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    I have been quietly sitting on the side here for weeks doing all the research under the sun and guess what? Really not a lot closer to deciding which machine for me yet! Old Sunbeam one died months ago and was determined to not get cheapo again, so have saved my pennies and am now in the market for a machine and grinder to value up the $3k mark.

  • #2
    Re: confused Newbie on the loose

    HI Supergran,

    Make that 2 confused Newbies. Im ready to pull the trigger on my first home kit, but after hours of "research" Im back where I started.

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    • #3
      Re: confused Newbie on the loose

      At the $3000 level for a grinder/machine combo there are a fair few options. Some of the differences are functional, some are cosmetic, so your best bet is to get yourself to one of the sponsors and have a look/try.

      Id be suggesting a good grinder in the $800 range (Mazzer and Macap make excellent ones in that price range) leaving $2000+ for a machine. And I suspect that most sponsors would have a "package" price.

      Have fun choosing.

      Greg

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      • #4
        Re: confused Newbie on the loose

        If i had 3K to spare, i would go the VBM Domobar Junior and either Mazzer Mini or Compak K3 touch grinder. Check sponsor specials... you are on budget.

        I dont think anybody on these forums would say that the combinations above would be a bad choice at all!

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        • #5
          Re: confused Newbie on the loose


          Bezzera BZ99R Plumb in HX in $1,710.00

          http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1163932885

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          • #6
            Re: confused Newbie on the loose

            Hi suep and mongoose and welcome to you both...

            Its a jungle....

            You are most welcome to call for assistance or perhaps http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1163933911/10#10 might be a start...

            One thing we guarantee is to tell you what we dont like about every machine we sell and not a single one is perfect (for me at least). Its about buying the right machine for you and doing it just once in my opinion....

            We have some patently stupid prices at present :

            Chris

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            • #7
              Re: confused Newbie on the loose

              Originally posted by 65435346534451445758360 link=1268378148/0#0 date=1268378148
              I have been quietly sitting on the side here for weeks doing all the research under the sun and guess what? Really not a lot closer to deciding which machine for me yet! Old Sunbeam one died months ago and was determined to not get cheapo again, so have saved my pennies and am now in the market for a machine and grinder to value up the $3k mark.
              At least you have a decent budget. I was in a similar position recently when my Sunbeam died.

              I only did a bit of research and ended up with a Vibiemme Domobar Jnr and Mazzer Mini - and couldnt be happier.

              Its not that hard. Just go and see one of the site sponsors and have a play around. Youll work it out.

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              • #8
                Re: confused Newbie on the loose

                Do see your nearest site sponsor; theyll be a great help.

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                • #9
                  Re: confused Newbie on the loose

                  The choice is huge in your budget:

                  Bezerra BZ07
                  Bezerra BZ99
                  Diadema Regal
                  Diadema Junior Plus
                  Expobar Leva
                  Expobar Minore III
                  VBM Junior
                  Isomac Tea
                  Isomac Alba
                  Isomac Millenium
                  Wega Mini Nova

                  There are probably more but all of the above are good machines and you would probably be happy with any of them considering what youre used to.

                  Its been said a couple of times already but cant be said enough, go and visit a sponsor.  See the machines, touch them, feel them, drool on them (ok maybe not that) and of course use them!  No doubt youll get great advice and a good package deal too Im sure!  

                  Choice of grinders is also big.  First thing to work out is if you want doser or doserless.  Just to name a few:

                  Compak K3 Elite
                  Compak K3 Touch
                  ECA KS doserless
                  ECA Best
                  Mazzer Mini

                  I think most will recommend the K3 or Mazzer Mini.




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                  • #10
                    Re: confused Newbie on the loose

                    Hey suep not sure where you are from but i would defiantly go and check out a site sponsor for info and a feel of the machines.
                    as for mongoose head on down to Coffee-A-Roma and check out there shop its sweet and they have package deals there, on a side note suep they posy aus wide. hope this helps ;D

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                    • #11
                      Re: confused Newbie on the loose

                      lol I missed something here

                      Back on topic

                      suepergran and Mongoose

                      Look for a sponsor local to you to view machines/grinders and to also consider the best after sales support.

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                      • #12
                        Re: confused Newbie on the loose

                        Originally posted by 5A71726F747C4257787C731D0 link=1268378148/18#18 date=1268440656
                        sometimes you need to have the average to appreciate the best  
                        This is Coffee Snobs; weve stepped up from average.
                        I tend to drink "better than average" (mine) to "some of the best" (well known to CS members).

                        As for your sarcasm, do you think you should have taken some time for us to get to know you first before attempting it?
                        The written word in online forums does not lend itself well to sarcasm.
                        If only there was a sarcasm smiley to help.  :

                        Originally posted by 5A71726F747C4257787C731D0 link=1268378148/18#18 date=1268440656
                        i am guilty of purchasing coffee from a popular franchise
                        I wont hold that against you considering your choices.

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                        • #13
                          Re: confused Newbie on the loose

                          Confusion rectified!!!

                          Dropped in on Chris at Talk_Coffee this morning. Picked his brains over a cup or two of his Urban Blend (Mmmm) and left with a Giotto PP & K3 Elite. Couldnt help but be impressed by the Mans knowledge and passion.

                          Now the fun starts. No sleep tonight... ;D ;D ;D

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                          • #14
                            Re: confused Newbie on the loose

                            Originally posted by 4163626B63637F690C0 link=1268378148/12#12 date=1268473333
                            Confusion rectified!!!

                            Dropped in on Chris at Talk_Coffee this morning. Picked his brains over a cup or two of his Urban Blend (Mmmm) and left with a Giotto PP & K3 Elite. Couldnt help but be impressed by the Mans knowledge and passion.

                            Now the fun starts. No sleep tonight...

                            That sounds awesome. Good choices. The Giotto is a sexy machine. Sounds like a good combo. Have fun.

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                            • #15
                              Re: confused Newbie on the loose

                              I guess we went over that $3K budget then :
                              Congratulations and enjoy getting to know your new toys

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