Build quality (over 10 pounds of solid metal, no plastic parts), completely disassemble-able/maintenance friendly, replacement parts available (and have been for over a decade), and the 20:1 leverage gets a ton of juice out. Like enough that I have to drastically adjust recipes that say things like “the juice of two limes”. And not that this makes it better, but does affect the price, it’s made in the US. The target market isn’t residential, it’s busy bars with fresh squeezed citrus, and for that, the speed, reduced waste, and durability (and lack of tiring out your arm) make up for the cost. For residential, it’s a ridiculous splurge. When I bought it, they went for $400 and I found it on sale for $320. I’m guessing the cost of aluminum has gone up since.
I loved this comment. It felt exactly like when you ask a car salesman the price of a car and they start telling you a bunch of other facts about the car to distract you from hearing the answer to your own question. Very genuine to the actual experience.
It looks great but what’s with the price?
Build quality (over 10 pounds of solid metal, no plastic parts), completely disassemble-able/maintenance friendly, replacement parts available (and have been for over a decade), and the 20:1 leverage gets a ton of juice out. Like enough that I have to drastically adjust recipes that say things like “the juice of two limes”. And not that this makes it better, but does affect the price, it’s made in the US. The target market isn’t residential, it’s busy bars with fresh squeezed citrus, and for that, the speed, reduced waste, and durability (and lack of tiring out your arm) make up for the cost. For residential, it’s a ridiculous splurge. When I bought it, they went for $400 and I found it on sale for $320. I’m guessing the cost of aluminum has gone up since.
Makes sense.
I loved this comment. It felt exactly like when you ask a car salesman the price of a car and they start telling you a bunch of other facts about the car to distract you from hearing the answer to your own question. Very genuine to the actual experience.
The person I responded to asked “what’s with the price”, presumably after seeing the price. Not “what’s the price”.
Damn my bad, I totally misread that.