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  • #16
    Re: Advice on New Coffee Machine

    Originally posted by 6A454C4E59664A454A4C4E464E455F2B0 link=1275531108/11#11 date=1275544587
    If I was selling the same product from a shop and sight unseen by an agent who knew nothing about the item..
    In that case, I take it that when you say, "USER error", you actually mean its the fault of the sales staff/agent. ;D

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    • #17
      Re: Advice on New Coffee Machine

      Originally posted by 696F747873687E701A0 link=1275531108/13#13 date=1275547700
      Hi Iain,

      Saw that you have a Breville BES 820.  Pardon me asking, what is the difference between  the 820 and the 800.  Saw one going for under $400.

      Thanks.
      The primary extras on the 820 that I can see are:
      • hot water wand
      • program button (for customising your extraction time)
      • pressure guage (colours, not numbers) where the 800s steam / water switch is
      • steam / water switch on the right face, near the top
      • LED in water level window


      if these links work:
      800 820 860

      IMHO, the only feature I care about now (was different when I purchased it) is the pressure guage. Even though it has no numbers, it still tells me where the machine is going to block up and stop working (I aim for just under this spot!)

      Since I bought mine, the BES860 is out. It has an integrated grinder, and those cool pf spout things.

      But please tell me youre not going to spend that much money on a Breville

      HTH

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      • #18
        Re: Advice on New Coffee Machine

        Hey Sunbird, theres an 860 going in the for sale section!

        $550 is a bargain.

        Id still spend it on something else, but if youre convinced, get in quick (or wait for a price drop... up to you)

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        • #19
          Re: Advice on New Coffee Machine

          Thanks Iain,

          Saw that sale too. But it is in Melbourne and I am in Sydney. Would prefer to see the item, since I will be paying a fair bit for it. I am keeping my eyes on the Breville 800 ES. It seems that it is possible to get it ard $300.

          From your post, unless I read you wrongly, you seems to be saying that it is not worth paying so much for a Breville. What it is so?

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          • #20
            Re: Advice on New Coffee Machine

            Originally posted by 31372C202B302628420 link=1275531108/18#18 date=1275638979
            Thanks Iain,

            Saw that sale too. But it is in Melbourne and I am in Sydney.  Would prefer to see the item, since I will be paying a fair bit for it.
            You could have a look in a store?! And I think its "new in box", but I understand what you mean.

            From your post, unless I read you wrongly, you seems to be saying that it is not worth paying so much for a Breville.  What it is so?
            I guess that answer starts to get personal - where I am at the moment means I am looking at a good quality second hand machine (cant afford a new one, and you can clean them up nice!). Something that will last a number of years with proper service, and make great coffee. Ive seen some top cafe quality machines go for just a few hundred bucks lately. So personally I would go for a second hand solution that will make better coffee than a new Breville

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            • #21
              Re: Advice on New Coffee Machine

              Update please sunbird What did you end up with?

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              • #22
                Re: Advice on New Coffee Machine

                Hi,

                Was busy. I finally end up with a Gaggia Classic. Got it for about 1 week. Have been enjoying it since. Mod the steam wand and is now getting better microfaom.

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