So I'm thinking about buying a new Kirby Sentria as I've heard they are amazing, hell my mom had an old school Kirby and it was like a tank. Only thing is..I've seen prices vary on what people paid for..anywhere from $2,000 (which is BS)..down to maybe $800?...how much were you guys able to buy em for? I got a similar question flagged..and i'm thinking it was from loser salesman trying to protect his/her comission check. I'm all for comission salesmen making money for a living..but don't rip me off ya know.
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2007-02-27 04:42:39 · 12 answers · asked by Dorkus 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Hi. I have recently work for Kirby and left. All honestly their highest price for the sentria is $2180. but the actual price they go for with out any commission made and just to move units the lowest is $998. It is all a matter of how many times you say no really. If you say you cant afford a down payment they will give it to you with no down payment. if you say your waiting for your taxes they will say no payments for 3 months. Their rules are there is always a sale. If you are a senior there is a senior discount if you are a packers fan there is a packers discount, if your gay the is a gay pride discount. Don't get me wrong the vacuum is awesome but i can tell you the truth is they want the sale more then commission. the poor sales guy will get screwed but the manager and head hancho just want to move units. as a vacuum they are great as a company they are very crooked and dirty and lie!!!!!! so I hope this helps. I quit about a week ago so the info is fresh.
2007-03-05 16:51:59 · answer #1 · answered by eyes_sparkle_green 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have bought 2 Kirby sweepers since 1985. The first one was a Heritage II and they were asking $1100 for it. After going through all the negotiations with the salesman and giving him my $53 Sears upright sweeper, I ended up paying $550 for it. It ran beautifully right up until the time another Kirby salesman showed up at my doorstep with the Ultimate G in 2003 or 2004 (not sure which). He wanted $1500 for this one and he would throw in all the attachments and the sander and something else I don't ever use(don't even remember what it was) and take my Heritage II all for a wonderful price of $900. I am glad I bought the Ultimate G though because my old Heritage II was so heavy (and not self propelled). The Ultimate G is easy to use. I've not heard of the Sentria...assume it must be their latest model. If so, the price tag of $800 doesn't sound too bad. $2000? I don't think so!
2007-03-05 11:36:23 · answer #2 · answered by Old Tweety 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have owed 2 different Kirby's and they are a very good vacuum.....but they are expensive and you can purchase a very good vacuum that works just as well, if not better, for a quarter of the cost. I currently have a Eureka Boss Smart Vac and it is an excellent vacuum and I paid $100.00 for on sale at K-Mart. I have 2 dogs and 2 cats, all with medium to long hair, so I have lots of hair in my house and it picks it up well and it grooms my carpet nicely. The Kirby did an okay job, but was constantly getting plugged up with hair and you had to stop and clear it out all the time. I finally sold the Kirby to someone I worked with that had no critters and she loves it. I am of the attitude, get a good, but inexpensive vacuum so when it breaks down or wears out, you don't feel so bad that you spend so much money and go and get another new one.
2016-03-22 21:54:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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So I'm thinking about buying a new Kirby Sentria as I've heard they are amazing, hell my mom had an old school Kirby and it was like a tank. Only thing is..I've seen prices vary on what people paid for..anywhere from $2,000 (which is BS)..down to maybe $800?...how much were you guys...
2015-08-07 16:08:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to see if you have an official Kirby service center in your area. Most of the time, these places have "like new" Kirby's for half the price. I use an 80's model Kirby - have it serviced yearly - and it will out clean anything on the market. I can only imagine how well the new ones perform.
2007-02-27 05:19:15 · answer #5 · answered by bmwest 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what part of the country you are in. I sold Kirbys for 6 years, started with the Generation 3. We sold them at times full price then for $1399.00 complete with the shampoo accessories. Mind you that was from the year of 1989 and up. However, If the rep is willing to eat his commission, which is typically $400 then you do the math. If you are dealing with a supervisor or Senior dealer then the commission can be from $500-$800. It alot of times is only about making the sale, the numbers per se. If the rep is a new dealer, then yes he is in it for the money. If you have any other inquiries, let me know. I am currently in Hawaii and they sell for $2500.00 here....OUCH
2007-03-03 05:47:33 · answer #6 · answered by lavachk1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to work for kirby in australia. For the basic model it was 1800, and they deluxe, with all attatchments was 3000. (this was the g6 series) Can I suggest though, that dyson are actually a better cleaner? When we used to do sales pitches if they already had a dyson, we could have just walked out of there and not bothered, the result would have been similar. We actually have a dyson now, and my mother in law is always complaining how heavy and bulky the kirby is. Just a suggestion though, Please dont think i am a disgruntled ex employee, just honest!
2007-02-27 07:24:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
G spin, I brought a kirby several years ago for around $1000.00, now yes it is high but for what it does for me in my home and the air is cleaner I can justify paying that amount. I also like you would like to see the new model they have out, but mine works great still. I got everything with mine.
2007-02-27 05:12:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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It would not be worth it to me, and probably not worth to you if you need to pay payments on it. If you have lots of money go for it. I just bought Eureka the boss power plus on sale at WMART for $44.00 that does great job. I am sure the Kirby is great cleaner.
2016-04-04 00:59:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just got one today in idaho. 990 was the sale price for the model. I said we couldn't afford it about 5 times before he came down to that price. I feel bad if he ate all the commission but he wasn't pushy at all and was very low key. He never went for the hard sale. I have done sales and service and have seen my fair share of salesmen and tactics. This young guy did it right, he was polite and respectful and never asked for the sale hard than "so what do you think?"
all and all a pleasant experience for me.
2014-08-07 11:47:50 · answer #10 · answered by Bobo the crazy monkey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋