Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

First upright from Miele

29 February 2008 This summer, Miele will launch its first range of upright vacuum cleaners – the S7.  It will consist of about six models, all of which feature ultra large dust bags and  “a unique swivel body, which makes it easy to manoeuvre in even the trickiest  of room layouts”. According to the company,  the decision was made following  numerous requests from customers that wanted to buy Miele  but would only use  an upright model. Text: courtesy ERTweekly.com Picture: courtesy Miele.co.uk, 2009 Edited 21st March 2009; reason: loss of original image.

It just seems to me that miele,like the other german manufactures offer too many different configurations of the same thing.I can see offering 2 or 3 different models,but 6 or 7 come on.IT looks like they are trying to protect the brick and mortor shops from the internet.They better not burn their dealers again... their credability has already been hurt...........

MOLE

A recent KPMG report, worldwide finance and consulting firm, states that the USA is the most affordable country for multi-nationals to operate businesses.  Beating out other countries like Britain, France, Germany, etc.  China not included.  Reasons for the USA's win: Falling dollar and euro highs.  This is first time in years the USA is the most affordable.

Carmine D.

Why don't I feel comforted by that?

Lucky1 wrote:
Maybe because you wont make a reasonable profit on them,did you know that miele will sell direct to the consumer,they will tell you different,call customer service and ask about all the wand and hose breakage,i know they will tell you that their stuff doesnt break and are unaware of any problems,Im getting real tired of this outsourced junk.Ditto for BOSCH. made in germany with parts sourced from other countrys just like the rest of them,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Although there is great money in the parts and filters and bags,These guys like dyson have a nice long story behind them. Their new canister line looks a lot like BOSCHES does it not?

  THE MOLE

Hello Mole:

What's a reasonable profit on a Miele?

Do you do your own business books and records and/or have someone do it? If you prefer to message privately, do.

Carmine D.

mole wrote:

Quite true.  Miele has a "Buy Online" page at its website.  The S5980 (the Capricorn) sells along with the SEB236 power nozzle for $1,195.  Mieles are vacuums I like a lot.  It just the price that makes me skittish.

The best points in reference to the brand are usually wonderfully low noise levels, very good suction and optional tools, though often expensive, that help you fine tune your manner of vacuuming.  However, I must say that I didn't feel I was missing anything when using a top-of-the-line Kenmore canister I had. 

Nonetheless, there's a guy at the following link who swears by Miele. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5NLlCWNF6U&feature=related

Venson

Hi Venson,it's at the point of downright price gouging,must be taking lessons from the oil companies,and the government,I busted you and now i will have a book written about me telling the world what a wonderful person i am.I know many different dealers in the floorcare and automotive industrys that cant even buy at these prices[wholesale].Heres a typical management quotation when dealers complain about profit margins,if there lucky to get anyone even interested in what they are selling,JUST HIT THEM WITH THE OLD BAIT AND SWITCH ROUTINE.It seems the industry is going to pot.........

MOLE

Im real glad im in the parts and service end of the industry..............

The test markets for the upright should be determined in the next week or two. It will (supposed to be) available to dealers in October.

Miele uprights look interesting.  Will be fun to check them out mid to late summer.
Only reason I like Miele is that they run quietly. 
In a room with hard surfaces vacuums can generate an awful lot of noise because no sound is absorbed.
Even the central Vacuflow unit with powerbrush can be an ear bender in those situations.
Not so Miele.
Still, Mieles remain very pricey compared to most vacs.  The appreciated Euro isn't helping them any.

vacomatic wrote:
Not so actually...sales are stronger than ever. Might be that many customers are tired of all the 6 MO-2 YR vacuums they have previously bought.

I hear it very often from my customers.

Ask anyone who spent what was considered PAYING TOO MUCH for a quality vacuum like an Electrolux 20 years ago if they regret it.