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Coffee Discussion boards => Hardware & Equipment => Topic started by: Tex on July 30, 2009, 12:03:51 PM
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http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/bfs/1293956596.html
I know nothing specific about this machine or seller. But $700???
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$70? I'm on it...Mrs. MMW will just have to deal (read: I need a machine for the garage, or the doghouse)
Oh...wait...$700!?! Pass. Sitting here wondering which restaurant in Frisco would have such a beast though.
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Don't get me wrong, BTW, if I had the space, time, and money...that thing would be pretty slick. But it's a pretty good investment in both the space and the time aspect.
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Yeah, I'd fix it up for display purposes only. You'd need a BIG hunk of counter space to display it properly.
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Elektra or Victoria Arduino? :-\
http://www.nuovasimonelliusa.com/images/VENUScentury.pdf ???
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Elektra or Victoria Arduino? Undecided
Arduino? (http://www.arduino.cc/) the brain of the Milowidget... it must be a sign.....
I must have this Gaggia!!
(http://images.craigslist.org/3m03o93lbZZZZZZZZZ97sc1e37d0fe188184c.jpg)
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Want me to go pick it up for you? I'll be passing through Frisco this weekend.
You can come visit it in Longview any time you like ;D
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I think that machine has Robert Harmon written all over it.
>:D
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I made them an offer.....
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I made them an offer.....
A word to the wise ... don't let Robert pick it up for you.
:)
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I made them an offer.....
A word to the wise ... don't let Robert pick it up for you.
:)
that would be like letting me pick up a sonofresco for someone
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I made them an offer.....
A word to the wise ... don't let Robert pick it up for you.
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that would be like letting me pick up a sonofresco for someone
That would make it their your Sonofresco.
;D
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I offered the guy 250.... he came back at $500
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I offered the guy 250.... he came back at $500
If it was new it'd be ~$14,000.
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Tex
Didn't you ever go to Mexico and dicker on the price of something.... my experience is that if people list it on Craigs list for 700 or best offer then they don't know the value of it and you can low-ball them with an offer... like $250 to see if they'll move.. which he did already by $200... then toss him a hmmmm..... I'd really like to have it.... how about $300... then he goes to $400... and I send him $350... for a $14000 machine... He's happy.. I'm happy ;D ;D
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Tex
Didn't you ever go to Mexico and dicker on the price of something.... my experience is that if people list it on Craigs list for 700 or best offer then they don't know the value of it and you can low-ball them with an offer... like $250 to see if they'll move.. which he did already by $200... then toss him a hmmmm..... I'd really like to have it.... how about $300... then he goes to $400... and I send him $350... for a $14000 machine... He's happy.. I'm happy ;D ;D
Nah - he may be happy with less than $700, but you'll still be cheap! ;D
Funny, I showed it to Chris & she got excited about it. I had to tell her that I just don't need another machine and besides, I've got ~12 or so sitting around that I need to work on.
But I was shocked that she thought that machine looked cool, and even more surprised that she didn't go for my jugular for even looking at it. That's how I ended up with a Sonofresco, if you'll remember?
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Nah - he may be happy with less than $700, but you'll still be cheap! ;D
I think that's a compliment.... thanks Tex.
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But I was shocked that she thought that machine looked cool, and even more surprised that she didn't go for my jugular for even looking at it. That's how I ended up with a Milo's Sonofresco, if you'll remember?
:)
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Nah - he may be happy with less than $700, but you'll still be cheap! ;D
I think that's a compliment.... thanks Tex.
Oh yeah, cheap is cool! ;) I hope you get it.
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It's entirely possible that this old gal is heading to the PNW... to be restored, and PID'd.
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It's entirely possible that this old gal is heading to the PNW... to be restored, and PID'd.
Hey dude, want me to pick it up & keep it with my your roaster? No problem! :angel:
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Milowebailey has a new project. MMW graciously picked it up for me.
Tex eat your heart out
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Milowebailey has a new project. MMW graciously picked it up for me.
Tex eat your heart out
I have only one question. Is it now MMW's your machine?
;)
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Milowebailey has a new project. MMW graciously picked it up for me.
Tex eat your heart out
If you don't mind me asking Milo ... what was the final price?
:)
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$400 + shipping
Tex can say I'm cheap, but i closed the deal
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$400 + shipping
Tex can say I'm cheap, but i closed the deal
Good deal! So now you have your espresso machine for the cottage and it will be all cleaned up and PID'd also. I am still trying to figure out how Robert let that baby go.
Shhhh!
;)
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$400 + shipping
Tex can say I'm cheap, but i closed the deal
Maybe you are, maybe you're not? I just know that I want you to do all my negotiating in the future. You do the buying/selling (and widgets) and I'll handle the refurbs/mods - we'll make a killing! ;D
I'm looking forward to the frequent pictorial updates.
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$400 + shipping
Tex can say I'm cheap, but i closed the deal
Good deal! So now you have your espresso machine for the cottage and it will be all cleaned up and PID'd also. I am still trying to figure out how Robert let that baby go.
Shhhh!
;)
iiit! I didn't think milo'd do it.
But I just don't have a spot for a four-foot tall espresso machine.
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But I just don't have a spot for a four-foot tall espresso machine.
That is not the Robert Harmon I know.
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??? ??? ???
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But I just don't have a spot for a four-foot tall espresso machine.
That is not the Robert Harmon I know.
:-\
??? ??? ???
Hell, even my wife wanted me to get it! Am I the only one with, or without, any smarts?
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But I just don't have a spot for a four-foot tall espresso machine.
That is not the Robert Harmon I know.
:-\
??? ??? ???
Hell, even my wife wanted me to get it! Am I the only one with, or without, any smarts?
I can't believe you didn't snatch it up.
:o
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But I just don't have a spot for a four-foot tall espresso machine.
That is not the Robert Harmon I know.
:-\
??? ??? ???
Hell, even my wife wanted me to get it! Am I the only one with, or without, any smarts?
I can't believe you didn't snatch it up.
:o
It seemed only fair that I give milo a chance to have his wife as pissed at him, as mine is at me most of the time. >:D
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But I just don't have a spot for a four-foot tall espresso machine.
That is not the Robert Harmon I know.
:-\
??? ??? ???
Hell, even my wife wanted me to get it! Am I the only one with, or without, any smarts?
I can't believe you didn't snatch it up.
:o
It seemed only fair that I give milo a chance to have his wife as pissed at him, as mine is at me most of the time. >:D
Robert ... you said many times that this machine mesmerized you ... it was as beautiful as it was functional. You said you would jump all over it if one became available. What happened?
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But I just don't have a spot for a four-foot tall espresso machine.
That is not the Robert Harmon I know.
:-\
??? ??? ???
Hell, even my wife wanted me to get it! Am I the only one with, or without, any smarts?
I can't believe you didn't snatch it up.
:o
It seemed only fair that I give milo a chance to have his wife as pissed at him, as mine is at me most of the time. >:D
Robert ... you said many times that this machine mesmerized you ... it was as beautiful as it was functional. You said you would jump all over it if one became available. What happened?
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I'm actually looking for one of the old-style Italcrem/Futurmat/Visacrem spring powered lever machines (1 or 2 group), preferably with gas burners. These have the levers on the side of the groups, not in-line like current models.
If you see one let me know, OK.
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But ... but ... but ... the machine you wanted ... the love of your espresso life ... seeped through your fingers.
Besides ... your searches are legendary ... they can spot machines almost before the people put them up for sale.
:o
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Milowebailey has a new project. MMW graciously picked it up for me.
Tex eat your heart out
I have only one question. Is it now MMW's your machine?
;)
Mrs MMW thought it was a striking machine. My mother almost kept it for herself, and she doesn't even 'do' espresso :o
My wife thought R2D2 was riding around with us all weekend (after the eagle was removed).
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Milowebailey has a new project. MMW graciously picked it up for me.
Tex eat your heart out
I have only one question. Is it now MMW's your machine?
;)
Mrs MMW thought it was a striking machine. My mother almost kept it for herself, and she doesn't even 'do' espresso :o
My wife thought R2D2 was riding around with us all weekend (after the eagle was removed).
Oh oh ... I smell another brewing mutiny on the bounty.
:o
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Oh oh ... I smell another brewing mutiny on the bounty.
:o
Milo has nothing to worry about...the Gaggia is resting comfortably in Longview preparing for it's journey. The brass Eagle on the top, though? My 6 year really wants to keep it as a trophy.
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Oh oh ... I smell another brewing mutiny on the bounty.
:o
Milo has nothing to worry about...the Gaggia is resting comfortably in Longview preparing for it's journey. The brass Eagle on the top, though? My 6 year really wants to keep it as a trophy.
You are going to route the shipping through Pearland, right? ;)
And that eagle would look wicked mounted on the handlebars of his bike! ;D
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Oh oh ... I smell another brewing mutiny on the bounty.
:o
Milo has nothing to worry about...the Gaggia is resting comfortably in Longview preparing for it's journey. The brass Eagle on the top, though? My 6 year really wants to keep it as a trophy.
You are going to route the shipping through Pearland, right? ;)
And that eagle would look wicked mounted on the handlebars of his bike! ;D
That depends. What's the bid? And are you able to keep me supplied with COE and high quality micro lot greens?
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You are going to route the shipping through Pearland, right? ;)
And that eagle would look wicked mounted on the handlebars of his bike! ;D
And I don't know about the bike...here's a test fit:
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Oh oh ... I smell another brewing mutiny on the bounty.
:o
Milo has nothing to worry about...the Gaggia is resting comfortably in Longview preparing for it's journey. The brass Eagle on the top, though? My 6 year really wants to keep it as a trophy.
You are going to route the shipping through Pearland, right? ;)
And that eagle would look wicked mounted on the handlebars of his bike! ;D
That depends. What's the bid? And are you able to keep me supplied with COE and high quality micro lot greens?
No, but how about a lifetime supply of mountain oysters? 8)
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Oh oh ... I smell another brewing mutiny on the bounty.
:o
Milo has nothing to worry about...the Gaggia is resting comfortably in Longview preparing for it's journey. The brass Eagle on the top, though? My 6 year really wants to keep it as a trophy.
You are going to route the shipping through Pearland, right? ;)
And that eagle would look wicked mounted on the handlebars of his bike! ;D
That depends. What's the bid? And are you able to keep me supplied with COE and high quality micro lot greens?
No, but how about a lifetime supply of mountain oysters? 8)
Man I grew up on a ranch. Armed with full knowledge of what those are, I know they won't replace my coffee habit any time soon. ;D
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You are going to route the shipping through Pearland, right? ;)
And that eagle would look wicked mounted on the handlebars of his bike! ;D
And I don't know about the bike...here's a test fit:
Looks good on that BabyI I'm still trying to figure out what to do with my dome & eagle?
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You guys are funny. Good thing Tex isn't a distributor...
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You guys are funny. Good thing Tex isn't a distributor...
"I know ... I can just see how that goes ... "Well ... I was going to send you the coffee ... but I liked it so much I decided to keep it for myself ... I'll send you a sampler pack with your money to be refunded".
;D
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Ship date: Aug 20, 2009
Estimated delivery: Aug 26, 2009
Weight:137.0 lbs/62.1 kg
Destination: SEATTLE, WA
;D ;D ;D ;D
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Lots of pics & video please! ;D
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Wish I would have had a spare can of elbow grease to throw in the box: you're going to need it.
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Elbow grease I have.... I think this is going to be a fun project.
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Ship date: Aug 20, 2009
Estimated delivery: Aug 26, 2009
Weight:137.0 lbs/62.1 kg
Destination: SEATTLE, WA
;D ;D ;D ;D
This will be a wonderful addition to your coffee arsenal. Were you planning on keeping this at your cottage.
:)
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Ship date: Aug 20, 2009
Estimated delivery: Aug 26, 2009
Weight:137.0 lbs/62.1 kg
Destination: SEATTLE, WA
;D ;D ;D ;D
This will be a wonderful addition to your coffee arsenal. Were you planning on keeping this at your cottage.
:)
I'm not sure where I'm going to put this one. I may sell the Brasilia once I get this restored.
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Ship date: Aug 20, 2009
Estimated delivery: Aug 26, 2009
Weight:137.0 lbs/62.1 kg
Destination: SEATTLE, WA
;D ;D ;D ;D
This will be a wonderful addition to your coffee arsenal. Were you planning on keeping this at your cottage.
:)
I'm not sure where I'm going to put this one. I may sell the Brasilia once I get this restored.
There's only one Mrs T. She had a spot picked out for that in her house as soon as I showed her the picture.
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There's only one Mrs T. She had a spot picked out for that in her house as soon as I showed her the picture.
What are you saying Robert ... heavy negotiations with Larry are forthcoming?
:angel:
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There's only one Mrs T. She had a spot picked out for that in her house as soon as I showed her the picture.
What are you saying Robert ... heavy negotiations with Larry are forthcoming?
:angel:
No, don't you remember I had first crack at it. I showed it to everyone else because I didn't want it. 8)
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No, don't you remember I had first crack at it. I showed it to everyone else because I didn't want it. 8)
Didn't want it or couldn't have it?
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No, don't you remember I had first crack at it. I showed it to everyone else because I didn't want it. 8)
Oh yeah ... didn't have a coffee yet ... will correct soon.
What was with that ... you've been lusting after this machine for god's ages and you let it slip through your finger?
???
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Aug 26, 2009 4:41 AM
On FedEx vehicle for delivery
AUBURN, WA
I almost can's stand the wait....
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:( :( :(
I have a sneaking suspicion that this machine is going to stand in the way of "Widget" research for a while. If I could only hijack that FedEx truck and hold the machine hostage until the "Widget" is released. Should have thought of this sooner. I could have sent Tex on a secret mission to MMWs place. Oh well.....
:( :( :(
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It's here!! a little larger than I thought it would be :P
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Great to hear. Did everything come out OK in the packaging/shipping?
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perfect. Looks like two of the brass drain plates were missing, but those should be easy to get made.
Here it is....
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Fantastic. I was really hoping to avoid claims with fedex ;D
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Fantastic. I was really hoping to avoid claims with fedex ;D
Yep, me too. Actually the box was not damaged at all. And the packing company used about 100 cubic feet of foam rubber. It took me 15 minutes to remove the foam from the box, just to find the machine ;D ;D Very nice packing job
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I think I've changed my mind, I do want it. ;) Great looking machine Larry; glad it got there alright! If you have a good metal refinishing shop near you it shouldn't cost more than a couple hundred dollars to have it shining like a new penny. That's going to be a fun project and you'll have the coolest espresso machine. Everyone will be envious! ;D
Did you think to get a picture of the wife's face when she saw how big it is? >:D
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She hasn't seen it yet.
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She hasn't seen it yet.
Should we send a search party if we haven't heard from you by morning?
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BTW, Here's the machine I'm really searching for. (http://web.archive.org/web/20070203102017/www.danny.mcnulty.btinternet.co.uk/espress2.html)
(http://web.archive.org/web/20070203102017/http://www.danny.mcnulty.btinternet.co.uk/gaggia.jpg)
This is the late Danny McNulty's machine - I'd prefer a 2-group, but a 3-group would work. To my eye this is purest expression of mechanical art!
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She hasn't seen it yet.
Does she even know you bought it? :angel: Should I call her and take the blame for pointing it out to you in the first place? ;)
BTW: I ordered the cookies from BJ's, so I don't need you to make a special trip for me. Thanks anyway!
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Yes, she knew I bought it, do you think I'm nuts...? :angel: :angel:
Well, it's mostly apart. Copper tubing and tank soaking. Group heads already cleaned. If I were going to be here this weekend I might have it running ;D
I'll have to order a few gaskets and I may re-wire it. I think the wiring, switches and lamps are probably in the worse shape of all. As long as the pump is good I should be good to go.
The tank was fairly clean inside.
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... As long as the pump is good I should be good to go.
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FYI: The place most of us send our pumps for rebuilding;
JC Beverage: http://www.jcbeverage.com/
VERY GOOD WORK @ a reasonable price.