Nespresso Vertuo machine, 100 pods & travel mug for €99

Sheep Shagger

Comes with 100 capsules worth €65 and a travel mug that is about €20 so makes the machine €14 and that's delivered.

https://www.nespresso.com/ie/en/order/machines/vertuo/vertuo-plus-white-c-ne

ED E

Lowest Amazon price is 80GBP. Daycent deal.

EXCEPT. Big but here. Vertuo exists because of compatible pods. You can buy any pod you want for the old system, you can ONLY buy from Nespresso for the Vertuo system until 2031. Getting the older units on the cheap is a big saving long term, thats why theyre willing to loss leader it.

duffman13

ED E wrote: »

Lowest Amazon price is 80GBP. Daycent deal.

EXCEPT. Big but here. Vertuo exists because of compatible pods. You can buy any pod you want for the old system, you can ONLY buy from Nespresso for the Vertuo system until 2031. Getting the older units on the cheap is a big saving long term, thats why theyre willing to loss leader it.

You've just helped me dodge a bullet there, was switching from an old Tassimo and was just about to pull the trigger to get away from expensive pods

ThunbergsAreGo

duffman13 wrote: »

You've just helped me dodge a bullet there, was switching from an old Tassimo and was just about to pull the trigger to get away from expensive pods

Very much the same here, thanks for the heads up!

paddydriver

Just keep in mind too that you don't get a choice of the 100 capsules.. our Vertuo went kaput right at start of lockdown and they told me 5 week turnaround to be repaired.. just as we started weeks of being stuck at home! Had a particular blend we liked - Melozio - and they wouldn't allow me get 100 of them so would have ended up with 90 capsules we didn't really want. Ended up getting a new one from Amazon for far cheaper than Nespresso at the time... and after all that they had ours back repaired in about 10 days; it's still sitting waiting to be used as we had new one from Amazon (On Prime delivery) in and working.

Sheep Shagger

ED E wrote: »

Lowest Amazon price is 80GBP. Daycent deal.

EXCEPT. Big but here. Vertuo exists because of compatible pods. You can buy any pod you want for the old system, you can ONLY buy from Nespresso for the Vertuo system until 2031. Getting the older units on the cheap is a big saving long term, thats why theyre willing to loss leader it.

The Amazon deal doesn't come with the 100 capsules or the travel mug though does it?

Anyway, I get you re the cheaper pods but we tend to use the Nespresso branded ones anyway. Plan on keeping the older smaller machine anyway and have this for larger cups.

ED E

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

The Amazon deal doesn't come with the 100 capsules or the travel mug though does it?

It doesnt.

un5byh7sqpd2x0

ED E wrote: »

It doesnt.

It does.

https://nespressoukpromotions.com/Trade/Address?country=Roi

leanin2019

ED E wrote: »

Lowest Amazon price is 80GBP. Daycent deal.

EXCEPT. Big but here. Vertuo exists because of compatible pods. You can buy any pod you want for the old system, you can ONLY buy from Nespresso for the Vertuo system until 2031. Getting the older units on the cheap is a big saving long term, thats why theyre willing to loss leader it.

Yeah I realised this after buying the Vertuo one! Thought I was great buying the newer model.

Still not too bad value per pod but obviously the third party ones are quite a bit cheaper.

Zimmerframe

leanin2019 wrote: »

Yeah I realised this after buying the Vertuo one! Thought I was great buying the newer model.

You did, the Vertuo is the new model.

Wouldn't worry about the third party capsules either, because I have the older one for years and have yet to find a non Nespresso capsule that was half decent.

leanin2019

leanin2019 wrote: »

Yeah I realised this after buying the Vertuo one! Thought I was great buying the newer model.

Still not too bad value per pod but obviously the third party ones are quite a bit cheaper.

Zimmerframe wrote: »

You did, the Vertuo is the new model.

Wouldn't worry about the third party capsules either, because I have the older one for years and have yet to find a non Nespresso capsule that was half decent.

Makes me feel better, and reminds me ive run outta pods!

shanec1928

Zimmerframe wrote: »

You did, the Vertuo is the new model.

Wouldn't worry about the third party capsules either, because I have the older one for years and have yet to find a non Nespresso capsule that was half decent.

Lor Nespresso pods are the best non branded ones imo.

Zimmerframe

shanec1928 wrote: »

Lor Nespresso pods are the best non branded ones imo.

Probably, but still don't like them.

To be honest, I don't get this compatible capsules lark at all.

The whole concept of Nespresso is an attempt to make "half decent" coffee from a convenient capsule. Nespresso seems to have that market done and dusted.
Capsules at their best are a compromise to start with, getting crap ones defeat the whole purpose.
The best of the compatible capsules are not all that cheap either.
IMHO if you are not going to put Nespresso capsules in a Nespresso machine, you are probable better off looking at a different coffee making plan.

ThunbergsAreGo

Sheep Shagger wrote: »

Comes with 100 capsules worth €65 and a travel mug that is about €20 so makes the machine €14 and that's delivered.

https://www.nespresso.com/ie/en/order/machines/vertuo/vertuo-plus-white-c-ne

Looks like the free travel mug is gone

leanin2019

ThunbergsAreGo wrote: »

Looks like the free travel mug is gone

Probably a misunderstanding, the free travel mug comes with your next order. So when you buy more capsules.

Bhoy1967

Zimmerframe wrote: »

You did, the Vertuo is the new model.

Wouldn't worry about the third party capsules either, because I have the older one for years and have yet to find a non Nespresso capsule that was half decent.

I buy the Starbucks ones - currently on special 3 packs for €10 - great assortment of tastes / strengths / single origin - I did like the Waterford Coffee House Lane ones but they are sadly no longer being made.

shanec1928

Zimmerframe wrote: »

Probably, but still don't like them.

To be honest, I don't get this compatible capsules lark at all.

The whole concept of Nespresso is an attempt to make "half decent" coffee from a convenient capsule. Nespresso seems to have that market done and dusted.
Capsules at their best are a compromise to start with, getting crap ones defeat the whole purpose.
The best of the compatible capsules are not all that cheap either.
IMHO if you are not going to put Nespresso capsules in a Nespresso machine, you are probable better off looking at a different coffee making plan.

think its the aluminum that makes pod. which the lor one is. find the plastic crap.



or people dont live close to a nespresso store and cant be bothered bulk buying from them online.

fdevine

+1 for L'or capsules for me. Some of the Nespresso ones are actually muck. I buy in bulk direct from Nespresso but supplement with L'or if needed

Bhoy1967

fdevine wrote: »

+1 for L'or capsules for me. Some of the Nespresso ones are actually muck. I buy in bulk direct from Nespresso but supplement with L'or if needed

I actually tried them and thought they were awful! I didn't even finish the box. Maybe it was the type that I bought?

Zimmerframe

Bhoy1967 wrote: »

I actually tried them and thought they were awful! I didn't even finish the box. Maybe it was the type that I bought?

No I found the same, thought the starbucks were rotten too.
The proof of the pudding, I found is no matter how many varieties of compatible ones are in the cupboard, nobody ever uses any of them unless we run out of the Nespresso ones.

I even tried telling the wife (I lied) how "lovely" the Starbucks" capsules were, but she was having none of it.

Gave up, brought the Nespresso to work (only Nespresso capsules) and bought a beans to cup machine at home, all happy.

Bhoy1967

Zimmerframe wrote: »

No I found the same, thought the starbucks were rotten too.
The proof of the pudding, I found is no matter how many varieties of compatible ones are in the cupboard, nobody ever uses any of them unless we run out of the Nespresso ones.

I even tried telling the wife (I lied) how "lovely" the Starbucks" capsules were, but she was having none of it.

Gave up, brought the Nespresso to work (only Nespresso capsules) and bought a beans to cup machine at home, all happy.

The trials and tribulations of modern day married life lol!

ED E

Zimmerframe wrote: »

Gave up, brought the Nespresso to work (only Nespresso capsules) and bought a beans to cup machine at home, all happy.

Our office went from Nespresso Pro (Different capsule to regular/vertuo) to B2C. While the new machine is a nice unit I do miss the variety of capsules. Sometimes you just feel like a double caramel espresso.

Jonesy101

paddydriver wrote: »

Just keep in mind too that you don't get a choice of the 100 capsules.. our Vertuo went kaput right at start of lockdown and they told me 5 week turnaround to be repaired.. just as we started weeks of being stuck at home! Had a particular blend we liked - Melozio - and they wouldn't allow me get 100 of them so would have ended up with 90 capsules we didn't really want. Ended up getting a new one from Amazon for far cheaper than Nespresso at the time... and after all that they had ours back repaired in about 10 days; it's still sitting waiting to be used as we had new one from Amazon (On Prime delivery) in and working.

so they returned it to you in 10 days instead of 5 weeks and youre annoyed?!

IMO the taste is far better than the old one, can make lots of different sizes of coffees. you can choose whichever pods you want so not sure why you bought 90 pods you didnt want :D

Mine broke, and my parents broke too but both were replaced in a week, it sucks during lockdown you cant get your precious coffee for a couple of days but im still very happy, at 100E with 100 pods the machine is practically free.

Jonesy101

shanec1928 wrote: »

think its the aluminum that makes pod. which the lor one is. find the plastic crap.



or people dont live close to a nespresso store and cant be bothered bulk buying from them online.

agreed, if you want to buy cheap pods then might as well buy a jar of maxwell house.

the aluminium feels and must make the difference.

I had the starbucks pods in the old machine which is about 15-20 years old and they are my favourite yet.

Morby

As a complete coffee novice and someone who knows nothing about coffee machines, is this a good buy?

Tempted to get one for myself, and also one for a present.

If going for the present option, can anyone who's ordered one please tell me if the outer box the order is sent in is plain or does it have any Nespresso branding on the front or the label?

Would like to surprise someone with one

Zimmerframe

Amazon stuff always comes in a brown box.
Yes it's a good buy if you want the convenience of capsule coffee and are prepared to pay the Nespresso premium for the coffee capsules.

If you wanted to be stingy/devious, you could register both machines, keep both sets of capsules, wait for the capsule offer to expire then give one as a present.

Morby

Zimmerframe wrote: »

Amazon stuff always comes in a brown box.
Yes it's a good buy if you want the convenience of capsule coffee and are prepared to pay the Nespresso premium for the coffee capsules.

If you wanted to be stingy/devious, you could register both machines, keep both sets of capsules, wait for the capsule offer to expire then give one as a present.

Haha that's a little too devious, even for me.

So hang on, the 100 capsules and travel mug don't actually arrive with the machine? They come after when you register it?

Hmm, see I was actually thinking of ordering it for someone in the UK and getting it sent straight to their house as it would save me paying for postage myself, and I was sneakily going to tell them it was for me, something I couldn't get sent to Ireland, and leave it at theirs for a few weeks until their Birthday and then get them to open it.

However the surprise will be ruined if it says Nespresso on the front, and it will be a bit of a faff if it doesn't come with the capsules and travel mug straight away and they have to register to get them at a later date themselves, as their Birthday is quite a bit away, and don't want them opening it til then.

So back to the drawing board it is!

Zimmerframe

Correct.

You fill up the Nespresso claim form, with the serial number of the machine, to get the free capsules, then with your next order of capsules you get the mug.

Static M.e.

Morby wrote: »

Haha that's a little too devious, even for me.

So hang on, the 100 capsules and travel mug don't actually arrive with the machine? They come after when you register it?

Hmm, see I was actually thinking of ordering it for someone in the UK and getting it sent straight to their house as it would save me paying for postage myself, and I was sneakily going to tell them it was for me, something I couldn't get sent to Ireland, and leave it at theirs for a few weeks until their Birthday and then get them to open it.

However the surprise will be ruined if it says Nespresso on the front, and it will be a bit of a faff if it doesn't come with the capsules and travel mug straight away and they have to register to get them at a later date themselves, as their Birthday is quite a bit away, and don't want them opening it til then.

So back to the drawing board it is!

Came here form the main page. By chance, I ordered this recently. The Machine comes with the 100 free capsules and in a large Nespresso bag (Maybe 3 feet high, 1 depth, and 2 wide..). The mug comes with the second order of 100 capsules not the first. I just made my second order and it cost about €97 for 150 capsules. The capsules have a little barcode around the side so the machine reads them to tell if it is an expresso, mug or cup without you having to change where the cup is.

I think it's a great buy and I drink a lot of coffee. I completely understand that I am buying Nespresso machine and I will have to buy the capsules directly from Nespresso. I don't have a problem with that. Any questions let me know.

Buttros

Morby wrote: »

As a complete coffee novice and someone who knows nothing about coffee machines, is this a good buy?

Tempted to get one for myself, and also one for a present.

If going for the present option, can anyone who's ordered one please tell me if the outer box the order is sent in is plain or does it have any Nespresso branding on the front or the label?

Would like to surprise someone with one

Ordered last week directly from Nespresso and arrived this morning. I ordered more coffee on top of the free stuff. Packaging is Nespresso branded. The size of the pacakging surprised me but 250 capsules takes up a lot of sapce and i ordered two mugs as well.

Zimmerframe

Yes if you order from Nespresso direct, you will get the capsules with it, but if you want to get it in a unmarked brown box, delivered to the UK, it will have to be from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nespresso-11398-Special-Magimix-Capsule/dp/B07T5FRRRN/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&aaxitk=KIpj1iXvG0db4VFs8UFRWA&hsa_cr_id=5424783460502&ref_=sb_s_sparkle

It won't come with the capsules, you will have to register first.

https://nespressoukpromotions.com/Trade/Address?country=Roi

then the capsules will be posted to you directly from Nespresso, as will the mug on your next order.

shardylan

Harvey Norman are selling this for €119 .They also do price match though so would be worth telling them it’s €99 on nepresso to get them to match

Zimmerframe

shardylan wrote: »

Harvey Norman are selling this for €119 .They also do price match though so would be worth telling them it’s €99 on nepresso to get them to match

Not much point though, you will still have to wait for the coffee to put in it.

https://www.nespresso.com/ie/en/store-locator#map-intro

shardylan

Zimmerframe wrote: »

Not much point though, you will still have to wait for the coffee to put in it.

https://www.nespresso.com/ie/en/store-locator#map-intro

Can still be ordered online for delivery and was just giving alternative that people might receive quicker & can also ask if pods are included with their ones

Zimmerframe

shardylan wrote: »

Can still be ordered online for delivery and was just giving alternative that people might receive quicker & can also ask if pods are included with their ones

I know you are just giving an alternative but I am just saying,

Either way, you have to order online and wait for your purchase, but with Harvey Norman or anyone else you have to wait twice.

Harvey Norman method,
You have to go online, persuade them to price drop from 119 to 99
then you have to pay them 4.99 delivery on top.
Then you have to wait for it to arrive, open the box , get the serial number, then send it to Nespresso and wait for the online capsules to arrive.

or Nespresso method.

you just click order.

gillamandango

I ordered and got this last week. The main upside for me was that I was putting 2 old capsules into my mug and now, even with the smallest Vertuo capsule I just use one. So for me this will work out way cheaper in the long run even buying the most expensive Vertuo capsules.

893bet

If you only use Nespresso then a subscription is a no brainer.

Mango Joe

Buttros wrote: »

Ordered last week directly from Nespresso and arrived this morning. I ordered more coffee on top of the free stuff. Packaging is Nespresso branded. The size of the pacakging surprised me but 250 capsules takes up a lot of sapce and i ordered two mugs as well.

Considering the "Nespresso" branding is all over the packaging I wonder does that make the Couriers more or less likely to lose it, fail to deliver it, ring you asking you to collect it yourself.....or just plain bounce it catastrophically off every bit of tarmac or concrete between the Depot and your house?

All very easy and worthwhile to do when the Courier isn't actually responsible or accountable ever.....

I'm undecided on this here.... So basically its good value but you're tied to these barcoded capsules for years to come. But a lot of the Supermarket knock-off ones are muck that are cheaper but not worth it anyhow?

Are the capsules reasonable value off their Site (or where best to buy) and is it ok to tie myself into this?!

Thanks for the help.

darragh o meara

Thats a decent deal, I have the Vertuo at home and I love it. It does take a little while to find your favorite Coffee pods but when you do its handy to keep getting the same ones. I do like some of the special offer blends they bring out from time to time.

Yes the Vertuo pods are expensive but I was using 2 of the old ones per cup prior to this machine.

BTW, Their travel mugs are fantastic. I have the large one and I fill it before my regular commute from Clonmel to Dublin. The coffee stays hot for ages, in fact its still hot enough to drink when I get to work!! ( Usually doesn't last that long )


Ive heard the subscription service is good value for coffee lovers.

ongarite

darragh o meara wrote: »

Thats a decent deal, I have the Vertuo at home and I love it. It does take a little while to find your favorite Coffee pods but when you do its handy to keep getting the same ones. I do like some of the special offer blends they bring out from time to time.

What’s the recommendations for best pods for the Vertuo? I picked one up a while ago, haven’t bought capsules in bulk yet.
Liked Roma and Arpeggio from original smaller range.

duffman13

Mango Joe wrote: »

Considering the "Nespresso" branding is all over the packaging I wonder does that make the Couriers more or less likely to lose it, fail to deliver it, ring you asking you to collect it yourself.....or just plain bounce it catastrophically off every bit of tarmac or concrete between the Depot and your house?

All very easy and worthwhile to do when the Courier isn't actually responsible or accountable ever.....

I'm undecided on this here.... So basically its good value but you're tied to these barcoded capsules for years to come. But a lot of the Supermarket knock-off ones are muck that are cheaper but not worth it anyhow?

Are the capsules reasonable value off their Site (or where best to buy) and is it ok to tie myself into this?!

Thanks for the help.

Tbh I initially was tempted by it to get away from my current Tassimo, and then decided against it. Looked bean to cup and other options and then pulled the trigger on the Nespresso in the end. Pods are good and ill be buying online in bulk so I don't mind paying a slight bit more for a better coffee.

darragh o meara

ongarite wrote: »

What’s the recommendations for best pods for the Vertuo? I picked one up a while ago, haven’t bought capsules in bulk yet.
Liked Roma and Arpeggio from original smaller range.

I like a stronger coffee in a mug size so I tend to stick to Inteso and Stormio. There is also a caramel one too which I like.

Static M.e.

Same as Darragh, Stormio is my favourite so far. Some of the expresso ones are nice too. I've ordered a box of caramel to see what it's like. I wasn't a fan of the Hazelnut one but we'll see.

munsterbear

Hi Folks, I'm just back from parcel motel. It looks like I got machine, capsules and mug all together. Happy days

mburke

On some non-Nespresso machines the water doesn't get hot enough from the device thus adding hot water from the kettle. What is the Nespresso machine like in this regard?

Damo 2k9

mburke wrote: »

On some non-Nespresso machines the water doesn't get hot enough from the device thus adding hot water from the kettle. What is the Nespresso machine like in this regard?

I found vertuo a lot hotter than the original line, but the one thing that has made a difference is just preheating the cup for a minute or two (if you have the chance).

RE: nice pods, I like the Columbia and Melozio for a nice smooth Mug Size Coffee.

For double espresso milk based drinks, the Bianco Legero is my favourite for sure.

Static M.e.

My "free" travel mug arrived today and it feels very solid and well built. I like it. It keeps my coffee a hotter for longer so I think I'll be using it now as my Go-To working at home cup

duffman13

munsterbear wrote: »

Hi Folks, I'm just back from parcel motel. It looks like I got machine, capsules and mug all together. Happy days

Got mine delivered yesterday from Nightline, ordered Monday night so very quick turnaround! Didnt get my mug but got my capsules, I ordered 50 extra as I though I wouldnt get the free ones straight away. Be alright for coffee for a while now

Zimmerframe

duffman13 wrote: »

Didnt get my mug but got my capsules, I ordered 50 extra .......

Had you ordered 50 more, you would have got the mug, I presume.


Still waiting for mine, then will be searching for capsules resembling
Arpeggio and Kazaar from the original machines.

munsterbear

duffman13 wrote: »

Got mine delivered yesterday from Nightline, ordered Monday night so very quick turnaround! Didnt get my mug but got my capsules, I ordered 50 extra as I though I wouldnt get the free ones straight away. Be alright for coffee for a while now

Just checked the boxes. Its the machine, box with about 100 capsules and another with bags and introductory box of capsules so presume the mug will come after next order

Static M.e.

munsterbear wrote: »

Just checked the boxes. Its the machine, box with about 100 capsules and another with bags and introductory box of capsules so presume the mug will come after next order

Yes, next order of 100 capsules. I got 150 capsules for 97 euro or thereabouts.