The vacuum debacle
>> Friday, January 16, 2009
Also known as: sales techniques for marriage
Set-up: I hate our vacuum. We got the least expensive one at the store ("We could buy ten of these vacuums for the cost of one Dyson, Kim," says Ryan.)
It sucks.
Or, should I say, it doesn't suck. At all. (I'm cracking myself up!)
I spend more time trying to pick up the stuff it misses than vacuuming should take. I cringe to think of the dirt underneath the surface that I cannot spot with my naked eye.
So, this was our conversation last night, after my last battle with the dreaded vacuum. (Stay with me here... it's a little lengthy.)
Kim: I'm getting a new vaccuum this weekend.
Ryan: Okay. Where does it fit in the budget?
Kim: I think it fits in the house section. I'd like a Dyson.
Ryan: Hmmm...
Kim: What?
Ryan: I think that's a little irresponsible.
Kim: Well, I have a coupon to Bed Bath and Beyond for 20% off.
Ryan: So, how much would it be?
Kim: $100 off
Ryan: (Choking on his drink) WHAT???? How much is it?
Kim: About $500
Ryan: That's RIDICULOUS! That is a week of work, for a VACCUUM?
Kim: Well I thought you'd say that... so I'm actually considering getting a Bissell Pet Hair vaccuum for $100-$200 plus the coupon.
Ryan: SOLD!
(A few moments go by)
Ryan: Did you just use a sales tip on me by starting with the $500 vacuum?
Kim: Perhaps....
So, this is my proven technique. If you need to make a purchase and you have an inkling your husband may not go for it. Start with an item that is approximately 4 times the cost of the item you are considering.
Then, the item you ACTUALLY want sounds much more reasonable.
And, don't think this is deceitful. I was open and I didn't sneak a purchase or motive.
So..... after that tip, any tips for the perfect vacuum for pet hair?
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Nope, but when you find it, let me know, because my cheapest vacuum in the store sounds just about as good as yours. And we have a golden retriever. That sheds its entire coat every night and regrows it all to shed again the next day. It's fabulous.
wow - that was slick girl...I am off to get a notebook so I can reread this post and take notes this time :)
Awesome move! Let us know how the Bissell Pet Hair works. I have a plain ole Bissell and it leaves a lot to be desired when trying to get cat hair off of our microfiber sofa.
We have a puggle and she sheds like no other anmimal I have known-- I think its the pug in her.
We got a dyson from target with giftcards from our wedding. We ended up only paying about $350 (in gift cards) and we love it and it works!! My husband loves to vacuum with the dyson.
Good luck!
I have a Dyson( only b/c it was a wedding present, I didn't have to spend that money) and it does great work for the yellow lab hair all over the floor! Dog hair the worst and I use the Dyson on everything, carpet, hardwood etc. If you plan on buying a vaccuum every couple years might as well splerge and get a Dyson, it has a warrenty and should last a long time!
Yes! I was having the same problem. I bought an even more expensive vacuum (I was suckered into it, I swear) and hated it. I could rake up more dog hair with my hand. So, I wanted to get a dyson - but $500 wasn't in the budget - so I went and looked and got a Kenmore Progressive with direct drive (from Sears).... LOVE IT. Works better than any vacuum I have ever had. I HATE to vacuum too. I have 2 dogs and one very furry one - get that!
let us know how it works I have the worse vacuum and a dog that sheds like crazy! I love to vacuum to
Wow! That was fantastic! Great tip. Hehe... We have all hardwood floors and just two area rugs... so I got a cheapie. But my parents have a Dyson specifically for cleaning up dog hair and it works great. But other than that I've heard that Eureka's newest vacuum does pretty well with picking up dog hair. Wish I could be of more help! Good luck with shopping!
Awesome sales pitch!!! I want a Dyson, I have an Oreck that is a long way from dying seeing how it's only 3 years old....sigh....
The Dyson is worth every penny I spent for it!!
hehehe- very smart move!
That's hilarious!
Blakely is a black flat-coated retriever and sheds like a crazy dog! We gave in and got the Dyson Animal a couple of years ago and it works wonders. Like the others, we used coupons and gift cards.
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