This unit arrived within about 72 Hours from Great Offer Stock. The shipping company beat up the box a little bit, but the unit appears to be in perfect shape because it was well packaged. I am missing an attachment for the Vacuum and will contact Oreck in order to get it.
Here's the run down on this unit. It is a commercial vacuum. What makes it commercial? It has a 50' replaceable power cord that is high visibility to keep employees safe in commercial cleaning environments. Because the cord is replaceable if it becomes frayed or needs replacement a new cord is plug and play. The unit also has an extra long hose and a VERY durable body for transport in and out of a van etc.
The hose attaches to the canister at the front, and appears to be a very positive lock, dragging the machine by the hose should not pose a problem. My unit arrived with a HEPA canister filter, and a filter bag all pre-installed. The post motor filter or exhaust filter is also pre-installed. This is 3 total stages of filtration but only 2 stages before the motor.
The canister itself is almost made out of Rubbermaid type material that doesn't seem to scuff or mar any of the wood or walls in my home.
The noise level is acceptable on low, and high, and is not ear piercing.I find it to be typical for this type of vacuum. I shopped a lot of these and and settled on this one. I am glad I did because it appears to be very well made.