Posted Sat Nov 5, 2011, 3:55am Subject: Re: Does this make sense for a sub $300 (actually £200) grinder?
Robhu - I'm afraid you are in the same dilemma most people find at this stage.
Do you go out and buy what you can afford now, or wait until you can afford a higher level of quality.
The first option works if you find yourself happy with the result of your purchases, and don't want to "trade up" later, because the second hand value of what you have bought is likely to be low, and constantly trading up in this area is a fools game. Some people, however, want to go that route perhaps because they aren't sure of what they want when they start out
My own advice would be to hang on for now and buy something significantly better, such as a Mazzer super jolly. This is about 20% more in price than the more expensive ones in your list, but it is in a different league. A superbly built full on commercial grinder that will last several lifetimes in a domestic setting, and very highly regarded by even the geekiest members on here. It might seem overkill compared to the espresso machine, but it isn't, and would survive any number of machine upgrades if you did go in that direction. It is also very quiet.
I am very good at spending other people's money for them.......
"Buy cheap and buy twice" ...buy quality and buy once (unless the upgrade bug hits you for other reasons).
Posted Sat Nov 5, 2011, 7:47pm Subject: Re: Does this make sense for a sub $300 (actually £200) grinder?
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Robhu - I'm afraid you are in the same dilemma most people find at this stage.
Do you go out and buy what you can afford now, or wait until you can afford a higher level of quality.
The first option works if you find yourself happy with the result of your purchases, and don't want to "trade up" later, because the second hand value of what you have bought is likely to be low, and constantly trading up in this area is a fools game. Some people, however, want to go that route perhaps because they aren't sure of what they want when they start out
My own advice would be to hang on for now and buy something significantly better, such as a Mazzer super jolly. This is about 20% more in price than the more expensive ones in your list, but it is in a different league. A superbly built full on commercial grinder that will last several lifetimes in a domestic setting, and very highly regarded by even the geekiest members on here. It might seem overkill compared to the espresso machine, but it isn't, and would survive any number of machine upgrades if you did go in that direction. It is also very quiet.
I am very good at spending other people's money for them.......
"Buy cheap and buy twice" ...buy quality and buy once (unless the upgrade bug hits you for other reasons).
For only 20% more I would get the Mazzer too if it is in the budget.
OP - Please share your feedback too after selecting one of these grinders - this type of question comes up often and you can help form the right answer.
I chew coffee beans with my teeth while gargling with 195 F water to enjoy coffee. What is this "coffee brewing" device you speak of?
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