Nespresso Citiz

rocally · 02-01-2014 5:45pm #1

Picked up one of these at lunchtime and it looks like a bargain compared to prices elsewhere -

Was €247.00
Now €170.00
31% Off

http://www.debenhams.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10052_10001_325004018582_-1

invaderzimirl · 02-01-2014 5:57pm

great machine i have one for the last 4 years.

plus great price think i payed over €300 then

rocally · 02-01-2014 6:09pm

You also get a €80 voucher back as well from Nespresso so it does look sweet to me

invaderzimirl · 02-01-2014 6:25pm

sweet id recommend you get the nespresso welcome pack if you can its €100 (- your €80 so you get it for €20)
its 250 coffies and a nice sisplay case its what i bought too :-)

Del007 · 02-01-2014 10:28pm

rocally wrote: »

You also get a €80 voucher back as well from Nespresso so it does look sweet to me

How do u get the voucher? My gf bought one for me for C'mas so not sure how to claim the voucher

pokethebear · 03-01-2014 2:10am

Del007 wrote: »

How do u get the voucher? My gf bought one for me for C'mas so not sure how to claim the voucher

Register the purchase online or over phone. Instructions contained inside the nespresso box so hope you still have that. Otherwise try at point of purchase. Card arrives in post a week later. Ordered 200 pods this evening and still left with credit on card. Card valid for 6 months from time of purchase. It's the bomb, yo.

deep1 · 03-01-2014 9:37am

invaderzimirl wrote: »

sweet id recommend you get the nespresso welcome pack if you can its €100 (- your €80 so you get it for €20)
its 250 coffies and a nice sisplay case its what i bought too :-)

Great bargain Op, paid 218 just few days back, @invaderzimirl do you have the link handy for display case? is it this https://www.nespresso.com/ie/en/product/totem-capsule-dispenser

johnny_adidas · 03-01-2014 10:05am

pretty good deal, paid €180 for ours through amazon before xmas

invaderzimirl · 03-01-2014 10:29am

this is the coffee selection, but mine came with one of these

i got it in BT on grafton street you might be best to ask in there if you are in Dublin.

if im passing ill ask and post any info i get. you can only get 1 per machine.

deep1 · 03-01-2014 10:53am

invaderzimirl wrote: »

this is the coffee selection, but mine came with one of these

i got it in BT on grafton street you might be best to ask in there if you are in Dublin.

if im passing ill ask and post any info i get. you can only get 1 per machine.

Thanks, i am planning to go tomorrow so will check.

Goolay · 03-01-2014 11:37am

Ordered! Thanks OP

Ms Happy · 03-01-2014 11:48am

Have a voucher for Debenhams! It will be going to very good use now!!

Anyone have a discount code??

Muahahaha · 03-01-2014 12:00pm

Seems like a great deal, especially as the Aeroccino is included and they tend to cost 80 to 90 quid when bought on their own. Plus the 80 quid of coffee for free brings the overall pre sale value to 327, which means the offer of 170 brings it down to slightly over half price. Great find OP.

Just one Q for those who already own these, how long from stone cold does it take for it to produce a coffee?

peejay1986 · 03-01-2014 12:01pm

Was on sale in Debenhams for €217 before Christmas so really nice offer! Bought one for my girlfriend and have to say it's amazing.

deep1 · 03-01-2014 1:19pm

Muahahaha wrote: »

Seems like a great deal, especially as the Aeroccino is included and they tend to cost 80 to 90 quid when bought on their own. Plus the 80 quid of coffee for free brings the overall pre sale value to 327, which means the offer of 170 brings it down to slightly over half price. Great find OP.

Just one Q for those who already own these, how long from stone cold does it take for it to produce a coffee?

Abt 10-12 seconds to heat up and less than a minute to make cappuccino ( milk froth) and all. in short very little time.

tiernanobrien · 03-01-2014 3:32pm

That's a great price. Those machines are well worth the money if you're a coffee drinker.

ariya · 03-01-2014 3:43pm

tiernanobrien wrote: »

That's a great price. Those machines are well worth the money if you're a coffee drinker.

You defo will be a coffee drinker once you get one of these!
I used to have a cup a week, wasnt too bothered by coffee. Since getting one of these i drink 3/4 a day! Had to stock up on the decaff which are lovely altho dont beat my fave arpeggio ones

was on to nespresso earlier and she told me my gift card is on the way too. Delighted!

johnny_adidas · 03-01-2014 6:54pm

is the welcome offer only available until you place a first offer?

Cant see it online now, but when i looked before my first order of capsules, it was out of stock anyway

Skill Magill · 03-01-2014 9:43pm

johnny_adidas wrote: »

is the welcome offer only available until you place a first offer?

Cant see it online now, but when i looked before my first order of capsules, it was out of stock anyway

They send you out a voucher (plastic card) with either 50 or 80 euro on it. I brought mine into Brown Thomases and redeemed it for €50 worth of capsules.

To get it, I had to

provide proof of purchase
provide them with the number under the drip tray of the unit.

then 4 weeks later, it came in the post.

johnny_adidas · 04-01-2014 1:10am

yeah have the voucher here. just couldnt see the welcome pack on the website.

leecurlywurly · 04-01-2014 2:02am

Thanks OP! Been thinking about getting one before Xmas but decided against it with no room in the kitchen but with this bargain deal & voucher on top, I couldn't resist!

Rearranging the kitchen

Dick Turnip · 04-01-2014 5:36pm

leecurlywurly wrote: »

Thanks OP! Been thinking about getting one before Xmas but decided against it with no room in the kitchen but with this bargain deal & voucher on top, I couldn't resist!

Rearranging the kitchen

I may as well copy and paste your response because I'm the exact same!

rocally · 06-01-2014 4:14pm

Delighted a few people purchased - Cheers Lads

Cheshire Cat · 06-01-2014 4:55pm

rocally wrote: »

Delighted a few people purchased - Cheers Lads

I bought, too. It's despatched, so should be here soon. Had been looking for a new nespresso machine before xmas, but was put off by the prices. Could justify this one! And the in-laws will be happy I spent the money they gave me for Christmas in a way that benefits their son, too :P

agony · 06-01-2014 5:18pm

rocally wrote: »

Delighted a few people purchased - Cheers Lads

I also purchased one this morning. Between that and the dyson hover that's me broke, all thanks to bargain alert posters! Thanks guys

Muahahaha · 06-01-2014 7:31pm

rocally wrote: »

Delighted a few people purchased - Cheers Lads

At that price I would have loved to have bought but January bills dictate otherwise:( I know well Ill probably spend the rest of the year waiting on a price as good as it and not find it !

rustyzip · 06-01-2014 7:52pm

If someone buys you one as a gift and you don't have proof of purchase, what's the deal with the €50/€80 giftcard?!

ariya · 06-01-2014 8:12pm

rustyzip wrote: »

If someone buys you one as a gift and you don't have proof of purchase, what's the deal with the €50/€80 giftcard?!

I didnt have the receipt and sent it in. I was talkin to them fri and girl said gift card was sent on 2nd jan

bideye · 06-01-2014 8:36pm

Very tempted to buy this just a q is the coffee nice and hot from this machine

deep1 · 07-01-2014 10:30am

Just used up my free credit to buy welcome pack online, as Brown thomas was out of stock from long time and they had no idea when it will be back in stock.

Online you get complimentary Totem case
https://www.nespresso.com/ie/en/product/totem-capsule-dispenser

Not good reviews as people complaining Capsules keeps falling down, will update when it arrives.

Batesy · 07-01-2014 12:40pm

Anyone know how long Debenhams deliveries usually take after the order status changes to dispatched?

Are they shipped from Ireland or the UK?

Ordered Sunday evening and dispatched yesterday evening.

Thanks again OP!!

srsly78 · 07-01-2014 12:44pm

Just note: the machine itself is cheap - but the consumables (capsules in this case) are very expensive. I stopped using it because of this!

Espresso machine off amazon: £50. Bag of beans or ground coffee = **** all. Result = nicer coffee for a lot cheaper. And no it's not that much hassle and you don't need to be a barista.

johnny_adidas · 07-01-2014 12:52pm

To answer my own question, looks like the welcome pack has to be your first order online. Unfortunately I'd ordered the intense assortment before my voucher card arrived (welcome pack was out of stock) and the welcome pack doesnt show up for me anymore. Guess ill give them a ring and see if I can still order

Edit: found info on the contact us page - "Nespresso offer two Welcome Offer packs, exclusively available on your first purchase, which consist of a pre-selected range of Grands Crus. These are specially designed to give Club Members the chance to be introduced to the world of Nespresso and our Grand Cru coffees."

Edit 2: They put it through over the phone without any issue.

leecurlywurly · 07-01-2014 2:59pm

bideye wrote: »

Very tempted to buy this just a q is the coffee nice and hot from this machine

srsly78 wrote: »

Just note: the machine itself is cheap - but the consumables (capsules in this case) are very expensive. I stopped using it because of this!

Espresso machine off amazon: £50. Bag of beans or ground coffee = **** all. Result = nicer coffee for a lot cheaper. And no it's not that much hassle and you don't need to be a barista.

Nice & hot?

I have one at my office. I enjoy the coffee, it's nice and strong as well as creamy if using the milk frother. There have been a few times where it wasn't hot hot however you can resolve this by warming up the mug before using it or milk frother is hot milk..

Expensive?
Nespresso coffee can be expensive but there is an option using a reusable cap & fill you choice of coffee. http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Newest-Version-Reusable-Nespresso-Capsule-set-Built-Stainless-Steel-Filter-/230719746818?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item35b7f7f302

Hope that helps!

rustyzip · 08-01-2014 10:54am

Batesy wrote: »

Anyone know how long Debenhams deliveries usually take after the order status changes to dispatched?

Are they shipped from Ireland or the UK?

Ordered Sunday evening and dispatched yesterday evening.

Thanks again OP!!

Can't wait to hear how long it takes for you to get yours.
I ordered Monday and dispatched this morning.

gazzaman22 · 08-01-2014 1:35pm

srsly78 wrote: »

Just note: the machine itself is cheap - but the consumables (capsules in this case) are very expensive. I stopped using it because of this!

Espresso machine off amazon: £50. Bag of beans or ground coffee = **** all. Result = nicer coffee for a lot cheaper. And no it's not that much hassle and you don't need to be a barista.

What you recommend? Machine wise? coffee wise?

srsly78 · 08-01-2014 2:11pm

Depends what is on special offer. I got a Russell Hobbes one for £50 off amazon.co.uk. As for coffee, whatever is on special in aldi/lidl! Can get surprisingly good deals.

Another advantage of a proper machine is having a double shot filter. Those lungo capsules are not doubles tbh...

Note that ALL machines including Nespresso suffer from the same issues when it comes to maintenance. If you neglect to descale your machine will rapidly degrade. Nespresso sell a special descaling kit for a tenner, but I don't see the point of this. Normal capful of descaler would work just as well I guess?

Bluefoam · 08-01-2014 2:33pm

srsly78 wrote: »

Depends what is on special offer. I got a Russell Hobbes one for £50 off amazon.co.uk. As for coffee, whatever is on special in aldi/lidl! Can get surprisingly good deals.

These comments I don't understand. Coffee people often go on about the grinder; the coffee machine; the bean; the process etc. all contributing to make the perfect cup...

Yet you say, to just buy a cheap random machine from Amazon with whatever cheap coffee is available in Lidl (pre ground I presume)... How can this be superior to Nespresso? I'm not denying it is a way to get decent coffee, but its certainly not a way to produce excellent coffee. IMHO Nespresso would be far superior to this... although this method may by chance throw up a random result that may produce good coffee, I wouldn't rely on it.

If you enjoy a really nice cup of coffee, then you will enjoy Nespresso. If you are a coffee appreciator and like to get very involved in the process, you will already know & probably have most of the tools already...

rustyzip · 08-01-2014 2:34pm

srsly78 wrote: »

Depends what is on special offer. I got a Russell Hobbes one for £50 off amazon.co.uk. As for coffee, whatever is on special in aldi/lidl! Can get surprisingly good deals.

Another advantage of a proper machine is having a double shot filter. Those lungo capsules are not doubles tbh...

Note that ALL machines including Nespresso suffer from the same issues when it comes to maintenance. If you neglect to descale your machine will rapidly degrade. Nespresso sell a special descaling kit for a tenner, but I don't see the point of this. Normal capful of descaler would work just as well I guess?

I agree - I didn't descale my old nespresso machine and I had to throw it out last Summer. So silly, complete laziness on my behalf and a waste of a machine.

wingnut32 · 08-01-2014 2:36pm

Really silly question, does this make a full cup of coffee or just one of the little shot glasses?

leecurlywurly · 08-01-2014 2:36pm

rustyzip wrote: »

Can't wait to hear how long it takes for you to get yours.
I ordered Monday and dispatched this morning.

Ordered mine on Fri evening and received this morning. Comes with 12 capsules!

paddydriver · 08-01-2014 2:37pm

leecurlywurly wrote: »

Ordered mine on Fri evening and received this morning. Comes with 12 capsules!

Is there a voucher re the e80 credit included? Wanted to check is this definitely available with this machine before ordering.

Thanks for any help.

moodrater · 08-01-2014 2:46pm

leecurlywurly wrote: »

Nespresso coffee can be expensive but there is an option using a reusable cap & fill you choice of coffee. http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Newest-Version-Reusable-Nespresso-Capsule-set-Built-Stainless-Steel-Filter-/230719746818?pt=Small_Kitchen_Appliances_US&hash=item35b7f7f302

Hope that helps!

Problem is the nespresso capsule is too small and holds only about 5g of coffee when compacted. A real espresso machine uses twice or more than that. I think the senseo machines with a coffee duck are a better compromise you can load up to 14g of coffee and still use the pods which are more readily available in tesco etc.

Cheshire Cat · 08-01-2014 2:46pm

rustyzip wrote: »

Can't wait to hear how long it takes for you to get yours.
I ordered Monday and dispatched this morning.

Ordered on Saturday. Despatch mail on Sunday. Arrived just now

jacool · 08-01-2014 2:52pm

Cheshire Cat wrote: »

Ordered on Saturday. Despatch mail on Sunday. Arrived just now

and you're on here ? typing !!

Ri_Nollaig · 08-01-2014 3:16pm

wingnut32 wrote: »

Really silly question, does this make a full cup of coffee or just one of the little shot glasses?

Each capsule is one "cup" of coffee, you can set it to espresso (tiny shot glass) or lungo (normal cup I guess?). The different capsules say which type they are most suited for but nothing stopping you just using whatever you like. The two modes have a preset amount of water that the machine will pump through the coffee but you can hold the button for longer if you want a larger but weaker coffee [it will remember this setting for the next coffee too].

Personally I love 1 capsule of 'Roma', 'Arpeggio' or 'Fortissio' topped up with boiling water and a small bit of milk. The de-caff capsules are great too!

I have had a pixie machine for about 2 years now and love it. It gets used at least twice every day and this thread reminds me its due another descaling...
The machines themselves are cheap really, its obvious they are a loss leader to make the money back in the capsules. But if you want a really nice cup of coffee made quickly, you can't beat it. Obviously the "cost per cup" would be a hell of a lot less if you buy a more expensive machine initially and just by coffee beans from where ever.

srsly78 · 08-01-2014 3:21pm

Bluefoam wrote: »

These comments I don't understand. Coffee people often go on about the grinder; the coffee machine; the bean; the process etc. all contributing to make the perfect cup...

Yet you say, to just buy a cheap random machine from Amazon with whatever cheap coffee is available in Lidl (pre ground I presume)... How can this be superior to Nespresso? I'm not denying it is a way to get decent coffee, but its certainly not a way to produce excellent coffee. IMHO Nespresso would be far superior to this... although this method may by chance throw up a random result that may produce good coffee, I wouldn't rely on it.

If you enjoy a really nice cup of coffee, then you will enjoy Nespresso. If you are a coffee appreciator and like to get very involved in the process, you will already know & probably have most of the tools already...

Don't mind snobs. Just because something is good value doesn't make it bad. You can get multipacks of Lavazza coffee in Dunnes as well as lidl/aldi. Can get pre-ground or in bean form, it's up to you. Definitely does not belong on the "bargain alert" forum!

Nespresso is not superior to anything, it's just marketed that way. Coffee snobs definitely don't use Nespresso

I used Nespresso for a few years until the machine broke down. It's fine, but I couldn't justify the cost.

Batesy · 08-01-2014 3:56pm

Cheshire Cat wrote: »

Ordered on Saturday. Despatch mail on Sunday. Arrived just now

Good Stuff!

Can I ask did it arrive via An Post or Courier?

Cheshire Cat · 08-01-2014 4:01pm

Batesy wrote: »

Good Stuff!

Can I ask did it arrive via An Post or Courier?

Courier - Nightline.

GekkePrutser · 08-01-2014 7:09pm

srsly78 wrote: »

Nespresso is not superior to anything, it's just marketed that way. Coffee snobs definitely don't use Nespresso I used Nespresso for a few years until the machine broke down. It's fine, but I couldn't justify the cost.

For me it's the convenience, having a decent coffee in the mornings in less than a minute without any mess to clean up. And the coffee stays nice and fresh in those pods. If you don't drink much it's decent value for money. An Americano at the coffee shop costs 2.00 - 2.50.

I'd love to have a grinder and a Gaggia etc, was thinking about getting those.. But I know myself, I'd stop using it after a few weeks because of all the hassle with cleaning everything, waiting several minutes for the water to boil, etc...

By the way you can use the machine to make Americano's also, I just flush the cartridge through to the bin and use the lungo button to fill the cup up with hot water. This cleans the machine as well at the same time.

Oh one more tip, it takes a good while before you get that voucher. It doesn't come in the box, you have to order it through their website. Took about a month for me.

srsly78 · 08-01-2014 7:17pm

I thought the same, and am lazy. But using the "proper" machine is not really that much more hassle I find. Just part of the routine. Pre-ground foil packed coffee for the lazy. Yes it can be messy, I have to force myself to clean up each time - otherwise the filter gets blocked. Luckily this is just a matter of emptying the filter, then blasting water through.

For my usual cup of coffee I would have used 2 nespresso pods, it got expensive very quickly - I drink a lot.

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