etout00 Senior Member Joined: 1 Sep 2011 Posts: 52 Location: Upstate NY Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: La Marzocco GS/3 MP Grinder: OE Pharos #720, Baratza...
Posted Fri Dec 7, 2012, 9:43pm Subject: WTB La Marzocco GS/3
I'm looking to buy a used La Marzocco GS/3; either the MP or Auto version. I've seen a few used ones over the past months sell in the $3500 range; so my price is reasonable.
If you know of any for sale or have any leads please let me know. Thanks.
Listing Details Asking / Suggested Price: 3500 Seller Name: Erik T. Seller Location: Albany Sale Type: Wanted to Buy
Posted Sat Dec 29, 2012, 11:48am Subject: Re: WTB La Marzocco GS/3
I see no reason why a well maintained GS3 should lose 40% of its value for resale. The technology is top and will remain so for the foreseeable future.
Anyways, I'm toying with the thought to sell my GS3/MP. It has many enhancements and additions: Stainless steel steam wand, new drip tray grate design, new fully encapsulated vacuum breaker valve, bottomless PF, a large collection of baskets. Regularly changed group gasket, and paddle valve O-rings.
But I'm looking for at least $4200 USD and buyer pays for shipping.
etout00 Senior Member Joined: 1 Sep 2011 Posts: 52 Location: Upstate NY Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: La Marzocco GS/3 MP Grinder: OE Pharos #720, Baratza...
Posted Sat Dec 29, 2012, 1:30pm Subject: Re: WTB La Marzocco GS/3
wogaut Said:
I see no reason why a well maintained GS3 should lose 40% of its value for resale. The technology is top and will remain so for the foreseeable future.
Anyways, I'm toying with the thought to sell my GS3/MP. It has many enhancements and additions: Stainless steel steam wand, new drip tray grate design, new fully encapsulated vacuum breaker valve, bottomless PF, a large collection of baskets. Regularly changed group gasket, and paddle valve O-rings.
But I'm looking for at least $4200 USD and buyer pays for shipping.
Thanks for the reply. I do understand that a 40% price decrease from new may seem like a bit of a stretch (a brand new GS/3 sells for around $5300-5500 depending on the dealer), but there has been other GS/3's sold both on coffeegeek and home-barista.com that have sold in the $3500 range and even as low as $3000.
At the end of my picture series (starts at unpacking) there's a pic of the complete setup. Not much changed in the appearance from taking that pic (it also includes the stainless steel wand), except the drip tray cover is the enhanced current version (and the bottomless PF is not shown).
My current job doesn't leave much time for it anymore, and I might be either moving to Europe in a few months or at least add a lot of travel to my daily work life. I am not completely decided yet and I sure hate let it go, but it's supposed to be used. Depending on the offer I am therefore considering selling it (and the grinder too).
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