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  • level3ninja
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    Assume you have to replace the burrs ($55). If it grinds ok I'd offer $150.
    This is how you modify it to stepless: https://coffeesnobs.com.au/forum/equ...to-mod-a-rocky

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  • Louju
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    Originally posted by level3ninja View Post
    The Rocky is a reliable grinder that will last for years. There's not a great deal that can go wrong with them, if you try it out and it works ok it should be fine. They need new burrs every so often but they're not inhibitively expensive. Look them up and factor them into the buy price. Whether or not you get a grinder with a doser is up to you, it's more about workflow and convenience and won't affect the quality of the coffee. Rocky grinders can also be modified easily to become stepless which will help with dialling in.

    You'll probably need to weigh your ground coffee with a set of 0.1g scales whichever of the above options you choose, so which way you go is up to you. The Breville will be noticeably worse than the other two, but there won't be a huge difference between the Rocky and the Mignon
    Thanks for the response! Interesting to hear there won't be a huge difference between the Rocky and the Mignon - makes the decision fairly easier on the wallet.

    He has sent me a picture of the sticker on the back and the manufactured date is April 2010. Is a ten year old grinder worth $200?

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  • level3ninja
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    The Rocky is a reliable grinder that will last for years. There's not a great deal that can go wrong with them, if you try it out and it works ok it should be fine. They need new burrs every so often but they're not inhibitively expensive. Look them up and factor them into the buy price. Whether or not you get a grinder with a doser is up to you, it's more about workflow and convenience and won't affect the quality of the coffee. Rocky grinders can also be modified easily to become stepless which will help with dialling in.

    You'll probably need to weigh your ground coffee with a set of 0.1g scales whichever of the above options you choose, so which way you go is up to you. The Breville will be noticeably worse than the other two, but there won't be a huge difference between the Rocky and the Mignon

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  • Louju
    started a topic Second hand rancilio rocky doser

    Second hand rancilio rocky doser

    I'm new to the world of espresso, I purchased a delonghi Dedica as my starter machine. I'm using it with unpressurised baskets with pre ground coffee. I know I can do much better. I am planning to move on to unpressurised baskets but know I need a good enough grinder.

    I am looking at a second hand rancilio rocker for $250 but it is the doser model and the seller cannot remember when he bought it which doesn't inspire confidence in me.

    Thoughts on buying this as my starter grinder? Or should I save the $250 and keep saving for a Eureka Mignon-e which is around $489?

    The other option is Breville smart grinder pro but even though it's consistent I heard it's not great for espresso.

    Let me know your thoughts!

    Edit: I've heard the doser model which is older isn't great for home use because of wasted coffee in the doser. I typically make a double shot in the morning and single in the afternoon and evening.
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    Also he's willing to sell for $200 which is a huge factor in this decision as opposed to saving for a new grinder.
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