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Vintage Sellers: your recommendations please.

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by Jasmin Key, Nov 23, 2015.

  1. Jasmin Key

    Jasmin Key Registered Guest

    I'm looking for a new clothes steamer and would really appreciate recommendations on brand/models.

    Many thanks.
     
    Jasmin Key, Nov 23, 2015
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  2. pastperfect2

    pastperfect2 Alumni +

    I love my Jiffy. Had it for years now.
     
    pastperfect2, Nov 23, 2015
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  3. morning-glorious

    morning-glorious VFG Member

    Yup, I love my Jiffy, too, I have one of the older heavy duty pro models with a glass tank. I got it used, it works perfectly every time, has lots of power.
     
    morning-glorious, Nov 23, 2015
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  4. carla rey

    carla rey VFG Member

    I love my Jiffy. I spent the extra $ and got a premium metal head with a wooden sleeve to protect the hand while steaming. I have had no problems with it in 3 years (knock on wood!)
     
    carla rey, Nov 23, 2015
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  5. northstarvintage

    northstarvintage Administrator Staff Member

    N-thing Jiffy. Years ago I bought a cheap steamer and it died within months. My Jiffy has lasted me for almost a decade (knocking on wood with Carla).
     
    northstarvintage, Nov 23, 2015
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  6. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Board Member Staff Member VFG Past President

    Jiffy here as well - the pro model which has a metal tank reservoir.
     
    poppysvintageclothing, Nov 23, 2015
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  7. Midge

    Midge Super Moderator Staff Member

    I couldn't find anything here (Switzerland) so ordered a Fridja from the UK in the end. The price and delivery costs were reasonable and the reviews looked ok. I'm happy with for what I use it for. I don't sell a lot of clothes and use it more for my own vintage clothes and the for stuff I sell, and for that it works ok for me.
     
    Midge, Nov 24, 2015
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  8. PersonalPursuits

    PersonalPursuits VFG Member

    I love my Jiffy too! I also like my handheld Shark steamer.
     
    PersonalPursuits, Nov 25, 2015
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  9. Jasmin Key

    Jasmin Key Registered Guest

    Ah, you lovely peeps are fantastic. Thank you for the recommendations! xxx
     
    Jasmin Key, Nov 25, 2015
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  10. susanandco

    susanandco Registered Guest

    I kept burning my hands so I finally bought a pair of special gloves to wear while steaming. I went to the hardware store and found them. They are treated to be heat resistant. Much safer now. I did a Google search just now and find you can get some at a Beauty supply place by mail order.
     
    susanandco, Dec 6, 2015
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  11. Jasmin Key

    Jasmin Key Registered Guest

    Thanks for the tip on the gloves!
     
    Jasmin Key, Dec 15, 2015
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  12. susanandco

    susanandco Registered Guest

    :) YW
     
    susanandco, Dec 15, 2015
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  13. Jenny

    Jenny Registered Guest

    Thanks for asking that question, Jasmin!
    Great information! :)
     
    Jenny, Dec 17, 2015
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  14. Matthew Brown

    Matthew Brown Registered Guest

    Hi - I posted a question like this but it seems to have been deleted. I'm an avid collector of vintage clothes and read that steaming was the best way to get the creases out after a wash as it is kinder to the fabrics. Some of my clothes are looking a bit fragile so it seemed a good idea - but what do others think? I saw this article that gave me the idea - Link removed by admin - please read the forum rules.
     
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  15. Avantbo

    Avantbo Registered Guest

    That is because the link you are posting contains Trojan Mal-Ware.

    Edit, See This.
     

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    Avantbo, Oct 8, 2021
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