When I was young-er.. my Mom had a Kirby.. I HATED IT..it was like pushing a station wagon around the house.
And the prices for one now..

For that price you can replace your dang carpet.
I have a Hoover Windtunnel.. and I like it.. and it was under 100 bucks.
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Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue'
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."
~Anatole France~