In general, bagged vacuums are generally a safer bet when buying used. Since as long as it was used correctly, the motor shouldn’t be damaged aside from just normal wear. I think Kirby’s are a fabulous value used. Yes they are big, bulky, heavy, and complicated to use. But if you can handle the weight and learn how to use it, they are a decent vacuum used, even if they don’t clean as well as Kirby wants you to think. Bagged Windtunnels, Simplicity lightweight machines, Orecks (if you can get one that still has parts), Miele, and Sebo are all also decent value used. My general rule of thumb is that if you can still get parts outside of bags and belts, it’s probably worth it.
Got a 5yr old used SEBO Felix off of Facebook marketplace for £50 about 3-4 yrs ago. Previous owner complained the powerhead didn’t work when he was vacuuming, for me that was fine as I had a spare ET-1 that I could chuck on. Got home and plugged it in and the orange indicator light on the head lit up. Y’know, the one that says that the head isn’t TURNED ON. Hit the on button on the power head and it roared to life. TL;DR, I scored an absolute fkn steal off of facebook on a SEBO
I’m a small collector/enthusiast at this point and I TRUELY enjoy your videos, sir. So much great insight and practical knowledge! I recently aquired a Compact C-5 to my cleaning arsenal/collection. The one with 3 wheels instead of 4. Remarkable condition for $100 + $40 shipping + $11 tax. No corrosion on the inside, it still looks nice smooth and turquoise in there. The outside has very small chips and the “Vacuum of tomorrow” sticker with the Sputnik looking satellite flying by is still 95% intact. It has a Lamb motor #116884 that still purrs like a kitten with a smooth wind down. The motor label on the fan case still had the tech’s signature and the year “95’ installed”. More of a Sunday tidy up machine for my bare floors. I need that battery powered wand ha!
Thanks to your channel, I bought a used Kirby Sentria II for $100 and a Sebo Felix for $80, and it really started my addiction/collection. I think my best find was a Hoover Decade 800 for $25 and my worst purchase was a Riccar Prima $50 because it had so many broken parts and it stunk.
I'm in the UK and I recently found a Sebo Felix for sale at a charity shop for £25 (about 32 USD). I couldn't believe my luck. It's in great condition, just needed a good clean and a new filter wrap and it's as good as new.
My boyfriend and I got a one year old C3 Kona in the original box for $400. Only thing it was in need of was a bag dock. Not a single speck of dust in the entire bag compartment and the motor sounds perfect
The only thing I've ever bought used are Kirby vacuums. We have 3 and no they don't get used much. The 1979 tradition i have is more of a collectors item then anything else. It actually runs very well but it's obsolete and awkward
I’ve got an H1 that needed a bag for $20 at a Goodwill a while back! Even had the power head. Got an E3 Premium for $200, a D4 Premium for $70, an Essential G1 for $60, and a Windsor S12 for $50. All from FB Marketplace! Deals are out there folks!!
I bought a Karcher CV300 off of Amazon several months ago. It was $450 and with Amazon points I got it for $269 including shipping and tax. Excellent vacuum. I ended up buying the bare floor tool for $50. I can't say enough good about this vacuum. Best I've ever owned.
I think thrift stores like SAVERS are the cheapest way to go buying used unless you get a vacuum for free but you'd have to be like really lucky to find a really good vacuum under the budget cause most of the time it'd be those cheap disposable vacuums. One of my lastest finds there was a teal SEBO G1 and I probably wouldn't be seeing one of those again for a very long time.
I can tell you from firsthand experience. Do NOT buy a used Dyson. They have many cheap plastic parts that are usually mostly worn out when you find them used. Instead, get either a used Sebo or Windsor. I have had one for over 20 years that I saved from the trash that works great and has never let me down.
What about a Henry? I want one badly, but they are crazy expensive here (Canada). I picked up a Kirby Avalir, I know, I know... but it was like $100. It's severed me well so far.
I got a used Rainbow for $80 and had it serviced for about that much plus the ridiculous cost of a new filter. I like it, but I still prefer my bagged Felix or Windtunnel.
I bought a used Rainbow to see what they were about, and it's one of my least favorite vacuums. It's heavier and the dirty water makes it messier than everything else.
In Portland, OR I consider a Miele with a SEB236 carpet brush and parquet twister for for under $300 a good deal. I only buy a Miele with complete accessories since Miele accessories are so expensive.
How are Kenmore's? I found an Intelliclean on marketplace for $40. Not seeing anything you recommend for my mostly carpeted condo, except sellers wanting hundreds
You forgot the USA made Sanitaires before 2003. I have plenty 😃 Like an 87 SC886B, 1983 SC686, 87 SC888B, 1987 S650 2 speed and an S660 from 1991. Sanitaires were made here in the USA till 03
Those would be Mexican Sanitaires.from 95-2005 There are hardly any of those left. Why they were good machines they are collectors items at this point. I purposely do not recommend 20-year-old machines
I think that used vacuums can be a hit or miss at times. If it were a really old vacuum cleaner, I wouldn't buy it. I've actually scored some nice free vacuums in my life time, one of them being a Dyson V10. It was abused but I wasn't going to give up on it. After a couple of hours of maintence on it, it's been my daily house vacuum along with the Shark and other Dyson we have. Battery still holds a charge for a couple of full house vacuums too, so I can't complain. I would also say the same thing for a wet dry vac. It was a RIDGID 1610RV. Got it use, put some time into fixing it (different motor), was better than a much newer model of the same brand, which didn't really surprise me. I do have to agree that used bagged vacuums are a safer bet. I've seen some nasty bagless vacuums before that I would never buy. They are also much easier to clean and maintain. Overall, I think that video was super well explained. Even for someone who likes to collect vacuums, I found some useful tips in that video too. Thank you for the video.
🙂 if it works and it brushes and it sucks i guess its fine, altho me i would take everything apart and wash it all down with hot soapy water and get any old germs out of there
Hi Performance Reviews I have a question I am planning to buy a vacuum and i was looking for a used one to save money and I found a eureka airspeed rewind pet for $30 and it is in good condition and comes with all the attachments and has well been taken care from the owner now i have a dog that sheds and i vacuum more than once a week just how much dirt gets in the carpet now is that a good deal or should i go further distance like an hour away for a an older eureka whirlwind plus that is in good condition and comes with everyone and and it has a headlight to see now i vacuum sometimes in the dark which one should i choose.
In general, bagged vacuums are generally a safer bet when buying used. Since as long as it was used correctly, the motor shouldn’t be damaged aside from just normal wear. I think Kirby’s are a fabulous value used. Yes they are big, bulky, heavy, and complicated to use. But if you can handle the weight and learn how to use it, they are a decent vacuum used, even if they don’t clean as well as Kirby wants you to think. Bagged Windtunnels, Simplicity lightweight machines, Orecks (if you can get one that still has parts), Miele, and Sebo are all also decent value used. My general rule of thumb is that if you can still get parts outside of bags and belts, it’s probably worth it.
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Got a 5yr old used SEBO Felix off of Facebook marketplace for £50 about 3-4 yrs ago. Previous owner complained the powerhead didn’t work when he was vacuuming, for me that was fine as I had a spare ET-1 that I could chuck on. Got home and plugged it in and the orange indicator light on the head lit up. Y’know, the one that says that the head isn’t TURNED ON. Hit the on button on the power head and it roared to life.
TL;DR, I scored an absolute fkn steal off of facebook on a SEBO
I’m a small collector/enthusiast at this point and I TRUELY enjoy your videos, sir. So much great insight and practical knowledge!
I recently aquired a Compact C-5 to my cleaning arsenal/collection. The one with 3 wheels instead of 4. Remarkable condition for $100 + $40 shipping + $11 tax. No corrosion on the inside, it still looks nice smooth and turquoise in there. The outside has very small chips and the “Vacuum of tomorrow” sticker with the Sputnik looking satellite flying by is still 95% intact. It has a Lamb motor #116884 that still purrs like a kitten with a smooth wind down. The motor label on the fan case still had the tech’s signature and the year “95’ installed”. More of a Sunday tidy up machine for my bare floors. I need that battery powered wand ha!
Thanks to your channel, I bought a used Kirby Sentria II for $100 and a Sebo Felix for $80, and it really started my addiction/collection. I think my best find was a Hoover Decade 800 for $25 and my worst purchase was a Riccar Prima $50 because it had so many broken parts and it stunk.
Your content is so in depth and practical. I’ve watched dozens of reviews and no one does it like you
Thank you
I'm in the UK and I recently found a Sebo Felix for sale at a charity shop for £25 (about 32 USD). I couldn't believe my luck. It's in great condition, just needed a good clean and a new filter wrap and it's as good as new.
My boyfriend and I got a one year old C3 Kona in the original box for $400. Only thing it was in need of was a bag dock. Not a single speck of dust in the entire bag compartment and the motor sounds perfect
about 2 years ago bought a sebo e3 floor model for $650 with full warranty, it was floor model and store gave me a box of bags for free
The only thing I've ever bought used are Kirby vacuums. We have 3 and no they don't get used much. The 1979 tradition i have is more of a collectors item then anything else. It actually runs very well but it's obsolete and awkward
I have G4 Kirby that I bought for $15. It only needed a bag and belt. It works perfectly
12:02 A very useful video PR! 🙏
I’ve got an H1 that needed a bag for $20 at a Goodwill a while back! Even had the power head. Got an E3 Premium for $200, a D4 Premium for $70, an Essential G1 for $60, and a Windsor S12 for $50. All from FB Marketplace! Deals are out there folks!!
I bought a Karcher CV300 off of Amazon several months ago. It was $450 and with Amazon points I got it for $269 including shipping and tax. Excellent vacuum. I ended up buying the bare floor tool for $50. I can't say enough good about this vacuum. Best I've ever owned.
Great recommendations. I tell people to always buy bagged.
Just purchased an S6/C2 off marketplace for $50! I've also gotten a couple of Miele's at thrift stores for around the $20 mark.
Great to hear! The S6 is so special.
I think thrift stores like SAVERS are the cheapest way to go buying used unless you get a vacuum for free but you'd have to be like really lucky to find a really good vacuum under the budget cause most of the time it'd be those cheap disposable vacuums. One of my lastest finds there was a teal SEBO G1 and I probably wouldn't be seeing one of those again for a very long time.
You hit the nail on the head. This is going to be the subject of a different video in the future.
Got a Electrolux for 12.99 just a sticky power button
I can tell you from firsthand experience. Do NOT buy a used Dyson. They have many cheap plastic parts that are usually mostly worn out when you find them used. Instead, get either a used Sebo or Windsor. I have had one for over 20 years that I saved from the trash that works great and has never let me down.
Definitely. That's how i got most of my collection, thrift stores
Used vacuums are worth it especially vintage ones
What about a Henry? I want one badly, but they are crazy expensive here (Canada).
I picked up a Kirby Avalir, I know, I know... but it was like $100. It's severed me well so far.
There ones on eBay
I got a used Rainbow for $80 and had it serviced for about that much plus the ridiculous cost of a new filter. I like it, but I still prefer my bagged Felix or Windtunnel.
I bought a used Rainbow to see what they were about, and it's one of my least favorite vacuums. It's heavier and the dirty water makes it messier than everything else.
@@kc5077this was my motivation for getting it. I wanted to try it out. I’m not a fan of the dirty water either. But it is a good cleaner.
In Portland, OR I consider a Miele with a SEB236 carpet brush and parquet twister for for under $300 a good deal. I only buy a Miele with complete accessories since Miele accessories are so expensive.
Wbat about a Proteam ProForce 1500XP?
Not a bad deal
@@PerformanceReviewslove mine. Recently snagged one for $120 and man it’s good.
How are Kenmore's? I found an Intelliclean on marketplace for $40. Not seeing anything you recommend for my mostly carpeted condo, except sellers wanting hundreds
I would treat all Silver Kings as vintage at this point, even though the 96B1 was produced all the way up to 2013 or so.
Agreed their vintage item for collectors at this point.
You forgot the USA made Sanitaires before 2003. I have plenty 😃 Like an 87 SC886B, 1983 SC686, 87 SC888B, 1987 S650 2 speed and an S660 from 1991. Sanitaires were made here in the USA till 03
Those would be Mexican Sanitaires.from 95-2005 There are hardly any of those left. Why they were good machines they are collectors items at this point.
I purposely do not recommend 20-year-old machines
I think that used vacuums can be a hit or miss at times. If it were a really old vacuum cleaner, I wouldn't buy it. I've actually scored some nice free vacuums in my life time, one of them being a Dyson V10. It was abused but I wasn't going to give up on it. After a couple of hours of maintence on it, it's been my daily house vacuum along with the Shark and other Dyson we have. Battery still holds a charge for a couple of full house vacuums too, so I can't complain. I would also say the same thing for a wet dry vac. It was a RIDGID 1610RV. Got it use, put some time into fixing it (different motor), was better than a much newer model of the same brand, which didn't really surprise me.
I do have to agree that used bagged vacuums are a safer bet. I've seen some nasty bagless vacuums before that I would never buy. They are also much easier to clean and maintain.
Overall, I think that video was super well explained. Even for someone who likes to collect vacuums, I found some useful tips in that video too. Thank you for the video.
🙂 if it works and it brushes and it sucks i guess its fine, altho me i would take everything apart and wash it all down with hot soapy water and get any old germs out of there
I did that to my Dyson ball and cleaned it with a wipe
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Hi Performance Reviews I have a question I am planning to buy a vacuum and i was looking for a used one to save money and I found a eureka airspeed rewind pet for $30 and it is in good condition and comes with all the attachments and has well been taken care from the owner now i have a dog that sheds and i vacuum more than once a week just how much dirt gets in the carpet now is that a good deal or should i go further distance like an hour away for a an older eureka whirlwind plus that is in good condition and comes with everyone and and it has a headlight to see now i vacuum sometimes in the dark which one should i choose.
That's a hard no for me. Those where notoriously bad.
Get a well built vacuum , like a henry with a turbo brush or sebo or something bagged.
What vacuums do you personally use?
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Are you like a real person? Your page is very in NPC like.
Your content is so in depth and practical. I’ve watched dozens of reviews and no one does it like you
Thank you
Thanks for watching,