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Why not use two cheap machines to froth and pull the shot?
Re: Why not use two cheap machines to froth and pull the shot?
Originally posted by 2C28222A292E3124410 link=1280983733/12#12 date=1281173035
So I have decided to spend big and get something decent and sea freight it back. So now I will do some research on machines in the $1000+ bracket.
Some other things to keep in mind miki:
-You probably lose 5% on exchange
-Cost of freight
-Import duty and GST
-Other misc. taxes and charges- espcially on unaccompanied freight that requires the services of a freight forwarder
-Still no warranty and possibly no parts...
Re: Why not use two cheap machines to froth and pull the shot?
To import or buy locally? depends pretty much on the product, some things Im willing to gamble on but an espresso machine is certainly not one of them.
Chris mentioned a few of the costs involved, you can add insurance to that as well, I can see a A$1000 machine costing close to $2000 landed and thats assuming it arrives undamaged, sea freight is notoriously tough on small shipments.
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Re: Why not use two cheap machines to froth and pull the shot?
OK. So if I buy in Australia what do I buy for $1200 on the machine and say a couple of hundred for a grinder. 1600-1800 for the pair. Should I go to the next forum and you you can steer me in the right direction from there? By the way thanks for all the input. Very helpful and things i really had not thought about.
Re: Why not use two cheap machines to froth and pull the shot?
For your $1600 you could get that package from Talk Coffee with the GEE and a Compak grinder plus extras.
Or you could go for a NS Oscar + Grinta combo.
The GEE will steam straight after pulling a shot. The Oscar should steam during the shot. The difference is minimal. Youll probably pull the shot first anyway while youre getting the hang of things.
You could try e-mailing the sponsors with the e-mail address on the left and see what they suggest.
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