jelliott88 Senior Member Joined: 8 Aug 2012 Posts: 20 Location: Minneapolis Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Wed Aug 8, 2012, 9:56am Subject: WTB: Used Grinder for Espresso/Drip
I'm taking the step into the world of espresso. I held out for a long time (knowing full well that taking this step would be pricey). I home roast and have experimented with various manual drip methods for the last three years and finally bought my first real espresso machine.
I'm on a budget but have heard great things about both the Rancilio Rocky (would want Doserless since I still do a lot of manual brewing) and the Virtuoso Preciso, and the Vario. Wondering if anyone has any of these they'd like to get rid of?
Really I'm looking for anything that will do. I've looked at the Compak K3 Touch, Cunill Tranquilo, Baratza Preciso/Vario, Macap M2M/MC4, etc. What do you have that you no longer use? I'm up for anything that will give me a consistent grind, easy to adjust for different methods and will last several years!
Listing Details Asking / Suggested Price: 200300 Seller Name: Josh Elliott Seller Location: Minneapolis, MN Sale Type: Wanted to Buy
IMAWriter Senior Member Joined: 4 Jul 2002 Posts: 5,462 Location: Brentwood, TN Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Nothing at the moment Grinder: Vario-W,Preciso-Esatto/KyM... Vac Pot: Adcraft SS, Yama 8 cup Drip: Brazen.Chemex, Hario, Clever... Roaster: Behmor 1600, CO/UFO combo
Posted Fri Aug 10, 2012, 9:19pm Subject: Re: WTB: Rancilio Rocky Doserless or Baratza Virtuoso Preciso
jelliott88 Said:
I'm taking the step into the world of espresso. I held out for a long time (knowing full well that taking this step would be pricey). I home roast and have experimented with various manual drip methods for the last three years and finally bought my first real espresso machine.
I'm on a budget but have heard great things about both the Rancilio Rocky (would want Doserless since I still do a lot of manual brewing) and the Virtuoso Preciso. Wondering if anyone has either of these they'd like to get rid of?
Listing Details Asking / Suggested Price: 200250 Seller Name: Josh Elliott Seller Location: Minneapolis, MN Sale Type: Wanted to Buy
Josh, please pardon the interruption! I owned a Rocky (nice grinder in it's day,too expensive now) and presently own a Preciso. IMO, the Preciso wins due to it's versatility, exception grind for vac pot, drip, french press, and of course an excellent espresso result. Baratza CS is among the best for all coffee related manufacturers, and not to be taken lightly. As with all things mechanical, stuff can happen. They will be there for you.
jelliott88 Senior Member Joined: 8 Aug 2012 Posts: 20 Location: Minneapolis Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Tue Aug 21, 2012, 5:50am Subject: Re: WTB: Rancilio Rocky Doserless or Baratza Virtuoso Preciso
IMAWriter Said:
Josh, please pardon the interruption! I owned a Rocky (nice grinder in it's day,too expensive now) and presently own a Preciso. IMO, the Preciso wins due to it's versatility, exception grind for vac pot, drip, french press, and of course an excellent espresso result. Baratza CS is among the best for all coffee related manufacturers, and not to be taken lightly. As with all things mechanical, stuff can happen. They will be there for you.
thanks for the advice! Just curious since you've used them both, which is quieter overall? Although this isn't the biggest factor by far in choosing a machine, my wife and I are welcoming our first child next week and I want to make sure in our little apartment that the machine doesn't sound like a freight train.
also, i've been offered a rocky for much cheaper than the preciso with some mod's like the click clack lid, etc. Would either of those change your opinion of the two machines? would the preciso still be worth it for around $75-100 more?
jelliott88 Senior Member Joined: 8 Aug 2012 Posts: 20 Location: Minneapolis Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Mon Aug 27, 2012, 2:49pm Subject: Re: WTB: Rancilio Rocky Doserless, Baratza Virtuoso Preciso, Baratza Vario
bump.
this will be my last bump for a while. my first offer fell through, and my second purchase got all the way here but was destroyed by USPS. ridiculous. so, anybody got a Rocky Doserless or a Baratza available?
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