Buying Vacuum on Ebay

[EvianBaby]

Would you buy a second hand vacuum on Ebay?

Going to need one soon and it needs to be reasonably decent because of the cat hair but I can't afford to shell out for a brand new Dyson or Miele. There's a few on Ebay but even so they are still a chunk of money that I don't want to waste on something that's going to fail in a month. Is it worth the risk or should I just buy a cheaper vacuum brand new?

[Old_Geezer]

I am very wary of buying second hand expensive items on eBay. I have done it, sometimes with a good result, notably monitors. But at other times realising when the item comes, that it is more fit for the bin than to be sold. I opt not to buy expensive second hand items I can not examine beforehand any more.

You'd be better off looking for a trader with a rep to protect.

[ladybird49]

I wouldnt , i bought a stick vacuum cleaner off e bay ( seller was local to me so i picked it up) i wanted one just for the stairs as they are very light but suction was crap for getting the dog hairs off the stairs , do you know anyone with a catalogue you could get one from and pay weekly?

[ladybirder]

I think I'd rather go to a local shop that sold reconditioned ones then if it's no good you could take it back. If it's for cat hairs make sure it's a Miele.

[B00]

I've bought a reconditioned one from Ebay in the past. No problems whatsoever.

[danchip]

i've bought a brand new vacuum off ebay but doubt i would buy a second hand one, how many people have a decent hoover in good working order spare to sell on ebay?

[B00]

Ive just bought a Henry from Tesco, think it was about £100, and it has no problem with both cat and dog hairs in the Boo household.

[Mosaic]

it's just me....but the thought of a second-hand vac makes me gag. Other peoples dead skin cells, hairs, bellybutton fluff, pubes......urrrrrgh.

[Davethedog]

Type "Refurbished Vacuum Cleaners" into google. I got ripped off on e-Bay over a year ago and am anti now.

[ojread2]

You can buy brand new quite cheaply now with out the need to 2 nd hand
Why do you think 2 nd hand vacuums are for sale? Because they are past their best

Try Freecycle before eBay

Search your area for shops that do reconditioned vacuums

Moasaic, no, you are not alone!

[Jemisa]

I say never buy anything electrical from ebay, no matter what it is.
Can't you buy one with your credit card & pay it off monthly?
A second hand shop is a good idea tho coz you can test it before you buy.

jem

[danchip]

i went to a car boot sale last summer and somebody was selling a second hand hoover and what made me laugh wa the fact that they hadn't even bothered emptying it! Someone actually bought it to!

[B00]

I would too danchip, if I needed one and the price was right. They can be cleaned out you know!

[EvianBaby]

hhhhmmmm. Seems a mixed response.

Maybe I'll swerve Ebay for a while and see if I can find a refurbished one from a more reliable place.

I've got a rule, if I can't afford it I don't get it so that means nothing on credit cards. I've got myself in bother with credit cards in the past and now I'm sorted out I won't let myself make the same mistake again.

[EDDIE51]

To get a decent one you have to spend £100 and get a Numark 'Henry'. They last forever and all parts can be replaced when they do wear out.

[vic-lou]

do you already have a dyson that is on its last legs?
they offer a repair service,mine blew the motor about 3 weeks after warranty ran out,cost about £60 engineer came at at set time replaced brushes,hose and the motor as well as giving it a good service. thought it was worth mentioning

[EvianBaby]

No, I just have a Henry at the moment though I'm moving out soon hence the need for a new Hoover. Henry is staying to keep my dad company.

He's been ok so I would consider another henry but would have ideally wanted something bette on the cat hair.

[vic-lou]

well i was of no help to you but maybe someone will read and see how impressed i was, good luck with the move and the vacuum hunt
viclou

[Old_Geezer]

I find they have a habit of toppling over as one drags it from room to room. Centre of gravity is not ideal.

[EDDIE51]

Get a Henry but use one of the smaller brush heads that have stiff plastic 'bristles''they pick up cat /dog hair far better than the large carpet head .
A new Henry will come with a range of nozzels including the one I am talking about. A Miele is very good as well but a lot more expensive than a Henry.
We have a large black labrador who sheds hair all over the place but Henry is a match for him.

[Prudie]

I certainly sold a good as new dyson on e-bay. I hated it and that was the only reason I got rid.