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  • #16
    Having second thoughts too. Price is too expensive.

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    • #17
      It’s a real shame that AB have priced themselves out of a lot of sales. It should be a popular grinder as it gets rave reviews online. There are other sellers in Aus that you can preorder with for much less than this new price from AB

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      • #18
        Hope this is wrong...

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        • AlternativeBrewing
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          thanks for that! This is indeed wrong 👌 Fixed now

      • #19
        Hi All, yes - there has been a price increase. This is due to factors of certification and shipping - additionally, the AUS/NZ version of the DF83 like the DF64, will be different to international versions which increases manufacturing costs - though the final product will be a better grinder as well.

        They will come standard with the quick-release dosing cup adapter (like in the DF64), DLC burrs as standard, an updated grind dial that is more accurate, with a larger range and significantly better burr alignment from the factory. These are all extras that have been incorporated on the AU/NZ stock so there is a real difference between buying locally vs overseas - apart from the obvious local support you receive as well.

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        • #20
          Also priced out of this unit unfortunately.

          Looks like my trusty smart grinder pro will be in use for a while longer while I look into other potential options.

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          • #21
            Worth having a look at the excellent video from Josh at AB on the DF63. Especially at the 19:30 mark where he explains the upgrades to the AU/NZ version. This explains why the price has gone up.

            Its a shame for a lot of punters that the price has gone up so much but at least there is a solid reason with the Diamond-Like-Coating burrs and the others that AB mentioned above.

            Tempted to give it a whirl now they have upgraded the burrs.​

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            • #22
              Attention Mr/Mrs/Ms/They AlternativeBrewing any chance you can supply something for CS members so we can fill in this empty space on your cart page? Cos we all hate seeing gaps in forms.

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              • FilthySudo
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                Oz500off perhaps? 😂

            • #23
              Just wondering if the lack of grommet or gland where the power cable comes out of the unit will be an issue for Australian electrical certification. It looks like if the power cable got yanked it would pull directly on the terminals. Also the cable could rub against the edge of the unit and cut its insulation. Is this something that gets looked at for certification and could require rectification?

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              • tompoland
                tompoland commented
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                I guess so. It's being sold via retailers for use in the home. I suspect that certification for Oz/NZ is part of the reason there is a special upgraded version for us peeps.

              • noidle22
                noidle22 commented
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                Very, very few products in the higher end home espresso game that don't go through Harvey Norman, Good Guys etc. are certified for sale in Australia. No reason for them to bother changing now.

            • #24
              For what it’s worth if you have access to Taobao (the mainland version of Aliexpress), you can get df83 under the brand “Raccea” for around $850, the mainland version comes with metal doser cup and DLC (italmill burr with DLC coating done by the grinder manufacturer).
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              • midnightfox
                midnightfox commented
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                Big difference in price compared with the AU unit.

                I do like the idea of having a metal doser cup and DLC coating which is great considering the price.

              • WhatEverBeansNecessary
                WhatEverBeansNecessary commented
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                I have the original DF64 and while the plastic cup doesn't please the aesthetic eye as much it is very practical to see the grounds in the cup while on the portafilter. Occasionally the flip means it all gets lumped to one side and you could easily spill half of it if you don't level it a little. Can't see that on a metal dosing cup.

              • Abrex
                Abrex commented
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                Keen for a group buy perhaps!

            • #25
              Update on the long-awaited DF83. The first shipment will include the V2 changes which include the plasma generator to reduce static build-up in the exit chute.

              We are confident that this upgrade will enhance the performance further of the grinder and provide a better user experience.

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              • Blues1143
                Blues1143 commented
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                Any early word on plans to bring the df64 variable speed to Aus yet?

              • FilthySudo
                FilthySudo commented
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                I asked ab live chat, no word on when they will come. But considering the pricing on the df83 and how all other Df are priced…

            • #26
              Thanks AlternativeBrewing still hoping for that discount code for forum members (see 20 Jan post)

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              • #27
                I was a buyer @ around $1200
                Im currently looking at buying a Niche direct so was curious

                I’m priced out at $1700 though

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                • FilthySudo
                  FilthySudo commented
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                  I was in the same boat as you, but I went extreme and bought a p64 when AB first had them for preorder which is roughly around $230 more than what they currently sell for there

              • #28
                AlternativeBrewing any update on when these are expected to land in Aus? Will there be any delays before shipping to customers?

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                • AlternativeBrewing
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                  We expect these will be available Friday - possibly Monday. Pre-order will be shipped asap, and regular orders go in to the to the usual, "same day shipping- if the order is made before 3pm"

              • #29
                I'm in.

                AlternativeBrewing dropped the price to a very competitive $1,599. These come with the new DLC burrs which at least one reviewer rates as good as, if not identical to, the SSP High Uniformity burrs worth $390 on their own. So when you look at it like that, the price increase is justified. Plus local service and support cant be beat.

                It may not be a keeper but I'll post first impressions here.

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                • Longgeorge
                  Longgeorge commented
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                  Where is the review for the burrs?

                • tompoland
                  tompoland commented
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                  Youtube. Portakeeper channel. Look for his review of the DF64V and the DLC coated burrs.

                  To be fair, I'm assuming that the DF 83mm DLC burrs have the same geometry as the DF 64mm DLC. I think that's likely since they are both aimed at emulating the SSP High Uniformity burrs. Haven't had that confirmed yet though. I can do so once they all land on my bench.

              • #30
                Attention Coffee Snobs members! Alternative Brewing is excited to offer a limited-time promotion on the Coffee Tech DF83 Grinder. The first 10 members who DM us to request a discount code will receive a $100 discount at checkout. Happy brewing!

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