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Nespresso Krups XN2003 from Amazon Italy: about $100 Delivered

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mjs on 18/12/2011 - 11:25 amazon.it (5406 clicks)
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Hi guys, I just ordered this Nespresso machine from Amazon Italy. Was inspired to search the European Amazon sites after the Spanish Nespresso deal. This is very much the entry level into Nespresso - no milk frother is included (I suggest getting the $20 milk frother from Aldi!).

It comes to around 76 euro with delivery included and tax removed (as you are exporting from the EU). This is around A$100 at current exchange rates.

All Nespresso machines produce exactly the same quality coffee. The more expensive machines have bells and whistles - e.g. automatic coffee levels, etc. So if you are after a basic machine that produces good quality coffee, this is the one to get.

Compared to the $80 Expressi machine, I think this is definitely the way to go. The Nespresso coffee pods are more expensive, but the quality is better.

From all reports, the Aldi milk frother works fine, so it is definitely much better value than the Nespresso Aerocino (which around $100). Some purists will scoff at these milk frothers and prefer steam-based frothing (I'm looking at you Skamp from Whirlpool), but I personally think these frothers produce great milk froth.

I waited until I got a shipping confirmation before posting this deal. Delivery is meant to be express, so hopefully it will arrive sometime this week. I will post again when it arrives.

According to reports from the Amazon Spain deal, Krups machines come with an international warranty, which is fantastic. The only thing you need to worry about is getting an Australian plug (voltages are the same).

EDIT: 2 year international warranty confirmed by booklet in box - provided by Krups Australia.

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  • frogduck on 18/12/2011 - 11:33
    +1

    Anyone know where I can get a milk frother other than Aldi? I'm over in Perth where there is no Aldi unfortunately :(

    • zxcv on 18/12/2011 - 11:40

      If you don't mind the extra step you can heat the milk in the microwave and use a $2 battery operated frother from ikea. Works very well and is quicker too!

    • 31mop on 18/12/2011 - 17:25
      +2

      pay me the cost + delivery fee and I'll send you one?

    • Namarrgon on 20/12/2011 - 18:54
      +1

      Don't need a special milk frother - use a cheap french press, like this one.

      I used to froth my milk with my Mokita's steam wand, but now I just microwave some milk in one of those, then pump the press a few times. I get better, thicker microfoam than with any other method I've tried. It works brilliantly :-)

  • mjs on 18/12/2011 - 11:34

    Try eBay for the Aldi frother. Otherwise, there are other brands selling similar things - check the electrical section of department stores. They are more than $20 though…

  • HowardWolowitz on 18/12/2011 - 11:49

    I've been very curious about these machines, after trying a friends fully automatic Nespresso unit.

    I'm wondering though, does the manual water sizing method produce inconsistent results? It'd be a waste to spend all that money on the machine and pods to have varying coffees when you use different mugs and cant gauge extraction size properly.

    Has anyone got any thoughs/feedback on this?

    • aec on 18/12/2011 - 11:54

      De'longhi ESSENZA (a higher level than this one) has two water level controls, long cup and short cup. it is consistent. i drink everyday in the office.

    • mjs on 18/12/2011 - 11:55

      i have an existing manual Nespresso machine and I'm very happy with it. The only issue is that you have to stand next to it when it's pouring coffee (20 seconds of your life you won't get to multitask with).

    • warwick108 on 18/12/2011 - 22:09

      i believe DeLonghi is having a 50$ cashback at the moment, and you could get a pixie for around 225 after cashback.. thats got a milk frother aswell.

      a friend of mine has this machine and after trying it a few times, the coffee seems very consistent. =)

  • aec on 18/12/2011 - 11:51
    -4

    good deal. but i reckon it is just bullshit about "The Nespresso coffee pods are more expensive, but the quality is better." what is next, something like "you get what you pay" again?

    • mjs on 18/12/2011 - 11:54

      Um yes, you generally do get what you pay for. The difference in price isn't all quality (George Clooney needs to be paid), but quality is a big factor too.

      • braddsey on 18/12/2011 - 13:16

        Sara Lee released compatable pods for nespresso on Europe under their brand "Douwe Egberts", for about half the price of the nespresso pods. I think they're being sued by nespresso. I've had the Douwe Egberts coffee in different forms and it's not bad coffee.

        I would say a very large portion to the cost of Nespresso pods is intellectual property rights…not the quality of the coffee.

        By the way - great find by the OP!

        • evangelion on 18/12/2011 - 13:35
          +2

          Nespresso's monopoly ends very soon and understandably they are worried about it but there is nothing they can really do about it all but try.

          The vast majority of its most important patents have expired and some of the last ones on its capsule expire next year.

          What does that mean to consumers?

          It means that there will be lots more competition and more choice. Manufacturers will be able to design and build machines that can use a nespresso capsule. It also means that others can start offering nespresso compatible capsules for helluva a lot less.
          This means that the nespresso brand would be dragged into price wars and essentially become competitive (both on the machine and the capsules) which is not something nespresso wants (obviously) as most of its large profits come from supplying cheap ass coffee in capsules and overcharging horrendously for it.

          So what can it do then?
          They can buy the smaller alternative brands/pay them off OR try and sue them on some grounds. Its monopoly days though will be over.

    • bargaino on 18/12/2011 - 13:16
      +3

      The Nespresso pods are about 70c for 7g of coffee, IIRC? So $100/kg.
      I'm sure you can buy some damned fine beans for half that rate. It will take a few kg of beans to pay for the grinder, so it depends how much you drink, and if you like making your own coffee.

  • voteoften on 18/12/2011 - 11:51

    I wonder it the Cruesset (I know I spelled that wrong) casseroles, etc are cheaper from France. I looked at the French Amazon site very briefly, but got tired of having to translate everything.

    • mjs on 18/12/2011 - 12:00
      +1

      Use Google Chrome and install the translator extension. Translates every page on the fly automatically.

  • bargrin on 18/12/2011 - 12:07

    How much are these locally?

    Also delivery from amazon eu very fast. I bought somhing from amazon germany and it was delivered via dhl in 4 days and i could track it.

    Is your delivery able to be tracked from italy?

    • mjs on 18/12/2011 - 12:24

      I don't know if you can get them without the Aerocino here - with it, they are no less than $280 after cashback.

      Status is "in shipping" so no tracking info yet.

  • pepsilid on 18/12/2011 - 12:16

    Nice find, I just bought one though at the good guys. Just wondering where do you think the best place to buy the pods is from? I have bought some from the Nespresso site- but just had a look on the Amazon Italy site and they seem much cheaper there. Any good suggestions?

  • jointda on 18/12/2011 - 12:25

    This looks good

  • FirstNameLastName on 18/12/2011 - 12:26
    +2

    if it wasn't for the podded coffee bit I'd get this.
    it's not just the expense of pods, i prefer path of least packaging with my daily consumption.

    i suppose you could rig up some sort of reusable refillable pod or something.
    but that's probably going too far.

    • mjs on 18/12/2011 - 12:27
      +2

      You can take the used pods into Nespresso and they recycle them.

  • Damo on 18/12/2011 - 12:27

    Aldi Expressi machine is back on wednesday - there will be a line

    • aec on 18/12/2011 - 13:00
      -4

      luck me. i sold my unopened expressi last monday and even made a little profit.

    • WillKillfor5Cents on 18/12/2011 - 14:59
      +1

      So do we have to queue in the morning when the store are about to open to get one of this badboys ?

    • 31mop on 18/12/2011 - 17:28
      +1

      My local still has leftovers from the first round?

      • djones145 on 18/12/2011 - 18:43
        +1

        chatswood has some left, miranda too, hurstville had some too
        no milk frothers though

  • bargrin on 18/12/2011 - 12:30

    Do you have a link to the spanish deal you mention?

  • hank_y on 18/12/2011 - 12:47

    Thanks! Been waiting to get my hands on one of these and this is definitely a bargain!

  • evangelion on 18/12/2011 - 13:21
    +1

    For anyone that cares ( I dont as I use the expressi from Aldi)

    http://www.kogan.com.au/shop/ez-press-coffee-machine-nespres…

    Its a nespresso machine with a steam wand for frothing milk.

    You could search around for coupon codes or paypal(cashback) deals and may be able to get it cheaper that way.

    • mjs on 18/12/2011 - 14:21

      I've read bad reviews about this, so beware

    • xuqi on 18/12/2011 - 14:27
      +1

      Let me guess, Kogan uses genuine Krups parts inside? :)

      On a serious note, a friend of mine bought one a few weeks back, and hates it. The steam functionality is a whole lot of hot air.

      • Maestrok on 18/12/2011 - 15:28
        -3

        Not sure about you….but I thought that you kinda need hot air for it to be classified as steam.

        • endotherm on 18/12/2011 - 20:11
          +2

          Nope, steam = 100% water in gaseous state. No air required.

        • Maestrok on 19/12/2011 - 18:49

          @endotherm LOL..clearly I didn't mean it literally. I meant as in for the device to produce steam. I kinda thought all/if not most coffee machines with milk steamers had to produce a 'whole lot of hot air' to generate the steam for the milk. Guess I might be wrong.

      • hornoscous on 21/12/2011 - 15:08
        +1

        Sony guts!

        • StewBalls on 29/12/2011 - 02:42

          You don't mess with the Kogan! ;)

    • jammy2006 on 18/12/2011 - 19:52

      CNET didn't exactly give a glowing review of it

      http://www.cnet.com.au/kogan-ez-press-taste-test-339326287.h…

      • evangelion on 19/12/2011 - 00:15

        Quite unprofessional and not fair or impartial in the least bit.

        Also was quite obvious that most of them didnt know what they were talking about and the testing methodology was flawed.

        But 1 thing seems to be consistent and that is expect some coffee grains.

        Personally, I wouldnt buy the Kogan when there are other options around and more to come in the new year.

  • dibbz on 18/12/2011 - 15:40
    +1

    These would be of interest for netspresso owners.. reuseable pods to put your own coffee in.
    http://mydibellacoffee.com.au/product_info.php?products_id=6…

    • greenlantern on 19/12/2011 - 17:49
      +1

      So I can fill it with my favorite brew… Nescafe Blend 44 :)

  • neil on 18/12/2011 - 18:55
    +1

    Thanks for posting mjs, just bought one. My local Aldi (Brunswick) didn't have the frothers but they reckon they will have some in a few days and give me a call.

    Out of curiosity, how did you find this deal?

    • mjs on 18/12/2011 - 20:33
      +3

      Since the Amazon Spain deal, I've been searching for a cheap Nespresso machine. Looked on amazon.de, amazon.es, amazon.fr and amazon.co.uk. Not all the machines are shipped to Australia - it's a case of trial and error.

      My local Aldi said they don't think the frothers are coming in until next year!

    • Hot Chocolate on 18/12/2011 - 23:38

      Please let me know if you find any aldi milk frothers in melbourne coz i really wanna buy one as well. Thanks

  • Daedalus on 18/12/2011 - 21:22
    +1

    how does the international warranty work?

    • ethanol on 20/12/2011 - 15:02
      +1

      I emailed Krups Australia and got the following reply :

      "Krups international warranty is honoured in Australia.
      Please note that if you do have an overseas model which should need to be replaced, then it will be replaced with the local Australian equivalent model.

      I have attached a listing of service agents in Australia who will be able to assist."

      Does anyone know if this comes with a 1 or 2 year warranty? Is it an international warranty?

      • mjs on 22/12/2011 - 17:21

        2 year international warranty confirmed by booklet in box

  • Caliente on 19/12/2011 - 03:46

    major price gouging on ebay for the Expressi milk frothers… what are you guys using as an alternative? Any good deals out there on the Aeroccino 3?

  • latts on 19/12/2011 - 09:20

    e bay has refillable podsto suit nespresso machines they work well and you can use your choice of coffee

    • greenlantern on 19/12/2011 - 17:48

      Have u bought them? just curious, never thought of buying it cause the pods r not cheap. Do u have a link to the seller? cheers.

      • h4lcyon on 19/12/2011 - 18:12

        It depends if the model has the cartels in cylinder or not, see the following e-bay listing.

        http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/390357480364

        I'm guessing this will be a post 2010 model and have the cartels, so these are the ones to buy. I've enquired a bout cheaper shipping, $41 is a rort!

  • h4lcyon on 19/12/2011 - 11:32

    Just ordered one, now to visit IKEA for a milk frother!

    • h4lcyon on 20/12/2011 - 19:01

      UPS shows it will arrive by COB Friday - that is pretty fast shipping

      • georgejungle on 21/12/2011 - 15:28

        I ordered on Monday morning too. Amazing how many stops this package is making on its way here!

        Date Now Resort Event Details
        December 21 2011 03:00:00 AM DUBAI AE In transit
        December 20 2011 06:46:00 PM DUBAI AE In transit
        December 20 2011 09:23:00 AM Köln (Cologne) DE In transit
        December 20 2011 08:49:00 AM Köln (Cologne) DE Delay in delivery due to weather or natural disasters
        December 19 2011 11:39:00 PM Köln (Cologne) DE In transit
        December 19 2011 10:15:00 PM BERGAMO EN In transit
        December 19 2011 09:15:00 PM BERGAMO EN In transit
        December 19 2011 08:23:00 PM —- In transit
        December 19 2011 05:56:00 PM MILAN EN Shipment received by carrier
        December 19 2011 06:57:57 AM EN The goods were taken in charge by the carrier and is in transit.

      • h4lcyon on 22/12/2011 - 19:40

        Mine is still in Germany… must be stopping over for xmas.

  • h4lcyon on 21/12/2011 - 20:31

    If anyone is still hunting around for one

    I just picked up a milk frother from Robins (Ripoff) Kitchen on special for $8. Looks better and is better made than the ALDI equivalent.

    • dealsniper on 21/12/2011 - 21:43

      is it the electric type (e.g. like the aldi one) where you just pour milk in and it does the rest?

  • mjs on 21/12/2011 - 21:38

    Mine is showing arriving by COB tomorrow. Last update was that it left Frankfurt.

    • georgejungle on 22/12/2011 - 14:44

      ah taking the scenic route is it? :-P

      • mjs on 22/12/2011 - 16:38

        It's arrived! About to unbox.

        • neil on 22/12/2011 - 16:41

          Nice! Mine is still holidaying in Dubai after visiting Germany. Where did yours go after Dubai?

        • neil on 23/12/2011 - 10:43

          Just received it 5 days after ordering. It appears the Dubai to Melbourne leg is quite short. Quicker than shopping in Australia.

  • mjs on 22/12/2011 - 17:15

    It went from Frankfurt to Sydney. 2 year international warranty confirmed!

  • frozenkuku on 23/12/2011 - 12:06

    i live in adelaide they don't have aldi milk frother
    can anyone help me to get one and post to me?

  • frozenkuku on 23/12/2011 - 17:28

    mine is funny, kept going thru dubai melbourne dubai then melbourne lol
    looks like i wont be able to receive it before xmas

    December 23 2011 11:19:00 AM Melbourne AU In transit
    December 23 2011 05:59:00 AM Melbourne AU Arrived in the country of destination
    December 22 2011 03:00:00 AM DUBAI AE In transit
    December 21 2011 11:14:00 PM DUBAI AE In transit
    December 21 2011 09:32:00 PM Melbourne AU Customs clearance process under way
    December 21 2011 09:32:00 PM Melbourne AU Customs clearance process is complete
    December 21 2011 09:32:00 PM Melbourne AU Customs clearance process under way
    December 21 2011 02:45:00 PM DUBAI AE In transit
    December 21 2011 05:45:00 AM Köln (Cologne) DE In transit
    December 20 2011 11:30:00 PM Köln (Cologne) DE In transit
    December 20 2011 10:05:00 PM BERGAMO EN In transit
    December 20 2011 09:38:00 PM BERGAMO EN In transit
    December 20 2011 08:45:00 PM —- In transit
    December 20 2011 07:33:00 PM MILAN EN In transit
    December 20 2011 02:10:00 PM MILAN EN Shipment received by carrier
    December 20 2011 05:18:51 AM EN The goods were taken in charge by the carrier and is in transit.

  • h4lcyon on 28/12/2011 - 18:54

    Refillable black coffee-duck pods for this machine. 3 for approx $17 AUD delivered.

    Anyone find a better price?

  • Star Paws on 30/12/2011 - 00:01

    Why not just buy directly from Coffee Duck you get 4 for about $20 delivered. Just be careful as Nespresso changed the patent on the New Nespresso machine after October 2010.

    Does anyone know if the Krups XN2003 has a smooth or grooved pod Cylinder ? The grooved cylinder will crush most of the generic pods to try and stop people from using their own coffee. The pods will also Jam in these new machines and very difficult to remove. You can not use the old empty generic Pods in new models like the Citz.

    • h4lcyon on 14/01/2012 - 16:12

      Thanks I've bought from them direct, the machine has a grooved pod cylinder so I bought the black pods. I'll post back on my experience after they arrive.

  • h4lcyon on 18/01/2012 - 10:20

    Spreets have a group buy on reusable pods today

  • Bargain-Basement on 19/01/2012 - 14:24

    Can anyone confirm how much delivery was for this item to Australia?
    or was it included?

    • neil on 19/01/2012 - 14:50

      It was 20 Euros flat fee so if you ordered 1 or a 6 it was the same fee.

  • h4lcyon on 31/01/2012 - 16:34

    Just circling back on the coffee duck black reusable pods, the arrived today and I've successfully used them on this machine. They work well.

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