A grinder capable of espresso grind ...

..ah... so the mdf isn't as good as I'd thought? Seems to make pretty good espresso without choking the evolution on about 3.

What would be a good match for the classic then assuming I can sell the mdf and evolution?

Thanks,

Oracle

 

Hi the mdf should be fine for espresso. There are better grinders but an mdf ia capable of making an espresso grind. I couldnt see from your previous posts if and what grinder you had .

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Ah cool. I was worried I'd be upgrading everything at once! Just need to see if there is a classic with my name on it.

 

I've just noticed one come up in the For Sale section.

 

Thanks! I'll have a look now!

 

Interesting, might have to look into this!

 

Those super-low prices have gone up to £162.35 for the Gaggia Classic from the Amazon Warehouse. Not much cheaper than new-perfect. Pity, I was becoming quite interested...

 

Those super-low prices have gone up to £162.35 for the Gaggia Classic from the Amazon Warehouse. Not much cheaper than new-perfect. Pity, I was becoming quite interested...

Keep checking as they have fluctuated in price in the past. I think the level of discount depends on the reason for it being on sale there (e.g. return, box damage, etc)

 

You have to keep checking - prices can drop without warning and go back up again just as quickly.

 

Looks like I've had the worst Amazon warehouse deal so far. I ordered a warehouse deal based on what I'd read here thinking I would save the extra ££'s and spend them on upgrades.

BUT when it arrived it had missing parts and had water in the plastic tubes that go into the resivour. 1, No group head. 2, No Steam wond. 3, No drip tray lid.

I was fed up.

Contacted Amazon and all they offered me was a refund because it was a " warehouse " deal.

Anyway after a couple of days of Email ING each other they've agreed on this occasion they'll pay me almost the cost of me buying the missing parts. £ 58.42.

There is a silver lining. Because I've bought a Rancilio frothing arm. A new drip tray lid. And an upgraded double group head from Happy Donkey ( HD5003)

And today I bought a pressure gauge and sorted out the OPV.

Which was set to 13.5 Bar.

And I'm happy now because in my humble opinion I'm sure the coffee is tasting better. : /^)

 

Sorry forgot to tell you the final price including mods. £192.66

Still cheaper that there new price of £249. Ouch &£÷$#×%

 

Hi all, new to the forum and am looking to start my espresso career with a Gaggia Classic. I've noticed there's no Warehouse deals on at the moment, and the cheapest I can find is here at £219.99: http://www.coffee-matters.co.uk/gaggia-classic-ri8161-coffee-machine-with-professional-filter-holder-stainless-steel-body.html

Anyone know of any better deals?

Thanks

 

Ebay always has plenty for sale, expect to pay around £100, you would be advise to see it working, and check on how often it has been cleaned, descaled.

 

Ebay always has plenty for sale, expect to pay around £100, you

would be advise to see it working, and check on how often it has been cleaned, descaled.

Thanks Froggy, will start scouring ebay for good deals

 

I've got a question. On amazon.co.uk there are 2 Gaggia Classic's.

1 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gaggia-Classic-RI8161-Machine-Professional/dp/B0000C72XS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409589249&sr=8-1&keywords=gaggia+classic

2 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gaggia-Classic-9303-Coffee-Machine/dp/B00012BJ52/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1409589249&sr=8-2&keywords=gaggia+classic

From viewing videos on how to use and look after your Gaggia Classic the second one, the 9303, is always the model I see. Come to think of it on all American presentations. The picture I am getting is the first one, the R18161, is a later model. Am I correct?

I can see some slight differences. Is there any major differences between the two. Any recomendations on which one to go for?

 

Pretty sure they are the same - this happens on Amazon. If you are set on buying new - go for the cheaper, obviously.

 

Pretty sure they are the same - this happens on Amazon. If you are set on buying new - go for the cheaper, obviously.

It does look that way.

I have no plans to use pods. From what I have read from various forums/threads and using ground coffee only I think I better purchase a non pressurised filter basket. Again from reading forums/threads I dont think one, single or double, will be 'included'. Looks like a visit to happydonkey for me.

One other thing I notice is that a 58mm 'Convex' tamper is also recommended by users. I have convinced myself to get one.

 

Flat or Convex tampers are both fine

Pretty much a 50/50 split in the industry as well

 

Surely second hand is the way forward for best price?

 

Just paid £66 on ebay. Machine is great.

As I've posted elsewhere, I seem to have benefitted from someone specifying "local collect only" in North Yorkshire. Less local competition than Clapham. In fact Hermes collected for me for about £8.

The record:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gaggia-Classic-Coffee-Machine-/231320339284?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=4f06LDJIwEmy1DeP3DJZqvtU58M%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Ebay ID:

231320339284

There seem to be 3 or 4 day going through, so just be patient.

Ferdinand

 

Does anyone know of a place where I can get the Gaggia Classic for less than £238.99 brand new and delivered ? Preferably the new 2015 version model number RI9403/18

Im not interested in second hand or shop returned.

http://www.cheapelectricals.co.uk/Item/gaggia-classic-ri9403-18-coffee-maker

 

Is it true the 2015 model can't take the Rancilio Silvia steam wand upgrade?

 

Is it true the 2015 model can't take the Rancilio Silvia steam wand upgrade?

Members are now trying to see if this can be retro fitted..

The new machine doesnt have an a solenoid in it though for certain

 

Does anyone know of a place where I can get the Gaggia Classic for less than £238.99 brand new and delivered ? Preferably the new 2015 version model number RI9403/18

Im not interested in second hand or shop returned.

If you really want a 2015 model - OK, Stainless steel boiler BUT no Solenoid )-: then 238.99 seems to be it.

However the (arguably) better outgoing RI8161/40 is now available at £216.60 from http://www.deluxeproduct.com with free delivery.

I find http://www.pricespy.co.uk a pretty accurate and (seems to be) unbiased resource when squeezing out the best possible savings on stuff. Although I still ferret around independently as well, I've so far failed to find better prices.

 

Looks like that company has gone bust sadly.. shame as would have been up for that price!!