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Helen and I need a vacuum and while the Connie is what I really want, we need something now.

I'm zeroing in on the Eureka Boss smartvac as a best buy from Consumer Reports. I've also looked at a green Kenmore canister vac ($150). I need to be under $200 or maybe a little over.

Any ideas?
 
Kenmore

Hey Jason I would go with the kenmore because the Eurekas made today really don't last at all but the kenmores really do or even a panasonic is also a good choice

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Jason

Yes that is in fact a good purchase the eurekas I was referring to are the ones from Walmart but yes that Eureka will give you years of good service

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Carpet, floors, or ?

What are you looking to clean?

If carpets are the thing, then I like the idea of a fan-first Eureka or Sanitaire upright. The metal-hood commercial models can be found for $200 (link.) Also about the same for a Hoover Guardsman. But they have no tools.

For mostly floors and tools, I think a Kenmore canister would be a good option.

Those Eureka SmartVacs are convenient and clean well, but the belt tensioner/brushroll stop mechanism tends to get noisy and slip. It doesn't really affect operation, but gets annoying.

 
the old-style Panasonic canisters are available for CHEEP on ebay, and NEW! the red one is a good choice. the commercial eureka is an excellent cleaner, but beware pennies or hard objects on floor. the super-cheap Hoover Tempo is an economical upright that kicks ass on carpet. the panasonic canister has nice attachments. ive wondered how the newer-series of Panasonic canisters compares to the time-tested models?

 
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That fan-first Eureka would be great. Our Sam's club has those much cheaper than the Best Buy price. If you have one nearby check. I think they are only like $140 here in GA. I happen to like the Panasonic upright style better though. You can get those pretty cheap too on e-bay. Just make sure you get one with the metal handle, not plastic. You could also search for Simplicity/Riccar vacuums of the same style. And finally, Kenmore makes a decent upright vacuum. Would stay away from the plastic Eurekas and Hoovers. Tim
 
Or, if

there is a vac shop near you, stop in and see if there are any unclaimed repair units. After 90 days, (in most states), unclaimed repair units can be sold.

You could get an excellent renewed vacuum for very little.

Lawrence/Maytagbear
 
great vac deal at Sears

Hey Jason
I just bought an inexpensive upright at Sears for our housekeeper (I won't let her near the Kirby or my vintage vacs). It is Galaxy brand, made by Panasonic. Clearance price is only $39.88! It runs quiet and has great suction. For an inexpensive machine it has a lot of features - micro filtration, headlight, quick release cord holder, onboard tools with swivel hose, pile height adjustment, and use paper bags...yay! I don't like those dusty dirt cups.
I'm really pleased with this for the money. If the housekeeper destroys it in a year or two, I'm only out 40 bucks. This would work for you until you get the Connie. Check it out.

 
What do you think about what Maytagbear suggested

When first I saw this query, I was thinking like Maytagbear (Lawrence) that if you have a vac shop nearby, stop in. Maybe kick around some of the comments left here. Anyone else have a comment about this approach?
 
Hi Jason,

I saw some of the suggestions on here and agree 100%. If you really want the Constellation, why not wait for it to go on sale, and stop by a used vac shop to see what they have to offer instead of spending a lot on something new that probably won't last long. You might find a good used Kirby or Royal for a decent price. I've seen older Eurekas and Hoover Convertibles at certain shops as well. Might be something to consider.

--Austin
 
used vacs

good idea for someone who knows what to look for. do remember, vac shop owners are first and foremost SALESMEN. the prices at vac shops are also kinda high for used vacs, esp to what you can get on ebay.
 
Sanitaire Blue line S647

These are on ebay for $145 right now. Excellent machines!
Even if you do get a connie, you'll need a good upright too
 
Brett-

You do have a point about vac shop guys being salesmen, but also, the vac shop nearest me is honest, and I am supporting a locally owned business.

Also, sometimes, any ebay savings are eaten up by transit costs.

Lawrence/Maytagbear
 
Panasonic

I saw some good comments on Panasonic. I'll add my true story.
I have an old Panasonic upright from the late 1980s. I was buying my new Oreck for the new house and no longer needed the old Panasonic. So before I moved I decided to clean the old house's garage floor with the Panasonic as an experiment.
Well I was picking up stones, twigs, screws and other crap and that machine just took it all in. At times the thing sounded like a garbage disposal, but it still works!
After that I couldn't part with the machine and I still have it to vacuum the basement floor. Good engineering! Don't try this at home. We are what you call EXPERT technicians :)
 

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