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i need a new vacuum too!

I love the old look and slim line, perfect for a small place!

I would love to have a vacuum that really "sucked"!

OK, for the love of clean floors and....well, clean floors....I NEED this.

Swiffer just isn't cutting it.

dying for new vacuum cleaner! my bulldog has a habit of tossing his fur all over!

My roomba just died, help me fight the war on dust bunnies!

Need it!

Vroom.

Love Oreck and love clean carpet!

Ok, this is a giveaway I can get really excited about.

Oh. My. God.

You read my mind.

I will keep my fingers and toes crossed 'til you announce the winner.

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Gimme, gimme, gimme.

would be perfect for us.

Love it. Need it.

Our vacuum just broke; we have four tabs (three orange Tabbies yikes) and a very excitable Corgi. Neeeeed suction.

Oh, I wish I could afford an Oreck. Or better yet, get a free one.

Yay, vaccuums!

My roomba just died too - for about the fourth time. Probably not worth sending it back to the manufacturer yet again... I definitely need a new vacuum.

I've just been hunting for a vacuum! This one seems perfect.

My mom swears by these.

Ah! I need a good vacuum desperately!

My best friend has an Oreck and she LOVES it! I currently have an 8 year old Hoover Windtunnel that's on it's last legs so I would be a very, very happy camper if I won this Oreck. My home is 90% carpet and my 2 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels shed quite a bit so a vacuum that really sucks would be heaven-sent!

i had an oreck and it was broken in my last move...just moved in with the bf and am in serious need of a great vacuum....

retro & functional

My vacuum is trapped in the closet. Literally. It is so big and bulky that I can't lift it out of the awkwardly shaped closet in order to actually vacuum. I never would have put it in there, but my spouse decided that since HE can maneuver it from it's covert location it has to stay there. On the plus side, this means I rarely do the vacuuming. :o)

Would love to have an Oreck vacuum!

Would love it!

Please help me and my two long-haired cats! I can't handle the fur anymore!

I LOVE VACUUMING!!!!

Oreck babe, you are what I've been looking for!

HELP I CAN'T SEE THE CARPET IN MY APARTMENT!

I'd definitely vacuum more if I had a spiffy new machine to use!

It's spring, my dogs are releasing tumbleweeds onto my floor daily and my dustbuster hand vac just isn't cutting it!

Oreck Sucks! ha ha--I mean literally!

So much more attractive than a Dyson!

I can't believe how expensive vacuums have become.

My dog is shedding, and our little Swiffer is just not cutting it...

New vacuum, dreamy! Perfect for the wall-to-wall carpet in our new apartment!

This is one of the best vacuums on the market today!

I got one of those "see through" vacs, and A) I hate looking at how dirty it is, why would I want a vacuum I have to clean? and B) I always feel as though I have to hide it, and C) it's not even that great at sucking up cat/dog hair. . so I sold it on craigslist. . .now I'm vacuum-less. . so please! help a sista out!

This would be fantastic at sucking those hairy tumbleweeds that form in the wake of my pomeranian :~D

Always wanted an Oreck after seeing those commercials when I was a kid where the vacuum holds up a bowling bowl with suction power alone. That blew me away.

I love to vacuum.

we're desparately in need of a vacuum :)

Oreck is the best vacuum I've used.

A wonderful machine!

I Love Oreck!!

Thank you!

:)

Long-haired cat golden retriever preschooler toddler = very messy floors.

A good vacuum is a hard thing to find.

I need one!

This would be far preferable to the repair bill I'm about to incur for my old, broken Sharp vacuum.

i'm digging the red.

plus i like how it looks like a transformer or something, not the new ones, but what i played with in the 80's.

Vacuums in disguise!

I really need this...

nice, a vacuum!

I'll take one.

Oooh, please! Please! My bosch bites.

would help with the cat hair

My birthday is Sunday, perfect gift!!!!

Yes! I'm about to move in to a new place and I just know that showing up with a shiny new top-of-the-line vacuum on day one will instantly catapult me to "best roommate" status!

I just go my very first rug and now my trusty Dust Buster isn't powerful enough to get the kitty hairs off of it! This would be a very well-received and appreciated vacuum!

i totally need one... there are many many dust bunnies living on my rug right now.

yes, pleeeeeease!

I'm 6 months preggars and in full nesting mode. This would be better than the hot fudge cake sundaes i crave on the regular.

It would arrive just in time to replace my Roomba, which isn't sucking up a thing right now.

me! please!

Please, my old vacuum is not cutting it with three kids and four cats ....

You can't imagine the dander and dust we get.

Yes! Just in time for the Cure!

I love the Oreck Vacuums! Great give away!

3 dogs, 6 cats, 2 parakeets, and 26 baby chicks on the way--I need a new vacuum at this farmhouse!

It would be great to have a really nice vacuum. We've been using disposable vacuums for the last several years- the kind that it costs less to replace than to have them fixed.

I need to do spring cleaning!

spring-cleaning perfection!

I don't have any vacuum!!

I'll take anything to get rid of the pet hair...

I have been staring and wanting this oreck forever!! Please let me win this!

would help with my falling hair!

I hear those are the best on the market!

Just in time - I'm shopping for a vacuum.

I have two cats and one dog. One of the cats has long hair and her hair ends up everywhere, even in the fridge. I love her, so I live with the embarassment.

i would LOVE this!! my vacuum actually makes my apartment dirtier...

Ours is dead - but waiting for my boyfriend (who killed it) to get around to finding a replacement is not going well.

My husband would love to use this. I know it!

nice!

I would love to use this, it looks lightweight and mine is a heavy clunky model that don't pick-up half the time.

I'd love an Oreck!

I like to think of vacuuming as exercise, so I do it quite often!

i like the red one. red is strong and powerful just the thing i need to pick up crap of my floor. my old one have to go over the same spot like 4 times!

Egad! An Orek! The only vacuum that makes my heart go pitty pat a little faster.

My old Oreck died - I would love to have another one. The light weight is perfect for my arthritis.

The dirt's piling up here.

Count me in!

Do you remember the evil Vacuum from the movie Mr. Mom.

I have that vacuum... and it's THAT old. I think i actually make more dirt by using it.

"Category 2 hurricane."

That's AWESOME.

If I win this, I will call it Gloria in honor of the Cat 2 hurricane that hit New York City (ok, mostly Long Island, but still...) in 1985.

My "Euro Shark" vacuum cleaner sucks so bad, it un-sucks.

so reto looking...

Oh please, oh please...pick me...pick me...I SO need a new vacuum.

Yes please? My vacuum is broken :(

I need this vacuum bad because I have two scruffy little dogs who like to roll in dirt before coming inside and shaking themselves -- they really bring the outside in. I need to retire my overworked Bissell.

my rug sheds like a sheepdog . . . i need this.

Is it so wrong to long -- nay, LUST -- for a vacuum?!?!?

I can finally vacuum under things that I can't see. I sure don't want to know what is under there! I can sure put this to good use.

Ooohh! I love love love this vacuum!

I would love a new vacuum.

I desperately need a new vacuum. I have a shark upright that has a filter that I have to clean with a toothbrush over the garbage every 10 minutes just so it will pick up anything on my hardwood floors!!!

Give me a vacuum with a bag any day. Why fill a container with dirt, then remove the dirt from the container into a bag, when the dirt can just go into a bag! Also, the outside of vacuums get dirty, just try wiping down the "baroque" exterior of a Dyson as compared to a functional design like this. And don't get me started on the transparent dirt chambers on most vacuums now! They only look good on the store shelf!

We would love a new vacuum.

I need this so bad and I've read so many great things about Orecks! Make my day lucky please - thank you!

i need this. i vaccuum something everyday. love that it is lightweight.

great prize. I could use a new vacuum.

Fits under a bed? Cool!

We just moved into a new apartment and this vacuum would be perfect!

Yes, please!

Would love to use this!

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE....the cat hair is just too much for a broom even twice a day

My kitty would definitely appreciate this vacuum. Her fur gets everywhere and I am constantly threatening to shave her long hair. She does not like to sport the lion cut, so please provide me with a good tool to combat the massive fur balls that float around my apartment. Thanks!

Love it.

With two cats shedding all the place, this vac would keep things under control.

Me please!

Pick me!

Awesome! I'd love this! Thanks for offering this!

Nice giveaway.

I need a new vacuum -- mine current one just circulates dust!

I started renting a place 10 minutes walking distance from work. It has allowed me to give up my car, live greener, and get more exercise - the only problem with the place: wall-to wall carpet and an old hand-me down vacuum that just won't cut it anymore! Help!

i sooo need a new vacuum!

I am moving back into my US house after living in Europe for 3 years and will definitely need a great vacuum cleaner--please pick me!!

I love an Oreck. My grandmother use to have one when I was small and man oh man, it was the best!!

Oh, mnake me cool with my hip kids!

An excellent prize to offer up. I'd love a new vacuum!

My mother says Orecks are easier on the spine than any other vacuum, not only because they are lightweight but also, they're taller.

Fantastic contest!

The vacuum I have right now is so bad that I have to practically bend over and hand-feed it the dustbunnies
I so need an Oreck!

My mom calls me the vacuum queen!

I love!

Want!

And need this!!!

Thanks

Oooh, yes please!

Yes, please. I can't use my friend's borrowed vacuum forever. Eventually, they're going to come looking for it.

Perfect timing for this contest -- I'm ready to dispose of my Swivel Sweeper and upgrade!

There's enough dog hair in my house to keep it busy on a daily basis!

Oh, and it comes in red too? *swoon*

REALLY need this...2 cats 1 dog!

I have a very old vacuum,i could really use this right now!!!Thanks!!

We should all vacuum something everyday... what a pretty vacuum.

Oh, I would love this! We are desperate for a new vacuum since adopting two cats recently.

I'm reluctant to buy a rug until I have a vacuum. The red is great!

With two VERY hairy, dogs, we NEED this!

I need a new vacuum to keep up with my precious furballs' output! :-)

three cats 3 dogs HELP!

I need this.

O-reckon this would be a great prize to win!

With my move into a new place, this would be a perfect and very necessary tool.

We are just getting ready to put carpet in our new master bedroom and this would be awesome to have!

Living in a small NY apt, it would be great to have a small powerful vacumn to suck up all the dust bunnies!

count me in :)

Love this vacumn.

owning this vaccum would be a dream come true. i need one I can actually depend upon.

My vacuum is on life support, I desperately need a GOOD one!
Thank you!

My old one just broke. I NEED THIS.

I need one!

I'd love to have this vacuum!

Ooh... perfect timing. I currently have zero vacuums since the roommates moved out along with their vacuum.

Cats are not so fond the vacuum. But I am not so fond of the cathair. I know, I know. They say everything tastes better with it, but I guess I'm finiky.

I need a new vacuum so badly

a post and a prayer!

I really need this!!

this vacuum would be great for my allergies and my sweet wife's weak back!!

I'm nursing our old vaccum along, hoping it'll make it a few more months...but the dust is building up! We need a new one!

Wow! Nice vacuum!

When you deliver it, please knock on my door quite loud as I may be in the back. If I don't answer, please leave it with Mike next door - he's usually in or near his garage. Thank you.

I've heard a lot about Orecks...now I want to try one out for myself!

i really need a new vacuum that works.

A vacuum that actually works properly? Yes, please.

with a homedaycare I could use a new vacuum!

What timing- I really need this!

My vacuum is on its last legs . . .

I heart vacuuming!

please please please! I have a dirty dog, a sheddy cat, a 3 yr old and a filthy husband.

I've always been intrigued by Orecks, I'd love to give it a try.

I might actually vacuum with that red baby...

Mt vac weighs a TON!

great vacuum !

Sweet!

My vacuum cleaner makes the loudest noise you can imagine and it takes 2 muscle men to maneuver it around the apt. So come on, mama needs a brand new vac. !

This sounds like such a High-Tech vacuum. It sounds wonderful!

I can't even lift my vacuum. I have always wanted an oreck. Thanks!

Hi - long time lurker, first time poster. I don't usually comment because I am NOT domestically inclined and am learning a lot from the website.

Thought I'd comment today though because my vacuum just carked it and we need a new one so thought I'd give it a shot.
We had a Bissel and it sucked (pun intended) but now it's dead. Thanks for entering us in the comp.

My Wife would love this!

This has to be the most popular contest ever!
PS My roomba just died too...

my dust bunny-filled corners are crying out for this lovely machine!

I love, love, love the look of the new Oreck (not to mention its quality). It looks like the old time vacuums with a little robot thrown in.

Used an Oreck years ago and loved that it was lightweight!

wow. i really need one of these.

OMG, my vacuum really "sucks"! :o)

My vacuum was found on the street. It barely works. I am desperate for a functioning vacuum right now.

I have two kitties, with mucho hair, and would love to have this beautiful machine to clean up after them!

Need this to follow behind my two-year old!

Thanks AT!

i have beige carpeting, 2 boys and a dog. i need!!!

please add me

Nice Nice Nice! Thanks for the chance!

Dear AT,
I am in desperate need of a vacuum cleaner. Ours broke several months ago {that's right I said MONTHS} Thanks to your fantastic posts I have been convinced that the only vaccum cleaners that should be purchased cost at least $400. Since I cannot afford one of these vacuum cleaners at this time, our floors remain dirty. Please help me check this huge item off my Cure list.
Sincerely,
Jess2nola

I have 2 cavaliers that shed their weight in hair every week...Please save me from becoing a human hairball!!!

Awesome,

Lightweight vacuum just what I need for my frozen shoulder.

Oreck does well but I don't have that money :(

i have some serious dust bunnies - hope i win

5 cats. Lazy humans. Thank goodness at least the floors aren't carpeted.

I've always wanted an Oreck--I have heard great, great things about them. Thanks for the giveaway!

2 cats. One cheerio throwing baby. We need a better vaacum.

This looks like an excellent vacuum...and so useful.

I think this would be awesome as I currently borrow my neighbor's vacuum....shame I know.

I want it!!!!

Always could use a new vacuum!

I've never had the good fortune to own an Oreck vacuum, but from those I know who are, I hear they are fantastic...totally dependable and long lasting. i would love to win one of these for sure.

please mom can i have one of those?!?

Ohhhh GREAT product. But :-( I never win anything. But I guess it's worth a shot. :-)

My pink Dyson just died this morning (after only a few months) so I would love to give this Oreck a try!! I will keep my fingers crossed. :)

I HAVE WANTED ONE A GOOD WHILE NOW

wow I so need one:)

So useful for a multi-cat home. Pick me!

What an awesome giveaway. I've lusted (yes lusted) after a Oreck for the longest time now. I really would love to win this. This is my dream vacuum. Hard working and lightweight. Thanks so much for offering this fantastic giveaway.

Boy do I need this!

have pity! i certainly need an Oreck too!

gee....and just the other day my vacuum started making this AWFUL noise....

right on time!

i moved into my apartment over a year ago and have been sweeping to clean only because i'm too poor to afford a vacuum!

i sure could use this to save time (and back muscle) on my cleaning :(

I would LOVE this vacuum - I can't get ours up the stairs!

I new a new vacuum
Apartment Therapy, please
Maybe an Oreck?

Great site, I check it out every day. Filled with savvy ideas for apartment dwellers. Lived in a submarine and an extremely small apartment in Waikiki. Know the value of what your team posts about. Keep up the great work. I'll work on my haiku skills...

Pick Me!

RANDOM

With 2 cats, I need this!

cant wait to use it!!!

I would love to have a new vacuum with these allergies that I have.

i hope i win

yes, please.

the perfect antidote to my eternally shedding rug...

i could really use this!

Please, I have messy kids that love to spill food on the ground. This would help with clean-up immensely!

First i would like to thank all the little people in my Life.

Then the Editors and AT employees for making this all possible.

Finally, I would like to thank ORECK. Thank you!

(The Vacuum is Awarded to me as the Music volume Rises)

(I wave and leave the stage with my new Oreck)

oreck... more like boreck... haha.. i am such a loser! i would truely love this! and so would our pup pup

it would be great to test this against my dyson and report back with my findings...dank u

love to win this