This is my first post. Ive been lurking as a guest for some while 
My background is with a low-end Sunbeam and then a Gaggia full-auto (which died).
I decided this time was about time to do it properly.
After a couple of phone conversations, I visited site sponsor Jetblack Express. It was an excellent buying experience I must say, dealing first with Brad on the phone and then with a (very pregnant) Debbie. Foolishly I didnt take her card, so I think thats her name (Charlies wife, anyhow).
I ended up buying a VBM Domobar Junior HX machine, which is more machine than I really need to be honest.
However I believe in doing it properly if you are going to do it at all. Plus it is just SO beautiful....
I also purchased a Compak K3 Push, which is out of stock - anywhere. So Ill wait for that before collecting both. I reckon Ill do a course when I go to collect so Ive got a chance of getting what this team of goodies is capable of.
Now Im a professional sales person myself (High-end Hi Fi as it happens). We did a bit of a deal, but both machines were on special anyway. But I also appreciate what it takes to be a specialty supplier. So its not in me to squeeze the life out of a "deal".
I know a lot of people think doing the "tough deal" makes them feel clever. Its not.
If you care about your passion, a good relationship with your supplier IS WORTH SOMETHING. They will bend over backwards to look after someone who is decent to deal with, and the friends you refer to them.
And thats worth something too. Fairness and decency is a bit of a lost art in this world.
In advance I look forward to learning from the good folks here. You wont see me post a lot, its not my way. Im a learner, Im not in the business of being an expert / legend in my own lunchtime when Im not.
Theres too much of that about....

My background is with a low-end Sunbeam and then a Gaggia full-auto (which died).
I decided this time was about time to do it properly.
After a couple of phone conversations, I visited site sponsor Jetblack Express. It was an excellent buying experience I must say, dealing first with Brad on the phone and then with a (very pregnant) Debbie. Foolishly I didnt take her card, so I think thats her name (Charlies wife, anyhow).
I ended up buying a VBM Domobar Junior HX machine, which is more machine than I really need to be honest.
However I believe in doing it properly if you are going to do it at all. Plus it is just SO beautiful....
I also purchased a Compak K3 Push, which is out of stock - anywhere. So Ill wait for that before collecting both. I reckon Ill do a course when I go to collect so Ive got a chance of getting what this team of goodies is capable of.
Now Im a professional sales person myself (High-end Hi Fi as it happens). We did a bit of a deal, but both machines were on special anyway. But I also appreciate what it takes to be a specialty supplier. So its not in me to squeeze the life out of a "deal".
I know a lot of people think doing the "tough deal" makes them feel clever. Its not.
If you care about your passion, a good relationship with your supplier IS WORTH SOMETHING. They will bend over backwards to look after someone who is decent to deal with, and the friends you refer to them.
And thats worth something too. Fairness and decency is a bit of a lost art in this world.
In advance I look forward to learning from the good folks here. You wont see me post a lot, its not my way. Im a learner, Im not in the business of being an expert / legend in my own lunchtime when Im not.
Theres too much of that about....
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