Hey folks, I've been trying to find the difference between Astoria and Mazzer and/or Malkhonig grinders.  It seems as though Astoria has the exact same item, model number included, but at half the price.  Can anyone tell me the difference between these brands (as in, has Astoria made a cheap knock off of the real deal?) or know why they would be so much cheaper?

 

http://www.o.biz/Obiz/Astoria-Grind-on-Demand-K30ES-Coffee-Grinder/5110455/product.html

http://www.mahlkoenig.com/us_products/K30-ES-Single-Espresso-Grinder.html

 

Any info would be greatly appreciated.  If I can save a few thousand dollars for my new shop I'd like to do that.  Thanks.

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