EBay Craziness

Brett H

How's about we advertise the wrong model machine and even get the specs wrong in the seller's description....

Brett H

And my personal favourite.  Insert attractive baristar and a promise of wifi-enabled clunker to make the sale.... Doesn't she look completely competent and assured of the quality of the item on sale.... holding that empty cup.....

Cuir Beluga

So am I the only one that went and checked out the listings  :pan?

Brett H

Okay... Why is this 'rare'?? Does it: A. Rarely work B. Rarely make a drinkable coffee C. Is it actually a real-life Koala disguised as an appliance... that would be rare. D. Are they in short supply due to being short on quality and desirability Without further ado :

GeekKopi

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Okay... Why is this 'rare'?? Does it: A. Rarely work B. Rarely make a drinkable coffee C. Is it actually a real-life Koala disguised as an appliance... that would be rare. D. Are they in short supply due to being short on quality and desirability Without further ado :

all of the above mate. And also to add it's rare coz it looks like... Well it's fugly.

Brett H

Lol... So the rare refers to its only found on the benches of the aesthetically forgiving.

GeekKopi

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Lol... So the rare refers to its only found on the benches of the aesthetically forgiving.

i think I'm going to buy it just for the crema disc so my VBM can have the perfect crema.

Brett H

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i think I'm going to buy it just for the crema disc so my VBM can have the perfect crema.

Not if I buy it first... Bidding war!!!  I'll go as high as $4 inc postage!

GeekKopi

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Not if I buy it first... Bidding war!!!  I'll go as high as $4 inc postage!

If he throws in some lavazza I'm willing to go as high as $5

Brett H

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If he throws in some lavazza I'm willing to go as high as $5

I just got into trouble for laughing too loudly.  My kids don't get the joke!

FreshCoffee2

The Vice Versa Koala.....Rare?....well yes it is rare enough in this market but not in a "valuable" way, just few in number. A "throw away starter machine". From a functional sense, probably the worst thing about it is the very light weight due to plastic body, making it frustrating to use (atleast for someone used to more up market gear). Otherwise does work fine....enough to give a newcomer to espresso a taste for what it can be like, and the impetus to get into better gear. So not a bad idea all up. Unfortunately, handymen that want to fiddle OR workshops that dont have the requisite expertise in the model will break the clips that hold the body together, when trying to get inside if repair is needed. That certainly forces the issue of upgrade, and if I may say not worth the cost of repair when you are paying someone else to do it. If cheap enough in the beginning not a bad starter for those that are budget conscious, but if pricey enough may approach the cost of better built equipment 

Brett H

I started my journey with a Mr Cappucino so I will cease casting nasturtiums or any other edible vegetation. I also had a Krups machine that refused to die despite my fervent desires for it to do so allowing a new purchase! 

GeekKopi

Now I feel bad giving that unit a hard time FC. but it's still fugly. Sorry. Had to slip that in.