Help in setting a sell price for my E61 HX machine

ManicAsif

Hi Folks,

I have to a point in my espresso journey where I am considering an upgrade - to either a dual boiler (ECM Syncronika or ACS evo Leva) - but more on that in another thread.

so, right now, simple setup is a ECM/Rocket Giotto coupled with a Mazzer mini grinder (plus KINGrinder K6 for other coffee types and trying different beans without messing with the Mazzer too much)

So, whilst I predominantly drink long blacks or americanos with a touch of milk - I do have the occasional Flat white,

The rest of the family prefer milky drinks, hence the move to dual boiler

So, my machine is a originally an import from New Zealand (where it went by the name of Rocket Giotto, but essentially the same as ECM Giotto Classic)

I got from the original owner, who moved on to a ECM Syncronika

I got it about 2 years ago, during lockdown, and it has been in daily use since then. When received, it wasn’t working due to the gicar control box not working (so we thought) - so I basically restored from ground up and replaced all the usual maintenance parts (even if still working, simply because i had the machine open and wanted to completely refresh)

The only part I didn’t replace was the vibe pump, becuase I was struggling to get a replacement pump during lockdown - but hasn’t missed a beat!

Also, did the usual replacement of the group headgaskets (cafelat silicone), changed the shower screen and more recently added a group head thermometer to help with the temp surfing

I took a bunch of pictures during the build, as well a list of all parts replaced (and of course a box full os spares, as they were all working anyway)

also took off ALL the copper pipes and cleaned in citric acid and descaled the boiler

so, right now a daily driver

if i had to point to a couple of niggles:

the vibe pump isn’t the quietest, but i have been told its absolutely normal
I don’t use the water spout at all, but there is very slight leak - well not even a leak, the base is usually just damp, but i have never seen it actually dripping (i sure an easy fix)
the machine is circa 2013, so obviousy a few rattles here and there - but I will tighten everthing up

so what do you guys think froma price point of view?

DavecUK

I’ve moved this to espresso machines as it’s asking for advice on price. Once given, a classified advert can be created.

As for the price without seeing some photos to assess condition, also perhaps upload a video to YouTube as unlisted, then paste the link here, so we can hear and see it.

It’s an old and pretty basicy HX, the design has not changed much in a long time and I reviewed an used Rocket Espresso Giotto Evoluzuione back in 2010. It’s probably not worth a huge amount. i

ManicAsif

Thanks @DavecUK , will upload some pics and try to get a video done over the next couple of days

I didn’t think it would be a huge amount, but still quite decent HX machine for someone getting into the “hobby”

Tal

I’m always watching espresso machines on Ebay, incidentally just watched an ECM Giotto needing a service go for £500 if that helps.

ManicAsif

Tal

thanks buddy, I hadn’t noticed the one on eBay - one recently sold on Gumtree for a similar value - so I guess I hacve my answer

thanks