| Finding a used Kirby vacuum cleaner is not | | | | cleaners is not a real issue as they are |
| difficult on internet auction sites or from | | | | available in abundance through online |
| private individuals, but finding one with a | | | | auctions as well as by dialing a toll-free |
| warranty still valid, is hard. Kirby sells | | | | number listed on the company's website. |
| its units today the same as it did when the | | | | However, they are not usually sold in retail |
| company first began, through home | | | | or hardware stores. The company discovered |
| demonstration only and its warranty is | | | | when it first began that once a potential |
| limited to the original purchaser. | | | | customer witnessed the cleaning capabilities |
| Originally, through in-home sales, most Kirby | | | | of a Kirby, they quickly became customers and |
| vacuum cleaners would cost between $1,500 and | | | | preferred dealing directly with the |
| $3,000 depending on the mood of the sales | | | | individual. Unlike a few other vacuum cleaner |
| staff since they had a lot of individual | | | | manufacturers that refurbish returned |
| control over pricing and Kirby had a finance | | | | machines and offers them for re-sale, Kirby |
| company who accepted those with less than | | | | only allows it independent dealers to sell |
| perfect credit histories. Although their | | | | brand new equipment. Believing in offering |
| financing and sales techniques still raise a | | | | only quality, guaranteed and durable products |
| few eyebrows, there was never any doubt about | | | | Kirby has managed to provide customer |
| the quality of the vacuum. Finding bags, | | | | satisfaction with its vacuuming and rug |
| filters and belts for used Kirby vacuum | | | | cleaning equipment since 1906. |