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Rok Espresso Maker $54.80 Delivered (Was $269) @ Alternative Brewing via Catch Marketplace

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Rok Espresso Maker $54.80 Delivered (Was $269) @ Alternative Brewing via Catch Marketplace
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LMoe Szyslak on 30/10/2020 - 20:21 catch.com.au (10446 clicks)
Last edited 02/11/2020 - 14:06 by 2 other users

I have been using this machine for a while and love it. Ideal for camping or a nice present for any coffee aficionados out there.

The ROK Manual Espresso Maker is an electricity free method of preparing an espresso.

This particular model has been re-engineered to deliver twice the performance of the original model; it has a new glass composite chamber & plunger design that delivers better extraction and crema.

YOU ARE IN CONTROL

Feel the experience. You drive the finely engineered gearing that lowers the piston to generate the pressure to extract the coffee oils to create the perfect espresso. Designed by one of the UK's leading product innovators, there's over 10 years of 'know-how' built into every ROK. See it hands-on here.

NO ELECTRICITY, NO EXPENSIVE PODS

There is no lock-in to expensive pods - you choose the coffee. [Based on two espressos a day you could save over 300* a year compared to buying Nespresso capsules. And you won't be binning 730g of aluminium**]. Plus the ROK itself uses no electricity. Just add hot water and enjoy the hands on experience. Order yours here

TAKE YOUR TIME, BECOME A HOME BARISTA

Allow some time to master the ROK. It's not got a manufacturer's preset button - you are the settings. There are so many variables to a perfect espresso from the freshness and fineness of the grind to maintaining temperature of the water. The ROK is like the finest pen in the world, but it relies on you being able to write! Experiment. Some people get crema right out of the box. Some don't. Once mastered you will be truly amazed at the results you can achieve.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED

The complete kit comes with everything you need to make all the coffees you love. Espressos, Lattes, Americanos, Cappuccinos.

Package includes:

  • 10 yr warranty
  • ROK espresso maker
  • Portafilter
  • Combined coffee scoop and tamper
  • Splitter, to make 2 espresso's
  • Instructions

For more details, check out:
https://espressounplugged.com.au/products/rok-espresso-gc

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Referrer receives $5 coupon, Referee receives $10 coupon on email signup.

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      • sushimaster on 30/10/2020 - 22:01

        You props wont use it a lot. But i personally like doing different brewing method from time to time. so this is good to add to my collection :P (you could do the same thing with a french press but this one is cold drip so its slightly different)

        • Baebs on 30/10/2020 - 22:04

          Price is back up, but a steal when it costs the same as entry Hario cold dripper. Hoping they honour it.

          • sushimaster on 30/10/2020 - 22:06
            +1

            @Baebs: That one is a cold brew, you soak the coffee instead of dripping the water down. But yeah will see if they honour it lol

          • rlay3 on 30/10/2020 - 22:30

            @Baebs: wow, how much was it on sale?

            • Baebs on 30/10/2020 - 22:32

              @rlay3: Can't edit the comment unfortunately but it was $45.80

              • rlay3 on 31/10/2020 - 12:19

                @Baebs: Thanks. That is an insane price. I would have snapped it up, love a cold drip coffee.

        • [Deactivated] on 30/10/2020 - 22:05
          +1

          yeah I get it, and for the price it would be cool to have but I'm trying to buy a house at the moment and honestly like in general I don't think I have enough room in a kitchen for all these appliances lol

          it does say you can make like a leader and store it for 2 weeks in the fridge

  • nov on 30/10/2020 - 21:47

    I have an order confirmation on my email…

  • GeneralSkunk on 30/10/2020 - 21:51
    +3

    I’ve got ones of the original (rev 1) ones. I bought it on gumtree second hand, and used it heaps at first. These make decent espresso, but it can be hard to get right. After a bit of practice, you can get a really good extract. The build is really solid.

    I really like the idea of a manual press, without any need for electricity, or fancy design and materials. And it feels like there’s more of your own ability going into the coffees you make. Not like a machine you press a button on. With these, you control the pressure and time, it can be really rewarding. But you do need to pre-heat it by putting hot water through it before putting in ground coffee. There are some good guides online.

    But mine has sat in the cupboard for a year or more now, I use a moka express these days without steaming milk. It’s stronger and kind of easier to use. I have a stovetop milk steamer but it’s slow to get going and clean up.

    • sushimaster on 30/10/2020 - 21:53
      +1

      I want one of these as you could do cold espresso with these manual machine as well. Ive already got an espresso machine but wouldnt mind playing with manual espresso a bit.

  • ShortyX on 30/10/2020 - 22:00
    +1

    I bought one second hand for $50 and it’s been great for camping. The Rok milk frother is pretty useless so we froth milk (after heating in a pot) using a French press.

    • bargainshooter on 30/10/2020 - 22:41
      +1

      French press milk texturising is da bomb!

    • wouldyou on 31/10/2020 - 09:49

      Unreal to take camping, agree, I hiked around Wilsons Prom with it in my backpack LOL

  • Nivlac on 30/10/2020 - 22:26
    +5

    Nice post Op.
    However this is alternative brewing we're talking about.. I highly doubt they are going to honour this error.

    Still, Good luck to everyone that managed to order one 👍

    • POSITIVEVIBESONLY on 30/10/2020 - 22:44

      Yep, there's a reason why they're banned from posting on ozbargain.

      • Nivlac on 30/10/2020 - 23:00
        +2

        Woah, Had no idea they were banned here.
        I do have always found their product rrp to be suspicious.

        Just speculating: If they cancel everyone's order here, i can't help but suspect this is all a lame marketing ploy.

        • POSITIVEVIBESONLY on 30/10/2020 - 23:15

          I remember wondering the same thing why their posts suddenly dropped off. Apparently mods caught them sockpuppeting.

  • Sweatbeats on 30/10/2020 - 23:13
    +1

    Darn! Miss it. Just off work from the hospital to welcome such disappointment! lol

    • MickyJ87 on 31/10/2020 - 00:01
      +3

      There's nothing worse than missing out on a bargain that you 100% would have jumped on. I feel ya. Because I wanted one too :(

      • charzy on 31/10/2020 - 00:04
        +4

        Then you get the pump of endorphins when you see everyones getting refunds because switch and bait trololol.

        • charzy on 03/11/2020 - 12:17

          Here comes the refunds.

  • justwaitingforamate on 31/10/2020 - 00:38
    +1

    Ive had mine for 6 years and has been around Aus and then some. Would definitely recommend it and a bur hand grinder if you spend a lot of time on the road. 1 kg of beans and 1kg of milk powder lasted us ages in desert.

  • user27 on 31/10/2020 - 01:31

    Wow now $354 to make up for the loss they made on all your orders

    • fookos on 31/10/2020 - 01:34
      +1

      Different seller.

  • Serapis on 31/10/2020 - 02:10

    Damn this was a bargain! Would've gotten it but saw it too late.

  • whapkaplit on 31/10/2020 - 02:27
    +2

    My brother had one for a while and really disliked it. Said it was very difficult to get consistent results, has a steep learning curve and an annoyingly small group head.

    Purely anecdotal though, I'm sure they're great in the right hands, just know what you're signing up for.

    • wouldyou on 31/10/2020 - 09:50
      +1

      You really need good beans and need to grind them yourself to get perfect results. If you don't find that right setting I agree will be inconsistent. I've been using for 5 years and it is fantastic, but it did take me a few months to work it out.

    • ddhytz on 31/10/2020 - 10:18
      +2

      I have ROK v1 for a few years. Except for fresh beans and proper grinder you also need to work out right workflow. A semiautomatic machine does things for you. For manual espresso maker you need to program yourself to right workflow from preheat the chamber and how/when to press the levers, etc.. It can get consistent results.

      • whapkaplit on 31/10/2020 - 15:48

        Totally agree. I used to be a barista, and use a machine that has no programming so I know exactly what you mean.

        My post was more aimed at people who might be buying this without knowing much about home espresso and underestimating what they're getting into.

  • Savealopoulos on 31/10/2020 - 07:41

    Now listed at $354 … wtf?

    • Hunnypooh on 31/10/2020 - 09:15
      +1

      Yeah by a different seller

  • wouldyou on 31/10/2020 - 09:48
    +1

    Wow, this is cheap. I've been using one of these for 4 years now. If paired with a Nespresso milk frother and good coffee beans/grinder these are unreal. Make a coffee the same as what you would get at your favourite cafe. Good find, would have picked up another if I had have seen this.

  • soggypotato on 31/10/2020 - 09:51
    +2

    I see some people impulse buy. I hope you guys actually use this and don't leave it locked up in the cupboard

    • [Deactivated] on 31/10/2020 - 09:56

      I have a few coffee lover friends, so it would make an awesome gift idea

    • Hunnypooh on 31/10/2020 - 13:33

      I'll probably be displaying it on the kitchen counter..

      • Baebs on 31/10/2020 - 18:18

        Will be happy to take it off your hands if it doesn't fit your counter

  • Orico on 31/10/2020 - 12:22
    +1

    I have a button that does it for me

    • hotwinter on 31/10/2020 - 14:42

      My wife has a mind controlled hubby as well…

      • Orico on 31/10/2020 - 15:12

        I dont have a wife ;(

  • Dtezy on 02/11/2020 - 18:37

    Anyones order move?

    • MrSprinkles on 02/11/2020 - 19:52
      +1

      nothing here
      my guess is that they're figuring out how should they go about cancelling all the orders

  • [Deactivated] on 02/11/2020 - 20:58
    +6

    That cold drip is now $20, surely it's worth it at this price?

    • sushimaster on 02/11/2020 - 22:13

      (profanity), got one at 50

    • caprimulgus on 02/11/2020 - 23:22

      Don't even like cold drip really (prefer immersion cold brew), but at $20, I'll give it shot! :)

    • Ruisu on 03/11/2020 - 02:20

      Did see it for $19.85. they just got rid of it from COTD Marketplace.

    • MrSprinkles on 03/11/2020 - 11:37

      my order just got cancelled

      reason: "out of stock"

  • [Deactivated] on 03/11/2020 - 10:38

    Just noticed there's no actual PayPal charge for this in my paypal overview :/

  • klonky on 03/11/2020 - 10:46

    Got an email saying my parcel has been delayed.
    Credit card has also been charged

  • Froot Eneloops on 03/11/2020 - 11:45
    +1

    R-r-r-r-refunded!
    Reason: Out of stock

  • mkerr on 03/11/2020 - 11:46
    +2

    Refunded… "out of stock"
    a bit rubbish. at least admit to a mistake.
    won't buy from alternative again.

    • rlay3 on 03/11/2020 - 14:13

      The listing clearly said something like "Hurry, 11 units left". Surely they can't use "out of stock" as a valid reason?

      • Nivlac on 03/11/2020 - 14:17

        You underestimate this store. My next bet is that they will use the "price error" card.

  • jackwilk on 03/11/2020 - 11:51

    refund… not happy.

  • [Deactivated] on 03/11/2020 - 11:54

    Refund lol

  • ylbeethoven on 03/11/2020 - 11:59

    Got my refund email just now

  • Hunnypooh on 03/11/2020 - 12:00

    yay got refund!!

  • Section2 on 03/11/2020 - 12:05
    +1

    Just have a chat to them on their actual website. They have plenty of stock there

  • Anyloops on 03/11/2020 - 12:15

    Was emailed that it was out of stock, still in stock on AB website. Spoke with a sales assistant that blamed catch's inventory sync.

  • Adam89 on 03/11/2020 - 12:15

    I understand that it was most likely a pricing error but that isn't my fault. Whether it was the fault of Catch's website or Alternative Brewing, it should be honoured by the respective party. I know I won't be looking at purchasing from either company in the near future.

    • fookos on 03/11/2020 - 14:31

      If you were the small to medium business owner here, you'd think differently - and probably do just as Alt Brewing have done!

      It doesn't need to be honoured if it's clearly an error, and they would lose a packed if they fulfilled all the orders at $55. It's obviously well below cost price, and at seller's discretion whether or not to honour it.

      What is a bit s$%t is they (or Catch - whoever is responsible for the display) have pulled the 'out of stock' card. Better practice is, 'sorry, we stuffed up - have a $20 voucher code' - or something like that!

  • duckieboy on 03/11/2020 - 12:20
    +1

    Saved myself $54.80. Had a feeling it won't be honoured.

  • mrshorty on 03/11/2020 - 12:43

    got the good ol out of stock refund too

  • Deal-Sniper on 03/11/2020 - 13:00
    +4

    Back in stock! $54.80

    • klonky on 03/11/2020 - 13:05

      lol wtf

    • MrSprinkles on 03/11/2020 - 13:13

      anyone going to bite?

      • mrshorty on 03/11/2020 - 13:15
        +3

        The wise Aaliyah once said if at first you don't succeed…

  • sushimaster on 03/11/2020 - 13:31
    +1

    Party is over lol, jsut got my refund

  • SKobb on 03/11/2020 - 14:44
    +3

    Zzz refund came in this morning.. I've actually really wanted one of these for the longest time..

  • BarginLord on 03/11/2020 - 18:25
    +5

    I appreciate you touching base, I am very sorry for any inconvenience as I have looked into your order further. It does appear that we have experienced a stock issue and are sadly not able to fulfil the shipment of the goods as this coffee maker is out of stock. Catch has had an issue with the API listing and is now pulling data from an alternative product sadly.

    Due to this, we have proceeded to process a full refund on the order, Your understanding is greatly appreciated and I apologise once again.
    The Alternative Brewing team

    Are these guys really using the word API and expect non-technical customers to understand? Or is it used to deter customers from asking more questions? Either way, Alternative brewing is disgusting.

  • wearytraveller on 04/11/2020 - 07:14
    -1

    There's only really one way to stop this kind of switch and bait behaviour, and that's just to write complaints.

    • klonky on 04/11/2020 - 08:52

      What are they switch and baiting with? They said its a price error and refunded.

      • nfr on 04/11/2020 - 10:21

        I thought they said out of stock?

    • fookos on 04/11/2020 - 11:06

      If you know this product, you'll have known it was a price error when you placed the order - but doesn't hurt to be in it to win it.

      I didn't buy this time - was too late to the party - but I have been here before.

      • nfr on 04/11/2020 - 11:14

        Yeah probably everyone thinks it's price error, but email says out of stock, which is clearly not the same thing as price error. Why can't they just admit it's price error?

        • fookos on 04/11/2020 - 13:17

          If they say it's a stock issue, then surely you can request that they keep your money, and you'll wait for your item and accept it on backorder!

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