Does anyone know how often Williams-Sonoma does sales like this?

Right now I'm in Boston, unfortunately work may keep me from going back to the islands for a while. Thanks for all of the feedback everyone, it sounds like the LP would fit me fine. Now I'm off to hunt me a nice unit

How is the reliability/durability? I keep hearing so many people saying that they're poorly built. Also, would you recommend buying new or used? Seattlecoffeegear sellings a brand new Europiccola for $680 shipped whereas many people are selling their used/damaged units from the 70's for $400+. I wou...

I currently own a Baratza Vario and LeLit PL041 and have been looking to upgrade. I was initially looking at the La Pavoni Europiccola / Professional but started hearing mixed reviews about it being difficult to manage consistent shots. I also see that many of these used machines are coming from the...

I had to laugh when I read the idea of autoclaving steaming pitchers, never thought I'd ever hear that! Not to say it isn't a good idea I really need to try this though

Got to use my Vario for the first time today and I must say I've never seen grounds that are so fluffy! NO CLUMPS! Love it! I just need to get my grind dialed in a bit more

Jason, I had the same concerns and emailed Chris Coffee about the revisions Baratza has made to the Vario. He responded saying that he was on his 5th batch of Varios, so his stock is the latest directly from Vario. My Vario shipped out in a day and was packaged as carefully as I could ask for

Call up Chris @ ChrisCoffee in NY. They are running a sweet discount on the Vario for a limited time! At their price it's crazy!

Thanks for all the replies! I just placed my order with Chris Coffee for my Vario!

I'm just being very cautious since I've done the grinder shuffle already many times. I've done the cheap $20 Krups blade, then the mediocre $90 Infinity, went to a $200 Cunill that was a behmouth, and now @ $400 I just hope I can quench my upgraditis of grinders