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help buying new machine - 2006/08/31 01:09 Could someone help me? I'm about to move out of my parents place and they have a Starbuck's Barista which I've become hooked on! I am looking to get my own, any suggestions? I've been browsing the web and like the Gaggia Classic or the Ascaso Arc fun, I hope someone can help, ellore
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colin
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Re:help buying new machine - 2006/08/31 09:47Where do you live?
Country would help - give me a sense of where you could start looking locally
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ellore
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Re:help buying new machine - 2006/08/31 20:26Hello, I live in canada, British columbia, Vancouver Island... Morala trading co. has a few models available for the Ascaso: http://www.morala.com/ Espressotec: http://www.espressotec.com/ also has some differents options... From both locations the shipping wouldn't be too bad, no customs or duties which I'd like to avoid due to the increased cost on top of the purchase. Thanks for any advice you can spare!
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Re:help buying new machine - 2006/09/01 12:19Hi ellore;
If you're in (or can get to) Victoria, ABC Electric has the Gaggia Classic (as well as the Saeco Aroma, which is equivalent to the Starbucks Barista you're used to).
I doubt they'll have the best list price but perhaps they might be talked into matching another price. In any case they're helpful folks and you can get a good look at the machines.
Plus they're almost across the street from Cafe Fantastico if you're in need of an espresso hit.
Robb
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ellore
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Re:help buying new machine - 2006/09/01 23:32Thank you for the advice. I will be heading down to vic. shortly for other reasons and i'll have to remember to check it out, thanks
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Re:help buying new machine - 2006/09/04 10:19Ellore,
You have already looked at espressotec in Vancouver, from the above (talk to Reg, though, and see what he can do for you).
In Victoria, you can also see the good folks at:
Machines N' Beans Inc. 5-625 Hillside Avenue Victoria, BC V8T 1Z1 TEL: (250)744-5432 www.machinesnbeans.com
DaveDave is an Ottawa resident and Coffee Expert
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Re:help buying new machine - 2007/01/21 10:27How about a price range? You are in the >$400 forum, which is the right way to start. The most important thing that anyone can do when getting into espresso is start with a really good grinder. A Mazzer mini (~$600) or a La Scala M5 (~$900)will last you the rest of your days, from your Rancilio Silvia to your La Marzocco GS3. Also, if you decide that espresso really isnt your thing, then a really good grinder also has good resale value on eBay (unlike a cheap one).www.currentcoffee.ca
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Re:help buying new machine - 2007/02/08 13:05Hey Ellore, How did the machine hunt go? what did you end up getting, and how do you like it?www.currentcoffee.ca
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ellore
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Re:help buying new machine - 2007/02/11 21:53 Hello, Thank you for all your input! I ended up going through Morala and bought ascaso/innova arc machine and I love it! Now I am contemplating a grinder...Thanks again for all your input, ellore
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ellore
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Re:help buying new machine - 2007/03/06 02:55Hello again, After reading up on grinders I picked up a Solis Maestro Plus Burr Grinder. Thanks again for all the input!
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Could someone help me? I'm about to move out of my parents place and they have a Starbuck's Barista which I've become hooked on! I am looking to get my own, any suggestions? I've been browsing the web and like the Gaggia Classic or the Ascaso Arc fun, I hope someone can help,
Hello, Thank you for all your input!