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Why in the world do people want to collect old vintage vacuums? They take up way too much space and let's face it, they smell too. Some of us love that smell and especially the vroom of the motor as it's all powerful suction makes that pesky dirt and whatever else is in its way just plain vanish.
However, that "smell" is a part of history that may have been before your time or during your childhood. Who doesn't enjoy reminiscing about the "olden days?" Just imagine the flood of memories once you flick the switch from an old vacuum cleaner your mother use to run and I'm sure a smile will appear.
Believe it or not, there are more collectors than just you and me. There's a great club out there called, "Vacuum Cleaner Collectors' Club News." You can visit them but get ready for information overload. There are actual meetings for us vintage vacuum hobbyists and so the social aspect of collection is just another great reason to be a vacuum collector. Wouldn't it be great to meet with others and learn their stories of where, how and when they found their cleaners?
Another great reason for collecting these sucking beasts is the incredible museums from around the world. Next time you're planning a vacation, do some research and you'll be surprised at the choices you have. There is an over abundance of vintage vacuum cleaners when it comes to styles, colors and makes so there will always be something new to peak your curiosity.
And then there is the mechanical aspect of old broken down vacs that just seem to beckon us with the pleas of, "FIX ME, FIX ME!" I mean, who can resist the urge to resuscitate what seems to have been a long forgotten mechanical friend that once worked so hard for us. Awww, listen to me, getting all sentimental about a vintage vacuum. What can I say; an antique vacuum is like finding an old friend, talk about showing my age. Yikes!!
The main reason to collect is just for the sheer joy of it, albeit a strange and interesting hobby. I'm sure there are even stranger ones out there in the collector's world. Collecting can turn into big business and who knows, it could turn into a full time adventure and provide a great income. Whatever you do, just have fun with it as you never know when that golden treasure will appear.
