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  • #16
    Re: Are old lever machines collectors items?

    I have been told that there were three different versions of the gaggia America plexiglass surround. Otherwise it may be a slightly different model... I seem to remember seeing a very similar model - with the same side panels.

    The levers dont only screw on- they have a tensioned steel spring (for want of a better name) part that would be difficult to knock up. However I am sure if the rest of the machine was ok- it will be possible to obtain some replacement Gaggia levers. I believe that type of group was widely used over a reasonable period and spares- even new parts are available.

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    • #17
      Re: Are old lever machines collectors items?

      Ive been told the Gaggia lever group has remained the same over the years. I presume the Italian group. I think the Spanish uses different seals. The Gaggia group uses a geared arrangement, the rack being no longer available, so Im told. Coffeeparts over on the left lists Gaggia lever parts but not the rack.

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      • #18
        Re: Are old lever machines collectors items?

        you should not have left the shop without it .........

        grab a big fist full of $50s and get back down there right now!!!

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        • #19
          Re: Are old lever machines collectors items?

          How much does he want for it in the current condition? Have you made an offer?

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          • #20
            Re: Are old lever machines collectors items?

            How much is he askin :-?
            Tell im es dreamin ;D

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            • #21
              Re: Are old lever machines collectors items?

              Originally posted by 03363B3C08143831313232570 link=1212893601/19#19 date=1276126640
              How much is he askin :-?  
              Tell im es dreamin  ;D
              This is going straight to the pool room.

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              • #22
                Re: Are old lever machines collectors items?

                Any developments TimO?

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                • #23
                  Re: Are old lever machines collectors items?

                  Interesting Calimari 2 Group Lever Handle Espresso Machine


                  On the Gold Coast in Qld,  just went from Auction to Buy it now for $1000...


                  You know where and how to find.....If some one wants it badly enough...  And needs it to be picked up...


                  I am happy to do a run down for a coffee or two....  

                  As to how you get it from my place to where ever; is another matter....


                  PS.. Item is a bit suss as to real condition .. Seller does an auction and then just before the 24hrs is up.. Stops and changes to a Buy it Now, after he has tested the market.. Did with all his items.. So I guess about $1k is about what people have offered..



                  "Hi there, it has been sitting in storage for a year and prior to that was fully overhauled by a Newcastle coffee repair company. I believe he was unable to get a new spring so he shut off the head with the dodgy spring, but it is a lovely little machine. He did say though he would be able to get it going but would take some time to locate the part, as it was going into my home I didnt need both heads and decided to fast track the process and get it finished. I have since moved to Qld and it has not been used.

                  It will need a flush and that is simply done by turning it on and emptying the water. "

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                  • #24
                    Re: Are old lever machines collectors items?

                    lol i thought it had gone

                    someone kicked off the bid @ $100 after he listed it bid from $100 or Buy it now $1000

                    must have canceled the bid and re-listed it @ 1k BIN only.....

                    i hate bid canceling

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                    • #25
                      Re: Are old lever machines collectors items?

                      I have spied this one on sale for a cool 15 K
                      1959 La Pavoni il concorso espresso machine

                      KK



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                      • #26
                        Re: Are old lever machines collectors items?

                        Originally posted by 2428212C2C25490 link=1212893601/23#23 date=1276904284
                        1k BIN only.....

                        i hate bid canceling
                        The wombat had some valid bids and seems it would have reached a sensible price given it only has one working group too >

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                        • #27
                          Re: Are old lever machines collectors items?

                          Originally posted by 5156525D555F4A5A5D54330 link=1212893601/25#25 date=1276912793
                          The wombat had some valid bids and seems it would have reached a sensible price given it only has one working group too
                          My son sold his car through The Bay with a 1 cent opening bid.
                          He had plenty of emails offering bids and asking for him to close the bidding early.
                          He persevered and got a decent price.
                          No need for funny business if you know what youre doing.

                          He reasoned that all those trying to circumvent the system would be forced to bid and so up the final price.

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                          • #28
                            Re: Are old lever machines collectors items?

                            Now in Super Wobat territory as he is now selling a Calimari 2 Group Lever Handle Espresso PMSL ;D

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                            • #29
                              Re: Are old lever machines collectors items?

                              what kind of name is Calimari for a coffee machine!!

                              methinks it is called a Carimali... small change makes big difference...

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                              • #30
                                Re: Are old lever machines collectors items?

                                I think the Calamari is an 8 group.

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