Dbw1shrops Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Hi all anybody on here got one ? We had the salesperson around Thursday afternoon the best price I could get him down to was £1395 but this was on a ex demo machine that he said had only been used 10 times, what's the best price you guys and gals have managed to get one for also do you think they are well worth the money after all it's just a Hoover, I was impressed with the results though, I've got to call him back tomorrow and let him know my decision so your input would be appreciated. Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 More money than sense to spend that on a vac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbw1shrops Posted April 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Brand new £2395 😱 yeah I was thinking it was a tad steep but they have got a lifetime guarantee plus they rebuild the machine for you after ex amount of years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 You jest surely, one and a half grand on a vacuum Or have I got it wrong ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Crack on mate,I'm all for people buying what they want. We've a Vax one that picks up that much stuff it's a bit embarrassing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 We've got vax and I thought they were expensive for a fan, motor and a bit of plastic hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 For £2395 I would have a holiday in Thailand and find something that sucks hard !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbw1shrops Posted April 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 You make a good point Fenboy lol 👍 Yep £1395 on a ex demo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 I did not realise that Kirby were still going! Look at it this way, how many Dysons can you buy for the cost of one Kirby? Dyson are £300, so say 4 Dysons for one Kirby! Dysons last pretty well and when they break it is usually a belt. Buy a Dyson and get a flaming good gun with the change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirby_Company Also they have a lot of bad press! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 What happens if Kirby go bust 5 minutes after buying it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Does this wonderful Vacuum Cleaner come with someone to operate it for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good shot? Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Does this wonderful Vacuum Cleaner come with someone to operate it for you? The salesman is operating the buyer. High pressure and well versed sales technique and known for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 From the land where Kirby comes from... https://www.consumeraffairs.com/in_home/kirby.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 secretagentmole - after reading your link, I would be surprised if anyone even considered buying one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 The salesman is operating the buyer. High pressure and well versed sales technique and known for it. This. We made the mistake of letting one of their salesmen in a few years back - he managed to **** me off in the first five minutes, and it took me an hour, and in the end being particularly blunt ("Ok, this sales call is now over, thank you for coming") to get the yappy sod out of the house. Don't touch with a barge pole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 April fool is past and done............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoggysreels Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 They're are a hard selling American company ... wouldn't touch'em with the proverbial pole that you nudge a, ermmm ? " barge " with .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Owned a Kirby and the suction was baff compared to cheaper vacuumes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Friend of mine used to work for them, Every morning they have to sing the company song.....I kid you not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Friend of mine used to work for them, Every morning they have to sing the company song.....I kid you not Yup, my ex worked for them for a week before I told her I wasn't letting her debase herself like that. Go for a Dyson, they are better anyway and British rather than American Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxerboy Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Yep, I worked for this company for a week and you would not believe the pressure your put under to sell. It's basically sell to your family first and spread out from there. Oh and the singing malarky first thing in the morning is true too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 We have one and yes they are a good vacuum cleaner. We bought ours used from a woman who bought from her son when he worked for them. Have had vax three dysons a Hoover pet, two Henry's God knows what others and my wife has killed them all. She currently has a Henry a G Tech air ram and the Kirby Sentria 2 all good so far. The Oryk XL pro was a Hoover a pro on here recommended along with Sebo. If you want a Kirby buy a used one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Can't believe I'm asking this but how does she rate the G Tec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 We've got a g tech and it's pretty good. It can be quite harsh on your carpet as it did pull a thread up but other than that it's light and manoevreable, good pick up as it rips up your carpet :-) and the little bundles it makes of dust and carp it picks up is impressive. Got the hand held one aswell and that's pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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