Wholesale Joe the Vacuum King

Over 62 years ago, before King Joe opened his first vacuum business, he found it hard to believe that one could make a $30 profit on a vacuum cleaner. One day, he went out with a salesman and his mind was changed. Joe opened the first vacuum business in his home state of Washington. In 1958 he moved to San Diego and opened Midway Vacuum on Midway Drive, which is still in business today. Joe was interested in a better location, so in 1962 he moved to the corner of El Cajon Boulevard and 43rd Street and he has been there ever since.

Joe considers this the finest corner in San Diego. According to him, El Cajon Boulevard receives over 30,000 drivers daily and 43rd Street has a an additional 10,000 drivers. Not to mention that in those days Lloyds, which was considered the finest furniture store in San Diego, was directly across the street.

Joe modestly explained why he has the title ‘King'. Not only does he have the largest vacuum inventory in San Diego, he is certain that in his hey day he was the best vacuum salesman in San Diego. Wholesale Joe is also the master distributor of Royal Appliance Company, the only all metal machine on the market today. With only 12 complaints in 46 years, King Joe is proud of his extraordinary record with the Better Business Bureau.

The vacuums range from $30 to $760. On the low end, Wholesale Joe the Vacuum King remains competitive with the vacuum cleaners that can be purchased at Wal-Mart. On the high end, they carry a supply of the best commercial grade machines available for the home. Wholesale Joe also provides vacuum repair service and tune-ups.

After 46 years in business, Joe and his daughter Sonia (who has owned the business for the last year and a half) are ready to call it quits. Both the business and the property are for sale. El Cajon Boulevard has a history of dedicated business owners. King Joe is a fine example of someone who has proudly contributed to the success of this thriving business district for over four decades.