🚀 go-pugleaf

On 25 Dec 2003 06:03:43 -0500, mrivers@d-and-d.com (Mike Rivers)
wrote:

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>In article <MPG.1a53fed2fb401a0a9899da@news.erols.com> windbrkr@Zerols.com writes:
>
>> A Williams-Sonoma store might have some models that you can look at, 
>> though it's unlikely that you'll get much informed help in selecting a 
>> machine there.
>
>Last time I was in one, they had one or two models off in a corner.
>They have a new one that's made specially for them by Kitchen Aid
>that was supposed to be in stores in time for Christmas, but I haven't
>checked. It's $800, so I don't really care.
>
>Le Sur de Table is another W-S-like store, and they too have a few
>espresso makers, but the brand that they carry in depth, Nespresso,
>only uses pre-measured cartridges. I don't want that. Others they
>carry (Francis-Francis) are over $400. Kitchens Etc. is similar.
>There are on-line sources for machines in the $200-$300 range, but
>that seems to be missing from the few local stores that have any stock
>beyond the department store brands.

You've already mentioned Kitchens Etc. which stocks the best selection
I've seen in the area.  After the same frustrating shopping
experience, we bit the bullet and purchased a Spidem Trevi Combo Plus
from 1st-line coffee.  (http://www.1st-line.com/) It's a beginners
machine for $250 with a grinder built in.  We've been very pleased
with the machine and the 1-st line coffees.

Good luck,
Mark