247.63+2,000 Qantas points is what I just paid.
Was looking for a better price. Eyed this thing for a while.
Closest is 269+10.99(delivery) from Catch com.au
So this beats it of you don't mind shelling out 2k of points .
Hasn't been other specials lately but there has been in the past
Currently 299 at Harvey normal
These were on Amazon about six months ago for like 140 from memory.
Paid $87.40 last March.
Do you still use it?
Yep.
Makes a decent cup of coffee. Easy to use.
Purchased two actually.
Unscrewed the pressure basket keepers on one and use 5mm unpressured baskets for some finer grinds.
Need to spend ~ $500 for a better cuppa.
Happy camper.
@Dave Id: What size is the tamper you use ? or the basket width ? cant seem to find the measurement online and looking to get a nice looking tamper to go with it.
@desteoh: Nice to see someone paying attention :)
Just had a double Americano with Galliani Amaretto. Yum. Made another :)
Cheers!
@ndftz: "desteoh" is correct,51 mm.
Think I paid ~ $13 on eBay. Currently ~ $18.39.
Silicone tamper mat is handy ~ $6.15.
Knock box ~ $18 to $25.
51 mm unpressured baskets ~ $4.70 each. Very,very handy. Have a "few".
@Dave Id: Legend, thanks!
Going to get this tamper mostly for aesthetics since I'll probably leave it on the bench near the machine
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Coffee-Tamper-Barista-Espresso-T…
Have a 'decent' grinder already (breville smart grinder pro) that is neatly tucked away and found some unpressurised baskets for $3 each
Going to go with the $25 avanti knock box https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/avanti-knock-box-coffee-barista…
Been ejecting the pucks from the aeropress into a bokashi bin, guess I need to knock now :)
Really appreciate the help mate thanks
@ndftz: Just took out the screws so that unpressured filter baskets can be inserted.
Have two of these machines,hence still have one original portafiller (don't like that name :) )
Almost never use it. Just sits there.
Whoa wish I got in on that action
Also got one at this price - absolute steal. Great machine. Produces very nice coffee. Favours a slightly courser grind than top euro brand machines but still great crema. Milk frother also works very well. Much smaller footprint than Breville/other full featured consumer level machines.
Use a fair bit of preground Killer Coffee Darkerside,hence the need for unpressured baskets.
Just tap the basket onto a knock box and load up another. Tend to be "wet" pucks,however easily cleaned after cooling.
Also grind my own using an "el cheapo Bullet Blender clone". Used to be ~ $30 at Reject Shop/Target,etc.
Don't laugh,does a great job. Especially for an overnight cold brew.
I picked one up for 117 around then. Still use it daily
White one? I saw a red one on special back then I think.
Been looking for months, anyway bit the bullet now
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Not a reason to neg.
These are less then 230 on AU Amazon semi regularly.
They also have them at Costco Casula for $220 that's an every day price.
Got this plus the grinder for $240 last year. Good unit, use it every day and hasn't missed a beat.
Not sure I'd pay that for just the espresso machine though…
All these great past deals but no current ones for the white one
No remorse for me yet haha
Man I want one of these for the historic low prices, not this price. Missed out!
Yeah that's been me for months. Either they don't do the white colour or they are snapped up too quickly.
Hence caved and did this
50 bucks cheaper than bricks and mortar store prices isn't bad
Worth noting that the white one is usually priced higher or not sold at all. I was lucky to find it here