Hello Shaveice Forum!

I'm looking to buy a shave ice machine. Right now I'm torn between the fujimarca and this one from Gobal Bear in Taiwan.

I would like to know has anyone ever tried this machine before? How does it compare to the fujimarca?

Here is the link

http://www.globalbear.com.tw/english/anli1.asp?id=802

Ugh, another one of those "fake" shave ice machines that is out there. There are actually quite alot of discussion between the Fujimarca, Swan, Hatsuyuki machines compared to these cheaply made plastic ones.

A rule of thumb is you get for what you pay for, if something is too cheap to be true, it usually is.

unlikely that it's certified by NSF.

Funny, I just wrote a blog on this but as ShaveIce2 said..it really comes down to the name because brand name machines rule the market for a reason. They're of excellent quality and proven to last for years!

http://shaveicelove.wordpress.com/2011/ ... -machines/

Good write up Shave Ice Love, exactly what I had in mind!