Hi all. Ive been lurking on CS for a while reading things and am finally ready to think about buying a decent machine. I have a grinder - not the best one, but itll do until I get a decent starter machine and convince hubby that we should then invest in a better grinder to go with it.
Ive been looking at machines on ebay (mostly used) and GraysOnline trying to find an affordable Gaggia or Silvia machine. First question is - any advice on
a) other brands to look at
b) which models of those to look for - in particular it seems there are a number of Gaggias out there at reasonable prices but not sure if there are any I should stay away from
Second question is, if I am going to get a used machine, other than asking if it has been regularly cleaned and serviced, what should I look for? I know some with aluminum boilers have issues when they get older if they arent used ... anything else?
Any and all advice welcome! Oh yeah, my spending range is preferably around the $300 mark but tops of $500. And yes I have looked thru the classifieds here but didnt see anything in my range for sale right now. Ill keep watching there too!
Ive been looking at machines on ebay (mostly used) and GraysOnline trying to find an affordable Gaggia or Silvia machine. First question is - any advice on
a) other brands to look at
b) which models of those to look for - in particular it seems there are a number of Gaggias out there at reasonable prices but not sure if there are any I should stay away from
Second question is, if I am going to get a used machine, other than asking if it has been regularly cleaned and serviced, what should I look for? I know some with aluminum boilers have issues when they get older if they arent used ... anything else?
Any and all advice welcome! Oh yeah, my spending range is preferably around the $300 mark but tops of $500. And yes I have looked thru the classifieds here but didnt see anything in my range for sale right now. Ill keep watching there too!

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