Mahlkonig Guatemala grinders at Borders books

[2ndcrack]

FYI:

Border's Books is selling their Mahlkonig Guatemala grinders at their various locations with cafes for $650.

They also have Thermoplan 2 group machines listed at $3000. (way too much imho)

[Warrior372]

Have you talked to them about these? I am curious if they are set on that price or if they would be willing to barter.

[2ndcrack]

I did talk to a store manager in my area and the prices will decrease if they remain unsold. I think $650 is a pretty good price for a Mahlkonig grinder.

[Warrior372]

Yes, $650 for a $2,500 dollar grinder is a good price. My main concern would be the last time they replaced / had the burrs resharpened. I know they last for around 35,000lbs, but who knows how often a Seattle's Best replaces / resharpens the burrs. That in and of itself can be a $300+ dollar endeavor. The location by me has a Ditting KR1203 instead of a Mahlkonig Guatemala for the same price. 

[BoldJava]

Visiting the Twin Cities this weekend.  They are clearing out their grinders, Dittings 1203, $650.

[ecc]

I just happened to be in one of the remaining open stores, ostensibly looking for cheap suduko books for teh better half.  The flyer up front showed a ditting for 650, with an additional 10% liquidators fee, and of course state sales tax.  I was fully prepared to resist very nice gear at that price.

When I got back to the coffee section, there was the Mahlkonig.  The sign said I would need to contact the appliance manager, but she was standing right there at the time I walked up.  The grinder looked huge.  They wanted $3500 for the Bunn espresso machine.

Good thing I have epic will power, or that grinder would be sitting in my trunk right now, waiting for a late night move into the basement.

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[Warrior372]

So much for epic willpower?

[BoldJava]

...
Good thing I have epic will power, or that grinder would be sitting in my trunk right now, waiting for a late night move into the basement.

Hee-lar-i-ous.  Crash and burn.

[Pyment]

Let's see...

Going to cup with Peter tomorrow, so Schaumberg, Gurnee, Rockford, Madison are all potentially on the way.

Time to make some calls.

[Pyment]

Found a Ditting, but the guy couldn't tell me which model.

he said it cost $1800, but that could mean any model.  I would like the 804, but if it is the KE640 would take that also.

[BoldJava]

Found a Ditting, but the guy couldn't tell me which model.

Swiss 1203 Dave, I am sure.  I can't see them having a variety of models out there.

[Pyment]

That would be nice!

OTOH, that is a big monster and my wife would have me put away.

I presume it doesn't do espresso?

[Warrior372]

It does everything! I emailed a member on HB that has one and he uses his for every coffee medium. They are massive though. The borders by me has the 1203. It weighs 80lbs and is quite tall.

[ecc]

The mahlkonig has an espresso setting too!