Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Hello Carmine,

Can you tell us (me) the Walmart "kicked" Dyson out story (year and month if possible).  Walmart shafting vendors is common place, so how do we know Walmart simply did not give Dyson the shaft too?        DIB

Dyson scoffed.  WM thumbed its nose at dyson and basically said like it or lump it.  Dyson fussed and had a hissy fit.  WM said sayonora to dyson and kicked them out.  Can't recall the exact time.  Maybe Spring/Summer 2005.  Matt can say for sure, I'm sure.

From my perspective, the shaft was from dyson.  Why?  Dyson grovelled and a new deal was struck.  The DC07 Original: A WM exclusive.  MSRP of $379.  Problem was it only had a 2 year warranty while all the other retailers' dysons [including the DC07's  for $399] had 5 years.  It didn't sell.  People went to other WM competitors and spent the other $20 for the DC07 with a 5 year warranty.  Like BBB and LNT and then used the 20 percent off the $399.  

Ironically, the WM DC07 Orignal is being sold now for $320.  And dyson isn't saying anything to WM about the price reduction.  Fry's is selling the DC07 All Floors for $299.  As well as other retailers.  No gripes from dyson.

Carmine D.

Dyson is suing LNT now for non-payment.  Stand in line.  Dyson will be lucky to get pennies on the dollar in 10 years from now.

Dyson should have given the pass to WM and held LNT and BBB's feet to the fire.  If dyson did, you would see more of the dyson vacuums in Wal*Mart stores.  Not just one upright model intermittently over the last 6 years [and soon to be no more].

Dyson needed Wal*Mart to bring the 10 percent market share in the USA up.  Wal*Mart didn't need dysons to be the top retailer in 2008.  Best in profit.  Best in stock price.  Best in stock dividend to share holders.  In an economic slow down in the USA.  That will probably continue for 1-2 more years.  All the while not one dyson will be sold off a WM shelf.  That is hurting dyson sales in the USA and will for the next few years.

Carmine D.

The WM dyson exclusive Original DC07 MAYBE available on some store shelves.  This is the dyson that was part of the kiss and make up agreement between dyson and WM.  The WM Web Site admonishes shoppers to check the store location for availablilty.  The exclusive dyson agreement between WM and dyson expired.  Not renewed.  Why?   I answered that already.  2 year warranty for $379 on the DC07 Original.  5 year warranty for $320 on the DC07 All Floors.  Dah?  Which would you buy? IF you have $300 for a vacuum and are shopping at WM/big box stores for a vacuum?  It's a  hard one so think before you answer.  Here's a clue:  Fry's is currently selling the new DC07 for $289 with a 5 year warranty.  And many other retailers too. 

Carmine

How about that for late breaking news!  Wonderful.  What store location?

Still angry with WM now for 'shafting" dyson?

Carmine D.

Like I said, it's the normal course of business.  The DC07, to answer Matt, stayed the course not because of its popularity.  It's not that good for rug cleaning.  Evidence: Kapoc rug test and less than mediocre Consumer Reports ratings especially for carpet cleaning. 

There's just so many DC07 and 14-s that were made and sold to big box retailers that are still on shelves and warehouses unsold after 6 years.  Plus, dyson adding new models every year competing for sales with all of these old models.  

The reason Wal*Mart never carried the dyson line.  But reluctantly agreed to exclusive models which struck out 2 times, 3 if you count the DC07 All Floors.  Not because Wal*Mart, the largest US big box retailer, didn't want the latest and greatest.  It did.  But it wanted to discount the old models to make room.  Dyson had a hissy fit.  And Wal*Mart kicked dyson out.  At least until dyson gravolled back.

The prices on these new DC07-s are dropping fast as well in the USA.  So are their refurbs.  And as you would expect, there are alot of dyson DC07 refurbs.

Carmine D.

The WM dyson exclusive Original DC07 MAYBE available on some store shelves.  This is the dyson that was part of the kiss and make up agreement between dyson and WM.  The WM Web Site admonishes shoppers to check the store location for availablilty.  The exclusive dyson agreement between WM and dyson expired.  Not renewed.  Why?   I answered that already.  2 year warranty for $379 on the DC07 Original.  5 year warranty for $320 on the DC07 All Floors.  Dah?  Which would you buy? IF you have $300 for a vacuum and are shopping at WM/big box stores for a vacuum?  It's a  hard one so think before you answer.  Here's a clue:  Fry's is currently selling the new DC07 for $289 with a 5 year warranty.  And many other retailers too. 

Carmine D.