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Why Are Dyson vacuums So Expensive?
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Andrew Korenchkin
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Wafflecakes
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It isn't even slightly like that.
VanquishUK
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My mum bought a Dyson V8 Absolute and it's sick. Yes it was super expensive but it's a must own for a weak elderly person or someone that just fucking hates cords.
That's fine brexit quality Malaysian manufacturing.
I did. Admittedly it was only £50, but it works great. Maybe not 300 eurobucks great.
Always-honest
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Effective marketing.
NoblesseOblige
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No idea. Who is going to pay that much for something you use once, maybe twice a year.
That doesn't sound right. The majority of the margin goes to Dyson, not to Target. If Target had such a large margin on Dyson vacuums, why wouldn't other stores massively undercut them?
My grandparents used to own and run a photography store before they retired. The real money-maker wasn't the $10k lenses, it was the $0.40 (or whatever it was) prints.
Icyflamez96
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I mean, have you heard of their spheres?
CosmicGroinPull
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Because being able to answer "Yes" to the question: "Does your vacuum have the proper amount of suction", is priceless.
Kadayi
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They're good, but much like Apple, you're paying a hefty brand tax.
Saw my mother recently and found out she'd bought one of the Dyson Cooling fans. The price on those things is insane. For what she'd spent she could have bought about 10 desk fans. Her money, but still no way the cost remotely relates to what you get.
Saw my mother recently and found out she'd bought one of the Dyson Cooling fans. The price on those things is insane. For what she'd spent she could have bought about 10 desk fans. Her money, but still no way the cost remotely relates to what you get.
hurricanes
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They have good products and a strong name. Most of their products are very overpriced at MSRP(but many stores have heavy discount so...). I think the Bose comparison is adequate.
VE3TRO
Formerly Gizmowned
Aye. I want the new bagless one lol.
acheron_xl
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I'm using one at work RIGHT NOW!
For a thing that's mostly plastic, they're surprisingly durable. And they're incredibly serviceable without tools.
For a thing that's mostly plastic, they're surprisingly durable. And they're incredibly serviceable without tools.
Miles Quaritch
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They've become status symbols.
I bought a Dyson recently, I can't believe how good it is!
A real comment I heard from someone. It was unprompted, which is what opened my eyes about it being a status symbol. You don't randomly bring up buying home appliances unless you believe it says something about you and your lifestyle.
I bought a Dyson recently, I can't believe how good it is!
A real comment I heard from someone. It was unprompted, which is what opened my eyes about it being a status symbol. You don't randomly bring up buying home appliances unless you believe it says something about you and your lifestyle.
doctorcdcs
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Family has a Dyson that we bought years ago. Still works really well after all these years. Its not cheap, but it does it's job well enough.
I bit the bullet and bought a Dyson, have mixed feelings.
Yes, it's a quality product and performs good at what is does, but it's also very noisy (like way more) and it's not as good in handling compared to other brands. It also had a stupidly short power cord - again - compared to others I've had. I do like the mechanism to attach various accessories, feels sturdy and secure, with other brands this usually is flimsy at best.
I don't know, if this one breaks I'll see what's on the market then. Might be another Dyson, but it might not...
Yes, it's a quality product and performs good at what is does, but it's also very noisy (like way more) and it's not as good in handling compared to other brands. It also had a stupidly short power cord - again - compared to others I've had. I do like the mechanism to attach various accessories, feels sturdy and secure, with other brands this usually is flimsy at best.
I don't know, if this one breaks I'll see what's on the market then. Might be another Dyson, but it might not...
TheDeadHeroAlistair
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People buy it. It also helps that they actually work pretty well and usually have a few innovative gimmicks.
Personally, my parents have had a Kirby Gsix in their home for the better part of the past 17 years. When mine current cheapo dies, I'll probably end up getting a newer model. It just works, and it works well. Plus, it's not made with plastic, and I don't mind it not being bagless.
Personally, my parents have had a Kirby Gsix in their home for the better part of the past 17 years. When mine current cheapo dies, I'll probably end up getting a newer model. It just works, and it works well. Plus, it's not made with plastic, and I don't mind it not being bagless.
acheron_xl
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Dyson is a lot like Apple. A bit overpriced, but still obviously a quality product that people think makes them look high-status. In reality, the brands of vacuums that are truly attached to status are brands most haven't heard of because they're only sold to rich people. When I did residential cleaning, the upper middle class houses had $500 Dysons, but the truly wealthy had $2000 vacuums I had never seen before.
Toys, man. We had a Roomba for a 2 week testing period. Most toys were considered obstacles, and it would just turn around, even though it could clearly circle around it. But the parts it did clean were well done.
And the mess your 2yr old makes are better off handled cleaning manually. Food and drinks tend to leave stains on the floor if you leave it too long. The robot doesn't come out as soon as there's dirt on the floor
Our daughter is slowly changing her preference for playing from the living room to her own bedroom, so once that transition is complete, we're getting a Roomba.
TrueOutlook
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I have thought about this as well, I always just assumed that it was because they have a sort of household vaccum monopoly, at least here in Australia. I don't think I've ever met someone who knew another vaccum brand other than dyson.
They have gone a bit stale in recent years though IMO. I bought a new one about a year ago (not my decision unfortunately), and despite it having all of this 'advanced' technology, it was worse than one I got 5 years ago.
They are very durable and reliable though, I have yet to have a full-sized one break on me.
They have gone a bit stale in recent years though IMO. I bought a new one about a year ago (not my decision unfortunately), and despite it having all of this 'advanced' technology, it was worse than one I got 5 years ago.
They are very durable and reliable though, I have yet to have a full-sized one break on me.
SillySinStorm
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We've had ours for 8 years and have put it through hell. Still going strong and with no parts or maintenance costs. Well worth the money, imho.
Possumowner
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I think they're hugely overpriced and overrated.My cheap £50 Vax works just as well as the Dyson we had.
Dyson are reliable and have support engineers to fix the product in your own home.
They innovate from a technology and product point of view (e.g. Bag less, small efficient and powerful electric motors, blade hand dryer etc) and other companies follow. R & D is expensive.
My Miele cleans better, but my cordless Dyson cleans good and is enjoyable to use by comparison. It also has the longest battery life of any portable. I actually keep the apartment cleaner because it's so easy to use and recharge for spot cleaning.
The idea it's a scam or I am a moron for valuing these things is ridiculous.
They innovate from a technology and product point of view (e.g. Bag less, small efficient and powerful electric motors, blade hand dryer etc) and other companies follow. R & D is expensive.
My Miele cleans better, but my cordless Dyson cleans good and is enjoyable to use by comparison. It also has the longest battery life of any portable. I actually keep the apartment cleaner because it's so easy to use and recharge for spot cleaning.
The idea it's a scam or I am a moron for valuing these things is ridiculous.
ChubbyHuggs
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Just buy a Shark for like $120.
gutter_trash
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they have HEPA, making sure that fewer allergens get spewed back out
zorlaczerohero
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Henry is watching
Go to any office or workplace when the cleaners are in and they all use a henry. Best vacuum cleaner there is, easy, bugger all to go wrong and just works. I imported one from the UK to here in Australia and still saved a couple of hundred dollars over a Dyson. Had 2 Dyson's, they were both shite and spent longer being repaired than used.
Silver_DNA
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I have one of their fans. It's alright.
NumberThree
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I bought a vacuum some time ago and when I was comparing models the noise levels on Dysons really stuck out. The one I bought is quiet enough for me to have a discussion or listen to music at the same time while being powerful enough to take care of whatever my cats leave behind. And it cost about half as much..
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They make good products, but they also use design to create added value and increase their profit margins. They operate at a higher price range which is a legitimate business strategy. Don't want it, buy another brand.
What? You only vacuum once a year?
RoninChaos
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We've had one for almost 10 years and it works like the day we bought it. Thing is a monster at cleaning, especially if you have pets.
Yup. Have had one for several years now amd it's fantastic. Didn't pay for mine though, won it in a drawing.
acheron_xl
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I've been cleaning for 15 years and have never seen one of these. Although I'm American, not Aussie or British.
travisbickle
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One reason it's expensive is because you get a 5 year guarantee.
iPaul93
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This man's right.Miele products are usually the best.
I don't own a Dyson right now but if i had to choose i would probably buy one because while being several hundreds € overpriced they are the only one that i know that both has a relatively powerful cordless model and are not trash quality.
So... i guess these two things could be reasons why they can manage to sell things at such high prices?
I don't vacuum that much because i hate carrying around that weight for all the house but if had this thing i would do it every day.
So... i guess these two things could be reasons why they can manage to sell things at such high prices?
I don't vacuum that much because i hate carrying around that weight for all the house but if had this thing i would do it every day.
djSyndrome
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This. You get about ten minutes of battery life, but if you haven't finished whatever you're spot cleaning in those ten minutes you should be running the big boy anyway. Thing is a monster.
They're priced up because of the brand name. They're not bad, they're pretty good but they're way too expensive.
Thankfully, they're easy to get cheap (in the UK at least). I got mine with like a 70% discount and it does a great job.
Henry, my man! This is what I had before my Dyson but he gave up the ghost after 15 years.
Thankfully, they're easy to get cheap (in the UK at least). I got mine with like a 70% discount and it does a great job.
Henry is watching
Henry, my man! This is what I had before my Dyson but he gave up the ghost after 15 years.
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