kycffe Senior Member Joined: 8 Apr 2009 Posts: 5 Location: ky Expertise: Just starting
Drip: Technivorm CDT
Posted Fri May 22, 2009, 6:15am Subject: Problems with Baratza refurbs?
I was just curious if anyone has purchased a refurb grinder from Baratza, and if there were any issues? I was looking into possibly purchasing the virtuoso?
Posted Fri May 22, 2009, 9:01am Subject: ZERO Problems with Baratza refurbs for me
I have purchased two different refurb Virtuoso grinders. Zero issues. The older one was in heavy use for about 18 months, making 4-6 pots per day 5 days per week. It now resides in my kitchen grinding for one pot a day. The newer one is just over a year old (I gave it as a gift), it grinds for 1-2 pots per day
They arrived in new packaging, good as new in every way.
Posted Fri May 22, 2009, 8:12pm Subject: Re: Problems with Baratza refurbs?
I purchased a refurbished Virtuoso in Dec. of last year. It arrived in like new condition and I have been very happy with it. Admittedly I have been using my Wega almost exclusively since Mar. but then when I travel I'll be glad to have the Baratza! ( or when I get my espresso maker maybe I won't be wanting to adjust it, I don't know). Anyways, one more vote for the refurb! (Course Jons vote probably counts for about 50 next to mine ;) )
Posted Fri May 22, 2009, 8:46pm Subject: Re: Problems with Baratza refurbs?
I like to give friends and family refurbed Maestros whenever an occasion presents itself. This helps me have better coffee when I'm visiting! As a result I've bought 4 or 5 without a problem. Really, no issues at all. I've been very happy and I'll continue to buy more :)
Posted Sat Jun 13, 2009, 5:20am Subject: Re: Problems with Baratza refurbs?
Just bought a refurb Maestro for the office grinder last week; cord is very mildly chewed where it enters the grinder, but it works great so far.
Only problems I'm having are explaining to some of the people why it's better than a spice chopper, why we paid 6x higher price than a spice chopper, and getting reimbursed from the coffee pool.
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