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[USA - Amazon] Normcore 54mm Double Layer Portafilter Basket, 18g Precision High Extraction Basket Compatible with 54mm Breville Sage Espresso machines, 304 Stainless Steel, 0.8mm Thickness, 18 Gram -- US$14.99, limited time deal (50% off)

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Tired of and frustrated by trying to be a (U.S.) consumer: supply-chain (tariff-induced?) woes in items not being in-stock/available

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An informal community poll, in light of current U.S. tariff circumstances: If you were interested in the Niche Zero grinder, would you be more inclined to purchase the grinder if the current price was lowered by US$X amount, to help offset the current U.S. tariff on the grinder?

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[USA - Amazon] Normcore V4.1 53.3mm Spring-Loaded Tamper with Leveling Plate and Titanium Flat Base, and Colorful Wood Handle -- limited time deal, US$28.49 (also available in white, US$24.99)

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[USA Amazon.com] Normcore V4.1 53.3mm Spring-Loaded Tamper with Leveling Plate and Titanium Flat Base, and Colorful Wood Handle -- limited time deal, US$28.49 (also available in white, US$24.99)

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[US - Amazon.com] Normcore V4.1 Spring-Loaded Espresso Tamper Core Sleeve, Upgrade Kit for V4 Coffee Tamper -- limited-time deal at US$11.99

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(I know that I'm feeding into it and giving it publicity, but:) the Crema "Arc" knock box--US$48-$55?

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[USA - Amazon] Timemore Sculptor 064S and 078S grinders 20% off (limited time deal)

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Sondheim/Prince/Goldman's Follies is so glorious, and yet been so White--wouldn't a revival with a diverse cast be so welcome and interesting?

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Baratza Encore ESP Pro grinder now available for purchase, from Baratza.com

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What is it about a tap number?

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Windscribe interference with Microsoft Windows 11 Dynamic Theme app?

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Per the Baratza website, the Encore ESP Pro is coming on July 28, 2025

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Odd circumstance (and how to stop it?): Windscribe browser app on Edge is starting up/connecting before browser is opened

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[U.S. - Amazon] MHW-3BOMBER Multi-use Magnetic Espresso Storage Stand, 20% off (Amazon Prime days deal)

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Hoped-for online inventory by the end of the month (July 2025): the upcoming Baratza Encore ESP Pro

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Just to mention: Stephen Sondheim's vast catalogue of work has been acquired for preservation by the Library of Congress

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Bear me out: an immersive Follies?

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"First look" review of the upcoming Baratza Encore ESP Pro grinder, by Coffeegeek.com (June 18, 2025) -- thumbs up

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RIP, Sebastião Salgado, photojournalist active in the espresso and coffee worlds

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Unisex espresso cups? :)

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[Breville U.S.] Breville Spring sale is on--Bambino Plus at US$399.95, Bambino at US$269.95

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Passing on current (positive) Niche grinder pricing/importing information, for those potentially being affected by current political "events" (tariffs, duties, and otherwise)--for U.S. importing

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[U.S. - Woot.com] Breville Bambino Plus US$456.43 (for today, Mar. 1, or until sold out)

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[U.S.A. Cost Plus World Market] 25%-off flash sale (for regular-price items) this weekend, Feb. 8-9

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