Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Shark is going after the Dyson Ball pretty hard with the Navigator product.  It claims no loss of suction and claims its just as easy to maneuver as the Dyson Ball.  After acknowledging Dyson as the first to offer no loss of suction, they go for the throat.  They do a direct comparison to a Dyson Ball and state that they are equal in all ways (easy to maneuver, no loss of suction, 5 year warranty) but price.  For less than $200 you can get a Shark Navigator with a free steam cleaner thrown in to boot. 

Venson wrote:

Hi Venson:

Thanks Venson.  I saw this ad in my mailer.  Interestingly, Shark Navigator is no longer on the COSTCO web site.  I suspect this is a pre-closeout sale for the item at COSTCO. 

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:

Hi Carmine,

You're right, 'tis true. (But the DC14 reamins.)  :o)

Venson

Venson wrote:

Venson;

Evidence to me at least that despite the $299 price, the dyson DC14 models are still not selling.

Carmine D.

The Shark Navigator is commonly being sold now for $139 at most big box retailers.  Its biggest plus IMO is the long warranty.  However, I would, despite the only 2 year warranty, recommend the HOOVER T series bagless WT Rewind for the same price over the Navigator.

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:

Hi Carmine,

My local Costco has dropped it to $130.

Venson

Venson wrote:

Thanks Venson.  I see BEST BUY stores advertising and selling the T-4 HOOVER WT rewind for $139.  A $20 savings from regular retail. 

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:

I forget which major big box chain it is that is now offering Shark's idea of an also new lightweight  "transformer" vac, introduced several months ago, at $37 bucks and calling it a rebate. Whoa!  Some of my latest exploits are now garnering me insights regarding spending that are quite interesting.  The salt of the Earth here and the backbone of the country, ordinary working class people of all sizes shapes and colors, are not overly interested in shooting the whole wad when it comes to vacuums.  The big runs seems to be electronics, from microwave ovens to TVs.

Venson

Venson wrote:

Hi Venson:

I agree.  Household electronics have been the discretionary sspending savior of the big box retail stores.  In part the reason that new vacuums, floorcare machines and their associated parts are being scaled down in inventory and shelf space among the big box stores.  Not a bit too soon either, right in time for the Christmas Holiday Season sales.

Carmine D.

Venson wrote:

SEARS is advertising and selling the Shark Navigator for $159 on Thanksgiving Day and Friday after.

Carmine D.

Shark cotinues it TV ad campaign against  dyson DC25 ball at half the price.  latest product is the Navigator Liftaway.  See link and video.

http://www.sharkclean.com/navigatorliftaway/ppc.shtml?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=shark%20navigator%20lift%20off&utm_campaign=Shark+Navigator+Brand

$200 gets the combo upright and canister with free Steam Mop and 10 year warranty.  Highest in the industry for bagless.  TV ads have been airing during the holidays.  Mark Rosen is CEO now.  Amy Motto pitch person.  Testimonials from customers like pet shop owners and Bed and Breakfast owners.  60 day in home trial with no obligation returns. 

Claims completely sealed HEPA with British Allergy Foundation seal of approval.  Captures 99.99 percent of allergens.  With swivel and glide manueverabilty.  Turbo tool 24 inch crevice tool.

HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Carmine D.