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  • nickR
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    And to finish off the hypothetical thread... not so hypothetical anymore.

    Not a Belle Epoque riforma limited edition, a 2 group T3 compact.

    Pics and thread with my cleaning and descaling adventures to follow (it’s a bit older than I was led to believe). That’s after it gets here of course. If anyone needs tips on how to transport a 50kg machine via Uber and qantas freight, I’m the person to talk to...

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  • nickR
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    Originally posted by noidle22 View Post
    Some variant of the Elektra Sixties two group?

    I was very close to buying an ex cafe one of those, I really like the style. It would be an ideal contender for a steampunk conversion.
    Who needs to convert when Elektra make THIS !



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  • topshot
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    Depends how heavy, (i'll assume its strapped to a pallet).
    I would contact trucking companies, not couriers. There is always a good chance of a loaded semi with some room to spare.
    You would get a very good rate and less chance of having a smashed machine arriving!

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  • MorganGT
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    Originally posted by nickR View Post
    Gee, way too easy huh...

    Yep, the lever tap gives it away.
    Pity it's not the lever group version, although finding one of those would be even harder as they have not been available in that version for a while.
    We've got one in use in the workshop - a compact 2 group version, although technically it's a 'fat' 1 group version now as one group has had a bunch of parts 'borrowed' from it to fix a customer's machine!
    This is what the lever version looks like (not the best pic, but they are rare enough that pics are hard to find):
    Last edited by MorganGT; 3 December 2017, 11:20 AM.

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  • nickR
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    Gee, way too easy huh...

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  • Casa Espresso
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    Elektra Sixties.... nice

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  • noidle22
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    Some variant of the Elektra Sixties two group?

    I was very close to buying an ex cafe one of those, I really like the style. It would be an ideal contender for a steampunk conversion.

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  • nickR
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    Update - small deposit paid, road trip planned !!!

    Actually an air trip, not road, and wrestling to the freight terminal on whatever form of transport I can get.

    A sneak peek, it's "guess that machine" time:

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  • nickR
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    Originally posted by Janus View Post
    Hypothetically if you were buying a dream machine, what would it be?
    Don't worry, all shall be revealed as soon as it is in my hot little hands...

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  • 338
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    Great advice by Expresso Adventurer on using a Skid or Pallet. Good luck on your purchase

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  • Janus
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    Hypothetically if you were buying a dream machine, what would it be?

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  • Javaphile
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    Before shelling out for insurance make sure that used goods are covered under it. In the US every shipping company I'm aware of only covers new items under the shipping insurance. If you buy insurance on a used item no matter what the value on it you pay for the only thing that's actually covered should a claim be filed is the postage cost.


    Java "Read the fine print!" phile

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  • nickR
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    Originally posted by EspressoAdventurer View Post

    Oh & as for how to go about explaining any future monthly 'Budget Imbalance'....Well Good Luck with That !
    Cheers
    EA
    I think this might be the most problematic bit of the whole operation!

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  • EspressoAdventurer
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    I've had the experience (pleasure) of buying used off of a CS'er. The far majority here are excellent to deal with.
    My seller was exceptional. He kept all the original Packing and Skip.
    I used E-Go Transport and travelled near on 2000 km. Mine arrived as new.

    The main things are - ask / negotiate for it to be packed the same as a new one,
    as Antony does with his shipments.

    The skip (pallet) is made to size plus 50 -100 mm extra on all 4sides as a protective measure.
    If your seller does not have the OEM packing ( yes very unlikely) you could ask him if he is prepared to pick up discarded packing from a Big Box retailer.
    Its not that gee -wiz. Just a normal heavy duty box. Cut folded and Duct taped to size.
    Pack the P/F etc etc and other small loose bits in a small container made of coolite.
    The skip is easily hand made out of a discarded std Pallet.
    Tie the Box to the Skip with FibreGlass Tape.

    ALSO tag the box with A4 labels -
    "Stow on Top',
    DO NOT Pack on Top of'. (can't recall exactly how this was said)
    'Caution - Handle with Care, Treat Like Eggs'.

    Those labels seem to work.
    *Also pay for Insurance. Its worth the one off extra expense.

    All the best with the purchase and enjoying the home coffee ride.

    Oh & as for how to go about explaining any future monthly 'Budget Imbalance'....Well Good Luck with That !
    Cheers
    EA

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  • magnafunk
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    Originally posted by Lovey View Post
    How far away from you is this imaginary machine? It might be worth a road trip to go and get it yourself.
    If it's truly your dream machine this is the best answer

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