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Hello Mole:

Interesting question for a number of reasons.  First, more dyson refurbs especially of DC07, 14, and 15 models are being advertised by retailers.  Second, the prices of refurbs have some direct and indirect impact on new dyson prices.  The same is true for the reverse.  New dyson prices affect the price of refurbs, especially on the identical models.

Finally, to answer your question, I would say the price [worth] of a used dyson depends on the warranty period and specifics in large part.  The longer and better the warranty, the higher the price [worth]. 

I've seen Fry's Electronics recently advertise dyson refurbs, without any mention of warranty, from $209 [DC07] to $299 [DC15].  I believe the DC14 is $249.  Big Lots advertise refurb dysons too.  However, in their ads, Fry's and Big Lots make no mention of warranty.  Not sure if dyson warrants refurbs and/or dyson refurb buyers from retailers like Fry's and Big Lots are on their own.

Carmine D. 

According to the Fry's internet site, the warranty on the dyson refurbs is 90 days.  The site gives the refurb prices, but I've seen lower prices advertised in the newspapers. 

90 days is a bogus warranty IMHO.  Independents can give a longer warranty and personally and professionally stand behind it.  Unfortunately, the DC07, 14 and 15 are among the worse dyson performers on rugs IMHO.  With the clutch issues/repairs on the used dysons [particularly the 7 and 14], I don't think the mark up is worth the risks and headaches with the clutches.  I think the clutch is worthless.  If there is a market for used dysons, I suspect the Wal*Mart All Carpets DC07 is the best.  Problem is this model was an exclusive and had a short lived sales cycle.  At a retail price of $309-$359 NEW, I imagine these used dyson models  with a one year warranty can command the best used dyson prices.  The drawback on these dyson models is their usage on medium to high thick pile US rugs.  Hard to push and pull. 

I'd be curious to hear what you/other vacuum pros think about selling used DC07 and DC14 dysons.

Carmine D.

Well taken.

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I believe CR is much more deceptive by design than you believe (with vacuum reviews).  I tell you what, I feel sorry for any vacuum manufacture that takes the financial risks and puts in the hard work developing new and innovative products when reviewed at CR.  When it’s in CR’s best interest they will build a dumbed down test, just so the new innovative product looks bad.  Making donors happy thereby making payroll comes first, readers come second.

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Being a fair minded or reasonable….  CR’s assessments should be taken with salt.  An indie’s assessments should be taken with salt.  Are the millions of Dyson users here in America who assess and then say “They Love Their Dyson’s”, are their assessments respected or passed on to potential customers by indie’s?        DIB

Thanks for your review!  I was somewhat disappointed hearing the pre-motor filter dirtying as you say.        DIB

DIB:

Should theirs be?  Or are they the same American users that are part of your sociological assessment as falling into the category: 

" ..[wrong], lazy and fairly stupid too."  DIB  

Mole attacked Mr. Dyson (one of many, many shameless attacks, all the while you sit on your hands) and his benevolent $50 million dollar gift and school for kids to learn to innovate and engineer.  This should ultimately produce thousands of jobs and steams of tax income into/for the UK and perhaps other countries.  I defended the good.

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I’m setting the record straight….

“Suits” in general of American vacuum cleaner manufacturing are “lazy and fairly stupid.” I have seen it first hand and am in the position to comment.  When it comes to respecting, understanding, appreciating and courting innovation and inventors American vacuum manufacturers do not lead.  I have much respect for the hard working and moral, no matter their vocation.  Mole, nor Carmine are going to take my words and spin them.

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I'll say it again...  I respect the opinions and vocations of the hard working and moral.        DIB

P.S.  Can you back up in scripture your support of Mole when attacks a race?  Namely when you glossed and/or supporte him calling the Japanese "Japs".  Holy is as Holy does.

Mole,

Your spinning is of no avail...

Mole, you attacked Mr. Dyson (one of many, many shameless attacks) and his benevolent $50 million dollar gift and school for kids to learn to innovate and engineer.  This should ultimately produce thousands of jobs and steams of tax income into/for the UK and perhaps other countries.  I defended the good.

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I’m setting the record straight….

“Suits” in general of American vacuum cleaner manufacturing are “lazy and fairly stupid.” I have seen it first hand and am in the position to comment.  When it comes to respecting, understanding, appreciating and courting innovation and inventors American vacuum manufacturers do not lead.  I have much respect for the hard working and moral, no matter their vocation.  Mole, you nor Carmine are going to take my words and spin them, I reserve Lazy and Stupid for those Suits who are.       DIB

I’ll say it again…  I respect the opinions and vocations of the hard working and moral.

You own your words and opinions.  You have to live with them.     

I don't share your opinion with regard to American vacuum buying consumers and professionals.  Based on my vacuum industry experience, I found vacuum customers and industry peers to be right almost 100 percent of the time, very hard working and very intelligent.  I can count on one hand the number of my customers/fellow industry experts who fit your description.   

To answer your question about respect for and inclusion of dyson users' opinions by vacuum store owners and operators:  I can only speak and answer for me.   I respect and include theirs along with all others.  Even, if I personally and professionally disagree.

Carmine D.

DIB:

First, I did neither of what you say. 

You are more of a biblical scholar than me.  I recall a passage in the new Testament gospels when the scribes and pharisees put Jesus to the test on what should be done with the biggest whore in Palestine.  Under Jewish law the penalty was death by stoning.  Jesus, a Jew, knew the law.  But He is also merciful, compassionate and forgiving.  What is His answer to the crowd of men?  And to the woman?

Carmine D.

I had a look on the UK Dyson website and both the DC24 and DC25 have a removable nozzle head like the DC18 Slim, with the DC24 having a retaining clip once you push the head on!

Bucks03 I agree with you with regards to Dyson making a slim machine, the ball is a very good concept/design but makes the machines bulky.  The DC03 (UK) was a very good machine, slim could lie flat to go right under furniture and was light to use.  Dyson should do a updated version of this machine.  The only draw backs for me where the power (700 watt motor) with about 90 airwatts and the brush bar.  Put the DC25 brush bar on it and increase the power airwatts (maybe use the DDM as it's light and small) with the new wand design and slightly larger rear wheels and you have a successor to the DC03!

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