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    Hi all,

    Im new to coffeesnobs, and after hours of online research and sifting through many many posts here and elsewhere, I am almost ready to get my first domestic espresso machine and grinder! Have used a few commercial machines and grinders in my hospitality days but its been a while since then and now want one for the home. Looking at a semi-auto machine in this mid price-range, and everything seems to constantly point to the Lelit or Silvia. I am leaning towards the Lelit for value (probably the combi model - will only grind as much as I use). Otherwise Id probably get a Rocky Grinder to go with whatever machine I bought (unless better recommendations around or less than that price).

    Now - In QLD, I am finding it difficult to find suppliers who stock the Lelit. I can only find these online and would prefer to buy at the store. I found one that stocks the Silvia, but I think I would prefer to get the Lelit.

    Anyone know of where I could go?!

    Also happy to take any other recommendations for machine/grinder if you have any.

    Thanks in advance.
    Emmanuel

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    Re: New Mid level machine - Where to buy in QLD

    And forgot to mention, I am also fine purchasing online - if others have had good experiences with buying online and getting post sales service and repairs done, i would love to hear from you.

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    • #3
      Re: New Mid level machine - Where to buy in QLD

      Hi Emmanuel,

      Where in queensland are you?  SE QLD - Neli Coffee in Clontarf QLD are the Jetblack QLD suppliers. They also stock other brands.  http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1211848740/11#11

      I contacted them a while ago and they said they had machines on the bench to test out.

      I would go a compak k3 over the rocky myself.  Some are raving about the breville, but the compak will last years and the burrs are replacable.

      If bench space is a concern the combi would be the way to go, otherwise a separate machine & grinder would allow you to upgrade one without the other later if you wanted to.  It also means if your machine is in for a service you can still grind for plunger etc. to keep you coffee flowing.

      Good luck and let us know how you go.

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      • #4
        Re: New Mid level machine - Where to buy in QLD

        Hello emmanuel and welcome to CS!

        Unfortunately there is no supplier of the Lelit in QLD. We do however, ship these to your State on a regular basis and would be happy to help.

        In regard to servicing, cost of transport would be around $$40 for a round trip. Better still, when the time comes, we can guide you through the process by phone (its not that difficult).

        Cheers
        Den

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        • #5
          Re: New Mid level machine - Where to buy in QLD

          Thanks for the advice Lacehim, The K3 is again a little bit more $$, but might be worth it.

          I am in SEQ so will follow that lead.

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            Re: New Mid level machine - Where to buy in QLD

            Originally posted by 2F393C3C2D2F232A2A29294C0 link=1303111002/3#3 date=1303111884
            Unfortunately there is no supplier of the Lelit in QLD. 
            As noted one post above, this is not true. Im surprised you dont know that already Den

            Neli at Clontarf offer great service and support, they are not sponsors, but are aligned with JetBlack Espresso.
            I really appreciated the local in-person service when I had an issue. It would have been a nightmare if I had bought from interstate. Janelle and Edward were fantastic and sorted me out straight away.

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              Re: New Mid level machine - Where to buy in QLD

              Originally posted by 7D544655505F5F5854310 link=1303111002/5#5 date=1303112518
              cuppacoffee wrote Today at 17:31:

              Unfortunately there is no supplier of the Lelit in QLD.
              As noted one post above, this is not true. Im surprised you dont know that already Den
              Im sorry...silly me... I was thinking of Sponsors and the more robust model we carry.

              Originally posted by 7D544655505F5F5854310 link=1303111002/5#5 date=1303112518
              It would have been a nightmare if I had bought from interstate
              Really?

              Wow, what would have happened?

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                Re: New Mid level machine - Where to buy in QLD

                Hello Emmanuel and welcome to CS,

                Yes, Charlie has a Lelit agent in QLD who will be able to assist.

                You may also like to consider the new Breville machine-  dependent on where in this price range your maximum spend is. It promises a whole heap.

                Good luck and I hope you find the right machine for your requirements.

                Chris

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                  Re: New Mid level machine - Where to buy in QLD

                  Originally posted by 7365606071737F76767575100 link=1303111002/6#6 date=1303112920
                  what would have happened?
                  I would have had to box up the machine and send it back interstate to be attended to.  No coffee for me and more worryingly no coffee for the wife...THATS a nightmare!
                  Apart from the buttons, is there anything else that you believe makes your model more robust?

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                    Re: New Mid level machine - Where to buy in QLD

                    Originally posted by 1D342635303F3F3834510 link=1303111002/8#8 date=1303113411
                    cuppacoffee wrote Today at 17:48:

                    what would have happened?
                    I would have had to box up the machine and send it back interstate to be attended to.
                    I dont understand how you could predict that such a callamity would occur.

                    Originally posted by 1D342635303F3F3834510 link=1303111002/8#8 date=1303113411
                    Apart from the buttons, is there anything else that makes your model more robust?
                    No, thats about it. Having switches that keep working are a dream, rather than a nightmare!

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                      Re: New Mid level machine - Where to buy in QLD

                      Originally posted by 3E282D2D3C3E323B3B38385D0 link=1303111002/9#9 date=1303113723
                      I dont understand how you could predict that such a callamity would occur.
                      Thats my entire point, I couldnt, but I was worried about it, and when faced between buying locally or buying from interstate for the same price, then the choice was easy...and fortunately paid off.

                      BTW I prefer the design of the buttons 8-)

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                        Re: New Mid level machine - Where to buy in QLD

                        Originally posted by 59706271747B7B7C70150 link=1303111002/10#10 date=1303114147
                        Thats my entire point, I couldnt, but I was worried about it, and when faced between buying locally or buying from interstate for the same price, then the choice was easy...and fortunately paid off.
                        Ah ok, I thought by your first post that you knew you would have to return it. It is nice to buy local whenever possible.

                        Originally posted by 59706271747B7B7C70150 link=1303111002/10#10 date=1303114147
                        BTW I prefer the design of the buttons
                        I do too. I just wish they were, uhm....robust.

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                          Re: New Mid level machine - Where to buy in QLD

                          I think we might have deviated a little from topic there guys  :-?

                          A reminder to all members (newbs too) that the best method of answering the "where can I" question is to email our CS site sponsors. Those who can assist directly or refer you to a local agent will reply. Its as easy and quick

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                            Re: New Mid level machine - Where to buy in QLD

                            Brisbane is a bit dry of some of the machines, lacking some of the beat deals as well, smaller city issue, perhaps with a different culture base.

                            I rate driving to Clontarf a worse option than any shipping issue (for me), and if your far away your basically going to chew more time and money driving back then shipping anyway.

                            In the end I got mine from Talk Coffee, as good a price as you will get anywhere, friendly to deal with, got it out to me quickly.

                            Though I do get any reluctance to buy online etc, as their are issues, as good as my machine came through, the tamper I got elsewhere has gone wrong on several levels...

                            Oh if you want to try a Lelit, someone near you may be nice enough to let you try theirs, if your close enough to me you could likely have a go of mine, its got its limitations like I posted about in my thread, but it does the job, be aware of those sorts of things and your happier in the end with whatever you buy.

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                              Re: New Mid level machine - Where to buy in QLD

                              Originally posted by 2630353524262A23232020450 link=1303111002/11#11 date=1303114441

                              Originally posted by 59706271747B7B7C70150 link=1303111002/10#10 date=1303114147
                              BTW I prefer the design of the buttons
                              I do too.  ...
                              Finally! Something we agree on Dennis, the buttons do look better

                              As for the so called button reliability issue ... there is no issue. There hasnt been a single problem.

                              Emmanuel, Neli Coffee are our agent for Lelit in SE QLD and are quickly establishing a reputation for their outstanding service.

                              Let us know if we can help,

                              charlie

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