Sure this will be my conclude post of this thread, unless I need to address something or answer any question.
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Last year I tried to negotiate a group buy with Mr. Lin, but he refused. The UPS air freight shipping was about $1250. Trying to “split the shipping cost†was asking for 10% discount, and a “free shipping†inquiry was the same as asking for 20%-off. Anyhow, it is a big ticket item, worth pondering, and window shopping is always fun.
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I should list three features I like the most, and three things I wish could have been better.
Pro.
1. Safety features, all mentioned in earlier posts. It also has dedicated compartments separating electric board and gas line to reduce the risk of spark-ignited fire in case of gas leakage.
2. Multi-steps of power/fan controls After several batches, I really appreciate the fine controls I could have. (I don’t have hand-on experience of other gas roaster, therefore cannot compare the “touch†and adjustment levels.)
3. Auto-BT temperature control I really like the convenient, and this function had saved me a lot of time.
The stylish outlook is a big bonus for WAF (wife acceptance factor), but not a deal breaker for me. Some of the artisan coffee shops in Taiwan install big, shiny glass window to have their roast masters showing off, and a piece of eye candy is always the focus. I’m not that into it though.
Con.
1. It is not ETL/UL approved as of now. Mr. Lin said the machine uses only certified components, and he is on his way to get the whole roaster approved.
2. No vendor in North America as of now. I was lucky, no shipping damage, working out of the box. A vendor could have provided better service, faster responses for inquiries, technical/repair supports, etc.
3. Longevity unknown For a commercial roaster lightly used in a household setting, I expect at least 10-years of worry-free usage. I believe mechanically it will hold up, but not so sure about the electronic bells and whistles. Only time will tell.