Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

I was just wondering if the sales numbers of vacuums, or any small apppliance for that matter is posted anywhere?

I saw someone on another thread giving an annual sales amount for one brand, but do the companies publish their actuall output each year. I know the car companies can tell you exactally how many cars they moved in a given quarter.  Do such numbers exist for vacuums?

Can company X say the ______ is the best selling carpet sucker ever and have the numbers to back it? 

CarmineD wrote:

Right, Little Johnny.  Now go get your cookie

I have said for years that low price is #1 consideration for vacuum purchases.  You always said it was performance.  In fact you claim to own a lot of CR's recommended vacs.  You said it first???, I said it correctly.

HARDSELL wrote:

Read my posts.  NPD for the 2005 DD sales claim and CR for the 2007 HOOVER sales claim. 

Carmine D.

HARDSELL wrote:

In fact I will, biscotti with a cup of joe.

In the end as far as sales are concerned, it's not the reason that people buy and where they do that matters.  It's the reality of what's bought and sold [cars or vacuums]. 

My favorite University Prof who I frequently quote here use to say all consumer goods in the final analysis are toasters.  They are bought and sold to do a job.  Toast bread. Pick up dirt. Transport from A to B.  All the rest is fluff.  I've said this for years too. 

You're beginning to turn into me!

Carmine D.