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  • johnraf
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    Sounds like a plan AM.

    Ill look into it and hopefully strike up a healthy relationship like most other csrs. Hope they go easy on the delivery charges tho (hint-hint) :P

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  • A_M
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    Originally posted by 252027213D2E294F0 link=1243072888/21#21 date=1243252001
    I told the shop where I was today MM about cheaper prices elsewhere....they didnt seem interested, only to forewarn about sending it back east if there was a warranty issue.
    If your serious about one machine... E-mail teh sponsors via their group contact e-mail... Provide teh details you looking for / interested in and any concerns..

    Many of them have bi lateral arrangements and or other options should you develop a major problem... 8-)

    There are the sponsors, there not always teh very cheapest :P, they do support their products (even after a resale - if done right) [smiley=happy.gif], they are contactable [smiley=thumbsup.gif], they have a history here [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif]..

    Trust me it is well worth the few dollars... if any, for that piece of mind... 8-)

    If ya stick ya hand in a dark hole... And your not 100% sure of what is in there... Dont come winging when ya get bit..

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  • johnraf
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    Re: Caffeinated squirrel requests advice on first espresso machine

    I told the shop where I was today MM about cheaper prices elsewhere....they didnt seem interested, only to forewarn about sending it back east if there was a warranty issue.

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  • Martial_Monkey
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    Coffee Parts has the silvia listed for $689 so...

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  • johnraf
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    Heres one for ya tashie,

    I went to my local distributor (I think Perth only has 1) and was quoted $899 for the 08 Silvia and was told the 09 was on the way within 2 weeks and would cost more.

    Also found out the Lux grinder has the same inards as the sunbeam cafe series only its not wrapped in stainless steel and MUCH cheaper!

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  • tashie
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    And thats not even including accessories!!~ So factor in $x for a knockbox, $x for a non-plastic tamper, milk jug, etc etc. Its really not a cheap hobby

    Good work Justin lol. Thats a pretty good effort - the simonellis at VBC were sooooo pretty.

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  • Justin_Boyle
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    Re: Caffeinated squirrel requests advice on first espresso machine

    Originally posted by 6772607B7A76130 link=1243072888/16#16 date=1243226248
    Ive been looking at buying too, the problem is that for $50 more you can get a thingamijig and for $100 more you can get a funkythingamedoo and so on, and so on until, crap Ive spent WHAT? *sigh*
    Lol!!!

    12 months ago I started looking and was interested in the silvia and possibly the lux grinder. Then I found the nemox and thought that would be great because it was a bargain and I could get the grinder and coffee machine for the same price as the silvia.

    About 3 months ago I had decided on the silvia because it uses commercial portafilter etc and was built better. I also thought that I would bite the bullet and buy the rocky.

    2 weeks ago I ordered a simonelli oscar and grinder. I started 12 months ago thinking of spending $700. 3 months ago the budget had crept up to $1300. 2 weeks ago I spent $1800.

    The thing is I wont regret it at all as I would have been bored and annoyed at the fussiness of the silvia within 2 years and would have upgraded. The machine I have should suffice for some time to come and I can spend my money in the future on things like bottomless portafilters and nice tamps!!!!

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  • tashie
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    Re: Caffeinated squirrel requests advice on first espresso machine

    Originally posted by 71647F7B65746F160 link=1243072888/3#3 date=1243077517
    You will buy a Silvia at the moment from at least one of our sponsors for less than $700.
    Where, where? I couldnt find any less than $800 (Sorry, for thread hijack...) Im in Melb.

    Squirrel,
    Ive been looking at buying too, the problem is that for $50 more you can get a thingamijig and for $100 more you can get a funkythingamedoo and so on, and so on until, crap Ive spent WHAT? *sigh*

    But, Im a firm believer in you get what you pay for and Silvias seem to be the way to go, plus theres a very decent resale value on these. Its probably worth the extra if you dont get bored easily and are going to be willing to put in the time to get the best out of this machine. Its not going to be a  homemachine that makes fake crema to impress un-knowing dinner guests. That said, you can get cheap Brevilles from the factory outlet in Fitzroy.

    Hope that helps.

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  • Justin_Boyle
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    Reminds me of the chipmunks movie when they were given coffee and they were bouncing around the room!!!!

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  • A_M
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    Originally posted by 262E363C21450 link=1243072888/13#13 date=1243216868
    After reading the other thread with Coffebeasts electronic problem, I went back to my place of purchase yesterday and bought the extended 4 year warranty...machine is only 3 months old so they were happy to do it.

    Just in case...

    And hey caffeinated squirrel, heres a present for ya  ;D

    Everyone needs an avatar  ;D ;D ;D
    Interesting and smart in many ways... Sure the collar my be excluded due to use etc... But it is not That expensive and a relative easy replacement process if your handy..

    However any electronic board problem etc... May well be covered and thus cheep insurance...

    Oh... I also love the pic...  How long to find a coffee drinking  rat of the trees  

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  • cksyd
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    After reading the other thread with Coffebeasts electronic problem, I went back to my place of purchase yesterday and bought the extended 4 year warranty...machine is only 3 months old so they were happy to do it.

    Just in case...

    And hey caffeinated squirrel, heres a present for ya ;D

    Everyone needs an avatar ;D ;D ;D



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  • A_M
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    Originally posted by 7F6C696A740D0 link=1243072888/10#10 date=1243209430
    For what its worth, I have had the Sunbeam EM6910 for two & a half years and to date, no problems. It makes 3-4 cups a day. Cheers.
    And

    Originally posted by 5965786369687F6A62690D0 link=1243072888/11#11 date=1243210299
    radgy with that little usage you should get another two & a half years out of it if the electronics dont fail.

    I had one at work where it did a minimum of 12 cups a day and the collar was worn within 12 months.
    The good thing about the work one was that it showed me what the potential life of a 6910 was.
    Yep... Agree... If looked after, it is more than capable... barring any electronic fails (note can and does happen to the best of them).

    Normally have at least 6 - 10 runs a day on my home one and over teh last 8 weeks (me being at home) that has increased significantly... Little if any ware, other than changing a group seal recently... And that was just me being anal after a major clean.

    Like TG said... The one at work has been in use for a about 7 months (average users and some with big pecks) and needs a new collar ASAP. It was second hand and about 12 months old to start with...

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  • Thundergod
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    radgy with that little usage you should get another two & a half years out of it if the electronics dont fail.

    I had one at work where it did a minimum of 12 cups a day and the collar was worn within 12 months.
    The good thing about the work one was that it showed me what the potential life of a 6910 was.

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  • radgy
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    For what its worth, I have had the Sunbeam EM6910 for two & a half years and to date, no problems. It makes 3-4 cups a day. Cheers.

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  • ekornet
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    Thanks for the advice people.  
    Does anyone know of a Brisbane-based distributor of Nemox machines? Id really like to try before I buy.


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