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Re: Help me decide; Oreck vs. Simplicty/Riccar or other?
#1   Jan 9, 2012 11:30 am
Just thought I would let everyone know that I purchased the Oreck XL ProPower Plus from Costco and we love it!  The vacuum is very light weight and cleans well enough for us and the handheld is light weight and has plenty of suction.  Sure, I wish I could find something this light with a brush roll that turns off, but no comparable model provides this.  I think the value/price Costco provides with their sale price of $248 is tremendous.  Included:  

  • Adjustable and padded shoulder strap
  • 60" Flexible hose
  • Crevice tool
  • Circular Dusting brush
  • Large floor tool
  • Upholstery tool
  • Telescoping extension wand
  • Turbo brush (ideal for removing embedded pet hair)
  • 2 - HEPA filters (one installed and one additional in the box)
  • 2 - tune-ups on the upright
  • 8 - HEPA odor fighting Upright bags 
  • 12 - hypo-allergenic, double-wall Handheld Vacuum bags)
  • Accessory storage bag 
  • Also, my parents have the hoover light weight platinum being refereced above and we tried it and it is not bad.  I'm sure it cleans fine.  However, it is heavier than the Oreck and we prefered the Oreck's feel.  In fact, my parents even said they regret not purchasing an Oreck.  Also, the Hoover is priced at approx. $209 and for all you get with the Oreck at $248 from Costco with their excellent return policy if needed, the deal was too good to pass up.  Thanks to everyone for your input.   

    Re: Help me decide; Oreck vs. Simplicty/Riccar or other?
    #2   Jan 6, 2012 1:13 pm
    To each their own with the Sebo Felix, but I'm 100% sure that vaccum was not for us.  I do appreciate you taking the time to provide some feedback.  Best Regards.
    Help me decide; Oreck vs. Simplicty/Riccar or other?
    #3   Jan 6, 2012 10:56 am
    We recently purchased a Sebo Felix from Costco.com and my wife does not like it at all.  It runs hot and was heavy/akward to carry as a canister.  Luckily Costco has a great return policy!  The most important feature for her is light weight and she really likes our 10-year old Oreck.  I've gone to both the Oreck store and an independent vacuum store to look and compare.  The Oreck and Simplicty Freedom seem very similar.  I like the high end Simplicity Freedom model F3700 [priced at $399] without the companion canister and $499 with the canister because it has a metal brush roll.  The lower end freedom models don't have two speeds and frankly don't seem as good as the Oreck to me.  At the Oreck Store I tested the Magnesium, which was interesting, but costs $399 as well [$499 with canister].  Also, not sure about buying this new and unproven model although it was incredibly light.  Costco is running a special thru January 15th, where I can purchase the Oreck XL & Canister companion for $248 [$50 off costco price].  At the end of the day this seems like the best value to me, but I'm curious as tot he opinions on this forum.  Thanks very much!  
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