2nd hand ECM botticelli II?

Kelsey

A local rag has a classified for an ECM Botticelli II going for a price well south of $500.

The seller has put very little information down, but the reviews at CoffeeCrew and from a sale on a certain highbrow chartreuse forum seem to indicate this is quite a good machine.

I assume that provided it brews and steams it could be considered in working condition?

Mmmmm I wasn't really looking at second hand, but this could be tempting....

Lacehim

Depends on age & condition. They are similar in design to a silvia, ie single boiler thermostat temp control. If it's up north sunshine coast I might be able to take a look for ya. 🙂

Kelsey

Apparently it's five years old. They didn't bother polishing it for the photo, but it looks in decent condition for all that. Thanks for the offer Lacehim! I've emailed them asking where they are. Not sure I can do it tho... there's a BZ09 that I probably won't be allowed to buy, but I'm lusting after it anyway. 😉

Koffee_Kosmo

Kelsey wrote:

Apparently it's five years old. They didn't bother polishing it for the photo, but it looks in decent condition for all that. Thanks for the offer Lacehim! I've emailed them asking where they are. Not sure I can do it tho... there's a BZ09 that I probably won't be allowed to buy, but I'm lusting after it anyway. 😉

Quality of components are key for longevity Ask yourself these questions 1] Save now pay later with repairs 2] Pay for quality now and hardly have you hand in your wallet for its life time KK

Kelsey

That's my thought also. Although ECM does have a good reputation, this machine's service history is unknown. The BZ09 on the other hand - serviced by Bezzera themselves.

Koffee_Kosmo

I hav

Kelsey wrote:

That's my thought also. Although ECM does have a good reputation, this machine's service history is unknown. The BZ09 on the other hand - serviced by Bezzera themselves.

I have seen it in the flesh @ Barazi If it is the one I saw then it still has the protective plastic on some panels So although it used its probably a demo model But be prudent and ask in case I a wrong KK

Kelsey

You're right, it's a demo model. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.

Koffee_Kosmo

Kelsey wrote:

You're right, it's a demo model. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.

Well its quite sexy looking Give me a heads up when you are planing to come down to Brisbane and I will try and meet you there KK

Kelsey

Will do, KK! Sounds like fun! I've got to check with Chris to see if he'll be around, but at this stage it's looking like either Friday this week or Monday next.

Brett_H

Monday Arvo and I stand a chance of being there too. Can't be there Friday sadly due to a gig.

Kelsey

This is starting to sound like a party... 😉 How early in the arvo on Monday, Brett? I've got to get back to Caloundra in time to fullfil my deputy conductor duties on Monday evenings....

Brett_H

Sorry but I couldn't bet there before 3:45... I'll know for sure tomorrow.

Kelsey

Probably a little too late, more's the pity - we'll need to be on the road to be home in time to avoid the feeding witching hour.

Brett_H

No worries...

Kelsey

That'd be nice, wouldn't it. And I'm sure Bezzera wouldn't mind us crashing the joint... 😉

Bottom_Line

Lacehim wrote:

Depends on age & condition. They are similar in design to a silvia, ie single boiler thermostat temp control.

I've got one of these sitting on the shelf. Pretty much on par to the Silvia. Very well built. Can pull a great shot but suffers from the same temp swings as the Silvia. Steam is the same too BUT the arm is stuck in one position. This can be a pain depending on where the unit sits and the size of your jugs.. um milk jugs... er you know what I mean. The other small pain compared to the Silvia is the water container. To remove you have to pull a small handle on the top of the machine which lifts out the pipe. You then pull the contain forward. So if in average condition with no extras $500 seems a little high. You could probably get a Silvia for that. But if in great condition, sold through a reputable shop it is a good price. Good luck!

Kelsey

Thanks for the info Bottom Line. The price turns out to be well south of the $500 mark, so it would seem that if it's in decent condition it could be a good buy. I'm still keen on a new machine, for warranty and tax reasons, but this machine is still nagging away in the back of my mind....

UNM

you can still claim as a business expense, even if buying 2nd hand. Just not gst unless seller is registered.

Kelsey

KK, AM (& Brett H, in case the gig falls through), I'm going to try to be at Bezzera for around 2.30 - 3.00pm Friday to check out some of their namesake machines and the Silvia. Just in case anyone decides to show up to say hello..... 8)

Kelsey

UNM wrote:

you can still claim as a business expense, even if buying 2nd hand. Just not gst unless seller is registered.

I've found a lot of home-sellers (as opposed to businesses who deal regularly in used goods) are unable or unwilling to provide receipts - do you know of any 'receiptless' way of claiming? I usually hand all this stuff off to the accountant, so I've got no clue!.