Posted Wed Jan 25, 2006, 8:11am Subject: best vendor for Silvia/Rocky combo
I am looking to buy a Silvia and rocky in the next 6 months or so ( or might consider a less expensive HX machine) and I was wondering where it is best to buy it from. I know that wholelattelove, chris's coffee, sweet marias and aabre coffee sell them plus others. My understanding is that the vendor that sells them handles service not Rancillio, so I need someone who is easy to deal with and responds to problems quickly. Also, some places like Sweet Maria's include extras like a tamper, steaming pitcher, samples of coffee etc.
any input into where to buy my new machine and grinder appreciated as well as discussion of silvia vs HX machine. i would not want to upgrade again for a while. I currently have a machine with a pressurized portafilter and a cheapo cusinart burr grinder. makes decent shots but they have very pale crema.
caferacer Senior Member Joined: 22 Mar 2004 Posts: 97 Location: NYC Expertise: I love coffee
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Posted Wed Jan 25, 2006, 9:10am Subject: Re: best vendor for Silvia/Rocky combo
I can't speak to your specific questions but FWIW, at the top of the page I'm looking at is an ad for 1st in Coffee, so they are a CG sponsor. All else being equal (and I'm not suggesting it is) that might be a criteria. Also, they offer the Rancilio two drawer base at no charge when purchasing Rocky and Sylvia together.
I look forward to the replies from our more experienced members since I am considering the same combo, though not simultaneously (I like being married).
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