Breville's new dual boiler machine BES900

shape_shifter

ROFL Lacehim 😛 yep levers rule ;D I will have to clarify I am looking at a few other new ones even though my OH says that the Breville ticks all the boxes. The others I am looking at do have some of the same features but there are known issues with them and if they haven't fixed them then I won't go that way. The advantage now I guess is that while I am patiently waiting and looking the BDB will be out there being used and if there are problems we'll be alerted to them and then at the final stage when I know the BDB is available to me I'll be able to buy without any doubts (although I didn't have any to start off with). Lacehim I'm pretty sure I've said the same thing about the 'apple' syndrome too 🙂 It will be really interesting to see what happens in the appliance stores since they have all reported slumps in sales in a big way. I can still see lots sitting on shelves until the next sales.

beanflying

Lacehim wrote:

Anyway we all know lever's rule. 🙂 ;D 😃

Goes without saying. Simple machines for us simple Baristas ;D

admin

Hi guys - one of the posts that was lost [see [i]'Have your say'][/i] was one of mine; Would just like to re-iterate an earlier request that we keep this thread on topic - ie focussed on the merits (or otherwise) of Breville's machine [which I'm sure is eagerly awaited]. thanks in advance A

Koffee_Kosmo

If one is available & you set up a demonstration day AM I will come KK

grahamh

what is the life expectancy of this breville unit

beanflying

grahamh wrote:

what is the life expectancy of this breville unit

That's the million $ question with all espresso machines without a real answer as there is no data. I seem to remember that a preproduction unit had been put through multi 1000 cycles but it is when in the hands of the average member of the general public that real testing begins.

grahamh

the common problem with appliance importers is that the parts are only available for 3 to 5 years, and some parts not available at all for instance the breville smart grinder was extolled as being better than grinders twice the price, but if it fails outside of the warranty period, then it goes in the bin, as no working parts are available So it doesnt have a good life expectancy

derrilex

Got one yet AM ;D

admin

have people actually had delivery of these yet? If I read David's post correctly, first units were expected about now. If so am interested to hear about their experiences... does it live up to expectations? A

Cuppacoffee

admin wrote:

have people actually had delivery of these yet? If I read David's post correctly, first units were expected about now. If so am interested to hear about their experiences... does it live up to expectations? A

Stock was being picked at Breville yesterday, so will arrive at retailers either today or early next week. I would expect they will be in their new homes very shortly thereafter.

Lacehim

AngerManagement wrote:

PS. If DJ can sell the Smart Grinder for $150 (special ? ) I am yet to see, but understand this is the case ??? Then I wonder what deals will happen with the BES 900 at X-mass time....

I know Joyce Maine will sell it cheaper! Buy a grinder, get a FREE breville DB. ;D 😃 :o Oh, and you'll probably have to buy it at the car park sale too and get shouted at by numerous add on TV about a secret sale! Shhhhh, don't tell anyone. Only joking. Is it any wonder aren't shopping as much? Anyone else sick of the sale? Has anyone actually got them yet anyway? Or are we still talking about freshair and sunshine?

DoubleRistretto

David Gubbin wrote:

1st delivery is still slated for Aug 1st (fingers crossed)

was going to be 270 units for this first shipment apparently dR

shape_shifter

I'm still waiting to see the list of retailers...

Cuppacoffee

AngerManagement wrote:

Well as the local Qld Speciality shop has got 30, then add in the two retailers from CS... (NSW and VIC). Let alone other Speciality shops in other states... Thus not many left for ALL the BIG chains (HN, Myer, DJ etc etc) to to put on the shelves across Australia.. Or was the 270 for Speciality shops alone ?

The large chains should have about 50% in toto. I suppose that means they will be fairly thin on the ground for a little while. Perhaps wait for the sale Joyce Mayne have at Christmas as per Lacehim's suggestion? (only joking). SS - you could either contact the QLD retailer AM speaks of or approach your local Good Guys store. Apparently it was in their catalogue a few weeks ago as they were accepting pre-orders.

Muscles

Handy to know GoodGuys will be stocking as they normally beat written quotes / advertised prices - web prices included 😉

Cuppacoffee

Muscles wrote:

Handy to know GoodGuys will be stocking as they normally beat written quotes / advertised prices - web prices included 😉

Which at this point in the game means if they had stock, you could get one for $1499 with their usual after sales support. 😉

Cuppacoffee

Muscles wrote:

Handy to know GoodGuys will be stocking as they normally beat written quotes / advertised prices - web prices included 😉

AngerManagement wrote:

Agree and 2 years warranty managed by Breville 😉

Warranty is managed by Breville irrespective of who sells the machine. When the Good Guys are able to come up with a good quality tamper that can be tucked away as per the one supplied with the machine, or are available to answer a question from a purchaser outside their regular trading hours, etc., let me know. 😉

Muscles

My Pullman tamper is all I need. I shop online for everything except groceries unless there are significant savings to be had in store. And, there are better prices to be had than the RRP of $1499...

Brett_H

AngerManagement wrote:

A quick Heads up. 1: If your in Brisbane 2: Free this afternoon / evening 3: Can Make it to the Northside 4: Interested for your self or on behalf of another Then PM me ASAP and include your contact details i.e. Mobile # !!! I have a small window to set up / arrange an on the fly DEMO !!!!

Darn it! I have a concert. Take lots of photos/videos and remember that here you can speak the truth... sure you'll cop some flack from the businesses that have a vested interest but they can't hack your account ... can they? Perhps sugar coat it if there is something you don't like.... sugar and Italian Espresso are not uncomon bedfellows. Look forward to your take on the machine!

Gra

AngerManagement wrote:

Brett Just for you ;D Have had it changed to Thursday 5:30pm. This may also assist with getting a couple of others along...

Would have loved to be there mate but I'm having my other hip replaced in the morning and I don't think they will let go ;D ;D ;D Cheers Gra..

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