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Eureka Mignon Specialita Coffee Grinder Black €295.45 + €40 Delivery (~A$526) @ Espresso Coffee Shop

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Eureka Mignon Specialita Coffee Grinder Black €295.45 + €40 Delivery (~A$526) @ Espresso Coffee Shop
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Lstufrase on 25/02/2022 - 19:32 espressocoffeeshop.com (2716 clicks)
Last edited 25/02/2022 - 19:53 by 1 other user
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Another deal from Espresso Coffee Shop for the Eureka Mignon Specialita Coffee Grinder.

The double black variant (cheapest colour option) works out to be €335.45 (€295.45 + €40 shipping) . Previous posts suggest shipping is quite efficient from Italy.

I bought a double black one and was charged A$525.96.
The link might show the price as €339.34 but if you add to cart it comes down to €328.28 (before discount and before shipping is added). €339.34 is for the black and chrome variant (discount works on all colours).

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I hope some people find this post useful :)

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  • It's an EU model, it comes with an EU plug (ECS provide an AU adapter), specs (220V and 50-60Hz) are suitable in Australia. Ask for an Australian plug in the notes.
  • No Australian Warranty, but comes with a 1 year global manufacturer warranty. I'm not sure how easy it would be to get repairs done.
  • Customs Duty is not payable for imported goods under $1000
  • Your bank may charge international transaction fee
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  • jv on 25/02/2022 - 20:10
    -4

    Customs Duty is not payable for imported goods under $1000

    GST is…

    • vodamerc on 25/02/2022 - 21:01
      +3

      It’s not…

      • jv on 25/02/2022 - 21:01
        -3

        tis

        • vodamerc on 25/02/2022 - 21:03
          +12

          If the retailer doesn’t collect GST at time of payment and the value is below $1000aud then no GST or duty is charged at the border.

          • jv on 25/02/2022 - 21:14
            -6

            @vodamerc: Retailer is obliged to charge GST (unless their sales are less than $75K per annum)

            • vaskothefrog on 25/02/2022 - 21:19
              +3

              @jv: Most don't and it isn't enforceable.

            • vodamerc on 25/02/2022 - 21:20
              +2

              @jv: Yeah well, they don’t.

              • jv on 25/02/2022 - 21:21
                -2

                @vodamerc:

                Yeah well, they don’t.

                Regardless, the GST is still payable on this item. It is not exempt.

                • vodamerc on 25/02/2022 - 21:25
                  +2

                  @jv: The end receiver is not liable for any GST or duty payments. Retailers responsibility, that’s assuming they sell more than 75k worth of goods annually anyway.

                  • jv on 25/02/2022 - 21:34
                    -3

                    @vodamerc:

                    The end receiver is not liable for any GST

                    Yes they are, but it is collected and paid to the ATO by the seller…

                    Check your receipt next time you buy something…

                    • vodamerc on 25/02/2022 - 22:04
                      +1

                      @jv: As a consumer there is no way of knowing wether the retailer is selling over 75k worth of goods annually. So if they don’t collect GST you would have to assume not. And as the goods are valued at less than $1000 it’s therefore considered GST/duty exempt.

                      • jv on 25/02/2022 - 22:07
                        -1

                        @vodamerc:

                        And as the goods are valued at less than $1000 it’s therefore considered GST/duty exempt.

                        Nope, GST is still payable on items valued less that $1000…. It says so on the ATO website.

                        • vodamerc on 25/02/2022 - 22:34
                          +3

                          @jv: Taken directly from the Australian Border Force website

                          For goods with a value of AUD1000 or less, there are generally no duties, taxes or charges to pay at the border.

                          • jv on 25/02/2022 - 22:42
                            -1

                            @vodamerc: Read the ATO website on imports.

                            • vaskothefrog on 25/02/2022 - 23:07
                              +1

                              @jv: They should be collecting/forwarding the GST but there's no way to police/enforce it, thus, most intl retailers simply aren't (above threshold or otherwise). Everyone knows it's legislated; that's not what's being debated here. In this specific scenario, GST won't be built into the price nor will the buyer have to pay GST upon importing the machine.

                              • jv on 25/02/2022 - 23:34
                                -2

                                @vaskothefrog:

                                that's not what's being debated here.

                                Yes it is. Read the first comment…

                          • spaceflight on 25/02/2022 - 23:16

                            @vodamerc:

                            Taken directly from the Australian Border Force website

                            That's when you are physically crossing the border, not when you package is

                        • Maz78 on 26/02/2022 - 08:35
                          +2

                          @jv: Give it up already. Find a reddit thread on GST if you're so wound up about. We're here to talk about the deal/grinder..

                      • huntabargain on 25/02/2022 - 22:28

                        @vodamerc: If you buy any item regardless price, from Aliexpress they add %10, same apply if you buy from Ebay or Amazon (if item coming from overseas). So according to ATO, GST and possibly customer duty would apply, but in reality, for some reason (they are not registered for aus GST) this place does not charge GST and you do not need to pay it when delivered (I guess it slips through custom) . But I know someone reported he bought coffee machine and grinder from them (higher value than $1,000) and he had to pay the courier the 10% GST, 5% customer duty as well as the courier admin/ processing fee, before they can release the product from custom. In addition, warranty is 1 year but you need to send to them at your own cost.

                        • vodamerc on 25/02/2022 - 22:37
                          +1

                          @huntabargain: Due to the retailer not collecting GST during payment we have to assume they don’t exceed the 75k threshold set by the Australian Government. It’s not for us to police or assume otherwise. Then, because the value is under $1000, nothing is charged at the border. It hasn’t just “slipped through”.

            • Diji1 on 26/02/2022 - 08:45

              @jv:

              obliged

              Australian Government has no jurisdiction at all over foreign businesses tax arrangements.

              It can block their packages at the border if it finds them.

              Australians, of course, voted to pay more tax themselves while allowing the wealthiest to pay no tax. So they shouldn't be making decisions about such things given they seem incapable of making ones to benefit themselves or their own families.

              • jv on 26/02/2022 - 08:58

                @Diji1:

                while allowing the wealthiest to pay no tax.

                Wealthier people, in general, pay more GST

              • jv on 26/02/2022 - 22:44

                @Diji1:

                Australian Government has no jurisdiction at all over foreign businesses tax arrangements

                They are still obliged to pay…. If they are selling to Australians.

    • Arch9896 on 25/02/2022 - 21:11
      +7

      I ordered one last year before Christmas, no GST.

      • Booloo on 25/02/2022 - 22:00
        +2

        Same I bought one last year from the last retailer and didn't have to pay get

  • howdydood on 25/02/2022 - 20:38

    I had one of these for a week- it was the worse grinder ever. Problems are - it's impossible to keep clean under the chute because of the two protrusions on either side, coffee grinds fall down and make a real mess under the grinder. You basically have to clean under the grinder every time you use it. The grinds are very clumpy, the outlet chute blocks very easily so I had to take it apart to clear it a few times in a week. When it was apart, the entire inside of the aluminium body had heaps of white powder on it - aluminium oxide. There was so much it was coming out with the coffee grinds. I returned it and got a Macap M2M Grinder instead - zero issues with that.

    • drex on 25/02/2022 - 20:54
      +11

      Sounds like you got a dud. They are awesome..

      • Jofzar on 25/02/2022 - 20:55

        Its also possible he was using a super dark roast for the chute clogging issues.

        • howdydood on 25/02/2022 - 21:18

          Yes it was a dark roast - no problems with the M2M though

    • wintermadness on 25/02/2022 - 20:56
      +3

      Yours was probably fault. The Specialita has significantly less clumping than the M2M.

    • Booloo on 25/02/2022 - 20:56
      +1

      Really? I've never had any of those problems with mine

    • madllama on 25/02/2022 - 21:21
      +1

      I have one and love it.

      Regarding the mess, it will overflow, so you have to either grind for half the time, tamp and grind some more, or use a funnel like the one in the link below.

      https://www.espressocoffeeshop.com/en/barista-Tools/118-0-wi…

    • OzHan on 25/02/2022 - 21:47

      Interestingly I've owned M2M (sold) and Mignon and I've found the Mignon to be better on many levels. I've never found the grinds clumpy unless you use oily beans and humidity is high. my only complaint is dialing in the beans can be a bit tricky due to the small turning knob and the PF hook is pretty useless.

    • customundo on 25/02/2022 - 21:58
      -2

      Well that pretty much makes this a no thanks

    • NotSureIfSerious on 25/02/2022 - 22:00
      +4

      Sounds like you should buy a dosing cup, just grind into cup and put into portafilter… problem solved

      Fwiw I have this grinder and its awesome

    • peteru on 25/02/2022 - 22:31
      +6

      I have completely the opposite experience.

      This is a great grinder. It is compact, relatively quiet, has no clumping, minimal retention and does not make a mess. I did not install the portafilter bracket. Instead, I just hold the portafilter under the shute and move it slightly around as the beans grind into it. About 2/3 of the way through the grind, I press the portafilter against the trigger button to pause the grinder, use the handle of the tamper to tap the portafilter to even out the distribution, then use the tamper to slightly compress the ground coffee. I finish the grind by pressing the portafilter against the trigger button to continue the grind, then repeat the above tamping process, but this time with full tamping force. Absolutely zero mess and excellent extractions.

      • SickDmith on 25/02/2022 - 23:35

        For me if I don't overdose and I am careful enough I can fill basket up to the edge in one go without knocking it down and without spilling over.

      • testeagles on 26/02/2022 - 09:01
        +1

        Follow the same process. Same experience. I love this grinder. Fast, quiet, efficient with minimal retention

    • Maz78 on 26/02/2022 - 08:31
      +1

      Complete opposite of mine. Zero retention, awesome quiet grinder that requires zero cleaning.
      You either got a crap unit or you didn't dial the grinder in.

    • esterlad on 26/02/2022 - 14:59
      +1

      Mine (from the same store as well) works brilliantly. This is basically a class above the M2M as well.

    • ljw00 on 26/02/2022 - 19:32
      +1

      Mine has been fantastic. I grind into a little jar, so that means no mess…then upend the jar into the portafilter. Shame to hear you got a dud.

  • Jofzar on 25/02/2022 - 20:46
    +4

    Very happy with mine, my delivery took 4 days to australia from italy.

    • Maglia Nera on 25/02/2022 - 21:13

      same for me on both counts

    • NedStark102 on 25/02/2022 - 21:27
      +6

      It’s insane to me that you can get something from the other side of the world, at least twice as quickly as something from another state..

  • NedStark102 on 25/02/2022 - 21:28

    Even though it’s not a huge discount on the prices they’ve had for a while, I’m tempted to go ahead.. then I’ll just need to buy an espresso machine.

    • aoeueoa on 26/02/2022 - 12:00

      I got this price just by using the "ask for coupon" option on the page. So you can get this price any time you ask for it. They gave me the same 3337 coupon code when i asked in December.

  • ecomm-deals on 25/02/2022 - 21:38

    does anyone know what is that set up option 16CR or 15BL?

    • ecomm-deals on 25/02/2022 - 21:42
      +2

      got it, that chrome vs black trim

  • LaTerrible on 25/02/2022 - 21:39
    +3

    Best grinder under 1k by far

    Love ours

    • C0mbat on 25/02/2022 - 22:04
      +2

      Not sure about that. This seems to have taken the sub $1000 electric grinder crown according to the big YouTube reviewers. In fact, they all rate the 48mm version better than the Niche Zero.

      https://www.option-o.com/lagom-mini

      However, just as I got close to pulling the trigger on this I went down the rabbit hole of manual grinders. The same 48mm burrs that you get in the Lagom (or very similar ones) can be found in the top manual grinders at half the price. I just got the 1zpresso JX Pro. It's one of many that would rank above this Eureka and as it turns out it's really easy and fast to use.

      • BumbaT on 25/02/2022 - 22:46
        +2

        Yep 40 secs for the jx pro for 18.5g shot on espresso setting. Been using the KinGrinder K4 titanium and they are very similar around 40 secs for 34-38 clicks espresso setting. These go for about $200 aud and can grind 37g at a time if needed

        Good thing is you get a bit of exercise and saves so much space not needing an electric grinder.

        • C0mbat on 26/02/2022 - 11:26

          Yeah, I'm getting through 18g with the JX Pro at an espresso grind in less than 30 seconds. It's so easy. Plus you get no retention at all. And as you say it saves space and looks much better on the kitchen table than something like the Eureka, which to be fair is damn ugly!

      • oznik on 26/02/2022 - 21:32

        Seem to be comparing totally different class of machines, the lagom is 48mm conical burrs vs 55mm flat burrs in the eurika.

        • C0mbat on 26/02/2022 - 22:24

          I totally understand why you would assume that. And to some people you might be right. However, the Niche typically beats the Eureka in most reviews that I've seen and since the Lagom Mini came out I've seen most reviewers suggest that the 48mm version is better than the Niche. So does that by definition make the Lagom better than the Eureka? Maybe. Either way, it seems that a 48mm conical burr grinder can compete with a 55mm flat burr grinder.

          • Arsenal on 27/03/2022 - 00:31

            @C0mbat: To be fair the Niche tends to beat the Specialita mostly because it is designed for single dosing.

            • oznik on 28/03/2022 - 00:13

              @Arsenal: With a cheap single dose hopper and bellows mod the specialita has pretty much zero retention.

              The Niche seems a bit overrated given it has a shitty DC brushed motor, it seems to have James Hoffman price inflation.

              Its also curious that Hoffmann never seems to review any Eureka products, not sure what that's about.

              • Arsenal on 28/03/2022 - 12:38

                @oznik: Don't get me wrong, i love my Specialita, and the hopper means my wife will happily make coffees whereas she would almost certainly draw the line if i introduced single dosing into the mix.

      • TEER3X on 20/03/2022 - 15:13

        That's just a really good hand grinder with a tiny motor. It's not without its issues, check out the problems with the motor stalling.

  • huntabargain on 25/02/2022 - 21:48
    +2

    Black and Chrome looks much better for extra euro11

    • browser on 25/02/2022 - 22:48

      Especially considering postage is the same regardless of finish, might as well go for the slightly premium looking one.

    • Zenyatta on 26/02/2022 - 10:29

      Yep, matches my Bambino Plus perfectly - like they were made for each other.

  • Edlson on 25/02/2022 - 22:10
    -3

    Can’t go wrong with a decent grindr

  • browser on 25/02/2022 - 22:54

    The plug supplied by ECS is very bulky and once secured it's difficult to undo due to security screws.

    Maybe easier to get an adapter from Bunnings: https://www.bunnings.com.au/jackson-inbound-travel-adaptor-u…

    • huntabargain on 26/02/2022 - 11:14

      I used the plug supplied and it is very high quality and secure, a bit bulky. It has security / antitheft screws, so impossible to remove afterward. I think any travel adaptor would be bulky anyway. After few months, I cut the whole euro plug and fitted AU side entry plug plug looks much neater and flush.

      • browser on 26/02/2022 - 16:34

        The adapter plug turns the power plug 90 degrees, so the cable is sticking out and gets into way of other things.

  • Mentem on 25/02/2022 - 22:56

    I bought from these guys, very happy shipping was 4 days. Excellent grinder and well worth it. Fine enough for excellent espresso extraction.

  • browser on 25/02/2022 - 22:57

    The hopper may look plasticky, it's actually alright, can be better but no issues as is.

  • KingJuf on 25/02/2022 - 23:18

    Spotted this yesterday and got one for mine incase anyone is interested.

    https://www.kbean.com.au/extras/eureka-coffee-grinder-tampin…

    • browser on 26/02/2022 - 09:30

      Each to their own I guess.

      Things like this just increases the footprint of an otherwise compact setup, and it's one more thing to clean.

    • nubzy on 26/02/2022 - 09:39

      Unnecessary and a rip off

      • KingJuf on 26/02/2022 - 10:00

        Rip off I partly agree but I have held out almost a year now with mine and can tell you its not really unnecessary. It will belp having a mat underneath with loose grinds. I single dose on mine and even with a funnel grinds tend to fly everywhere around the base of machine.

        • dji1111111 on 26/02/2022 - 15:12

          Not for 99 bucks though…

  • Zio on 25/02/2022 - 23:23

    What’s the difference between the two set up options 15B and 16C or whatever ?

    • browser on 26/02/2022 - 09:26
      +1

      It's about the centre panel, 15BL is BLack, 16CR is ChRom.

  • Muppet and Crumpets on 25/02/2022 - 23:32

    Bought a Perfetto just last week… arrived in Brisbane in 4 working days from Italy.

    So far, its a great grinder and i find that there are less fines for espresso compared to the admittably average Barista Espress inbuilt grinder. Pour over settings are reasonably consistent as well. They're both stepless grinders which is great for dialing in to what you drink, but if you switch between roasts and beans, might be difficult to go back to previous settings once it's been moved.

    • SickDmith on 25/02/2022 - 23:39
      +2

      Remember if you have beans in the grinder you have to have motor running when you are moving to finer grind. Otherwise you are "jamming" beans between burrs.

  • sqheaven on 25/02/2022 - 23:52

    Guys guys, my Specialita is already grinding at number 1, is this a problem?

    Anything above 1.5, the shots are too fast on my BDB. I saw many people complain that grinder is already on a very fine setting.

    Is there a shim that could reset the grinder?

    I hope it was a decent purchase.

    • KingJuf on 26/02/2022 - 00:02
      +3

      What I have found is the numbers do not mean much, just adjust the grind in the direction you want to go (finer or coarser). Number just serves as a guide if you want to take it a notch or so back.

      • sqheaven on 26/02/2022 - 00:03

        Can I go past zero?

        • sqheaven on 26/02/2022 - 00:04

          Looking at the grind, it's very fine, espresso grade already. Shots 30s every time.

        • KingJuf on 26/02/2022 - 00:09

          Yes you can if I am not mistaken. Mine is always somewhere between 1-2 but for coarser grind you would take it the other direction. Once you find a sweet spot try to stick with it, I generally only have to adjust half number after removing burrs for cleaning or changing beans.

          • sqheaven on 26/02/2022 - 00:11

            @KingJuf: What is the burrs start to touch?

            I am moving between 1 and 1.5 for two different beans. I have settled here.

            I am currently 3D printing the WDT tool 😂

            Thanks

            • KingJuf on 26/02/2022 - 00:26

              @sqheaven: Its stepless grinder so in other words you can basically adjust it as much as you want. I normally have it running when adjusting as there are always beans in mine.

              Nice, I was using a keyboard key removal tool as a WDT but didnt find much difference as the specialita doesnt clump that much.

              Just got a naked portafilter though and a spring rated tamper.

              • sqheaven on 27/02/2022 - 00:59

                @KingJuf: It's a must tool, I saw a lot of videos and finally printed one.

                This is the only accessory I have for BDB atm as I recently upgraded from Pro. I'd add a dosing funnel, Naked Portafilter and maybe a single dose hopper for Specialita.

            • ymmf on 26/02/2022 - 08:16
              +2

              @sqheaven: Mins is around 0.5 and it still could be flowing too fast. So it seems like as said above the number means nothing. I once dialled the grinder all the way fine until no bean comes out (while it was grinding) and dialled back from there. There is also a thread on how to find true zero on specialita if you could search it.

              • Jebus on 26/02/2022 - 09:29
                +1

                @ymmf: The numbers mean everything but you can't expect such minute changes to be consistent between grinders.

                You may need to grind more beans into the portafilter. The breville dual boilers large filter is usually around 18 - 22g, and even half a gram can make all the difference with flow.

                • huntabargain on 26/02/2022 - 12:41

                  @Jebus: agree, need to dose 20-21gm in.

                • sqheaven on 27/02/2022 - 01:01

                  @Jebus: That's true, I am doing 20.2g in, more than that, the Puck expand and touches the shower head. Thinking to buy pick screen.

              • sqheaven on 27/02/2022 - 01:00

                @ymmf: Did you hear any noise of burr touching?

                • ymmf on 27/02/2022 - 08:47

                  @sqheaven: No I just went as far as the ground stops coming.

          • huntabargain on 26/02/2022 - 15:30

            @KingJuf: After you remove the burrs for cleaning, do you tend to go lower or higher number to achieve same result? I haven't cleaned mine yet after ~4 month of use.

            • KingJuf on 26/02/2022 - 16:16

              @huntabargain: I generally go finer but really depends. I would recommend doing it at least once a month, takes me like 15min to clean it out. It does tend to retain quite abit of grinds in the chute area.

              • sqheaven on 27/02/2022 - 01:02

                @KingJuf: It's there a video tutorial to clean this grinder? I'd also do that, been couple of months now.

              • huntabargain on 28/02/2022 - 14:15

                @KingJuf: Not sure to what extent you clean your grinder, do you remove both top and bottom burrs, remove front cover, plastic shoot, anti clump wire, etc. I would say that would take a good hour to do? Also do you find by removing bottom burr and top burr assembly that would affect the calibration?

                • KingJuf on 28/02/2022 - 14:27

                  @huntabargain: I generally remove top burr only, dont really need to remove the anti clump wire. Just get in there with a skewer and then clean it out with a cloth.

    • Benicio on 26/02/2022 - 12:23
      +2

      Just jumping on this - the numbers are just a gauge, they dont really mean anything other than as a visual guide.
      You will need different grind settings for different beans and also as the beans age you will need to go slightly finer. Sometimes the tiniest adjustment on the dial is the difference between a wasted shot an a perfect one.

      On my Manuale I am always below the 0 on the dial.

      Every new bag of beans will take 1-3 shots to dial it in. Once you get the right ratios - grams in/30's shot/grams out etc… then you can just micro adjust finer as the beans age.

    • huntabargain on 26/02/2022 - 12:38

      How many grams do you dose? Mine was set around 2.5-3 for the freshly roasted beans, I tried the SO Aldi beans and had to go as low as 1.5. When I increased the dose from 18 to 20gm, it helped a lot and dialled coarser, probably improved taste too.

    • NotSureIfSerious on 26/02/2022 - 13:45

      Yeah mine is usually 1-2 depending on the brand of coffee but I just adjust to whatever makes a 30 second extraction.

      If the shot is too fast it’s usually a bit too coarse and I adjust accordingly. As others have said the numbers are a guide from espresso fine to much coarser for things like use for aeropress or v60 and depend and all reliant on the shot amount. For reference I always do 18g/40g

  • mrsinistah on 26/02/2022 - 00:51
    +1

    I have the Silenzio and love it. Nearly 2 years in given it few cleans.

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