How much did you buy your Kirby for?
So I’m thinking about buying a new Kirby Sentria as I’ve heard they are incredible, hell my mom had an ancient 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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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. But, 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
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 finished up paying $550 for it. It ran perfectly 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 ancient Heritage II was so heavy (and not self propelled). The Ultimate G is simple 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 terrible. $2000? I don’t reckon so!
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 go 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 incorrect 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 go units. as a vacuum they are fantastic as a company they are very bent and dirty and lie!!!!!! so I hope this helps. I quit about a week ago so the info is fresh.