EBay Olympia Cremina record? - Page 10

[Dink0617]

There is one on Seattle craigslist for $750.

[bobcraige]

We watch, you watch...everyone watches ebay! We saw the wondrous listing for the O.C., much traveled, but not yet arrived from Switzerland when listed, the first time. Only a $1600.00 price tag then. Now, it's BACK! Apparently arrived from Switzerland, 'good as new', completely confused listing that refers in the title to a 2002 O.C., but with pictures of the actual machine this time...kind of! Oh, and a picture of the repair bill! The bill is probably worth a bit - actual paperwork from Olympia Express! They claim 'over $450.00' in repairs. A boiler gasket, steam wand valve & safety valve gaskets, and a switch - indeed switches aren't easy to get...$65.00 in parts. $85.00 in Manodopera (I believe that is labor & probably is about 50 Euro an hour, or more!)

The seller clearly tells the story. This was a very minor repair and service at Olympia. He includes the actual bill which confirms this. This was not an overhaul. All that was done was change the switch, boiler cap seal, safety valve seal, steam tap seal, knob and steam wand. The bill also clearly states that all he spent was a reasonable 147 CHF (approx. $150) total parts and labor on the actual work. Shipping and customs were an additional 104 CHF. While he may have spent $450, the majority of it was on shipping. This certainly does not constitute an overhaul, but just some minor service-period.

As to his listing it as a Cremina 2002, that is nonsense as is his comment that Ebay automatically changed it. Ebay never changes the text you submit. As to the comment as good as a new Cremina 2002, not a chance. As to good as a new Cremina 67, this one still likely has twenty-five year old seals in it!

[rawman]

There is one on Seattle craigslist for $750.

It's the exact same one that's on ebay with reserve not met.. Same description, same picture same links to the videos.

[IMAWriter]

$1,261!!

Greg...mine was $667. I really caught a break. Everyone must have been watching WWE.
But over $1200?. That's a LOT of green for 1.5 oz of brown, though I understand how scarce parts seem to be.

[rawman]

Greg...mine was $667. I really caught a break. Everyone must have been watching WWE.
But over $1200?. That's a LOT of green for 1.5 oz of brown, though I understand how scarce parts seem to be.

Totally rubbing salt in our wounds aren't you Since yours sold, one hasn't gone for less than $880.00. You got a heck of a deal.

[IMAWriter]

Totally rubbing salt in our wounds aren't you Since yours sold, one hasn't gone for less than $880.00. You got a heck of a deal.

I didn't mean to rub it in. Well, maybe a little
Whoever let me win....thanks!...weren't you looking?
If you think this is something, wait till the run on used Honda Civics!

[mogogear]

No doubt- you got a good deal Rob..... !! It pays to shop!!