[markf]

alright thanks for the advice! i'll keep a look out for one

 

[ChrisJM]

Any good deals around at the moment?

 

[Thwapy]

forget new, get in touch with Mark -gaggiamanualservice-com on here. Superb guy, he has just sorted me out with a Classic, superb service

 

[Glenn]

For new, the best prices are Amazon Warehouse Boxed Returns

These are new models - not the older more serviceable versions that gaggiamanualservice.com sells

 

[sgtbeardy]

Are there any other places to look for these machines? Amazon don't seem to have any at the moment...

 

[The Systemic Kid]

2013 Classic in the 'For Sale' section here.

 

[Kyle T]

For new, the best prices are Amazon Warehouse Boxed Returns

These are new models - not the older more serviceable versions that gaggiamanualservice.com sells

Mark had two for sale. £150+postage each. I had one off of him last night. Still one left.

 

[icxga]

How about a gaggia coffee?

 

[diez2u]

Hello everyone, can anyone tell me how do i get in touch with Mark?

i m interested in a gaggia classic machine, also if anyone can recommend a good grinder I would really appreciate it.

thank you.

 

[Andrewb]

If you google gaggiamanualservice his website comes up and there's a contact page.

Good grinder:- mazzer super jolly. I picked up one from a coffee machine lease company on ebay bit beaten up and I guess the we're getting rid as it wouldn't last forever using 24/7. However I have had for about 6 years without fault!

The gaggia 'coffee' basically has the same internals as a gaggia classic minus the solenoid valve, so a capable machine in my opinion.

 

[stimu]

so the new model is no good anymore?????

 

[urbanbumpkin]

so the new model is no good anymore?????

Not as good as the older ones. The new ones don't allow the mods to be done to it. The OPV valve and the steam arm swap.

 

[Jumbo Ratty]

Not as good as the older ones. The new ones don't allow the mods to be done to it. The OPV valve and the steam arm swap.

I agree its not as good as the older ones.

But you can fit the silvia wand and do the OPV mod.

You just have to buy a different version of the wand and it is slightly harder to fit. A full fitting guide is on this site.

The OPV is also covered in a guide attached to the wand thread.

But its been found that the OPV may not need adjusting as the 2 people known to have fitted a pressure gauge to the 2015 model have found it to be at about 10bar anyway at factory setting.

 

[dmdrabble]

For those of you contemplating buying a used Gaggia and worrying about it breaking. I've had mine for years, probably over 6 and maybe 8. I planned to buy a lovely dual boiler and upgrade when the thing packed up. It hasn't and still going strong. I do clean it, descale and back flush, sometimes taking out the shower too.

It's served me well for years and I've knocked out some cracking drinks on it - better than the chains in my opinion. I paired mine with an Iberital MC2 and got great results with the Silvia steam wand. Make sure you read or watch a couple of vids to learn when the steam is up. Still going strong. The desire to upgrade got the better of me and I bought a dual boiler Expobar. I does show up the steam power, which only really shows when making more than one latte. For a few cups per day, they are great value and will give you years of fine drinks.

Same as the other posts. Try to make sure the machine has been cleaned and descaled regularly. I wouldn't hesitate to get a used, decent machine.

 

[Kahweol]

I wouldn't be overly concerned about the model, as long as it is one with a 3-way valve. I was using a 2nd hand baby class in Australia at work, which, ironically was brought over from the UK by the previous owner. It needed a major descale at one point before settling in on the soft Sydney water, and was working wonderfully since then. The steaming isn't great but with a bit of temperature surfing it was producing similar shots to my ECM worth 10x as much.

And, yes as above backflush EVERY DAY and scale regularly if you plan to keep it functional. As long as it still works when buying 2nd hand it can be restored without much difficulty.

 

[2010]

What is a fair price to pay for a pre '15 Classic in good condition? Also once I buy one, with it being used, is it worth replacing all the seals immediately so that I know they're done?

 

[timmyjj21]

I recommend replacing the seals if you are DIY skilled and equipped. It is petty much guaranteed the boiler seal will already be blown when you buy it second hand, Its just that the owners don't know and the leak is usually very small. One of the problems with having an aluminium boiler.

Prices vary a lot. Being a bargain hunter and planning to refurbish, I would aim for £70 or less, but this can involve a waiting period monitoring eBay and gumtree. If you wanted something with a refurb already done, I would expect a good price starting £100 and going up to £150.

 

[Rscut]

Anyone spotted any good deals on these recently?

 

[how5er]

Anyone spotted any good deals on these recently?

Im also on the hunt for a sweet deal

 

[ashcroc]

I ended up with a tebe (with recent proffesionally installed seals) for £40 after narrowly missing aout on an £80 classic (most were going for well over £100). I figured since they share the same inernals it was worth a punt & couldn't be happier.