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  • Fresh_Coffee
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    Originally posted by 59555C5C5F5F5C48555D3A0 link=1275561156/22#22 date=1275775564
    As a matter of curiosity, what could cause you to need to replace the group?
    Availability of parts.

    Regardz,
    A.

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  • beanflying
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    Bad as it may turn out to be the ABC has purged itself totally of anything to do with him before any court case and judgement.

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  • pwelsh
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    Originally posted by 1D3C3737302A590 link=1275561156/7#7 date=1275648486
    Originally posted by 704B544C4156240 link=1275561156/6#6 date=1275648031
    Ha - I missed the show after all that, have to wait for the repeat on monday.  
    Theres an extended version online.

    Originally posted by 704B544C4156240 link=1275561156/6#6 date=1275648031
    Anything interesting?  
    Not particularly.  Looks like Richard collects a fair few broken things.  ;D
    Nothing online.
    Looks like the Host Andy Muirhead had the wrong kind of collection.
    The host of the show just got charged for child porn and has taken an extended holiday. So hopefully they will open the web page so i can down load the show.

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  • coffeefrog
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    Originally posted by 123D372A530 link=1275561156/17#17 date=1275709483
    Originally posted by 76425543586F735F56565555300 link=1275561156/15#15 date=1275694374
    It is very possible the groups on the Bo-Ema have been changed for the reason we discussed a couple weeks ago Andy.
    Sure, I didnt think about that.
    As a matter of curiosity, what could cause you to need to replace the group?

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  • Dennis
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    Ive known Richard for 3 years now and hes certainly passionate about coffee. His shop is probably no bigger than about 25m2 and on a bad week, he probably does 130kg in wet sales. His shop, "Grind" is a landmark, and whether a coffee consumer or not, I doubt if anyone in the Cronulla district was not familiar with the shop whose walls are plastered with photos of customers on their overseas travels waving the "Id rather be at Grind" slogan. And so, Grind has become a benchmark for coffee lovers in the Shire.

    Most people would be ecstatic with that kind of turnover and reputation. Richard wanted to do more. Not in wet sales, but to introduce the coffee drinking public to various methods and coffee drinking experiences. So on one or two evenings a week, a few backgammon boards are setup, and a single origin will be offered as a pour over or simply through an aeropress.

    Most of what we saw on telly was in his home, though the shelves around the shop are filled with coffee making gear as well.

    I guess Richards penchant for anything to do with coffee making, be it broken or not, is as much or more to do with the story behind it rather than just the item itself.

    He has a connection to his collection.

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  • Andy
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    Originally posted by 7A7D79767E746171767F180 link=1275561156/19#19 date=1275711125
    if I find space in my shop to do coffee the collection needs to come in too
    Could be a SW Victoria tourist grant in that!

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  • beanflying
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    Originally posted by 7A555F423B0 link=1275561156/17#17 date=1275709483
    On display in a cafe and available to fondle, play, use?I think the accessability of his collection is the reason it made it to telly, the stuff was made to be used not hidden in a collection.
    Yep if I find space in my shop to do coffee the collection needs to come in too Only about 25 manual coffee brewers of various sorts so far. Must buy more

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  • grendel
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    Originally posted by 1F303A275E0 link=1275561156/17#17 date=1275709483
    I know the old car collectors are at pains to keep items original but I think that if modern technology can allow you produce a better end result then thats ok too.
    Yup - I always wanted to strip out the Nissan out of my Datsun 180B and refit with a cool engine and wood paneling and velour seats. Thank goodness I never succeeded in my ambition.

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  • Andy
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    Originally posted by 5255515E565C49595E57300 link=1275561156/16#16 date=1275699995
    Nice collection apart from a couple of really tacky tampers
    I think the tacky tampers rock. Collecting at that level (and mine) is about fun not worth. The items that caught the panels eyes were the silly "dollar worthless" items not the rare end exotic specials that only appeal to other coffee collectors. I have quite a few "coffee in a can" cans, I used to just take a photo and toss them but now Im keeping them for display at the Snobbery. Just fun/funny/silly no other real value. (PS: feel free to donate a coffee can if you buy one)

    Originally posted by 5255515E565C49595E57300 link=1275561156/16#16 date=1275699995
    I reckon there is quite a few others here that would give that collection a shake for numbers and diversity too
    On display in a cafe and available to fondle, play, use? I think the accessability of his collection is the reason it made it to telly, the stuff was made to be used not hidden in a collection.

    Attilio at Cosmorex has some cool coffee items in his show room, you can pick them up, have a look feel and might even get a story about their heritage. All good fun.

    Originally posted by 76425543586F735F56565555300 link=1275561156/15#15 date=1275694374
    It is very possible the groups on the Bo-Ema have been changed for the reason we discussed a couple weeks ago Andy.
    Sure, I didnt think about that.

    Originally posted by 76425543586F735F56565555300 link=1275561156/15#15 date=1275694374
    Before going down that path however (which I feel is drastic but maybe necessary if you actually want to use the machine & cant find parts) it will be worth making some informed enquiries to see if the parts can be sourced through places other than Bo_Ema themselves, who havent had any for years....
    I think Im good for parts. I have found where most of the original spare rubbers etc ended-up so when you are looking for specific bits give me a hollar.


    Originally posted by 76425543586F735F56565555300 link=1275561156/15#15 date=1275694374
    Interesting to note his comment that the brew from it.....isnt that good (not a quote) . Finally, someone who speaks the truth. But you dont acquire them for the coffee.....
    If a collector modifies an item to produce better coffee is that sacrilegious?

    I know the old car collectors are at pains to keep items original but I think that if modern technology can allow you produce a better end result then thats ok too.

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  • beanflying
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    Nice collection apart from a couple of really tacky tampers : I reckon there is quite a few others here that would give that collection a shake for numbers and diversity too ;D

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  • Fresh_Coffee
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    A good show, and good on him. And good on the ABC. The format of the show suits special interest stuff like this where, the segments are short enough so they dont get the opportunity to go on and on, and viewers shouldnt get bored (although I was getting uncomfortable with the preceding story about weaving plastic shopping bags...)

    It is very possible the groups on the Bo-Ema have been changed for the reason we discussed a couple weeks ago Andy.

    Before going down that path however (which I feel is drastic but maybe necessary if you actually want to use the machine & cant find parts) it will be worth making some informed enquiries to see if the parts can be sourced through places other than Bo_Ema themselves, who havent had any for years....

    I believe you have someone in Melbourne (?) you can ask, and if I get serious about getting mine fully operational again I can speak with several parts suppliers in Italy. Lets say whoever of us sources them first, buys extras for the other  

    Interesting to note his comment that the brew from it.....isnt that good (not a quote) . Finally, someone who speaks the truth. But you dont acquire them for the coffee.....

    Regardz
    A.

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  • Andy
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    Originally posted by 5B475A5A4D465C4146494B474E4E4D4D280 link=1275561156/10#10 date=1275649042
    That was a very nice looking Boema- looked like it had new groups fitted?
    Thanks for the sainity check!

    We had recorded the live show and I went back over it 3 times, I said to Paula "the groups caps are not from any Boema I know" and I noticed the shape of the group was square at the base (along with the missing handles on the boiler guage and the missing dome nuts on the groups).

    I think it was a good collection, all things were fun, interesting, being used and were in price ranges that are reasonable for non museum collections.

    Good on him for showing some of his gear I say!


    A direct link to extended version... (19mb in WMV or MP4)

    http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/tv/collectors/O5064_Coffee_Machines_Long.wmv

    http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/tv/collectors/O5064_Coffee_Machines_Long.mp4

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  • sorrentina
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    Originally posted by 634C4547506F434C4345474F474C56220 link=1275561156/11#11 date=1275649061
    Hate those flashing Tampers.... So So not goodLips SealedBut the people running the show were impressedShocked

    Oh indeed! Imagine pointing them out of all things? Hideous. I felt ashamed. I was just amazed the 50s expert didnt manage to mention James Bond at all... seems to be his main area of expertise.

    But the collection was quite good- give him a break.



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  • Shannon
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    Ahh but that is part of the point of collecting the things you love - there is the good the bad and the stuff that non lovers of said collection think is cool

    Who wouldnt want a skull tamper!!

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  • A_M
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    Originally posted by 133239393E24570 link=1275561156/7#7 date=1275648486
    Not particularly.  Looks like Richard collects a fair few broken things.  
    I have to agree with ya..

    Coffee laboratory just up the road has a bigger and better collection of all things broken and working.. But then its what they may have chose to show of his collection... And good luck to him for stepping out there..... 

    Hate those flashing Tampers.... So So not good  :-X  But the people running the show were impressed  

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