Lucky1

Saw an article mentioning TTI was downsizing the Hoover operation. Closing down Hoover stores and maybe service centers. "Disposable Vacuums", more than just a joke, it may be a reality!

What I am about to say will not answer your price question Venson but you do have to consider into the price by dealers the cost to do business, rent, hold inventory, gas &amp; elec. maintain a service dept etc and the willingness to take risk in starting a business. Capitalism offers those who take risk the right to reward.... from the company that invests into research and development, the workeres in the plant to, Distributors and Retailers. <BR><BR>If your going by the rule of cut and dry of course your vacuum seems overpriced but there is much more behind it. In a new world of the impersonal internet we take things for granted WAY TOO MUCH.<BR>Just my opinion of course.

CarmineD wrote:
I tried to find the post you were referring to, being "insulated" from the recession. LOL as a VERY EARLY victim of the recession 3 years ago, I can say our area is AFFLUENT but def not recession proof! Note Banking and Financial services.

Our S7's came in today and I like it as much as I did before when first demo'ed.

HEAVY? Yes!
Without weighing them, and due to the balance/lift points it actually seems heavier than the Synergy. I wouldn't want to be 98LBS and have to carry it up a flight....but it trundles very easily. The VERY LONG extending hose that doesn't tip the machine is VERY IMPRESSIVE. Great for stairs..... but then, you have to bring it up to clean the 2nd floor>...LOL. Unless you buy 2!

Easy swivel and low profile are great.

Unfortunately I'm in a canister market so I doubt I won't set any sales records for them but I rate it as one of the Best Uprights I've encountered.

Any specific questions and I'll try to answer.

Why put an Oreck Belt on it? They are designed to be replaced every 6 months or less.