Need some input - Page 4

Costa · 11-30-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

Wholelattelove.com

Ask them if they can offer any discounts and you'll probably get them to knock off 10%

Thank you!

mosesbotbol · 11-30-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Costa

Thank you!

They are apt to cut you a deal on your first big purchase so make it worth it.

floydpink · 11-30-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

They are apt to cut you a deal on your first big purchase so make it worth it.

True. They were glad to knock off quite a bit when I bought the Brasilia and included a lot of extras in the deal. Their tech department is great at helping and sending parts diagrams.

Costa · 11-30-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

They are apt to cut you a deal on your first big purchase so make it worth it.

It was on sale and then got another 10% off, came to $444.69.

This was such a cool experience, reminded me of how you guys helped take my cigar hobby to the next level many years ago at CS. Thank you all.

Now, just need to read up on proper ratio of grinds to water for coffee, get some decent beans, etc.

Do any of you guys make coffee at home from a drip machine out of curiosity?

Me thinks I have a new hobby!

Costa · 11-30-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

True. They were glad to knock off quite a bit when I bought the Brasilia and included a lot of extras in the deal. Their tech department is great at helping and sending parts diagrams.

When I am ready to make the espresso machine purchase, I will most definitely be using this place....

Costa · 11-30-2009, 06:10 PM

Had enough points on my AMEX to get the Technivorm for free!

Does anybody here recommend the Swiss Gold filters?

ashtonlady · 11-30-2009, 07:25 PM

yes

Costa · 11-30-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ashtonlady

yes

yes on the gold filters?

mosesbotbol · 12-01-2009, 06:23 AM

I am surprised you are not going to use a French Press and Thermos. You get the advantages of keep coffee warm, yet the quality of the French Press coffee. No filters or electricity.

I fill a Thermos up and pour the rest as my first cup.

Costa · 12-01-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I am surprised you are not going to use a French Press and Thermos. You get the advantages of keep coffee warm, yet the quality of the French Press coffee. No filters or electricity.

I fill a Thermos up and pour the rest as my first cup.

I am definitely going to play around with the french press. The problem is the wife gets up earlier, and gets the coffee on. Tough enough time to get her to grind ("I have to grind?"), hence the Technivorm. I am the coffee person on the weekends, where I intend to "play" more.

But I wanted to make the upfront investment on a top of the line grinder, as it seems to be the foundation of it all.

11-30-2009, 06:10 PM	#66
Costa Cohibo Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: Here Posts: 199 Trading: (1)	Re: Need some input Had enough points on my AMEX to get the Technivorm for free! Does anybody here recommend the Swiss Gold filters? __________________ It was the quintessential cc experience. Totally plugged, tasted like a burning straw hat, and made me all upset instead of relaxed. - shilala

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ashtonlady The Lady is Here Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Laura Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,090 Trading: (8)	Re: Need some input yes

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mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Need some input I am surprised you are not going to use a French Press and Thermos. You get the advantages of keep coffee warm, yet the quality of the French Press coffee. No filters or electricity. I fill a Thermos up and pour the rest as my first cup. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's