There was a significant price jump on the Elektra A3 (and others) a while back.

What, roughly, was the old price? Anyone recall? I have the opportunity to purchase a new unit at what I believe is close to the old cost, but having trouble deciding if I want to make the jump.

Grant

The price in January 2008 was $3200. It was as low as $2650 in 2006

Chris' Coffee Service sold the Elektra A3 for $2795 when the review was published in September 2005 with pallet shipping included.

So I have narrowed (to date, still looking) my A3 search down to 2 machines so far within driving/pickup range. I do not want to ship the unit as it will likely not be factory/pallet protected.

I found a new A3 for $3500.00 + tax (C$) - roughly $3200.00 US
I can get a showroom condition approximately 1.5 - 2 year old machine for $2500.00 - roughly $2150.00 US

Appreciate any insights/thoughts on the relative vlaue, but based on the machines, I am thinking a "mint" 2 year old machine (also, this has only seen domestic use...never been used commercially) is probably pretty close to "new" considering the build quality of these machines. It has been on a softener it's entire life as well.

Any thoughts....

Get the $3500 one and PM me the details of the $2500 one

Personally, from a T1 owner, for the $1K I'd buy the new one. Its just peace of mind. I purchased my T1 before the price increase from Chris' Coffee last October and a flex line between the heat exchanger and flow meter developed a minor leak at the crimp. I'm happy its still under warranty. Yeah they are tanks but its a one time purchase and the added cost over a decade is small (<$10/month). In addition, YOU know what has been done to the machine and how it was taken care of.

Good luck.
Joe

Thanks for the replies all,

Can someone measure their A3 and let me know the measurements of the MAIN body cabinet (excluding the drain tray)? I am trying to make a cardboard equivalent of the unit to determine if the larger size of this unit is going to look "bad" in my location where I want it.

Also, can the A3 sit right back against the wall (i.e. like 1cm or so of space)....i.e. does the cord/drain/water supply all use the space underneath the unit?

Thanks...

Hi Grant,

I've also been looking for an A3 in Canada, would you be willing to share where you can get the new machine for $3500? best I could do was $4200 close to you. Maybe a group buy?
Thanks,

Dave

Grant -

13 1/4 wide by 13 1/2 deep on the "box". Please note that the front feet are at the front of the drip tray. I had to move my front feet back a few inches because the drip tray overhangs my counter.

Sue