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second hand question - eigthies rancilio lucy - 2007/03/13 06:12Dear 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:
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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Re:second hand question - eigthies rancilio lucy - 2007/03/13 07:34First off, I have never seen that machine before, and I think it looks really cool! If it really is a silvia and a rocky just smooshed together, I think you are safe. It is especially safe since the seller has fixed it up. One issue that you might consider with getting a 2-in-1 machine is that when it comes time to upgrade (and that time will come) you will have to replace both the grinder and the machine at the same time.
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Re:second hand question - eigthies rancilio lucy - 2007/03/13 08:35Thanks,
I too have the feeling that it's not that bad a deal. I even have managed to prepare my girlfriend to accept this somewhat huge device (33*40*42)
There are some differences between this machine and the Silvia. First of all, it contains an extra hose to shut it of when there's not enough water in the tank. Second, it doesn't have a temperature light, which I don't really like... because I'm the type of guy who gets up too late and is always in a hurry...
Oh, did I mention this one is white? See the image...
If anyone has got a (different) opinion, please let me know... I would be very glad!!!
Niels
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Re:second hand question - eigthies rancilio lucy - 2007/03/14 08:42the silvia takes at least an hour to heat properly. You are going to have to head down to your local hardware store, and buy a timer switch to plug it into. That way you can set it to turn on an hour before you get up. Just make sure you have the resevoir full before you go to bed.www.currentcoffee.ca
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