Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Looks like CHEVROLET is going to release the new retro CAMARO soon, I hope that the s.s package is available with the ls3 motor,. And for the dodge camp the retro challenger is out with the HEMI it's a real tuff looking ride.

These cars should bring excitement back to the world of muscle cars.

Who cares about vacuum cleaners...........

MOLE

Just, I agree completely with what you said, especially about alternative fuels.  I look at the documentary "Who Killed the Electric Car" as an example.  Electric car technology has been around for over 100 years, nearly as long as the automobile itself.  You CANNOT tell me that in all of this time, the technology couldn't have been perfected to be more practical and allow for a greater range.  It has nothing to do with lack of resources and everything to do with greed as far as I'm concerned...if electric cars became widely available and everyone bought one, the oil company execs would not be able to line their pockets from the profits over $3+/gallon gas prices.  Let's not forget about the folks over in the Middle East, either, they are the root of this problem. 

While I like the concept of hybrids, it seems like that technology is being suppressed as well.  The mileage some of these hybrid SUVs (such as the Toyota Highlander and Chevy Tahoe) get is unimpressive and less than some gas-only compacts.  AGAIN, you can't tell me that the best a vehicle can do on mostly electric power is 20 miles to the gallon.  I guess it will take a widespread disaster, such as the world's oil supply running out altogether, to finally get the auto companies to get off their asses and start implementing all of the so-called "research" they've done in the past.  Seems like all we hear about is R&D and "concepts" that (oddly enough) never make it to market.

Speaking of SUVs, what in the world were they thinking with the so-called "crossovers", ugly is an understatement.  A car-based SUV is one thing, I prefer truck-based vehicles myself ('04 Dodge 1500) but I understand why some would want them...fuel economy, better handling/ride, and such.  At the same time, though, it doesn't need to look like a giant shoe.

-MH

Looking closer I see further proof that Carmin can turn any thread into a Dyson thread and blame someone else for doing so (just as he did on the Oreck thread over a month ago).  No such luck here, the proof is in the post.  And such posts are getting VERY, VERY old.  But, now that it has been started...

Is this a huge loss on Dyson's part?  Absolutely not, I'd say not even a small loss.  If ANYONE will be negatively affected, it will be Costco; not exactly something I would go bragging about.  They dropped the only decent brand of cleaner they had, and all they have left now is cheap $#%* which is EXACTLY what those damn Eurekas and Hoovers are.  Nothing more.  Tired old outdated grainy plastic reworked in a million different ways but still managing to look like the same old $#%* from 10 years ago.  I have to hand it to them, it takes quite an effort to stay that behind in the times.  But money has to be made somehow; the only way here is for people to buy and replace them annually, if not with greater frequency.  Disposable vacuums for a disposable society.  How touching.  I have a feeling though that the decision will most likely *not* be permanent and they will soon realize the error of their ways...I'd love to see what Carmin says when that happens.

As for me?  I'll stick with my DYSON which I know will last a good 15-20 years under regular use if not longer, thank you very much.

-MH

Motorhead wrote:

Recent facts contradict you die hard dyson fan.   Read on:

"Warehouse club operator COSTCO Wholesale Corp reported on Wednesday that its second quarter profits rose 31 percent from a year ago period.

Net income grew to $327.9 million or 74 cents a share from $249.5 million and 54 cents a share.

Sales rose 12.3 percent to $16.62 BILLION up from $14.8 BILLION.

COSTCO operates 4 stores in Las Vegas."  1200 plus nationwide.

It's one of the only retailers to post higher profits and earnings so far this year. If not the only.

If there is any retail sales venue where high priced dysons could possibly sell, it's COSTCO stores.  Why?  The yearly income of the COSTCO members is the highest of all the warehouse, price club, retail discounters at $70,000 plus per year.  If dyson can't survive at COSTCO, it won't in other big box stores with clientele who make much less a year.  Since most retailers follow the leader, you should be able to figure out what will happen as the months unfold. 

Your die hard worship of dyson and jaydee is notable.  But it doesn't alter the facts.  The verdict is in.  Dyson is out.  

Carmine D.

HARDSELL wrote:

HS, my friend:

I thought my post on the GM enigma and its overlap among the 8 divisions was very profound.   And for sure you would agree too.  You let me down.  In fact, you can draw some similarities between GM and the dyson line.  Dyson has so many different models that are the same, they compete against each other for retailers' sales.  No doubt the reason in part many will be culling dysons from inventory and/or dropping completely [following COSTCO's lead].

Carmine D.

HARDSELL wrote:

I'm told this honor already goes to Tom Gashole. 

Carmine D.

HARDSELL wrote:

Not to worry my good friend.  Abbysguide Forum is not allowed to discriminate against the mentally challenged. [Read you].

Carmine D.

Motorhead wrote:

Before COSTCO adds dysons back, other big box retailers will drop dysons.  Let's see what you say when that happens!   Look at HOME DEPOT and LOWE's.  Don't forget TARGET stores which are clearing out the model you like least: The DC07.  And too the DC14.  I don't believe Target ever took on the DC15 after dyson dropped the price by $100.  

BTW, Tom my name is spelled "Carmine."  Oh, sorry Motorhead,  didn't mean to call you Tom Gasko.  But he spells my name that way too. 

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:

Why did a brilliant person like you compare Dyson to GM?  Hoover fits the pattern better.

We all know that Hoover just kept introducing new models like GM.  It didn't work.  I wonder who will buy GM when they go the way of Hoover.

CarmineD wrote:

All that I see going out the door at COSTCO is televisions and groceries.  I have never seen a vacuum sold there nor have I ever seen anyone act as if they were shopping for one.

I could be wrong because to get that kind of revenue and profit they must be selling a lot of  Dysons.

Carmine, didn't you once tell us that BB was dropping Dyson.  What happened genius?

HARDSELL wrote:

Due time my man.  Seeing is believing.  Or in BEST BUY"s case, not seeing [dysons] is believing.  BEST BUY management has a decision to make.  It wants to keep one high price vacuum line: Will it be ELectrolux or dyson?  Can't be both.  Which one will it be?  Ummm? 

Didn't you tell me once that you wanted to buy an Electrolux for a friend/family member with a BEST BUY Giftcard?  

Carmine D