We are in the "market" to find a really really good vacuum cleaner that will pick up (as my hubby says), barrettes and legos (hehe) and that is not stupid expensive (preferably $ 150 and under). Ladies what do you have and what do you recommend? Thanks

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At that price, how about a shop vac?

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"I've been rich and I've been poor but independently wealthy is where it is at."

I love my Bissells. They are inexpensive and work well. I had my last one for 5 years and only paid about $60 for it. It died, so I bought another!

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We got an Eureka Boss "SmartVac" upright...gosh, about 6 months ago and I LOVE it. It's working great for me. It was less than $150.

Our Home Depot had Dysons for $222!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on clearance.!

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Mabennett - Proud Mommy to a Yankee, a Tarheel, and a cheerleader

I dont mean to keep buggin you ladies but anymore input?

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Dyson is the stuff I got one on clearance (floor model) I love it yes they are pricey but boy does it do good! They come with 5 yr warranty. Robin

I was told that the Bissell Healthy Home vac is the next best thing to a Dyson. I am not sure on the price though. I have had numerous people tell me that when DH and I were looking into buying a new vac. We ended up buying a small Dirt Devil that Sam's had on clearance for $40 and it is the best vac we have ever had! We live in a small apartment, I wouldn't rec. our vac for anything more than 1300 sq ft.

I have the Boss upright too. I loved it at first, but it just died on me after a year. I am desperately seeking a vacuum that lasts!!!!!