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Re: New Hoover
#1 Nov 23, 2008 10:48 am |
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You're right Vacuuman, it is indeed the old Infinity. Sad that Hoover would put it's name on such junk. Would have been better under the Dirt Devil brand imo.
Dusty
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New Hoover
#2 Nov 23, 2008 12:31 am |
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Re: “Anything” Dyson that makes news.
#3 Nov 3, 2008 6:39 pm |
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Wholeheartedly agree Dusty. Like I said: For "MOST" who buy quality bagged vacuums, the yearly cost of bags are not even on the radar screen. Not all buyers.  BTW, glad to hear you say dyson is a niche seller. I've said that since 2002 when it was launched. I don't dislike 'dyson' per se. It's a vacuum. It's a decent bagless, save the ball dyson models and the hand held. But dysons in general are [and have been] overpriced, overrated and overengineered. There are many more much better vacuum choices for the same and/or less price, IMHO. If that is what you mean when you say I dislike dyson product, then you're absolutely right and I agree. I'm guilty of the egregious sin of disliking dyson product. So are many many others. What should I do for penance? Wait: I know. I'll petition the Vatican and the Holy Father and ask that the Canon Law of the Catholic Church be amended to include an 11th Commandment. A new beatitude: Thou shalt love dyson! Carmine D. "Most" could mean 51%. That leaves 49% of buyers thinking twice due to the cost of consumables. More often than not, our customers make bag and filter costs a concern no matter what machine they are buying, especially now that the economy is in the tank. When I say you dislike Dyson, I base this from the amount of posts where you trash the product. You certainly put forth an anti Dyson slant. Not being a religious person I couldn't tell you one way or another if it's a sin not to love Dyson but I'm pretty sure the book says somewhere you get merit points for opening your heart to everybody :-) Dusty
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Re: “Anything” Dyson that makes news.
#4 Nov 3, 2008 5:46 pm |
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Now onto your fave brand: Expensive bagless vacuums with costly filters and regular filter maintenence are a HARDSELL. Add allergy and asthma sufferers with pets and it's MISSION IMPOSSIBLE. Solution: Bagged! MIELE-S, RICCAR-S, SEBO-s, even ORECK--S.
Last time I checked, Miele, Sebo, Riccar etc also had filters that needed regular changing and are also costly to replace. When showing these machines I am almost always asked the cost of filters and bags and contrary to what you may believe, it does make and break a sale. Just because somebody can afford a higher priced unit doesn't mean they are willing to kick out top dollar for bags and filters all the time. It all comes down to customer preference. While I understand you have a strong dislike for Dyson product, there is no shortage of others who will rave about it to anyone they meet. In the end, it's just another vacuum that's carving out its market niche just like all the other brands before it have done. Dusty
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Re: “Anything” Dyson that makes news.
#5 Oct 26, 2008 5:52 pm |
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Dusty, thanks for your honest reply,i'm glad your hanging in there,you offer your customers product knowledge and service to back it up,Are you selling many dc series canisters? We have done well with the DC23's, they sell much better than the original DC21's simply because of the way they empty. We carry both models in store but for the extra $50 the customer usually goes with the 23 every time. As far as sales go, in the over $500 vacuum range, the Dyson canisters are second only to Riccar canisters for us. Dusty
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