic, Along side the kirby corner. Some broken hoovers and such. There were hundreds of bags behind this wall just sitting there. 
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| Post# 458492 , Reply# 2 8/22/2010 at 16:19 (4,989 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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Next, the center of the basement! Sorry its so dark. I tried to lighten them a bit. Non of the florescent lights worked. 
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| Post# 458493 , Reply# 3 8/22/2010 at 16:21 (4,989 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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Next, A little bit to the left from the last one. There is one of the concept twos. I want it! It was not that bad looking! Notice the stuff just thrown around! These are no longer used machines. 
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| Post# 458494 , Reply# 4 8/22/2010 at 16:22 (4,989 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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Next, more to the right! I ment to say more to the right in the last post. Pretty blue concept sticking out of a post! :D 
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| Post# 458495 , Reply# 5 8/22/2010 at 16:23 (4,989 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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Last. Just a random picture! WOW! So much stuff. 
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| Post# 458496 , Reply# 6 8/22/2010 at 16:24 (4,989 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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I have two videos on here but dont know how to put them on the internet without using youtube. No pictures of the "other" room as I was kinda in a hurry. But some day. maybe tomorrow I will go back. | ||
| Post# 458510 , Reply# 7 8/22/2010 at 17:48 (4,989 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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Screen shots My phone takes terrible video but I tried to take some screen shots of a few rare vacuums Here is a rare kirby Super Sweeper commercial vacuum. This has an 18" bolt on nozzle. 
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Post# 458527 , Reply# 9 8/22/2010 at 19:01 (4,989 days old) by gansky1  (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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| Post# 458739 , Reply# 12 8/23/2010 at 18:03 (4,988 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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Next Some of the constellations. I found 8 in this bin. Ron said he had about 20 or so of them. 
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| Post# 458740 , Reply# 13 8/23/2010 at 18:04 (4,988 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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Next This is more to the left of the bin. I am holding the camera at chest height to give you an idea how tall this thing is. THis is the low side, and really the only side that you can see above machines. 
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| Post# 458741 , Reply# 14 8/23/2010 at 18:05 (4,988 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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Next Looking from the low side to the high side of the bin. Whoa its like a tidal wave of vacuums! 
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| Post# 458742 , Reply# 15 8/23/2010 at 18:06 (4,988 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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Next. Next. A bit more to the left. Its getting taller and taller! 
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| Post# 458743 , Reply# 16 8/23/2010 at 18:07 (4,988 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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More This is to give you an idea of the size of the bin. 
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| Post# 458745 , Reply# 17 8/23/2010 at 18:08 (4,988 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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Next. JUNK! This is a random pic of the middle of the basement. Most of these are stripped of their parts. 
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| Post# 458746 , Reply# 18 8/23/2010 at 18:09 (4,988 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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more More junk. lol But wait! Whats that I see?!?! A pink model 65!?! Yes it is! 
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| Post# 458747 , Reply# 19 8/23/2010 at 18:11 (4,988 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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The other basement! Down in the !!!!--2nd basement!!! Can you believe there is more to this madness? Yes this is a very small picture of a section of a corner of one of the 2 large rooms in the basement. 
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| Post# 458748 , Reply# 20 8/23/2010 at 18:12 (4,988 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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More! Now we are talking! New old stock hoover hoods Eureka from the 1920s straight suction mid 50s eureka upright Kirby 510 Hoover 300 And this is just the top of the pile! 
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| Post# 458749 , Reply# 21 8/23/2010 at 18:13 (4,988 days old) by austinado16 () | ||
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That's just insane!! | ||
| Post# 458750 , Reply# 22 8/23/2010 at 18:15 (4,988 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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More of the goodies More of the antique mound. On top we have- Hoover 541 Hoover 725 X2 hoover 700s Hoover 425 ONE OF 6 hoover 25 uprights. Junior. Again just the top of one of the piles. 
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| Post# 458754 , Reply# 25 8/23/2010 at 18:22 (4,988 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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Next A rebuilt hoover 150 which I love! A hoover 102/105. and a bunch of other stuff. There were more hoover 575 original bags in there than I have seen in my life. 
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| Post# 458755 , Reply# 26 8/23/2010 at 18:24 (4,988 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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More of course! Hoover model 725- another one! What is that now... 5? Hoover 575 Lewyt (spelling?) VERY early looking electrolux... A model V maybe? Rexair 
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| Post# 458756 , Reply# 27 8/23/2010 at 18:26 (4,988 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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The other other other room The other room of the OTHER basement consisted of mainly newer 80s and 90s junk. Sorry it was so dark. Again no light down there!. Probably about 400 vacuums in this room. 
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| Post# 458757 , Reply# 28 8/23/2010 at 18:27 (4,988 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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and some solo pictures These are the vacuums besides the kirby/american lincoln super sweeper that John took home. First a very rare kirby scotts and fetzer sanitation system, aka a vacuette. Original like bag I think. (looks like a 505 bag?) 
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| Post# 458758 , Reply# 29 8/23/2010 at 18:28 (4,988 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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One more! Model C? it has the handle, cord, and all except the front plate and bag. 
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| Post# 458759 , Reply# 30 8/23/2010 at 18:30 (4,988 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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th-th-th-thatsss all folks! Well my journey is done for the day! More pics when I return to dig out that mound of antique vacuums! Remember.... these ARE for sale! | ||
| Post# 458763 , Reply# 31 8/23/2010 at 18:44 (4,988 days old) by amyswasher () | ||
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WOW! Has the kid in Michigan heard about this? I'm sure the people in VacumeLand are abuzz about this. There Scott & Fetzer witch I thought were not around anymore. Wow, even the Eureka my parents has when I was a child. | ||
| Post# 458764 , Reply# 32 8/23/2010 at 18:46 (4,988 days old) by amyswasher () | ||
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VacuumLand Road trip!!! | ||
| Post# 458768 , Reply# 34 8/23/2010 at 19:03 (4,988 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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HEY! Someone, could you PLEASE post the link to this on vacuumland! I want to share it! But I am not a member over there. Post it in the vintage section. Much appreciated. :) | ||
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Post# 458789 , Reply# 36 8/23/2010 at 21:11 (4,988 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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OMG...
You've found the sacred burial grounds!! This place looks like the 'Aberdeen Farm' of vacuums!! Depsite appearances, I would be willing to bet a good number of those machines could be restored. What a cool find!! Hmmmm.... wonder if they have any spare hoses (I have a blue Hoover Convertible that I would love to find the hose and attachment kit for). This place will be a treat for any vacuum collector!!!
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| Post# 458794 , Reply# 39 8/23/2010 at 21:26 (4,988 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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Take note of the 4th picture from the top. See on the top right? That is the main hose rack. There are 3 other hose racks throughout the store. | ||
| Post# 458857 , Reply# 40 8/24/2010 at 07:46 (4,987 days old) by bellalaundry (St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada) | ||
Hey Brandon, | ||
| Post# 458906 , Reply# 41 8/24/2010 at 12:48 (4,987 days old) by frontaloadotmy (the cool gay realm) | ||
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What a Blast for You Brandon!!!! Be careful of vacuum avalanche!!!! | ||
| Post# 458907 , Reply# 42 8/24/2010 at 12:57 (4,987 days old) by iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas) | ||
What a find,  | ||
| Post# 458934 , Reply# 43 8/24/2010 at 15:57 (4,987 days old) by washernoob () | ||
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The actual work space/floor space that he uses for the store is quite small. The front room can hold about 50 vacuums, and the workshop is a bit smaller. As you can see he has used all his space just to put these old machines somewhere! | ||
| Post# 459081 , Reply# 45 8/25/2010 at 09:55 (4,986 days old) by amyswasher () | ||
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Brandon Thanks for posting the last one. This will save time and headaches | ||
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Post# 459106 , Reply# 46 8/25/2010 at 11:30 (4,986 days old) by turquoisedude (.) |
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| Post# 459172 , Reply# 48 8/25/2010 at 16:35 (4,986 days old) by Crevicetool (Snellville Ga.) | ||
He has collected so much that he has NO room for more. Eventually he will HAVE to part with some.
Greg, if you have never been, nows the time! Its really something for sure! Remember.... these ARE for sale! Aha. Dont count on it. The brothers dont like collectors actually. They try and low ball them on prices and point out faults and such. You can only imagine since it took me a year to convince him to take me around the store! :) But still. He will let collectors browse through on occasion. I, as well as 1-2 other local collectors will be doing business with him. He is NOT listed, has NO phone number, so its not possible to really get ahold of him. He is looking for his money, so expect to pay around $50 for any machine, or more if its rare. No low bargains here. Brandon - you can bet I'm watching this thread with bated breath! It started out looking as if the vacuum collector's Holy Grail has been unearthed! Unfortunately, there in the middle, it's grown a little disappointing. No one will ever be able to get their hands on any of the goods! Well, luckily you have won the heart of the store owner, and he is going to work with you! YAY!! But then toward the end of your story...it looks as if the gentleman may be once again ready to deal. Maybe???? We can only hope! Keep us posted! Perhaps you'll catch him on a good day, and he will once again let collectors peruse the treasures! Thanks, Rick | ||
| Post# 459188 , Reply# 50 8/25/2010 at 17:26 (4,986 days old) by defoedude (Ferguson, MO) | ||
1. Has the basement ever flooded?
2. Do they have a wide variety of Kenmore canisters? 3. Why do I get the feeling this O'Dowd guy is a jerk if he's not willing to wheel and deal? These machines have been down there for god knows how long and they're not worth $50 in filthy as-is condition IMHO. Most of these look like probably $5 and $10 trade in value machines, so if he's asking $50 for them, he's reaming our wallets. | ||
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