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Did anyone else downgrade/consider downgrading? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 1 month ago by to c/coffee@lemmy.world
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I’m extremely happy with my Profitec Pro 600, but after getting kids I just value sleep more than the perfect cup in the morning. After work it’s usually kindergarten pick-up, dinner, playtime and then too late for a cuppa.
Also, when having guests over, the constant noise of grinding 5-6 cups interrupts the conversation and takes time.

I’m seriously considering selling my dream machine and getting a capsule and/or the Fellow Aiden so I can at least make really good coffee, but with one grind and a batch for everybody at once.

What have been your experiences on this?
Am I being an idiot and should keep it stored for when I have more time in the future?
Do I just not love the process enough for such a quality machine?

Appreciate honest feedback!

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[–] 11 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Hi, i think there's nothing wrong with having two different tools, that produce similar results in completely different ways and with differences in quality achieved.
I have an espresso machine mainly for my own enjoyment and a drip machine for guests. Sometimes I'll drink a cup from the drip machine when a guest is around I'm feeling like it.

Kids will grow up faster than you expect and with that comes a little bit alone time for the parents here and there. You may enjoy the fancier option than a lot. If not, you could sell it then?

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  • [–] [S] 4 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    Do you keep both out at all times?

    Thanks for the insight. I feel more like keeping it and accepting that life will change once the inheritance benefactor gets older

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago

    Yepp. Both of them on the counter all the time. As it's a Mokkamaster and a Gaggia Classic, their foot print isn't that large and I don't have the room to put them away anyway.
    Also, no spouse's opinion I have to consider. :)

    If I were in your situation and had the room, I would most likely store the device and set a goal for myself to the tune of "If I'm not using it in 2/3/5 years, I'm selling that thing."

    Enjoy your nice machine.

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