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I too odered one and recieved it with missing pieces. No crevice tool or instructions. Machine wasn't even wrapped in plastic and had 4 wands! Email ASAP and was told she has "spares" and was sending to me. Let's hope this is right! Haven't left feedback so we'll see?
Greg luxFlairguy
 
Jeff, I never saw "reconstructed at the factory", only "Hoover Special". Would this plate have replaced the original, or was it written or stamped somewhere else? Now I wish I had one in my possesion to refer to!
Bobby in Boston
 
i think there was a old 1919-era model originally called "Hoover Special" also, no? ive seen a handfull of rebuilt Hoovers on ebay but would love to see more, like the 60-series models rebuilt.
 
Yes.

The model 102 was indeed referred to as the "special", for whatever reason... At that time I think there was also a Junior, and a Senior (commercial application machine) which would have put the "special" as the mid-priced domestic machine. I think that may have been dropped with the 105 or the 541.

I'm not sure all of the Hoover Specials over the years said specifically that they were a previous model reconditioned at the factory; by now we all know how Hoover was about consistency among their products over the years... The specials did come repainted in some pretty nifty colors.

~Fred
 
Hey Jeff and Brett,
The "special" I remember was the old dark brown and tan, identical color of the model 28, but a low square bakelite top and "automatic" height adjustment. (there was none) The bag was a paper insert with the clamp on top, forgot the proper name. I would guess the machine was from the early '40's.
Bobby in Boston
 
Also...

I'm sure Hoover stopped rebuilding machines partly due to growing competition and it being the post-war, post-depression era... Not to mention that lovely thing we call planned obsolescence, which started rearing its head in the 50s.
 
bobby, that machine was probably a rebuilt model 60 or 61, we were actually trying to figure how high in the 60 series the rebuilds went.
Those cleaners were still fairly new when the rebuilds were discontinued.
 
Greg Nunn and other Lux G buyers

I too, bought a lux from this lady, named Valyncia Smith. She lives at 1179 N. Church Street, Decatur, GA, 30030. Information from 411 does not have her at that address but provided me with a phone number to that name. It is 404-377-3503. I obtained her name from Paypal.

I have emailed 2 times and have never received an answer. I did call today and left a message on her machine to the effect that several people are not happy with her and I wanted some answer or the vacuum by the end of the week or I would also file a complaint with Paypal.

Fred said his vacuums were shipped from San Francisco but she resides in Georgia. The maddening thing was that I WAS in Decatur last week for several days and if they had been there, I would haved picked it up myself. Maybe she is selling them for someone on the west coast.

So, add my name to the list of disgruntled buyers! Let's see what happens between my call and Greg's email. At this point we don't have too many choices other than filing complaints and leaving negative feedback.

I'm going to focus on the upcoming weekend at Fred's and the surprise vacuum I have shipped for us to play with. The other, more local folks, always bring stuff so this time I picked something out that Fred does not have and sent it ahead. Fred says he will not open the box until I get there! Still holding out Fred?
 
Thanks for the info...

Charlie - I just spoke to Fred N. and he said that he did get a response from her and there was some problem in shipping and she didn't get the machines back for a while and would have them out ASAP now. Before this, in the email I sent, I told her I expected a reply by 5 PM today or was going to call the police in her area and file fraud and theft charges. Let's see what she does next and then coordinate our efforts and/or pressure.
 
Still Holding Out

Jeff saw the box all sealed up in the basement and stated that he would open it up. I said he could if he wanted but that he would suffer the consequences. 'Nuff said, the box is still sealed and waiting for you.

Ida
 
Further checking........

Greg N.,

After putting "my people" on this further, we have found that Ms. Smith now resides at 2625 Piedmont Road in Atlanta and is believed to be approx. 24 years old. Her feedback has some..... not so good things. Maybe we can add to that.

Thanks for the news and see you Friday.

Ida, I'm proud of you and Agnes. Idle hands are the hands of the devil. You would not want to ruin the surprise would you? (I just hope it is still alive after being in the box for more than a week and shipped up to St. Charles.)
 
YAY!!! What a beautiful Electrolux...congratulations Fred!! I love the styling on the Model G machines. And that commercial Hospital G is my ultimate dream Electrolux!!

Charlie, maybe we can use the fact that the "crooked seller's" address & other information has been posted on a public forum accessible to everyone to get her moving!! :)
 
The Surprise...?

So, is this surprise going to wait to be opened until all parties arrive from surrounding areas?

~Fred
(Always the last to arrive)
 
Mike

They repainted the machine and buffed up the aluminum ends. The other rebuilt silver G I have must be a later one because the ends are painted as well. This machine is somewhat more original in that the original had polished aluminum ends. Much classier. I checked and the machine has no indication of power rating. Perhaps someone else out there can answer that question. All in all a powerful and quiet machine.

Fred
 
Model G's had 565 watts of power--all info should be on the bottom in the area around the front swivel caster.

Also on Ebay right now-item # 4452921117- a Hoover model 700 that has a plate on the front saying factory rebuild.
 
I Love a Mystery

But hate to be scammed! I just checked and the return address on the label I have is the Church St address in Decatur GA. Definitely shipped from San Francisco, however. I am sure of this since I tracked it through the USPS. Here is the first email response I got through Ebay after I asked where the third machine was:

"Yes, I'll check on the status and get back with you later on today. I'm not sure why, but Fedex had a of my boxes sitting there. Some had labels, some didn't. They allowed me to go through some items and pick them up today. I have to determine who they belong to. I can comfortably believe one of them is yours though. I'm glad you received two (USPS) at least. I'll get back with you later on today with a tracking number or insight. Thank you!"

If she was sending via USPS why were they at FedEx? Here is her second response:

"Yes, for some reason they had six of my packages with the labels removed. I've picked these items up and I'm resending them out today. You will most definitely receive a tracking number this evening now that I have all items back in my possession. It's crazy they sent me a letter stating they some of my packages. When I went there the first time I was able to visually seem them in a cage but the person in charge told me to come back so that I can search and retrieve. It's strange, but I'm glad I do not have to file loss claims and can just correct. I pray for your patience while this item catches up with you. Thank you so much!"

Now let's see if she follows through. I really was hoping to get this third machine to give away at our gala gathering this weekend.
 

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