[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Best vacuum I ever had was a Kirby from the 1950's.

I nearly wept when we had to leave it behind.

[pbmaltzman]

I have owned 2 Kenmore canister vacuums, both bought secondhand rom people who bought them new but then ditched them for Kirby vacuums. The first one was bought from a Kirby salesman, the second was bought out of the Recycler online from a woman in Pasadena, California. For the sdcond one, I only paid about $50. Couldn’t afford to buy a brand-new one, but have been pleased with the Kenmores. Also have a small, cheap Shop-Vac. Have also owned a couple of cheaper canister vacuums. At some point will probably get an upright vacuum.