I currently have an almost 6 year old 920. I paid for 4 yr extended warranty (product care through HN) and am glad I did, as I've just sent my machine off for the 3rd time. Warranty runs out, December this year. The warranty people, Product Care, always ask if I want the machine repaired, replaced or refunded. The replacement offer only covers up to the original purchase price, which was around $750 (I know, I got it on sale 6yrs ago). Up until now I have always pushed to get it fixed as generally, its a good machine.
So in that context, my question is, are the 2 machines mentioned, 920 vs 980, the same mechanically, under the hood? The place that repairs my machine also refurbish machines and sell them on ebay. They currently have an Oracle for $925 with 6 months warranty.
Now I'm not concerned about the grinding side. I have a Eureka Mignon Specialita. Its just the brew and steam side I'm focusing on. Does anyone know if the specs for this are any better or worse than the 920, or if the robustness or design has been improved in any way by breville? The reason I'm asking about this machine is that some of the so called 'user friendly' features of the machine would be handy when I'm not there. I work shift work, and I'm the coffee maker in the house. I could set the Oracle up so that even my wife could make herself a drink while I;m not there.
So there you have it, would it be worth taking the money and getting the used Oracle with 6 months warranty, or get my existing 920 repaired which runs out of warranty in December '22.
Look forward to the feedback.
Thanks
Rob
So in that context, my question is, are the 2 machines mentioned, 920 vs 980, the same mechanically, under the hood? The place that repairs my machine also refurbish machines and sell them on ebay. They currently have an Oracle for $925 with 6 months warranty.
Now I'm not concerned about the grinding side. I have a Eureka Mignon Specialita. Its just the brew and steam side I'm focusing on. Does anyone know if the specs for this are any better or worse than the 920, or if the robustness or design has been improved in any way by breville? The reason I'm asking about this machine is that some of the so called 'user friendly' features of the machine would be handy when I'm not there. I work shift work, and I'm the coffee maker in the house. I could set the Oracle up so that even my wife could make herself a drink while I;m not there.
So there you have it, would it be worth taking the money and getting the used Oracle with 6 months warranty, or get my existing 920 repaired which runs out of warranty in December '22.
Look forward to the feedback.
Thanks
Rob

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