Full - Traveling Road Show: Orphan Espresso - Hand Grinder, OE LIDO

[BoldJava]

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Who gets it next?  PM me with an address.

Headchange:

1. BoldJava
3. Ray T, paid
4. Yakster, paid
8. Milowebailey, paid
5. HeadChange4U, paid
6. JDibble/ScareYourPassenger, paid purchased one
7. John_F, paid
9. Ron L, paid
10. JasonG, paid
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2. JBViau, paid  (winner)

[milowebailey]

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Who gets it next?  PM me with an address.

Headchange:

1. BoldJava
3. Ray T, paid
4. Yakster, paid
8. Milowebailey, paid
5. HeadChange4U, paid
6. JDibble/ScareYourPassenger, paid purchased one
7. John_F, paid
9. Ron L, paid
10. JasonG, paid
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2. JBViau, paid  (winner)

Jason it is... I have his address.... out tomorrow.

[jbviau]

Friendly bump. Delivery by mule?

[John F]

Friendly bump. Delivery by mule?

I have it... I used it for two days and (this is embarrassing) I forgot I had it. 

I'll get it moving pronto.

[headchange4u]

I really liked the Lido, especially compared to the Pharos. The Lido seemed to address all the shortcomings for the other grinder. It was easy to grip, easy to adjust, and easy to get the grounds out of the unit.

Build quality was top notch, but that is to be expected from OE products. The grind quality was superb. I think my biggest complaint is that the grinder is still a bit bulky. This wouldn't matter is it was going to be a strictly a home grinder, but I would not want to travel with the thing.

Overall? 2 big thumbs up. I'll probably pick one up at some point. Kudos Orphan Espresso

[BoldJava]

Remaining players:

Ron
JasonG and then
JBViau, winner.


On the backturn.

B|Java

[JasonG]

Whee! I wonder if I'll have it when my Brother-in-law is here from Germany? We recently visited them over there and were stuck with a whirlybird and some (he got for free) drip machine that frequently deposited the brew onto the counter.

Thinking of gifting them a technivorm for xmas; one interesting thing is the technivorms are cheaper over there ~$250 equivalent or so.

[John F]

My final thoughts on it...

I like it!

It was by far the best crank-o-matic I've ever used. I know it's reported to be espresso capable but my feeling while using it and looking at the grind was just to stick with pour over and aero press.

I can see using this grinder in many situations. For a single cup it's sort of fun to use even.

I thought the way you pour the beans in was kind of weird, Removing the handle is tougher than it could be because the act if grinding makes it tighten down more, and it does blow dust around when you take the baby food jar  off of it.

But overall I like it and if I ever have a need for one I would not hesitate to get one. It's got a super small footprint on the counter and looks nifty in the wine Koozie. 

I say thumbs up!

[BoldJava]

1. BoldJava
3. Ray T, paid
4. Yakster, paid
8. Milowebailey, paid
5. HeadChange4U, paid
6. JDibble/ScareYourPassenger, paid purchased one
7. John_F, paid
9. Ron L, paid
10. JasonG, paid
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2. JBViau, paid  (winner)


Coming your way Ron.

[Ron_L]

1. BoldJava
3. Ray T, paid
4. Yakster, paid
8. Milowebailey, paid
5. HeadChange4U, paid
6. JDibble/ScareYourPassenger, paid purchased one
7. John_F, paid
9. Ron L, paid
10. JasonG, paid
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2. JBViau, paid  (winner)


Coming your way Ron.

It got here on Wednesday but I didn't open the box until today.  Darn life getting in the way I haven't done much more than grind a few beans to see what it did. I was pleasantly surprised at how easily it is to find compared to other hand grinders I own.  But, my main reason for a hand grinder is for travel and this thing is really too big to pack along with me.

Jason, when is your BIL in town? I can get it shipped quickly if you need it soon.

[JasonG]

Thanks Ron for the offer; tres cool. We actually had, this past Sun and Mon, a whirlwind brief meetup in Stowe, VT for some hiking and bouldering around the notch. We didn't even bring coffee along so got to experience the Green Mountain signature blend. It was actually not too bad considering pre-ground a $9/12oz. I will enjoy the Lido whenever it gets here so no reason to hurry at all.

He relayed that his coffee maker once again made the coffee onto the counter since we left Germany but "it was free so not complaining." I think I will definitely gift a TV this next holiday. He and my Sister are loved

[BoldJava]

I chased a LIDO on CoffeeGeek yesterday.  Guy wanted $120 or best offer.  It went above list.  Data point.

Needless to say, it's not in my stable.

B|Java

[jbviau]

^^^ So it sold for more than $165? Was that including shipping? If not, uh, why would anyone bite at that price? Maybe by "list" you mean $120+ ...

[BoldJava]

^^^ So it sold for more than $165? Was that including shipping? If not, uh, why would anyone bite at that price? Maybe by "list" you mean $120+ ...

List was $120.  I do not know sale price other than the seller sent me an email with "thanks, went above what I had it listed for."

[jbviau]

^^^ How long is that wait, by the way? Anyone tried ordering a LIDO from OE recently?