Dyson Full Access $288 (regularly $470) @ Amazon (Free Shipping)

[hwin708]

I know there are quite a few Dyson fans on this board, so I figured some people may like this deal.

The Dyson Full Access DC14 is priced $299 (w/ free ship) @ Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XPWUS2

There is a magazine promotion here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...d_i=B0006MWPIW

This gives you a free subscription to Domino, Bon Appetit or Gourmet OR you can choose a refund for the cash value of $12, bringing $299 to $288 (roughly).

Here is the FatWallet thread:
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/mess...785190&start=0
The SlickDeals thread:
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthr...uid=0&t=664726

The FatWallet thread includes a link to an Epinions review which helps explain some of the differences between the various models. This is definitely a top of the line model, and was previously sold only at Best Buy.
http://www.epinions.com/content_173791940228

Hope someone can take advantage of this one! :)

ETA: Descriptions of the various models, from a helpful FatWallet poster:

Description of all different level of suction:

The “All Floors� is the basic model. It is bright yellow and doesn’t come with any attachments other than the Dyson-standard small flat brush, small long-bristle brush, and crevice tool. Mmm, crevice tool.
The “Low Reach� model features the flat, wide floor brush to get under couches, sleeping dogs, etc.
The “Animal� model comes with everything the Low Reach does, plus a mini turbo tool that has a turbine in it. It also has a carpet cleaning kit with Zorb, the lemon-scented sawdust lookin’ carpet cleaner.
The “Full Gear� model comes with everything the Animal does, except it has a longer warranty and an extra filter so you can continue to vacuum while the other filter is drying. The DC14 “Full Gear� model is different from the DC07 one.

On top of all of that confusion, there are some units only available to the DC14 line or to certain retailers, like Costco or Best Buy:

The DC14 “Full Kit� has a mini turbine tool, a bare floor tool, a brush control switch, the extra filter, and the extended warranty. It can only be purchased at Costco.
The DC14 “Full Gear� has an extended warranty, the Zorb carpet care kit, the mini turbine head, and the brush control. To my knowledge the only difference between the Full Kit and the Full Gear is the color, the lack of the bare floor tool on the Full Gear, and about $110 US :\
The DC14 “Full Access� model is only available at Best Buy. It comes with the brush control, an extra filter, and an interesting tool that only comes with the Full Access, the Low Reach turbine head. The Full Access kit also comes with a flexible crevice tool. I have no idea what that is, but damn it sounds like something you’d buy in a store with blacked out windows.
The DC14 “Complete� kit can only be purchased through Sears. It’s stacked like Pamela. The Complete comes with a mini turbine head, a low-reach floor tool, brush control, and two bad ass sounding tools: the dusting tool and the mattress cleaning tool. And here I was, using the mini head to suck the dust mites and sex-crust off my mattress!

I'm glad some people found this deal handy! :)

[mom2ethan]

Thank you! We've been looking for a Dyson and were about to get a similar model from Linens 'n Things. This is a much better deal!

Susan

[danagee]

THANK YOU! I was just planning on posting for help in finding the best price on a Dyson and here it is!
Thanks again.

Dana
ds 8/04 * dd 1/06

[suzhatch1]

Thank you OP!! :)

I have been dreaming of a Dyson for a good 6 months & just waiting for the "best deal" out there. Everytime I think I've found it, I hesitate & either the deal expires or I talk myself out of such an expensive vaccuum & figure we can get just as good results w/one for 1/2 the price.

When I first read your post, I hesitated again....being that it was a deal thru Amazon, and I didn't know what the "Full Access" model was & there were no customer reviews, I thought I'd pass & just wait until I could buy 1 in person & probably use a BB&B or LnT 20% off coupon. Even though that wouldn't come close to this $299 deal.

But then I kept coming back to it, since Christmas Tree season is right around the corner (LOL) and I know our terrible old vaccuum just can't handle sucking up any pine needles this year. Seriously, it's on it's last legs & dying fast.

So I read those links you posted to some other boards & it gave great insight to this model & some real customer feedback on the details. I had my eyes set on the DC17 Animal model for the last few months & thought I was set on that decision, but after reading about the details of the DC14 "Full Access" it sounds exactly like what I was wanting from the Animal version (low turbine head, extra accessories, etc), but with a $250 less pricetag! That's within $50 of what I'd pay for another Hoover to replace the one we currently have. So I pulled the trigger & jumped on! Whoo Hoo......I'm finally getting a Dyson!!

DH has known that I've been talking about getting on for ages & he has been onboard w/us replacing our dying vacuum, but I keep holding out because I knew if I got something else instead of the Dyson I really wanted, then I'd probably regret it. So right after I clicked to buy it, I went running into the living room & happily exclaimed to DH..."WE'RE GETTING A DYSON!! WHOO HOO!!" I'm doing the happy dance!! :) (I think DH is probably thrilled, because knowing this is one of the top things on my list what I wanted, he probably thinks he's getting off scott-free for Christmas now & that this will satisfy me & he won't have to get anything else, ROTFL)

Thank you OP!
Suz :)

[jawilli4]

Thanks OP!

I still have a pit in my stomach, but I'm finally getting a Dyson, too!

I went through my local public radio's link to Amazon to give them a small portion of my purchase, which makes me feel a bit better about spending so much money on a vacuum.

Thanks for a great find,
Jan

[danagee]

Jan,
Is that a common link on local public radio sites? I'd love to try that the next time I shop at Amazon.


Dana
ds 8/04 * dd 1/06

[secchick]

I don't do public radio, but I click to amazon though the house rabbit society, www.rabbit.org, and 5% of the purchase goes to help homeless bunnies.

[secchick]

Double post.

[TaChapm]

I went through the Home and Garden link but the Magazine is not showing up in my cart. How does it work? Will I get an email later. How do I opt out?
I want to buy this thing before it sells out but I can't get the discount!
Tara
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[danagee]

You will get an email within about 2 weeks giving details on how to subscribe to the mags. Or you can opt out by sending a copy of your amazon order confirm to the addy provided.
I just sent my refund request today.

Fine print:

This magazine promotion is valid only November 15, 2007, through December 31, 2007, and is available only to U.S. residents. The promotion is void where prohibited. If you make a qualifying purchase, you will receive an e-mail within one to two weeks containing instructions on how to opt in for the subscription. If you are already a subscriber to Bon Appétit, Gourmet, or Domino magazine, and you wish to opt in to this promotion, 12 months will be added to your existing subscription term with that magazine. At the end of the subscription period, you will have the option to renew your subscription, or do nothing and allow your subscription to end. Your credit card information will not be passed to the magazine publisher. Please allow six to eight weeks for delivery of your first issue. If you would like a refund for your subscription, please send a copy of your Amazon.com order confirmation to: Condé Nast Publications, Bon Appétit, Gourmet, and Domino Shops Amazon Special Offer, PO Box 37722, Boone, IA 50037-0722 to receive a cash allowance for its stated value.


Dana
ds 8/04 * dd 1/06