Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

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.

Would you care for more crow?

I heard BEST BUY still has unsold DC07 All Floors dysons that were dumped on it by dyson in the Wal*Mart/dyson take back in 2005.  Wow.  That was over 3 years ago and the WM dyson stock is still unsold.  Probably will be selling at huge discounted prices too.  No wonder HSN/dyson had to change the TV DC07 color scheme.  Never sell it for $379 if the DC07 All Floors are selling for $280 [before store discounts and give backs].  If the buying public only knew. 

Carmine D.