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spectacle
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second hand question - eigthies rancilio lucy - 2007/03/13 06:12
Dear fellow cravers,
I'm tweaking myself into this world and am trying to make a good deal on auction sites. I live in Europe and am currently searching for a Rancilio Sylvia. It is my impression that I can get one of maybe max 8 years old for about 180 Euros (about 240 US dollars). then I could continue my search for a second hand grinder, possibly the Gaggia MDF (cheaper option) or more preferable the Rancilio Rocky (more expensive option)
I just saw a Rancilio Lucy. The model with the Sylvia and Rocky together in one machine:
http://66.70.211.12/store/rancilio_lucy.html
The owner asks 275 euros (about 360 Us dollars). So this would mean that I would pay about 100 euros (130 dollars) more for the nice fact that both machines are part of a single (although quite big) machine and the fact that I wouldn't have to wait for a nice second hand grinder to hit the second hand market. I don't think I will be able to get a Rocky for 100 euro's, but then again, you're never sure...
the only other issue is the age. The machine is in good condition according to the man who sells it, who is a bit of a hobby dealer (buying, replacing parts, etc). but it's from the eighties...almost 20 years old...These machines are build to last, no doubt. But this money for a machine of 20 years old?
So...Could you give me some advice? Is this worth it, considering the age and the price? I would be very glad if you would help me out!
Thank you,
Niels
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