So, I haven't gotten home to open the box yet, but my 'bargain' ECM Giotto Premium Plus arrived today.
Why 'bargain' and not Bargain?
Well, the price was good, with a 10% eBay discount, and shipping from East Coast USA was reasonable, but GST and conversion pushed price to just over $1k AUD. So reasonable, but not really cheap.
And it does need work. Seller says just a new pump, but hmmmm... I bet it needs more.
Also not as much a bargain as I've since seen a good condition working one, with a semi decent grinder for $1000 on sunshine coast, and no apparently a 'new' one for AUD$1650 in Melbs. Must be new-old stock I'm guessing though, or some sort of fake, as it's definitely badge ECM.
Anyway, when i get mine opened up, and see where I stand I'll update... with photos.
Why 'bargain' and not Bargain?
Well, the price was good, with a 10% eBay discount, and shipping from East Coast USA was reasonable, but GST and conversion pushed price to just over $1k AUD. So reasonable, but not really cheap.
And it does need work. Seller says just a new pump, but hmmmm... I bet it needs more.
Also not as much a bargain as I've since seen a good condition working one, with a semi decent grinder for $1000 on sunshine coast, and no apparently a 'new' one for AUD$1650 in Melbs. Must be new-old stock I'm guessing though, or some sort of fake, as it's definitely badge ECM.
Anyway, when i get mine opened up, and see where I stand I'll update... with photos.







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