Coffeenoobie Senior Member Joined: 11 Dec 2011 Posts: 2,312 Location: PNW Expertise: I like coffee
Espresso: N S Oscar Grinder: Vario W
Posted Mon May 21, 2012, 10:55am Subject: Re: Best Thrift store/garage sale/ebay/craigslist coffee find
Oh dear lord, there is a La Marzocco GS/3 on craigslist. I think 1k off reg price is not a great deal. If I spent 5k I would want a new one for that money. Also, I have no where near that kinda money even at half that price, but as long as it is there I am drooling on my keyboard..... Please help me.... must not stare ..... must leave computer.... Do they make AA meetings for upgradits?
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yakster Senior Member Joined: 25 Feb 2009 Posts: 1,006 Location: San Jose, CA Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Gaggia Factory / La Peppina... Grinder: Vario / Kyocera Vac Pot: Yama 8 + Pyrex Lox-in Rod Drip: Brazen / Kalita / Chemex /... Roaster: Behmor
Posted Mon May 21, 2012, 1:51pm Subject: Re: Best Thrift store/garage sale/ebay/craigslist coffee find
Found a knock box at the thrift store last week. Not the best thrift store score I've had, but I've never seen a knock box in a thrift store before and it was a good deal.
Cleaned up, it's a lot classier on the counter than the plastic tub that my dog's jerky treats came in and it goes well with my chrome Gaggia Factory lever.
Posted Mon May 21, 2012, 2:48pm Subject: Re: Best Thrift store/garage sale/ebay/craigslist coffee find
Capresso MT-500 at one of the local thrifts for $9.99. Later I found the exact same carafe for it with a Melitta machine that is supposed to froth milk too - bought it for a buck since the Melitta carafe is glass lined (my personal preference over steel).
I chew coffee beans with my teeth while gargling with 195 F water to enjoy coffee. What is this "coffee brewing" device you speak of?
Posted Fri May 25, 2012, 4:16pm Subject: Re: Best Thrift store/garage sale/ebay/craigslist coffee find
As an artist I'd have to disagree with you on the aesthetic. I think it's perfect for an espresso cup and would go well with the New York times political cartoon in your morning paper. Awesome find: i have a feeling the artwork will grow on you.
"Coffee should be black as Hell, strong as Death, and as sweet as Love."
pcguy74 Senior Member Joined: 25 May 2012 Posts: 8 Location: Oshkosh, WI, USA Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Nouva Simonelli Mac Cup V Grinder: Nouva Simonelli MDX
Posted Fri May 25, 2012, 4:58pm Subject: Re: Best Thrift store/garage sale/ebay/craigslist coffee find
My best find just died (did I say find or friend?) My Nuova Mac Cup V, saw it listed in ebay...forgot to bid, contacted seller and ended up with a machine that needed a new gasket and pressure gauge. Six years ago, I got it for $850...back in the day that machine was 3K or so. It needs another seal and I think the pressurestat is going so I've ordered my new Rocket R58. Time to shift "down" a bit in size and "up" a bit in technology. I think it'll be an even swap honestly. I found a Nuova MDX grinder from a bagel shop going out of business...$75 got that six years ago too, still running fine. I wish it fit under my counter :)
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