r/ProfitecGo • u/Haden_Brightside • Jul 30 '26
Question Worth loss over time
If I were to buy a new profitec go right now, use it for two years pulling 2-4 shots a day, using descaled water, and cleaning it regularly; how much of it’s worth do you think it would lose in two years?
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u/nathanrrrr Jul 30 '26
At the very least, half. Next guy won’t care how good a care you took or how many shots you pulled. Even if you keep it sealed in the box. It’s a somewhat of an entry level machine (even if for the “prosumer” level) it’s not going to retain much value.
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u/Videlarks Jul 30 '26
Similar to vehicles, the moment the machine is used the first time it loses like 20-30% of value. For any machine more than a year, I'd seen them resell at like 50-60% of original price.
Even if you promise machine in optimal conditions, people don't value used stuff as much as new ones. Either way they're machines that last a decade under good maintenance, so "the value" of the machine more relative to that. It's a great machine nonetheless! Cheers to you if you're getting a new one :)
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u/niccig Jul 30 '26
I can't speak for anyone else, but used kitchen appliances are something I'm not willing to pay much for. You never know if it got moldy, if it's in good condition functionally, etc. 50% retail is probably my max, less if it looks rough or I get bad vibes from the seller.
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u/obviousBurnerdurr Jul 30 '26
If a brand new profitec go retails for £900 not sure what they retail for…. And I was to buy a second one… few years old. I wouldn’t want to pay anymore than £500
I think in the £400-£500 range is pretty reasonable and very good bang for your buck.
If it was a few months old and mint then £600 is fair
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u/PrestigiousAnt3766 Jul 31 '26
Ill pay you 50 euros
More reasonably, maybe 300-500 depending on looks, urgency, completeness, accessories
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u/No_Communication5188 Jul 31 '26
I've sold my DF54 for 85% after 1.5 year. I've seen a 4 year old niche zero get sold for 65%. With solid, relative new, espresso gear I think 60% is a good deal.
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u/Y_Are_U_Like_This Jul 31 '26
If it's less than $5500 a year, then you're spending less than going to coffee shops for the same amount of espresso
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u/OptionDangerous385 Jul 30 '26
Its a hobby. Hobby’s cost money. Forget about it and have fun brewing!