In the market for a new espresso machine

jaymz · 12-28-2010, 07:47 AM

ran across this online

they want $50, from the description it's 3 years old and comes with a tamp and measuring spoon.

any opinions?

CigarNut · 12-28-2010, 08:55 AM

I had one of these machines for about 10 years. It worked great and had a very nice frother! Made great espresso with good crema.

I recently gave mine to a friend and he loves it.

I decided to go the easy route in my dotage and got me a Nespresso:

Makes very nice Espresso with lots of Crema (has a 19mb pump) and the one plus over the Barista is that you don't have to remember to shut it off -- it puts out the right amount of water every time and since it uses capsules clean up is a breeze

jaymz · 12-29-2010, 07:03 AM

Thanks for the feedback, looks like i lost out - someone got there before me.

mmblz · 12-29-2010, 08:04 AM

just got a nespresso for the office - it really does make extremely good espresso for the price/ease of use.
newegg.com has one bundled with the frother for $230 - best price I could find.

12-28-2010, 07:47 AM	#1
jaymz God of Preservation Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North of Miami Posts: 253 Trading: (17)	In the market for a new espresso machine ran across this online they want $50, from the description it's 3 years old and comes with a tamp and measuring spoon. any opinions? __________________ A soft answer turneth away wrath. Once wrath is looking the other way, shoot it in the head.

12-28-2010, 08:55 AM	#2
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: In the market for a new espresso machine I had one of these machines for about 10 years. It worked great and had a very nice frother! Made great espresso with good crema. I recently gave mine to a friend and he loves it. I decided to go the easy route in my dotage and got me a Nespresso: Makes very nice Espresso with lots of Crema (has a 19mb pump) and the one plus over the Barista is that you don't have to remember to shut it off -- it puts out the right amount of water every time and since it uses capsules clean up is a breeze __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

12-29-2010, 07:03 AM	#3
jaymz God of Preservation Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North of Miami Posts: 253 Trading: (17)	Re: In the market for a new espresso machine Thanks for the feedback, looks like i lost out - someone got there before me. __________________ A soft answer turneth away wrath. Once wrath is looking the other way, shoot it in the head.

12-29-2010, 08:04 AM	#4
mmblz .090909... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,031 Trading: (3)	Re: In the market for a new espresso machine just got a nespresso for the office - it really does make extremely good espresso for the price/ease of use. newegg.com has one bundled with the frother for $230 - best price I could find. __________________ herf wear