I’d like to buy a coffee maker (the espresso type) but they’re a bit pricey on average £250. I have however seen others for around £100 and wondered what the difference is and what I should look out for.
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July 19th, 2009 at 8:08 am
There’s a huge difference between pump and steam espresso machines, and the bars of pressure in the machines (needed to compact the grounds when brewing). I had a cheap Melitta before; and now have a DeLonghi Magnifica 3300 which is unbelievable! It has a water reservoir and a bean reservoir; grinds beans fresh for each cup. In addition, you can make multiple cups, without waiting for the machine to “cool down” (a con with cheaper machines). It has a great frother too; and a reservoir to hold use grinds, so you aren’t emptying them after each cup (another con with cheaper machines). … Check out the stats for the Magnifica 3300. Yes, it’s pricey, but you can find it New on eBay (with warranty & still in box), and it’s rated the highest of just about any other machine…….
July 19th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Well, the first thing you have to consider is your budget. The main goal for you should be to buy a quality espresso maker at a price you can afford.
For assessing quality, read product reviews or ask around. Word of mouth can be a great resource when it comes to buying anything. If you plan on buying online, as the site owner or seller. They can usually give you some specs on how it works, if it had any problems, condition, etc.
Now to find the right product, you have a ton of options. You could go to auction-based sites like eBay. The only issue with that is the quality of the product that you’re bidding on. You have to make sure that it’s from a reliable seller who isn’t embellishing on the condition of the product.
Another way to do it is to check with specialty retailer websites. Personally, I like Zaccardis.com. They offer a wide selection of coffee supplies, makers, accessories, etc. Plus they have a few models that are under $100.http://www.zaccardis.com
July 19th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Try doing a shopping search with someone like Kelkoo then go to one of the ’shops’ and read the reviews of other users.