The Mystery of the Missing Maytags

[turquoisedude]

What? Again? Another set of vintage machines has gone 'walkies' from the Ogden Laundry! Hubby couldn't have been responsible for this one (there was way too much snow here and the driveway wasn't opened until late Thursday night). And I didn't 'forget' that they were being serviced, 'cause they didn't need service..

So where could the showroom-condition Maytags have gotten to?

Who can help me solve this March Maytag Mystery??

 

[danemodsandy]

Uh-Oh!

Were these 906's?

Because if they were, that makes me the prime suspect!

 

[turquoisedude]

That lets you off the hook, Sandy! The missing set are '700' series (an A702 washer and a DE700 dryer). I'll have to keep looking...

 

[jetcone]

Silly Men!

It was another Vortex opening up from "The Other Side" that scooped them over there!!

 

 

[turquoisedude]

Jon, I think you may be on to something here... It's as if they were transported to another time. Definitely worth checking into!

 

[redcarpetdrew]

It's a matter of taste...

Maybe they couldn't stand being stuck in between those Kenmores. ;^) they're most likely hitch hiking to QSD-Dan's...

RCD

 

[philr]

I saw a similar set advertised...

Could someone have secretly advertised and sold them on Kijiji?

 

Have a look at this...

 

[philr]

Maybe a Maytag hater?

 

 

[combo52]

Missing Maytags

No Andy I think they just left quietly in the night embarrassed that they could never quite live up to the performance of the Kenmore's in the room, I do feel badly for them, really,  LOL.

 

[turquoisedude]

Andy, John - wow! I never thought that the fabulous Lady K would cause that much discord... Come to think of it, the 51 Kenmore DID seem to think it was going to get put out to pasture, but got over that quickly!

Phil - that really is suspicious - the Kijiji ad photo looks like it was taken in MY laundry room. And as for Mr. Maytag Hater - his policy was 'No Maytags in the new addition' - I should look there again, just in case...

Hmmmm, they've got to turn up somewhere!

 

[miele_ge]

sounds like a case for the Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew...

Frank and Joe would find them in a snap  

 

[turquoisedude]

Yes, I think I definitely need help here!

They are definitely not in the 'No Maytag' zone in the new mudroom addition (Personally I think the 57 GEs should go there when I get them restored... LOL).

I can't help but wonder if there isn't a clue in this picture that I am missing....

 

[redcarpetdrew]

SIGH... The great Maytag debate continues it seems...

But not here. Another thread, John. Another thread. One does not highjack the thread of a great detective trying to solve a missing persons case with futile Kenmore proaganda. But, one could not help but wonder if the Maytag set was adopted out because Paul wanted to have washers that ACTUALLY needed work so he'd have something to do. Sorry, Paul, I digressed...

So, Inspector Clouseau, a clue in the picture, huh? Well, the ladder would tell me that you finally ran out of room and hubby put them on the roof although I would imagine that it was a real pia to get that handtruck up the ladder. Or, the paint brush on the shelf tells me that you finally painted them turquoise and they're drying. On the THIRD hand, you threatened to sell this set in late 2012 to make room. Did the Turquoisedude adoption agency find a suitable family?

Hmmmm, tis a great mystery you've handed us...

RCD

 

[philr]

Paul,

 

I think Chris placed an ad in French on Kijiji so you wouldn't see it and then a department store in Sherbrooke got them to use as a display beside a Belanger range and a Coldspot fridge (strange brand choice for an independent store as it must have been originally sold at Sears, not at their store!).  Well I guess as long as it doesn't say Kenmore, most customers won't notice!

 

See how the washer/dryer set looks like yours!  

 

[turquoisedude]

Wait! I recognize that Coldspot refrigerator! That's the one from François' kitchen in Sherbrooke... So if that's François' fridge and stove, then this must be why he contacted me about borrowing one of my washer/dryer sets!

 

[turquoisedude]

Time to 'fess up...

I had been approached by this fellow François (he runs a vintage range and refrigerator restoration business in Sherbrooke) a while back about the possibility of loaning some appliances to a furniture store that is celebrating their 50th year in business. I sent him photos of several of my sets; the store in question is heavy on the Maytag line, so they HAD to have the 'Tags for a display that will be in the store as part of an ongoing promotion.

While I did try to sell the set earlier this year to make room for future additions (Turquoise LK dryer, 57 GEs, and the 51 Kenmore dryer) I am glad I didn't!

The store is supposed to be mentioning my name in their advertising campaigns and on their website, so someone around here may be interested in my services for vintage laundry appliances or dishwashers. We'll see how that goes, but it will be an interesting experiment!

Oh and do be assured that I jury-rigged the machines so that when plugged in, only the console lights will work!

 

[jetcone]

Love it!!

although one thinks that ridiculous '70's-'80's  shelf above them MUST go - and quickly!! Ugh! Where's the scrolly -Eames-y black iron when you need it??