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Breville BES920 Dual Boiler Coffee Machine $888 at Harvey Norman [$838 with Am-Ex][$788 with Am-Ex + Supplementary Card]

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Breville BES920 Dual Boiler Coffee Machine $888 at Harvey Norman [$838 with Am-Ex][$788 with Am-Ex + Supplementary Card]
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teacherer on 11/06/2018 - 19:56 harveynorman.com.au (579 clicks)
Last edited 14/06/2018 - 08:04

Hey guys I bought this.
I got it for $888 and a 4 years extra warranty (6 years total) for an extra $90. I don't usual get extended warranty but due to the nature of home coffee machines I did. I also did fory sunbeam em7000 and ended up getting a full refund after 3 years so it worked for me.

The Breville Dual Boiler seems to be the best consumer machine on the market. I wanted a $2000 HX Rocket Appartamento but the Mrs killed that idea.
In my opinion you can expect to get 3-5 years out of this machine before issues and repairs which are usually able to be DIY.
$888 on special at Harvey Norman, pairing with 1 or 2 (supplementary) Am-Ex offers brings it down to $838 and $788 respectively.

Previously has been:
- $782.13 (C&C) @ Bing Lee on 09/05/2018
- $799 @ Harvey Norman on 08/01/2018
- $639.2 + Delivery or Free Pickup @ TheGoodGuys on 18/12/2017
- $639 Click and Collect @ Bing Lee on eBay on 25/11/2017
- $719.20 @ Bing Lee eBay on 23/11/2017
- $799 ($699 with The HN Amex Offer) + Delivery or Free Pickup @ Harvey Norman on 21/11/2017
- $679.15 @ The Good Guys eBay on 21/06/2017
- $679.15 @ The Good Guys eBay on 19/06/2017
- $835.05 Delivered @ Bestbuyonline eBay on 10/05/2017
- $799 Coffee Machine ($749 with AmEx) @ Harvey Norman on 04/05/2017
- $721.65 @ Bing Lee Online on 24/04/2017
- $990 @ Myer Online on 23/04/2017
- $799 @ David Jones (in Store) on 12/04/2017
- $999 at Myer on 20/02/2017
- $799 on Clearance at The Good Guys on 11/02/2017
- $798 @ Bing Lee on 02/01/2017
- $798 ($698 after AmEx Cashback) @ Harvey Norman on 6/12/2016
- The rest are decidely more expensive
Visit this link to see the threads and read user comments https://www.ozbargain.com.au/product/breville-bes920

(cheaper than current 2x Am-Ex offer is bolded)
Hasn't been this price since December, and shipping would make the total difference to the lowest price ever about $80.
Bing Lee seems to be the store to beat, or Good Guys on the 20% eBay sales we haven't seen in yonks

blurb

Featuring a heart Dual Stainless Steel Boiler heating system and separate steam boiler, The Breville BES920 Dual Boiler Coffee Machine offers instant and powerful steaming on demand that's perfect for any coffee. Also features 15-bar pump pressure, programmable pour or semi-automatic function and a 2.5L capacity water tank.

Dual Boiler
Thanks to the innovative dual boiler design of this you can enjoy optimal flavour in your coffee. The specific brew boiler ensures precise temperature throughout the extraction process, while the separate steam boiler simultaneously delivers instant steam.

Semi Automatic
The programmable pour function, or semi-automatic, controls the volume of the espresso pour at a single press of a button. This gives you the ability to adjust between a 30ml single shot, a 60ml double shot or anything inbetween.

15 Bar Pump
This amazing coffee machine delivers extraction through a high-quality 15 bar Italian made pump, which initially pulses so that the grinds expand prior to extraction for a more balanced and delicious espresso shot..

What's In The Box?
1 x Breville BES920 Dual Boiler Coffee Machine
1 x Razor Precision Dose Trimming Tool
1 x 480ml Stainless Steel Milk Jug
1 x Cleaning tools
1 x Dual Wall Filters (1 and 2 cups)
1 x Single Wall Filters (1 and 2 cups)

Electrical & Electronics Breville Coffee Machine

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  • No and then on 11/06/2018 - 20:44
    +2

    I agree it's one of the best home espresso machine. Even base settings make you better than most baristas with more expensive fancy machines. I got the package with the grinder as well.

    • teacherer on 11/06/2018 - 20:55

      I wish I could justify the package but I have the next grinder down at the moment. I know grinders are very important but that can be a next time purchase

    • razza on 11/06/2018 - 21:01

      Anyone seen deals on the package with the grinder?

      • teacherer on 11/06/2018 - 21:05
        +1

        No nothing going atm though there would nearly definitely be some coming for eofy.
        The cheapest is $1250 at the moment which makes you pay $400 for the grinder.
        In say that Bing Lee has the grinder for $200,ebay 10% off makes it $180 and it's within $20 of the cheapest ever.
        Paired with $888 for the dual boiler you're looking at $1060.
        Not bad

        Edit
        Bugger it's not on their ebay, $200 on their store

  • MrEs on 11/06/2018 - 21:18

    " you can expect to get 3-5 years out of this machine before issues"

    Where did you get this from? Backed by any stats? Or pulled from your but? Our bes860 is 7 years old and had never missed a beat…

    • teacherer on 11/06/2018 - 21:24
      +13

      Pulled it out. It was right up there!

  • [Deactivated] on 11/06/2018 - 21:25

    At the ~$800 price point, my pick is still the Rancilio Silvia. Easy to use, built like a (small) tank, and lots of thermal mass connected to the group head.

    Now that said, the Rocket or a Vibiemme would be worth getting into an argument with Mrs Science-Teacher if it meant bringing one home. ;-)

    • teacherer on 11/06/2018 - 21:47
      +1

      I looked at the Silvia but after the pid it wasn't worth it for me. Waiting 15 minutes to brew after steam and vice versa not not burn out the thing would be a pain for me.

      The rocket or the relationship? Tough one.

      I've been told to avoid the vibiemme, apparently there are some flaws in design arising resulting in $800 repairs.

      • [Deactivated] on 12/06/2018 - 08:18

        Waiting 15 minutes to brew after steam and vice versa not not burn out the thing would be a pain for me.

        Whoa! That would be a pain. But, having owned both a V1 and V2 Silvia, that wasn't experience on recovery time between operations.

        vibiemme, apparently there are some flaws in design arising resulting in $800 repairs

        My Vibiemme Domobar Junior is now seven years old. It belts-out 10-12 shots a day, seven days a week. Worst failure has been a controller board failure which set me back ~$150 incl labour. As always, YMMV.

        • [Deactivated] on 12/06/2018 - 08:34
          +3

          Some quick maths for my own amusement:

          7 * 365 * 10 = 25,550 shots
          /2 shots per cup = 12,775 cups of coffee

          1kg beans $36.00 = ~42 doubles (21g basket + wastage for priming shots etc) = $0.85/cup for beans

          1L milk = ~5.5 cups (180ml less wastage) = $0.27 /cup for milk

          ~$0.40/cup for electricity, repairs, depreciation, cleaning gear

          So that's ~$1.52 per cup of coffee vs $4.50 per cup at local cafe

          = $2.98 per cup saved * 12,775 = $38,069 saved over seven years

          Won't include labour, here, because I enjoy making coffee as much as I do drinking it. Over-thinking this further, I should probably work out the benefit of the $5,438.50 per annum off the mortgage ;-)

        • BenK-Oz on 12/06/2018 - 09:07
          -1

          @OzDJ_: you spend 37000 a year on coffee?

        • GenghisGun on 12/06/2018 - 09:19

          @OzDJ_:

          Great little break down, thanks

          I'd like to see the comparison mention how much less coffee the person would actually consume if they had to pay a local cafe for it. Surely in most cases people would be cognizant of the high cost of their coffee spending and consume less. I certainly consume more coffees because when I make them at home, it is far cheaper per cup.

        • GenghisGun on 12/06/2018 - 09:20
          +1

          @berserkk: I believe thats ~38k over 7 years, not per year.

        • BenK-Oz on 12/06/2018 - 09:25

          @GenghisGun: ooh yep that makes much more sens

        • cornbeef on 12/06/2018 - 09:50

          @OzDJ_: May need to factor in the cost of water and service fees, and percentage of council rates for waste collection.

        • [Deactivated] on 12/06/2018 - 10:26

          @berserkk: No, we (me +1) spend ~$80 per week on coffee. That's for all the coffee made at home (per above) plus coffee shop and cafe purchases while we're out and about.

        • [Deactivated] on 12/06/2018 - 10:26
          +1

          @cornbeef:

          Good point! At least a few cents extra per cup right there!

        • [Deactivated] on 12/06/2018 - 10:39

          @GenghisGun:

          I would consume a LOT less.

          Put simply, I couldn't afford to feed my primary addition (at the level I currently do) at the prices charged by good quality coffee shops/cafes.

        • cornbeef on 12/06/2018 - 12:22
          +1

          @OzDJ_: I'd say you're feeding your primary addition pretty well. That can only be a plus. ;7)

  • [Deactivated] on 11/06/2018 - 22:05
    +2

    well researched post!

  • Melb69 on 11/06/2018 - 22:14
    +1

    Have had the Breville for over 3 years. The pressure wasn't getting to the right Bar range. So after 3 years had to get that fixed, a service, and new seals. Say $300 for that from local Breville repair centre. The black part of the group handle broke as plastic from all the leverage pressure to get group head on. $50 replacement one I found, but can be alot more. Only after say 4months now there are leaks coming from the side of the group head like it's not sealing properly. Don't know if this has to do with the seal as that was meant to be replaced. Seems like it needs to be cleaned under there after every shot to ensure a seal.

    Have the grinder. No issues. Works really well.

    If I had the choice again I would probably get a new version of Breville. I did have a Rocket original which we probably had for 7-10years. No issue. It was very reliable and we still managed to sell it for $1k when we purchased it for $2200 at the time. The Rocket is more a manual machine and the Breville is semi auto. Just easier to use. The Rocket has great Kitchen presence though. You are paying for that beautiful SS look.

    Good price for the Breville. Recommend it if you are thinking of getting one.

    • [Deactivated] on 12/06/2018 - 08:35

      You are paying for that beautiful SS look

      ….and a sh*tload of thermal mass due to all the brass and steel :-)

  • C781097 on 11/06/2018 - 22:31
    +2

    Had one of these for 2 years now without issue but can't see it getting to 15 years like my old quaha

    • [Deactivated] on 12/06/2018 - 08:22

      my old quaha

      A Quaha Napoletana was the first espresso machine I ever had a go at repairing. :-) Shares much of the same guts as the Rancilio and Vibiemme machines of the same era.

      Amazing machine and, as long as you keep shimming the group head and/or replacing the group handle (as the brass on both will continues to wear down), they keep producing stellar shots.

  • datzed on 12/06/2018 - 10:33

    Anyone have any experience with this AND the sunbeam EM7000?
    Care to post comparison comments?

    • teacherer on 12/06/2018 - 12:13
      +1

      I had the em7000 for 2 years. Haven't used the breville but planning to buy one.
      Happy to answer questions,
      Or view the threads here

      https://coffeesnobs.com.au/brewing-equipment-midrange-500-15…

      • datzed on 12/06/2018 - 13:10

        I've had my EM7000 for about a year now and am absolutely in love with it.

        I just wanted to know what the fuss was about with the BES920 which appears to be much more expensive (compared to the EM7000 @ $400 when on special) and very similar in specs to the EM7000.

        • [Deactivated] on 12/06/2018 - 14:20

          The EM7000 was $1500 when it first came out, price doesn’t mean much but it is definitely on par if not better.

        • teacherer on 12/06/2018 - 14:25
          +1

          Major thing is em7000 is a thermoblock, bes920 is a dual boiler. 2 different boilers allows for more fine tuning when you get your coffeesnob on

    • [Deactivated] on 12/06/2018 - 12:55
      +1

      Can’t compare but very happy with the EM7000. Comes with a proper basket and an okay tamper so there is nothing more to spend.

    • garbagetnt on 03/07/2018 - 23:26

      had the em7000, had issues with steam knob - returned harvey norman extended warranty and got the bes920.

      refilling water tank much easier, breville is right in front and you can see the level.
      sunbeam steam wand had temp sensor, breville doesn't but if you steam milk everyday don't really need it…
      seems like it's longer before needing to empty the excess water in the breville.
      brevile slightly wider takes up more bench space.

      have mine little over 6 months, combo with the smart grinder
      let me know if you want to know more

  • teacherer on 14/06/2018 - 08:04

    Hey guys I bought this.
    I got it for $888 and a 4 years extra warranty (6 years total) for an extra $90. I don't usually get extended warranty but due to the nature of home coffee machines I did. I also did for sunbeam em7000 and ended up getting a full refund after 3 years so it worked for me.

    • Pepelus on 15/06/2018 - 20:48

      Hi OP. Price just dropped to $794. ;)

  • 93vector on 14/06/2018 - 15:23

    Hi team - you can get this at Myer Ebay for $799.20 at the moment ($999 + 20% off).

  • kaddude on 16/06/2018 - 19:59

    Now $794 at Harvey Norman. And don’t forget to use Amex offer with it.
    https://www.harveynorman.com.au/breville-bes920-dual-boiler-…

  • Monty711 on 20/06/2018 - 13:10

    Amex registration cap has been reached now.

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