There is a dedicated community out every passion, including people who really, really like vintage washing machines. The organization of laundry tech lovers numbers 3,000 strong. That’s a lot of detergent.A recent CBS Sunday Morning segment followed a number of the club’s disciples as they participated in a “Wash-In,” where they gather to do laundry together over the course of three days in a basement stuffed with vintage washing machines. I’ve seen people excited about old gear before, but the men featured are practically giddy at doing laundry before they even see a washer.View full post on YoutubeOne particularly interesting machine highlighted is a charcoal 1957 Blackstone B250 duo that is reportedly believed to be the “only pair in captivity.” The top-loading machine spins at 1,100 RPM and has a, for lack of a better term, pounding mechanism that’s mesmerizing to watch.The community seems to be currently speculating that this profile will cause a hike in prices for vintage machines. In other words, they’re really pretty much like any club of collectors. They just happen to like doing laundry more than just about anyone.More:If You Can’t Go Vintage, Go New With These Top Performing Washing Machine Brands
