MightyQuinn Junior Member Joined: 28 Feb 2013 Posts: 22 Location: Los Angeles Expertise: Just starting
Grinder: Mazzer Super Jolly
Posted Fri Mar 1, 2013, 10:30am Subject: Mazzer Luigi Super Jolly
I just made a deal with someone selling a Mazzer Luigi Super Jolly grinder with timer that was used by a small coffee shop at a school for $350. I was told that the machine has only been used for a few years and that it has been maintained.
Before I pay they want me to inspect it, but I am a novice! This will be my very first grinder. I am also purchasing a used mini la spaziale to go with it. Any comments? What to look for? Does this sound like a good deal?
Posted Fri Mar 1, 2013, 7:07pm Subject: Re: Mazzer Luigi Super Jolly
Ah, I see that you haven't forgotten the grinder! (See my response in your other thread)
Assuming that it works well, this is a good deal. Make sure it runs, of course. Look to be sure the burrs are turning without any wobble. Make sure the adjustment is smooth, turns well.
I am sure others will add more. You will certainly want to get new burrs no matter how the old ones look.
-Scott Coffee smells like freshly ground heaven. ~Jessi Lane Adams
IMAWriter Senior Member Joined: 4 Jul 2002 Posts: 5,464 Location: Brentwood, TN Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Nothing at the moment Grinder: Vario-W,Preciso-Esatto/KyM... Vac Pot: Adcraft SS, Yama 8 cup Drip: Brazen.Chemex, Hario, Clever... Roaster: Behmor 1600, CO/UFO combo
Posted Sat Mar 2, 2013, 1:06am Subject: Re: Mazzer Luigi Super Jolly
Monica, thanks for the post edit! Scott dispensed good advice, and I 2nd the new burr set. I'd recommend the "Duranium" purchased from a reputable vendor. The OEM Mazzer burr set are also good.
Thats a fair price, as long as it's in good shape, isn't terribly dinged up, and they don't charge you more than about $40 to ship, including $500 insurance. Do replace the burrs regardless of what they say.
MightyQuinn Junior Member Joined: 28 Feb 2013 Posts: 22 Location: Los Angeles Expertise: Just starting
Grinder: Mazzer Super Jolly
Posted Sun Mar 3, 2013, 12:57pm Subject: Re: Used Mazzer Luigi Super Jolly vs. Compak K3 Touch Doserless Grinder New $450
So I have not picked up the Mazzer yet. I have until tomorrow to decide, but I am thinking a used mazzer super jolly w/doser-timer for $350 versus a new Compak K3 Touch Doserless Grinder from Chris Coffee for $450.
Which one???
I am thinking of using it with either the Quick Mill Silvano or Oscar Simonelli, but haven't decided this yet as well. Thoughts?
Markarian Senior Member Joined: 27 Jun 2012 Posts: 474 Location: Seattle Area Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Modded Nuova Simonelli Oscar Grinder: Vario-W, Mazzer Super Jolly Drip: Moka, Aeropress, Melitta 102 Roaster: Wear-Ever Popcorn Pumper
Posted Sun Mar 3, 2013, 1:26pm Subject: Re: Mazzer Luigi Super Jolly
I was going to start a new thread almost identical to this one, but in my case it's someone local offering me one for $120. I've never worked with a commercial grinder before and am wondering if it's worth it for me to have an additional grinder aside from my Vario-W.
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