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Shark Navigator - a flagrant Dyson copy at 1/3 the price?
Original Message Dec 12, 2009 4:23 pm

Shark is going after the Dyson Ball pretty hard with the Navigator product. It claims no loss of suction and claims its just as easy to maneuver as the Dyson Ball. After acknowledging Dyson as the first to offer no loss of suction, they go for the throat. They do a direct comparison to a Dyson Ball and state that they are equal in all ways (easy to maneuver, no loss of suction, 5 year warranty) but price. For less than $200 you can get a Shark Navigator with a free steam cleaner thrown in to boot.

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CarmineD

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Re: Shark Navigator - a flagrant Dyson copy at 1/3 the price?
Reply #153 Oct 6, 2010 4:52 pm

Venson wrote:

I forget which major big box chain it is that is now offering Shark's idea of an also new lightweight "transformer" vac, introduced several months ago, at $37 bucks and calling it a rebate. Whoa! Some of my latest exploits are now garnering me insights regarding spending that are quite interesting. The salt of the Earth here and the backbone of the country, ordinary working class people of all sizes shapes and colors, are not overly interested in shooting the whole wad when it comes to vacuums. The big runs seems to be electronics, from microwave ovens to TVs.

Venson

Hi Venson:

I agree. Household electronics have been the discretionary sspending savior of the big box retail stores. In part the reason that new vacuums, floorcare machines and their associated parts are being scaled down in inventory and shelf space among the big box stores. Not a bit too soon either, right in time for the Christmas Holiday Season sales.

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CarmineD

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Re: Shark Navigator - a flagrant Dyson copy at 1/3 the price?
Reply #154 Nov 25, 2010 7:53 am

Venson wrote:

Hi Carmine,

My local Costco has dropped it to $130.

Venson

SEARS is advertising and selling the Shark Navigator for $159 on Thanksgiving Day and Friday after.

Carmine D.

CarmineD

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Re: Shark Navigator - a flagrant Dyson copy at 1/3 the price?
Reply #155 Jan 1, 2011 3:39 pm

Shark cotinues it TV ad campaign against dyson DC25 ball at half the price. latest product is the Navigator Liftaway. See link and video.

http://www.sharkclean.com/navigatorliftaway/ppc.shtml?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=shark%20navigator%20lift%20off&utm_campaign=Shark+Navigator+Brand

$200 gets the combo upright and canister with free Steam Mop and 10 year warranty. Highest in the industry for bagless. TV ads have been airing during the holidays. Mark Rosen is CEO now. Amy Motto pitch person. Testimonials from customers like pet shop owners and Bed and Breakfast owners. 60 day in home trial with no obligation returns.

Claims completely sealed HEPA with British Allergy Foundation seal of approval. Captures 99.99 percent of allergens. With swivel and glide manueverabilty. Turbo tool 24 inch crevice tool.

HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Carmine D.

Venson

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Re: Shark Navigator - a flagrant Dyson copy at 1/3 the price?
Reply #156 Jan 2, 2011 3:14 pm

CarmineD wrote:

Shark cotinues it TV ad campaign against dyson DC25 ball at half the price. latest product is the Navigator Liftaway. See link and video.

http://www.sharkclean.com/navigatorliftaway/ppc.shtml?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=shark%20navigator%20lift%20off&utm_campaign=Shark+Navigator+Brand

Claims completely sealed HEPA with British Allergy Foundation seal of approval. Captures 99.99 percent of allergens. With swivel and glide manueverabilty. Turbo tool 24 inch crevice tool.

HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Carmine D.

Hi Carmine

Happy New Year to you too. I kind of like the "tidier" look of this new model as well as the ten-ear warranty it's sporting. Still won't mind it if the price comes down a just a tad.

Best,

Venson

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Re: Shark Navigator - a flagrant Dyson copy at 1/3 the price?
Reply #157 Jan 2, 2011 5:23 pm

Venson wrote:

Hi Carmine

Happy New Year to you too. I kind of like the "tidier" look of this new model as well as the ten-ear warranty it's sporting. Still won't mind it if the price comes down a just a tad.

Best,

Venson

Hello Venson:

This deal is directly through Shark. The Navigator Liftaway vacuum alone is selling for less at most retailers but comes without the Steam Mop and with only a 5 year warranty. Interestingly the older Shark Navigator upright rates a 90 percent on-line review rating of 4 stars or more at of 5. The newer Liftaway copies the BISSELL with the portable canister that seperates and offers the sealed HEPA with BAF seal and glide and twist maneuverability in upright mode.

Carmine D.

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