Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Saw today the Costco now sell the Oreck for $299 something I really didn't pay close attention just noticed a black charcoal color vacuum that everyone seem to have in the shopping cart...<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>

retardturtle1 wrote:

Hello 'turtle1'

Would you believe I've been waiting all summmer for the Steam It to come into my local ORECK dealer and it's not yet.  Perhaps Judy will call me personally to let me know when the store gets it.  I'm really not in any real hurry for it and I have an ORECK offer in writing good until Septembe 25 for the new Platinum for $199, which I presume the local ORECK dealer would match. 

Thanks for asking.

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:

hi carmine

WOW..your patience is commendable. ...im impressed.  is that price w/ trade in and free steam it?...hope so...for your wait and loyalty...but that platinum  really looks awsome..with performance to match....excellent choice. ive had my eyes peeled for one at the shop and yard sales...thrift shops...and nothing.

turtle1

Hello 'turtle1'

There's nothing material I can't live without. 

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:

HI CARMINE

So true my friend....i do agree....but sure would be nice to have tho.

turtle1

Hi 'turtle1'

If I were in need, I'd order from the ORECK Web Site for the same price at the local dealer.

Carmine D.

Could the new Oreck "Investors" needing quick $'s to recoup their investment have anything to do with this? Undercutting their Franchise Dealers who PAY A HEFTY PRICE to be Oreck Dealers, is a pretty underhanded way to do business IMHO. Taking away vacuum sales and making them honor warranties?????... all for the promise of BAG sales. Who can run and support a business on bag sales?

Hello Lucky1:

You raise an interesting point.  Since this is an "old" discountinued ORECK model I would think the investors, who may or may not be represented on the Board of Directors, had no input. 

In my opinion, it's just a good way to unload old stock, keep your name and product in the market place with a reputable retailer, COSCTCO, which has done well

with sales while most others have tanked.

Carmine D.

Lucky1:

The curent ORECK franchise fee is $188,000 to $230,000.  This surprised me.  I thought it would be more, much more.  Latest count is 450 stores nationwide.

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:

HI CARMINE

 Not a bad price at all......considering the great quality and rep of the product your selling...knowing that your store will do well

'' like all the other'' oreck stores. With the success of ORECK...i would see this as a less risky venture ...compared to another

un-named sinking ship nowhere to be found franchise...with a  product nobody wants to service/touch .....even while in a recession.

..is proof positive that  ORECK would be the clear choice.

turtle1

CarmineD wrote:

And to think that you criticize Dyson for liquidating old stock.  Of course you would complain if Dyson gave them away.

BTW, you never told us that Oreck had enough OLD STOCK to have to liquidate.  Not to mention all those refurbs at Harbor freight.  Maybe the Oreck model is suffering more than you would admit.