Starbucks brewing equipment sale

[txenglan]

Without a whole lot of pomp and circumstance, Starbucks has just launched another brewing sale. A number of months ago, Starbucks had a similar in-store sale to the one that started today. Please see the old thread for details from previous discussion: http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/s...d.php?t=669678

I am not entirely clear if there is a set percentage discount across the board but I picked up a Delonghi Magnifica 4400 today for $649 (btw, they will also throw in a free bag of beans with the purchase - maybe more if you can manage to chat them up a bit ). I had meant to do so last time but had thought that I would want to get into more powerful/hackable machines like the Rancilio Silvia. I think the 4400 will do me just fine for now.

Starbucks normally sells the 4400 for $1300 or so (which seems a bit excessive). The US price seems to have been adjusted as per the online store price for this unit: http://www.starbucksstore.com/produc...asp?SKU=692309

If someone else figures out if there is a set percentage discount off all equipment please post the details. Be wary of employees who are ignorant such as the one at the first location I went to today, who not only was annoying in not listening to my questions (and treating me like I knew nothing while being contradictory in admitting that he himself knows nothing about the 4400), insisted on all sorts of erroneous, garbage information wrt the details of the 4400 and even gave me the wrong price (a higher one $799) which almost made me give up on getting the 4400 altogether). All this while claiming that, "this sale is even better than the last one!"....which, based on the price he pulled out of his bum would have actually indicated that the current sale would be inferior to the last one...

At the store where I eventually found competent people, as expected, I did see that all the rest of their machines had the little red stickers that show the sale prices.

Good luck and happy brewing!

[txenglan]

1,564 views and no comments.....you're welcome!

[Hot Ice]

it's interesting, but I guess we're not as coffee enthusiast as you are.

[bhp]

1,564 views and no comments.....you're welcome!

If you put $649 coffee maker in the title, i wouldn't even bother looking at this thread. Most of us saw "brewing sale" and thought there was a deal.

In a recession, it's difficult to find a normal person paying over $700 for a coffee maker.

[galanz]

Thanks, I need a new burr grinder.

[txenglan]

it's interesting, but I guess we're not as coffee enthusiast as you are.

Many people here are. It's just that they aren't bothering to contribute.

If you put $649 coffee maker in the title, i wouldn't even bother looking at this thread. Most of us saw "brewing sale" and thought there was a deal.

In a recession, it's difficult to find a normal person paying over $700 for a coffee maker.

There is a deal. It is staring you in the face. Show me where you can get this unit for less money (or anywhere close to this price for that matter). As for the recession, unless a person loses their job (or is worried about losing their job), it is all psychological. The state of the economy has been this way for over a year. The media finally uses the word "recession" and everyone goes nuts.

Incidentally, this is not a "coffee maker" per se. Also, I indicated that other units are on sale for similar % discounts.

[ScoFF]

A bag of beans for a $700 coffee machine? That's like buying a Lexus and getting a free set of car mats.

[txenglan]

A bag of beans for a $700 coffee machine? That's like buying a Lexus and getting a free set of car mats.

Ummmmm....noooooooo, it is like buying a Lexus for HALF PRICE and getting free tires and rims thrown in...

[HughG]

i think its just because starbucks and hot deal dont go together LOL

[cheal_lin]

Although I already set my heart on Rancilio Silvia, yet it was a very nice surprise to see this post regarding Expresso Machines! You dont see that a lot on Redflagdeals.

[baggio4eva]

Great post, been waiting for this sale to buy a new grinder.

[afong56]

Starbucks normally sells the 4400 for $1300 or so (which seems a bit excessive). The US price seems to have been adjusted as per the online store price for this unit: http://www.starbucksstore.com/produc...asp?SKU=692309

fyi, the price does seem ridiculous, but if you drop by cayne's warehouse, they're selling a similar model for $1300 (discounted from $2000, if you can believe that), so imho, i agree--this is a sweet deal.

thanks op for posting this, and ignore those naysayers. . .

[Cooper Moon]

Thanks OP

My wife picked up the Saeco Via Venezia for 200. I think it is normally 300 or so. Its an excellent machine for espresso as long as you have a proper grinder.

[QuadESL63]

In a recession, it's difficult to find a normal person paying over $700 for a coffee maker.

Really? I disagree... just look at the Denon warehouse sales thread. Folks have no problem plunging hundreds and even thousands on stuffs

A deal is a deal... I may not be looking at a great espresso machine but someone might

(BTW, is there any good espresso machine in the sales? Or, should I go for a professional unit instead and forget about anything Starbucks? Don't want to get one from Starbucks just for the name but not the quality...)

[Yololo67]

Mmmm, coffee.

Nice deal OP and thanks for the headsup. Maybe I can milk...erm...grind a few bucks from my tax return and get one.

Not to hijack, but I'm looking for a decent grinder too. Currently I'm using a B&D chopper. Yeah I know, I'm a heathen. I would LOVE a decent burr grinder.