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Post# 157926 9/30/2006 at 14:06 (6,415 days old) by dadoes  (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Went by a local resale shop this afternoon. There's a GE Filter-Flo pair $295 or $160 for the washer (model WWA5600BALAD), no significant rusting on the cabinet exterior, filter pan included, standard capacity, ramp Activator, one-speed, toggles for 3 levels / 3 temps, Regular & Perm Press cycles, needs cleaning. Also a Whirlpool Calypso for $295, lid bumpers missing (some rusting at the front corners and hinges), front logo missing, needs cleaning. I'm interested in the Filter-Flo but $160 seems high, don't know how much negotiation is possible. A Calypso would also be fun, but $295 is wayyy too much considering how iffy are they. | ||
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Post# 158050 , Reply# 1 9/30/2006 at 21:44 (6,415 days old) by tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD) |
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Those are what my brother termed "Bend Over" prices. | ||
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Post# 158478 , Reply# 2 10/3/2006 at 00:39 (6,413 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Calypso
I checked Sears and Whirlpool web sites a few mins ago, the Calypso models are not listed, which I'd say makes them a modern collectible now. What does one look for during examination of a used specimen to determine whether it's a yea or nay? There may or may not be electric and/or water available to do a run test.
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Post# 158488 , Reply# 3 10/3/2006 at 02:53 (6,412 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc) |
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I found a Calypso at one of the appliance swap shops out here-turned it down immediately--Black cabinet body-and a WHITE control panel!!BOJACK??Its like they made up one from two.I wouldn't think that would be original.I can't remember what they wanted for it. | ||
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Post# 158519 , Reply# 4 10/3/2006 at 08:41 (6,412 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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With no electric to give it a brief test, it's hard to diagnose a Calypso - I wouldn't pay much for one without a quick "spin cycle test" to see if the motor, pump, etc. could be heard. On the spin only cycle, the wash-plate should nutate for a few seconds before settling into spin position and you can whip the lid open to catch it for a fast visual. Calypsos are no longer available from Whirlpool but I suspect plenty of them will start showing up at thrifts and appliance-store junk piles. While a decent washer, I doubt people will do a whole lot of expensive repairs on them - just like everything now... | ||
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Post# 158617 , Reply# 5 10/3/2006 at 19:43 (6,412 days old) by dadoes (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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I vaguely recall an extension cord hanging over some stuff so I imagine there's electric for a test run. I think there was a garden hose outside an open door. Is some sort of water test a good idea? Fill it from the hose, see if it recirculates and drains? I'd like to have a Calypso for collectibility if nothing else, but I'd prefer it be a working specimen, or workable. I printed the opening page from www.calypsosettlement.com... for negotiation ammunition. LOL. | ||
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Post# 158691 , Reply# 6 10/4/2006 at 08:12 (6,411 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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