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Need help to get a friend started

Postby Raf » Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:41 am

A friend of mine asked for some advice about a machine. He has 400 € to spend, and obviously didn't factor in a grinder (although he can use my old one for a while).

I was thinking to steer him towards a Rocky and a Silvia, but that's probably too expensive. Otherwise, a second hand Mazzer from you-know-who with a Gaggia Cubika or a comparable machine, but what other cheaper-than-Silvia machines are out there? Thanks. :shock:
This week I am eagerly anticipating the first god shots from my La Spaziale machine....

La Spaziale S1, Vibiemme Domobar (retd), Mazzer Mini Electronic, Behmor 1600 230V
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Postby NottmSteve » Tue Nov 23, 2004 4:50 pm

Gaggia recon...
Gaggia Classic (Will consider Offers)
Mazzer Super Jolly (HAD, now sold)
Rancilio Rocky
HWP Roaster & Prima popper (for sale)
Hottop B
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Postby phil » Tue Nov 23, 2004 5:16 pm

Gaggia recons are easily available in the UK - not sure about Belgium though. What about it, Raf?
La Spaziale Spazio 2 group semi-auto

La Spaziale Lusso grinder (espresso),
Macap MC4 shop grinder (brewed coffee)
Three Thor tampers
Two Hottops, first since Feb 2003
No partridge, no pear tree either
Conas, Zassenhaus hand grinder....
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Postby Raf » Tue Nov 23, 2004 5:46 pm

I don't think they are, and if I'm not mistaken he would prefer new machines... Recons are hard to get serviced here in Belgium.
This week I am eagerly anticipating the first god shots from my La Spaziale machine....

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