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    Hi all.
    First time login. We are looking to purchase a new Simonelli Oscar in Brisbane.
    Thanks to all for the past posts which have helped us come to this decision.
    We noticed a previous post which indicated a price advantage of around $1000, but cant now seem to find it.
    Is this reasonable expectation to pay this amount? It seems the best we have seen is $1200 +.
    Any advice appreciated.

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    Re: oscar - best price?

    Originally posted by terry.redfern@au1. link=1196736387/0#0 date=1196736387
    Hi all.
    First time login. We are looking to purchase a new Simonelli Oscar in Brisbane.
    Thanks to all for the past posts which have helped us come to this decision.
    We noticed a previous post which indicated a price advantage of around $1000, but cant now seem to find it.
    Is this reasonable expectation to pay this amount? It seems the best we have seen is $1200 +.
    Any advice appreciated.
    Hi Terry and welcome....

    The price you have seen seems very reasonable to me, given a RRP of $1400+. Site sponsor Veneziano Coffee sell them too so it might be worth calling them.

    Can I encourage you to look for service, knowledge of the machine and after sales support- as you will remember them long after you forget what you paid for the item....A few extra bucks at purchase may save you big money later....

    2mcm

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    • #3
      Re: oscar - best price?

      Hi Terry,

      Ditto the above. I think that $1000 figure was from someone who had some distress stock or something, its certainly well below the normal RRP.

      Greg

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      • #4
        Re: oscar - best price?

        thanks for the responses so far.
        We have seen prices from $1200 to $1545 on the net.
        And we do understand that "quality remains when price is forgotten" especially when it comes to service etc.

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        • #5
          Re: oscar - best price?

          I cant remember exactly who now, but I think that there was some kind of promotional offer going with a non-sponsor coffee chain to encourage people to buy their coffee. This promotion finished a long time ago though.....

          Mal.

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          • #6
            Re: oscar - best price?

            Yes Mal that may be the one I was thinking of. Anyway Terry, the only place I can recommend is Veneziano in Melbourne as I know them to be a good establishment with passionate people behind it. There are no doubt others who sell it but I couldnt comment on their service. Dont necessarily be put off by the distance involved; these and other site sponsors will bend over backwards to help even from a distance. Im in Adelaide and all my equipment has come from Victoria - my Silvia came second-hand from a CS member, I bought a Compak grinder from Talk Coffee and a Mazzer Mini grinder from Veneziano and I cant speak more highly on the pre and post sales service from all three. In one I had to return the unit and the sponsor in question even helped out with freight both ways. Cant ask for much more than that! Though I certainly think thats going above and beyond what one could expect.

            Happy hunting!

            Greg

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            • #7
              Re: oscar - best price?

              Hi Terry,

              My name is David. I work at Veneziano Coffee and can get the Oscars in Black and Silver (go the black...a much better looking colour).

              Im sure we can do a deal and throw in some BFC baskets (used in La Marzocco machines) for the Oscar.

              If you would like more details, please private message me. I lurk these forums daily.

              Cheers,

              David

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              • #8
                Re: oscar - best price?

                id buy local personally.

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                • #9
                  Re: oscar - best price?

                  People:

                  Make sure you get a sirai commercial pressure stat on your machine.

                  The stock ones blow after awhile. "notorious for it, see blogs".

                  I had one few months back....that was the problem.

                  costs around 100-200 to get replaced.

                  cheers!



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                  • #10
                    Re: oscar - best price?

                    Originally posted by pravspresso link=1196736387/0#8 date=1196818698
                    People:

                    Make sure you get a sirai commercial pressure stat on your machine.

                    The stock ones blow after awhile. "notorious for it, see blogs".

                    I had one few months back....that was the problem.

                    costs around 100-200 to get replaced.

                    cheers!
                    Only $89.00 from our good friends at CoffeeParts 8-).... link to their website on the L/H side of the page,

                    Mal.

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