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Lucky1


Joined: Jan 2, 2008
Points: 271

Vacuum Museum
Original Message   Aug 27, 2009 1:46 pm
Thought the Dyson discussion board would be interested in reading a small article about the Tacony Museum. Also Carmine's old friend.....

http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/hit-the-road-jack/hit-the-road-jack/2009/08/new-museum-opens-at-st-james-on-historic-route-66/
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retardturtle1


Joined: May 16, 2009
Points: 358

Re: Vacuum Museum
Reply #37   Sep 2, 2009 4:21 pm
HARDSELL wrote:
What is CR thinking.  The Royal is one of the best because i own it.  

Seriously, It is an OK vacuum, however, I do not get a warm fuzzy feeling that it deep cleans.  It does make the carpet look well groomed.  Sounds like an Oreck doesn't it.

I really liked my test drive of the Platinum bagged at Sears.  I plan to purchase on this week for a test in the home,  Sure wish I could sell the Kirby (and the Royal).  I ain't parting with the Rainbow. 

Hopint that you have a good day.  Mayve repair some Orecks.


Knew youd come around sooner or later.....appears to be hope for you yet HS....But if i may ask, what is it you like so much about the Rbw?

turtle1

CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: Vacuum Museum
Reply #38   Sep 2, 2009 5:00 pm
retardturtle1 wrote:
Knew youd come around sooner or later.....appears to be hope for you yet HS....But if i may ask, what is it you like so much about the Rbw?

turtle1



Hi 'turtle1'

As the saying goes, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em.  HS did.  Jumped ship [HMS dyson] before it sank. 

Carmine D.

retardturtle1


Joined: May 16, 2009
Points: 358

Re: Vacuum Museum
Reply #39   Sep 2, 2009 5:49 pm
DysonInventsBig wrote:
Carmine,

I like doing battle with you here (mostly) and want to encourage you to keep using “paraphrasing, I believe, I think, if my memory serves me, etc.” vice “you said” only.  Many times you misquote me and it’s tiring, it’s not ideal for getting a responding post.  So keep it up (only quote if you can produce my words and in context, and demonstrate the date of my posts).  You recently posted (suggested) I did not like independents, which is false.  I do indeed like independents, I loath the dishonest ones (there’s lots of em).

Do you have a point?  When we’re in a recession, people spend less.  Pre-recession, Dyson did $1b - $1.5b annually.  Not bad for a backyard inventor, eh.

Perhaps Dyson should make a donation to the CR “can’t make it’s monthly nut fund” to insure a higher ranking/fair ranking.

Indeed the pathetic, low-life, dishonest indie/s not making enough money off Dyson products (per item) is an issue.  When Dyson reinvents the lowly vacuum cleaner, receives high reliability ratings, and then the bottom-feeder indie con bad-mouths the Dyson, ONLY so to make more money selling their exclusive and much higher margin (than Dyson) vacuums, is an issue.  Even if Dyson “kissed up” to these indie’s (had Miele-like margins and bag/belt sales/service sales), these “victims” still cannot get past their jealousy of Dyson.  Although, Dyson could get them into counseling or some other self-help program. - Maybe the dual-persona poster here could get some help too.


DIB

No service center or dealers for DYSON around......would all this not be avoided if james were  to put these into play ?  Whats to stop this from happening? So since hes doing so well in our current economy....why not  get it done and avoid indys all together?Why not free shipping for dyson owners ....during wrty repairs?

REALITY..without the indys ,dyson  is dead in the water.... dyson needs them. they dont need him. dyson put himself in this situation..and now must deal with it...that or  do the  dealer/srvc cent  thing....but he wont.....wonder why that is DIB?......the only one with issues is dyson......your a nobody to dyson ,you dont exist in dyson land....so why do you care whos or how many butts hes gonna have to kiss to stay alive.....are you gonna be beside him puckered up and ready for work....are you gonna be the one he calls when all comes crashing down...bottom line dib-when a dyson breaks-send it back to dyson for repair....or one of his many dyson service/dealer  centers...problem solved.......and no more bad indys to deal with.

retardturtle1


Joined: May 16, 2009
Points: 358

Re: Vacuum Museum
Reply #40   Sep 2, 2009 5:58 pm
CarmineD wrote:
Hi 'turtle1'

As the saying goes, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em.  HS did.  Jumped ship [HMS dyson] before it sank. 

Carmine D.

HI CARMINE

Yup....life boats are filling fast. But we got DIB  a seat with his name on it.....so itll be waiting  on him.....nice, dry and cushy.....even got room for one of his 6min $200+hand vacs...cause were nice like that.

turtle1

CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: Vacuum Museum
Reply #41   Sep 2, 2009 6:36 pm
HOOVER bagged Platinum on sale at Wal*Mart for $298: 

4.857 out of 5 4.9 out of 5
(14 Customer Reviews )
Hoover Platinum Bagged Upright Vacuum
Number 2 rated upright by Consumer Reports.  Microfiber bags are pricey at $5. a pop but huge.  Comes with companion canister. 6 year warranty.  13 pounds.  HOOVER's famous Windtunnel Technology. Who can ask for anything more. 
Carmine D.
CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: Vacuum Museum
Reply #42   Sep 2, 2009 6:42 pm
BTW, at that price [$298] buyers had better scarve them up.  When word of the CR rank/rating gets out, and it will, the HOOVER bagged platinum price will be upped to MSRP at $399.

Carmine D.

CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: Vacuum Museum
Reply #43   Sep 2, 2009 6:46 pm
Hello 'turtle1'

Seems everyone has dyson's number except DIB.  "There is none so blind as he who will not see."

Carmine D.

CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: Vacuum Museum
Reply #44   Sep 2, 2009 6:57 pm
CarmineD wrote:
HOOVER bagged Platinum on sale at Wal*Mart for $298: 
4.857 out of 5 4.9 out of 5
(14 Customer Reviews )
Hoover Platinum Bagged Upright Vacuum
Number 2 rated upright by Consumer Reports.  Microfiber bags are pricey at $5. a pop but huge.  Comes with companion canister. 6 year warranty.  13 pounds.  HOOVER's famous Windtunnel Technology. Who can ask for anything more. 
Carmine D.


If you click on the "Read Reviews" it will take you to the W*M Web Site.  If you click on the "Watch Video"  above the HOOVER decal there is a 5 minute video demo with the features and specs.  Enjoy.

Carmine D.

HARDSELL


Joined: Aug 22, 2007
Points: 1293

Re: Vacuum Museum
Reply #45   Sep 2, 2009 8:03 pm
Severus wrote:
Hardsell,

Is it safe to assume that you think your Rainbow does a pretty good job of removing dirt from carpeting?   I really have a hard time believing that the Rainbow is the worst vacuum for cleaning carpeting among all vacuums tested by CR.  It seems so counterintuitive given that Rainbows are sold by in home demonstrations (certainly with some trickery), but they have to wow the buyer enough to spend an obscene amount of money. 

I think Rainbow does a very good to excellent job of cleaning carpets.  Certainly did better than others that I have used that are rated high by CR.  I would have to rate Oreck the lowest that I have used for deep cleaning.  I have used several that did a good job of cleaning, however they had other faults that I did not like.  I have said many times that CR must not test in the same manner that folks actually vacuum.

Two biggest strikes against Rainbow would be price and the hassle required to clean and store.  I actually do not like cannisters of any brand.

None is better at trickery than Kirby.  Maybe Carmine.

CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: Vacuum Museum
Reply #46   Sep 2, 2009 8:21 pm
HARDSELL wrote:
I think Rainbow does a very good to excellent job of cleaning carpets.  Certainly did better than others that I have used that are rated high by CR.  I would have to rate Oreck the lowest that I have used for deep cleaning.  I have used several that did a good job of cleaning, however they had other faults that I did not like.  I have said many times that CR must not test in the same manner that folks actually vacuum.

Two biggest strikes against Rainbow would be price and the hassle required to clean and store.  I actually do not like cannisters of any brand.

None is better at trickery than Kirby.  Maybe Carmine.



HS:

ORECK's have to be used daily/almost daily for the most efficiency and effectiveness as a standalone upright.  That's their forte.  Quick and easy to pull out and use often.  That's why they are used in hotels and motels!  If you don't use ORECK's daily, then plan to have a full size deep cleaner like a HOOVER for your weekly vacuuming.  Especially with medium to high pile carpets.  And use your ORECK for the high traffic areas and/or ad hoc clean ups in between the weekly HOOVER vacuuming.  I'm almost positive I've said that many times here before.  I know you don't read and comprehend very well:  Ref: Your misunderstanding of BEST BUY ESP and product replacements.

WRT trickery, if telling the truth is your view of trickery, then you are absolutely right.  No maybe's about it. 

Carmine D.

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