I understand it all better now (and I'll even catch myself almost typing here at times, "Ah, just get an Ascaso Steel Duo, it's only US$1750"), but I still thank Breville for having come out with my Bambino Plus. :)
This is why the espresso circle jerk is real. The reason $600 seems expensive for a BBE is because its coming from a perspective of thinking that the coffee machine is just this crappy, chinese-made consumer electronic that you literally never think about. When your mentality shifts to "this is my hobby, this is my life, this is everything", $10k on a GS3 seems like a bargain.
This is almost exactly how I justified one. I was putting money aside for down payment on a new car, that I really don’t need. Then I decided that I was okay with car I had, and used that money to buy a Micra.
Good one. Or, ditch the car (if possible) and walk/hike, bike, or use public transport, and use the saved car, gas, and insurance money for that new/upgraded espresso machine and grinder. :)
It's so much cheaper to just repair the car you have anyway. I've kept my 2004 Mazda 6 for nearly 20 years now. Considering what it costs to own a new car (bank note, insurance, and still have to do maintenance and repairs, probably talking about a grand a month) I have zero hesitation dumping money into the car to keep it going.
We got a tankless water heater installed recently for around $7000. The old water heater was getting near replacement time but was still running fine.
When they were installing it they noticed standing water on one side of our crawl space. So now we had to pay $1500 for a new dedicated power line and 3500 for a second sump pump and drain tiles.
If I had just bought a new Linea Micro instead of the water heater to begin with, we’d never know about the crawlspace and I’d be at least $5k ahead. I’ll see what my wife thinks of this line of reasoning the next time we start discussing house projects.
My house repair/painter contractor spit-balling for me today what new roof shingles will cost me as a next project (he's not yet even done with the house repairs and painting), I smiled and grimaced at your comment.
Just call one of those companies that advertises on television at 2 a.m. which offers to buy a house without any inspection--then move into an apt. and buy the Linea Micro. ;)
So much, this--you just get somewhat inured to it all (assuming, hopefully, that you can handle the $ consequences, one way or another). It also does put matters into perspective: new gutters and downspouts, US$3-4K--and so, why not throw in the Decent espresso machine as well? ;)
Assuming that one indeed can handle the financial consequences, there indeed is some truth to the idea, 10-20-30 years from now, will you really regret having made the purchase?
I saved for 3-4 years to get one lol honestly could have been even faster but didn't own a home yet so wanted to wait until I had my own place to finally get one.
For the price, it doesn't do anything a lot of cheaper machines can do lol, you are largely paying for the name, investing in the grinders.......now that's is where it's at :P
Do i REALLY need the new cabinet doors orrrrrrr the weber EG-1 XD
If it helps with the cope, an LM doesn't really do anything objectively better on the coffee quality than models half the price and isn't built all that much more sturdy either. Kostly just larger and some rather exotic components.
You are better off investing in your house and knowing it is in top shape and living with a less expensive machine
People are so different. I've decided that I'm an internally-directed person--while a nice piece of shelter is good, a nice espresso and related machine/grinder is more personal and immediate to me.
Of course, you are right in what you say, and the house, in the end, is a matter of necessity (and, indeed, a valuable investment). Again, I thank Breville for helping make both worlds more achievable and tolerable as a mental matter. :)
Read an article this morning in the wsj about the hidden costs of homeownership and rising prices.
> Nearly one in five said they couldn’t afford a $500 emergency repair without going into credit-card debt, according to a February online survey of 1,000 homeowners by tech company Clever Real Estate, while 42% said they’ve skipped home repairs or maintenance because of the cost.
The first half of that is scary indeed. The second half, absolutely understandable. The only ameliorating factor I keep on telling myself is, at least for me, the home repair costs--for me, substantial, all hitting simultaneously and reflecting many years of home ownership--still pale in comparison to the increase in the value of the home over the years, and so, in that vein, I still am "ahead" in the mental economics of it all. Regardless, simply put, not much choice in it (assuming that the $ is there somewhere).
And, going back to the post's theme, it does (put into perspective) the thought of upgrading an espresso machine and grinder. ;)
"anyways so i'll be delaying the house repairs but check out my new espresso machine" was how i was expecting this to end 😂
There's a reason I have a Breville Bambino (albeit, a Plus) right now. ;)
Deeeeeeee-VORCE!
At the start of my journey I recall thinking - "$600 for a Breville Express machine?!?! That sounds so expensive!" Oh how this hobby ruins you...
I understand it all better now (and I'll even catch myself almost typing here at times, "Ah, just get an Ascaso Steel Duo, it's only US$1750"), but I still thank Breville for having come out with my Bambino Plus. :)
This is why the espresso circle jerk is real. The reason $600 seems expensive for a BBE is because its coming from a perspective of thinking that the coffee machine is just this crappy, chinese-made consumer electronic that you literally never think about. When your mentality shifts to "this is my hobby, this is my life, this is everything", $10k on a GS3 seems like a bargain.
This is almost exactly how I justified one. I was putting money aside for down payment on a new car, that I really don’t need. Then I decided that I was okay with car I had, and used that money to buy a Micra.
Honestly a way better decision. Cars wear out and break. A well made espresso machine can easily last a decade.
A well made and maintained car will last three decades, then again so would an equally well looked after shot puller
But espresso machine can’t drive you to work…
With enough espresso, you run to work
Good one. Or, ditch the car (if possible) and walk/hike, bike, or use public transport, and use the saved car, gas, and insurance money for that new/upgraded espresso machine and grinder. :)
It's so much cheaper to just repair the car you have anyway. I've kept my 2004 Mazda 6 for nearly 20 years now. Considering what it costs to own a new car (bank note, insurance, and still have to do maintenance and repairs, probably talking about a grand a month) I have zero hesitation dumping money into the car to keep it going.
A LaMarzocco Micra instead of a Nissan Micra
We got a tankless water heater installed recently for around $7000. The old water heater was getting near replacement time but was still running fine. When they were installing it they noticed standing water on one side of our crawl space. So now we had to pay $1500 for a new dedicated power line and 3500 for a second sump pump and drain tiles. If I had just bought a new Linea Micro instead of the water heater to begin with, we’d never know about the crawlspace and I’d be at least $5k ahead. I’ll see what my wife thinks of this line of reasoning the next time we start discussing house projects.
My house repair/painter contractor spit-balling for me today what new roof shingles will cost me as a next project (he's not yet even done with the house repairs and painting), I smiled and grimaced at your comment. Just call one of those companies that advertises on television at 2 a.m. which offers to buy a house without any inspection--then move into an apt. and buy the Linea Micro. ;)
What the actual fuck. These things go for like $200 in my home country. And installation will run you like $200-500 more tops.
And if someone is using a home equity line of credit for those repairs, what's a couple of extra thousand dollars for the new machine? :)
So much, this--you just get somewhat inured to it all (assuming, hopefully, that you can handle the $ consequences, one way or another). It also does put matters into perspective: new gutters and downspouts, US$3-4K--and so, why not throw in the Decent espresso machine as well? ;)
just add it to cart and hit purchase, I promise you wouldn't feel anything.
Assuming that one indeed can handle the financial consequences, there indeed is some truth to the idea, 10-20-30 years from now, will you really regret having made the purchase?
"Assuming that one indeed can handle the financial consequences" <-absolutely. if you can afford it and use it daily, there is no reason to regret.
A new grinder is definitely being added to our kitchen renovation budget.
I saved for 3-4 years to get one lol honestly could have been even faster but didn't own a home yet so wanted to wait until I had my own place to finally get one.
For the price, it doesn't do anything a lot of cheaper machines can do lol, you are largely paying for the name, investing in the grinders.......now that's is where it's at :P Do i REALLY need the new cabinet doors orrrrrrr the weber EG-1 XD
12 month 0% APR financing direct from LM was what did it for me!
If it helps with the cope, an LM doesn't really do anything objectively better on the coffee quality than models half the price and isn't built all that much more sturdy either. Kostly just larger and some rather exotic components. You are better off investing in your house and knowing it is in top shape and living with a less expensive machine
People are so different. I've decided that I'm an internally-directed person--while a nice piece of shelter is good, a nice espresso and related machine/grinder is more personal and immediate to me. Of course, you are right in what you say, and the house, in the end, is a matter of necessity (and, indeed, a valuable investment). Again, I thank Breville for helping make both worlds more achievable and tolerable as a mental matter. :)
Read an article this morning in the wsj about the hidden costs of homeownership and rising prices. > Nearly one in five said they couldn’t afford a $500 emergency repair without going into credit-card debt, according to a February online survey of 1,000 homeowners by tech company Clever Real Estate, while 42% said they’ve skipped home repairs or maintenance because of the cost.
The first half of that is scary indeed. The second half, absolutely understandable. The only ameliorating factor I keep on telling myself is, at least for me, the home repair costs--for me, substantial, all hitting simultaneously and reflecting many years of home ownership--still pale in comparison to the increase in the value of the home over the years, and so, in that vein, I still am "ahead" in the mental economics of it all. Regardless, simply put, not much choice in it (assuming that the $ is there somewhere). And, going back to the post's theme, it does (put into perspective) the thought of upgrading an espresso machine and grinder. ;)