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Best place to stumble across a deal on used equipment?

Postby slr001 on Fri Sep 25, 2009 11:34 am

Hey guys,

I already have a couple of levers, Sama Export, and a La Pavoni. But still intrigued by seeing people stumble on good deals on machines.

I am taking a bit of a road trip in a few weeks. What kind of places are best for finding a hidden gem? I have tried estate sales and garage sales in my own area. What might be good to look for as I travel through towns on my trip? Thrift stores, antique stores? Where have people had success?
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Postby Bluecold on Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:00 pm

Italy.
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Postby slr001 on Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:13 pm

Italy.


Well,

Yeah I would love to wander around Italy looking for old espresso machines. Not gonna happen on this road trip.
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Postby Droshi on Fri Sep 25, 2009 5:14 pm

In my imagination people that find these deals are probably through having all your friends know you're a coffee crazy. Then when they see a crazy machine anywhere, they think of you and give you a call.

Best place is probably still craigslist or coffeegeek forums, just because theres more chance of getting what you want. Of course less chance of picking up a Cremina 67 for $50...
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Postby slr001 on Fri Sep 25, 2009 5:20 pm

Best place is probably still craigslist or coffeegeek forums, just because theres more chance of getting what you want. Of course less chance of picking up a Cremina 67 for $50...


Well like I said I already have two levers, via the Ebay/Craigslist route. I don't need another machine or I would still be shopping via those sites. I am really just looking to have fun finding something interesting collecting dust somewhere.
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