Another thing Tony, if shipping is involved and it is a heavy machine, make sure it's packed real well. That's killer no.2 after limescale. Even a well-built sexy lady like Unico Splendor will lose a limb or two after going through roller coaster ride by the courier. 
Btw, from a seller's perspective, I would hate someone to ask way too many (sometimes irrelevant) questions, and decide not to buy in the end. My way would be to pick some main questions that I think is important, and a bit more detailed question in the following correspondence if I'm concerned, rather than a long string of ???. That of course will depend on how much info the seller puts forth in the first place (like what we have here above, haha). Just something to keep in mind when approaching any prospective seller. But as usual, that's just my personal preference/opinion.
Good luck with your purchase!

Btw, from a seller's perspective, I would hate someone to ask way too many (sometimes irrelevant) questions, and decide not to buy in the end. My way would be to pick some main questions that I think is important, and a bit more detailed question in the following correspondence if I'm concerned, rather than a long string of ???. That of course will depend on how much info the seller puts forth in the first place (like what we have here above, haha). Just something to keep in mind when approaching any prospective seller. But as usual, that's just my personal preference/opinion.
Good luck with your purchase!

) as well as my current machine. I was very fortunate with both and have had many years of great coffee from 2nd hand gear. When I upgrade my machine unless I get really lucky it will once again be bought 2nd hand from here. So long as you research and read the posts (including the persons who is selling the item in case they have had issues in the past and asked for help here) things can work out well buying 2nd hand - especially if you need both items with your budget.
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