Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

I was seaching on Ebay and found this vacuum. I thought I would bring it to some collectors attention on this forum.  It is not my auction, but enjoy going to Ebay to look at the older vacuums. I never saw this kind of cleaner before, I know Sunbeam had similar shape but never knew Hamilton Beach also made vacuums.

CarmineD wrote:
It is not against the rules to post ebay listings here.  That is why this thread was not deleted.  Posting links or referring others to your site is against the rules.  You can pay to have links posted.  Notice those ads on the side?  This site gets money for those ads being there.  So why should someone come on here and post a link to their website, phone number, or address of their business for free, when others pay for it?

In the past, I have deleted posts where someone has come on here and posted links to their website.  They come on with "have you tried this product yet, WOW! It is great!"  Or, "tell me what you think."  It can be anything, including porno.

Posting your own ebay auction should be considered the same thing, but there are no specific rules, yet.  There will be soon, because we do know what will happen.  So when red flags come up, all one can do is point out something that looks suspicious.  Now, don't anyone get on their "high horse" and say "Well, I never".  Oh, yes, you have.  Think through the years, on all the different sites.  Remember someone coming on and "selling" a Kirby.  Then someone comes on and points out that it is a Kirby salesman.  How about this site?  I think I have read where someone has made mention of dyson salesmen.  So all one can do is point out suspicious points made.
 
I hope that answered your question(s), Carmine.  BTW, if anyone has any comments, just email me.  

Mike_W wrote:

Mike:

Thanks for responding.  Bear with me further and read on.

I excerpted the relevant parts of your post above.  I am still a bit confused by these 3 statements.  Why?  Your second statement contradicts your first and third statements.    

Based on your first statement, George's post is fine.  Based on your third statement, George's post is fine.  BUT  [here's the clinker] based on your second statement, George's post may and/or may not be fine.  Why?  Please, read on. 

George did not post the link to the ebay auction but he referred to the auction in a post.   Based on your statements 1 and 3 above, George is fine.  But, based on your second statement George's post is inappropriate.  Why?  You allege twice that George referred to his own ebay auction.  According to your second statement that is against the rules.   

Here's my next question for you if you would please answer:  Suppose a poster says here that there is an ebay auction for vacuum XYZ but the poster does not give the site address and/or link [George's case].   Is posting ABOUT THE EBAY LISTING a problem/issue here?  Whether it is the poster's auction or not.  

Carmine D.

This must be HB's coming out time!

This is not my auction.  I don't know the owner directly or indirectly.  Have no idea.  This was sent to me by private email and is just too good a vacuum interest item not to post here.  It's a very rare model indeed.  Of note is the permanent cloth bag with paper insert.  Typical of the 50's which I suspect is this HB model's vintage.  Square design which is a different shape than the norm for this era of vacuum canister.  The attachment and hose fit mirror the GE Swivel top canns of this era.  As do some of the attachments like the hose fittings, wands, crevice, and upholstery.  Enjoy vintage vacuum and nostalgia lovers.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hamilton-Beach-Model-35-Vintage-Vacuum-Cleaner_W0QQitemZ260288118197QQihZ016QQcategoryZ115993QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

BTW, I have no plans to bid and I don't make any explicit/implied claims for others to. 

Carmine D.