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Overall Rating	8.4, Based on 70 Reviews
Avg Price	$350.00
Manufacturer	Rancilio
Machine Type	Semi Commercial Flat Burr Grinder with Doser
Colors	Metal / Black, White / Black, Red / Black
Class	Grinder, Burr, Prosumer
Pro Review	No
First Look	Yes
QuickShot	No

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A prosumer level espresso grinder that has been on the market since 1991. Grinder has seen changes cosmetically since introduction, now featuring steel side panels. Features professional burrs and motor inside. At $380 (Feb '09) the price is on the high side.

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Mark Farris (quality: 6.3)	01.15.2000	Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: A grinder I would recommend for home use without any reservations.

Mark Prince (quality: 8.1)	01.15.2000	Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Best grinder you can get for the home for under $400. Will improve your shots by a significant amount.

David M Strom (quality: 5.5)	01.23.2000	Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: A great grinder at a good price. You NEED a great grinder to get even decent espresso, and Rocky fits the bill.

Chris Schaefer (quality: 4.5)	02.17.2000	Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: great machine for the money

Karen Nakamura (quality: 5.0)	08.20.2000	Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Lives up to its name, long live Rocky!

Todd Krieger (quality: 3.5)	01.22.2001	Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Although not mechanically ideal, can produce superior drip coffee.

Stuart Hargreaves (quality: 3.0)	04.14.2001	Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Excellent grind quality, quiet and solid. I wish it came in stainless steel.

John Roche (quality: 8.5)	05.25.2001	Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Exceptional construction, performance and value. Ideal for espresso but may not be best choice for those who grind for multiple brew methods on a regular basis.

Colin Newell (quality: 2.5)	07.05.2001	Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Adds quality and integrity to any pump driven espresso machine

Ed Lamoreaux (quality: 4.5)	07.16.2001	Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: BEST unit for the price, despite design problem!

Joe (quality: 6.0)	10.19.2001	Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Very good grinder for the price.

Mark Harris (quality: 5.5)	10.24.2001	Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: The Rocky costs more than many are willing to pay. But like so many things in the marketplace, you get what you pay for: Reliability and Quality.

Galpi (quality: 4.0)	10.25.2001	Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Good grinder, fragile construction

Greg Haggard (quality: 5.7)	11.10.2001	Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Not perfect, but the problems are periferal. The grind this machine produces is top notch.

Mike Wright (quality: 4.8)	11.25.2001	Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: It's the only burr grinder I've used, but it's hard to imagine anything better.

Bob Logan (quality: 7.5)	01.16.2002	Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Great grinder although not 100% without it's faults.

Craig Andrews (quality: 6.8)	01.16.2002	Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Excellent grinder, BUY one,you won't be sorry!!

Justin Shardey (quality: 7.8)	01.18.2002	Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Excellent value and performance - buy one and you won't be disappointed.

Simon V (quality: 4.8)	01.18.2002	Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: You can buy but be carefull with the plastic stuff of the doser!

Dick Williams (quality: 6.8)	02.08.2002	Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Looking for a grinder? Buy a Rocky. You'll be glad you did.

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