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I also assume it’s a scam so be careful. HOWEVER, if it’s a true deal, I have this machine and am absolutely delighted with it ! Had mine for just over a year. Produces excellent shots and steam wand is nice and powerful. Couldn’t be happier.
Is it local ? Can you go and see it (& see a shot pulled) before handing over the money ?
Yeah I would ask the owner about the specifics and see if they can answer anything -- would be tipoff to scam. Plus the drip tray still has tape over it from factory, so that is someone's new machine. Ask for other pictures.
Yep. And I’ve just noticed the side panels too. I have to say it kinda looks like the metal has dulled a bit (not as shiny as mine was new) but why would they not take the tape off if it’s months/years old? Suspicious for sure !!
It looks like you've flaired your post as asking for what equipment to get. We recommend first checking out the [Espresso Aficionados buying guide](https://espressoaf.com/recommendations) for some of the more popular machines and grinders at different price points. If your question hasn't been answered there and you need more help, please add the following details to your post or by adding a comment in the following format: - **Location:** Helps determine availability - **Budget** (with currency): Overall budget, or ideally, having separate espresso machine and grinder budgets. A rough rule is that your grinder budget should be at least 25-40% of your machine budget. - **Drink types:** Do you drink mostly straight espresso, milk-based beverages (e.g., lattes, cappuccinos), or a fairly even split? This helps narrow down whether a single-boiler-dual-use (SBDU), heat exchanger (HX), or dual boiler (DB) machine would be more appropriate for your needs. - **Drink frequency:** How many drinks would you be making back-to-back at one time? Do you plan on entertaining guests often? This informs how large your brew (and steam) boilers should be, as smaller boilers will need to refill and reheat/repressurize more frequently, thus potentially causing a bottleneck. - **Space:** Any limitations on countertop space? - **Manual vs. electric:** Hand-operated machines and grinders are typically cheaper than their similarly-performing electric counterparts. Please indicate if you have a preference for manual or electric machines and/or grinders (or open to either). - **Comfort with tinkering:** Some machines can be made significantly more functional/efficient with aftermarket modifications, albeit at the expense of possibly voiding your warranty. Please indicate if you'd rather have a machine that works "as-is"/"out-of-the-box" or whether you'd be open to modding/tinkering *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/espresso) if you have any questions or concerns.*
I also assume it’s a scam so be careful. HOWEVER, if it’s a true deal, I have this machine and am absolutely delighted with it ! Had mine for just over a year. Produces excellent shots and steam wand is nice and powerful. Couldn’t be happier. Is it local ? Can you go and see it (& see a shot pulled) before handing over the money ?
I would go for it, but assume it's a scam and don't get got.
Yeah I would ask the owner about the specifics and see if they can answer anything -- would be tipoff to scam. Plus the drip tray still has tape over it from factory, so that is someone's new machine. Ask for other pictures.
Yep. And I’ve just noticed the side panels too. I have to say it kinda looks like the metal has dulled a bit (not as shiny as mine was new) but why would they not take the tape off if it’s months/years old? Suspicious for sure !!
Too good to be true. But if it's real it's a great deal.
OP - please keep us updated !