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Used Mill City TJ-067 - worth it?
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jochild |
Posted on 08/28/2020 10:49 AM
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Hi All, I am looking to upgrade my behmor to something that gives me more control and has a little bit larger capacity. There's a used MCR TJ-067 for sale in my area. I reached out to the seller and it was manufactured in June of 2016. According to some of the forums and after a conversation with Steve at MCR, it sounds like they've made a number of upgrades since 2016, the largest being the UL certification on all the machine components. I'm not super concerned with the ratings for everything, and would just like a really nice home setup. The machine is listed at $5,800, which would be an ok deal for their current machine, which sells for $7,300, but I'm fairly sure that in 2016 their machines were significantly cheaper, on the order of $5,000 or so. Does anyone have any experience with MCR or this machine, what are your thoughts on buying a 2016 model? Should I try and get a better deal on it? Thanks for your help! |
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JackH |
Posted on 08/28/2020 3:05 PM
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Link to the roaster (Mill City roasters) https://millcityr...e-roaster/ It seems like much more than a home setup to me. ---Jack
KKTO Roaster. |
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jochild |
Posted on 08/28/2020 4:16 PM
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Oh yes...I understand that this is much more than a home machine. I'm looking for something professional grade, but not planning on selling beans. I'm looking more for information on whether this would be a good deal or not. Thanks! |
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hankua |
Posted on 08/28/2020 9:47 PM
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I think the price is too steep. |
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renatoa |
Posted on 08/29/2020 5:43 AM
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Check Cormorant roaster from UK. Looks professional done enough for me, and price also is appealing for 600 grams, a capacity more appropriate for home consumption. |
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jochild |
Posted on 08/29/2020 3:48 PM
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Quote What do you think a fair price would be for a used 2016 TJ-067? |
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turtle |
Posted on 08/29/2020 8:33 PM
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Is it the one in Wiggins? I recall reading about the changes they've made. Double wall drum, different burners, and a few other things. There has been a number of innovations in roasters in the past 2-3 years. Sort of like going from open cockpits and seat of the pants roasting to pressurized cabin and gps nav. Edited by turtle on 08/29/2020 8:47 PM Mick - "Drinking in life one cup at a time"
"I'd rather be roasting coffee" Roaster 1: San Franciscan SF-1 Roaster 2: Hottop B-2K+ Roaster 3: 2 kilo Chinese drum Grinders: Mazzer Major - Forte BG (x3) Pour over: Hario - Bee House - Chemex - Kalita - Bodum Drip: Bunn CWTF15-1 & CW15-TC (commercials) Espresso: Pasquini Livia 90 auto Vacuum: Cona - Bodum Press: Frieling - Bodum Colombia |
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jochild |
Posted on 08/30/2020 10:12 PM
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Quote turtle wrote: Is it the one in Wiggins? I recall reading about the changes they've made. Double wall drum, different burners, and a few other things. There has been a number of innovations in roasters in the past 2-3 years. Sort of like going from open cockpits and seat of the pants roasting to pressurized cabin and gps nav. Haha! That's the one! I understand that things may have changed in the past 4 years or so, but I don't know that a cutting edge machine is exactly what I need. I'm looking more for a starter machine to learn on. I mean, the only other reasonably priced options are the ones sold by Buckeye Coffee out of Arizona, but I don't know if those meet all the "modern" specs of other new machines. So what would be a reasonable price for this "outdated" machine? |
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turtle |
Posted on 09/01/2020 4:32 PM
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Did you buy it?
Mick - "Drinking in life one cup at a time"
"I'd rather be roasting coffee" Roaster 1: San Franciscan SF-1 Roaster 2: Hottop B-2K+ Roaster 3: 2 kilo Chinese drum Grinders: Mazzer Major - Forte BG (x3) Pour over: Hario - Bee House - Chemex - Kalita - Bodum Drip: Bunn CWTF15-1 & CW15-TC (commercials) Espresso: Pasquini Livia 90 auto Vacuum: Cona - Bodum Press: Frieling - Bodum Colombia |
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jochild |
Posted on 09/09/2020 12:20 PM
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No, I didn't end up buying it. I asked the seller if they were negotiable on price and it really seemed to offend them. It looks like they did find a buyer for full value though. Good for them! I'm looking into getting an Aillio Bullet instead, just have to wait for them to come back in stock. |
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