After the bottom of my sweeper (5 years old) fell out, I needed a sweeper fast.  I have always wanted a Dyson, but can't seem to get myself to spend that amount of money on a sweeper.  This is when I decided on the Eureka Altima with the telescopic wand.  I thought that would be wonderful since I have ceiling fans in almost every room of my house...no more climbing on ladders to clean them!  I also liked the feature of bagless...less mess.  My sweeper was ordered online and I couldn't wait to start sweeping (sad I know. ha!)  I swept the living room and was very impressed...and also a little...