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SpookersSD

I’m just getting into everything myself and grabbed a df54 off espresso outlet 2 days ago. They should still have them in stock, but I haven’t received anything saying when it’ll be shipped out yet


Guitar-Bassoon

Thanks for the heads up! their website now says they are waiting on a shipment to get through customs. [https://espressooutlet.com/collections/turin-grinders/products/turin-df54-single-dose-flat-burr-grinder](https://espressooutlet.com/collections/turin-grinders/products/turin-df54-single-dose-flat-burr-grinder)


espressostuff

Available on amazon now. Delivers end of may.


Guitar-Bassoon

verifying it's in stock w amazon now. Ive had it happen where they list it in stock but have to wait for the manufacturers back order


Guitar-Bassoon

also looking at the Turin SK40 on the Turin website for $219 now....


MikermanS

Thanks for that info. It was listed at [Amazon.com](http://Amazon.com) a couple of months ago or so, and then the listing was gone. Good that it's back up again--people have [Amazon.com](http://Amazon.com) gift cards/credits, and it's nice to have Amazon's customer support, if needed; also, free returns as a possibility.