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Yelkcub Mar 10th 2010 10:17 am

Dyson UK Model
 
I have searched through previous posts but could not find a response to the following:

Has anyone brought a UK model Dyson to Canada and used it either with or without a voltage converter? Our reason for asking is that a shipping company's rep reckons that they work (albetit at a slightly reduced capacity) with a travel adaptor?

Also has anyone experience of shipping a vacuum with customers as we are told that they are vigilant about the dirty within them.

Any thoughts would be welcomed as we are currently shipping?

Regards

Yelkcub

jericho Mar 10th 2010 10:57 am

Re: Dyson UK Model
 

Originally Posted by Yelkcub (Post 8411169)
I have searched through previous posts but could not find a response to the following:

Has anyone brought a UK model Dyson to Canada and used it either with or without a voltage converter? Our reason for asking is that a shipping company's rep reckons that they work (albetit at a slightly reduced capacity) with a travel adaptor?

Also has anyone experience of shipping a vacuum with customers as we are told that they are vigilant about the dirty within them.

Any thoughts would be welcomed as we are currently shipping?

Regards

Yelkcub

We left ours in the UK, but I'd be suprised if they did work to be honest. Jeez, we couldnt even get the wifes hairdryer to work properly.

I guess you have nowt to lose by brining it...

As a word of warning, they're bloody expensive over here.

Novocastrian Mar 10th 2010 11:11 am

Re: Dyson UK Model
 

Originally Posted by jericho (Post 8411249)
We left ours in the UK, but I'd be suprised if they did work to be honest. Jeez, we couldnt even get the wifes hairdryer to work properly.

I guess you have nowt to lose by brining it...

As a word of warning, they're bloody expensive over here.

I didn't think so. How little do they cost in the UK then?

Edit: This is not a product endorsement. They're just as shit as any other vacuum.

Steve_P Mar 10th 2010 11:16 am

Re: Dyson UK Model
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 8411269)
I didn't think so. How little do they cost in the UK then?

Edit: This is not a product endorsement. They're just as shit as any other vacuum.

Costco online has two different models $600 each I wonder how that compares with UK pricing.

Novocastrian Mar 10th 2010 11:21 am

Re: Dyson UK Model
 

Originally Posted by Steve_P (Post 8411278)
Costco online has two different models $600 each I wonder how that compares with UK pricing.

I paid less from Sears two years ago. (But not much less).

Edit: before tax. Just checked with the missus.

snowboardboy Mar 10th 2010 11:26 am

Re: Dyson UK Model
 
They cost about £300 for a pet vac version which on todays exchange rate is ....... $460

Novocastrian Mar 10th 2010 11:47 am

Re: Dyson UK Model
 

Originally Posted by Loki117 (Post 8411290)
They cost about £300 for a pet vac version which on todays exchange rate is ....... $460

But if, like me, you've failed to train your pet and have to rely on family members?

jericho Mar 10th 2010 12:33 pm

Re: Dyson UK Model
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 8411287)
I paid less from Sears two years ago. (But not much less).

Edit: before tax. Just checked with the missus.

You dont think $600 is expensive for a vacuum?
:ohmy:

Novocastrian Mar 10th 2010 12:42 pm

Re: Dyson UK Model
 

Originally Posted by jericho (Post 8411393)
You dont think $600 is expensive for a vacuum?
:ohmy:

Well is it? What do they cost in the UK?

I've no idea.

jericho Mar 10th 2010 1:04 pm

Re: Dyson UK Model
 
The one I bought was £270 from memory, which is what, around $400 even at todays crappy exchange rate.

The ones I've seen in Costco over here are all over $500.

Novocastrian Mar 11th 2010 3:18 am

Re: Dyson UK Model
 

Originally Posted by jericho (Post 8411451)
The one I bought was £270 from memory, which is what, around $400 even at todays crappy exchange rate.

The ones I've seen in Costco over here are all over $500.

Even at the OH's record rate of destroying electrical items, we don't buy a vacuum cleaner more than once every couple of years. I think the extra few dollars is not something I'll be losing sleep over.

spankysparkle Mar 11th 2010 3:27 am

Re: Dyson UK Model
 
we've had our dyson for 6 years and it still sucks beautifully. best vacuum cleaner I have ever owned. sadly we will have to leave it behind and get a new one in canada, but I have no issues with paying $600 for a new one (although cheaper would be great!). well worth the $$$ I say!

R I C H Mar 11th 2010 3:37 am

Re: Dyson UK Model
 

Originally Posted by jericho (Post 8411393)
You dont think $600 is expensive for a vacuum?
:ohmy:

I spent $1,200 replacing an old central vac system last month. The Dyson price sounds like a bargain.

Oink Mar 11th 2010 3:49 am

Re: Dyson UK Model
 
Dyson's are flimsy ***t and are just clever marketing.

spankysparkle Mar 11th 2010 3:56 am

Re: Dyson UK Model
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 8412959)
Dyson's are flimsy ***t and are just clever marketing.

absolute crap! i've never had a more powerful, robust machine. what did you do to yours, ride it?


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