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I got the Dyson Ball Animal in 2016 and it flexes as if it's made out of wet cardboard when you pick it up. I expected much more for the price and would never buy a Dyson again. It wasn't better at cleaning than most newer vacuums either.

My $250 Shark Duoclean/TruePet is a much better value, has the same if not more powerful suction and is solid.

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I sold mine for a gleaming 1970s polished aluminium relic, that has 3x the power, cheap consumables, and will outlast me. I do not understand people who buy a new vacuum every few years. Its a tool, not a disposible cup.

Because whose new vacuums die in no time. And I'm afraid to spend big $$$ because I'm worried those vacuums will die as fast. I might give Miele a try though.

Replaced our Dyson upright with a Miele canister -- it's considerably easier to use, and picks up dog hair better. It uses more consumables but the combo pack of a filter + 4 bags they sell will cover about a year of use. Overall I'm much happier with the Miele.

Oh, yes! Certainly Miele. Built lake a tank and actually works.

Although Dysons do have a more futuristic look, but that's not the most important part of a vacuum.

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