[Mikeymad]

Hi all,

I know this is probably the most commonly asked question in the forum, but I'm new here so be kind! Does anyone know of any Gaggia Classics for sale? I'm open to both pre and post 2015 and used or new, it's the condition that is important.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Jacko112]

There's a nice gold one in the for sale section

 

[Mikeymad]

Thank you Jacko, I've just sent a message on the post so fingers crossed. I didn't even know they made a limited gold model!

 

[Missy]

And if it's dfk41s you can be sure it's in really good condition too.

 

[Mikeymad]

This is sounding too good to be true!

 

[luke]

It's worth looking at the Facebook Marketplace too (it's essentially gumtree on facebook). I think you can only get to it through the app but there are some nice classics on there every now and again. Someone was even giving an old one away for free the other day!

 

[Mono749]

Theres quite a few bargains on Ebay at the moment

 

[Rairch]

I'm looking to get my first machine soon and decided on the classic

Seems like a good'un to get started on! Just wondering what price i can expect to pay for a looker with PID and wand mod?

Cheers

 

[DaveMak]

get a standard model and do the mods yourself, especially the wand as its 1 nut to swap it out. PID is a little trickier so if you see one with it added your probably looking upwards of £170

but a standard one in good condition should go between £70 - £120.

 

[Basra]

Has anyone used the newest model of the Classic? Is it that bad? Or just not up to the quality of the original? Can they still be bought new (the old ones) ?

 

[stefunk]

I would go for a new one because of the aluminum boiler in the old one:

https://goo.gl/uDF2Th

 

[Grateful Ant]

Hi I just found a classic compared to what has been written in here seems a bit expensive but I'm totally new to the coffee machine industry being a total newbie I don't want to get ripped off. The deal is as follows £240 for

Gaggia classic - 2006 made in Italy version, not like the poorer quality version now available to buy.

The following upgrades have been done. I would recommend you do some reading around the internet to know why they are good.

- A PID controlling both brew and steam temperatures has been fitted. This includes an RTD PT100 temperature sensor replacement on the boiler for better accuracy. The PID massively reduces the fluctuation in the water temperature and allows you to accurately set the temperature you want for greater control.

- Replaced original steam wand with much better Rancilio Silvia v2 wand.

- The pressure is adjusted to 9 bar to improve extraction. Also included are:

- A quality heavy wooden tamp.

- The original portafilter.

- A bottomless portafilter.

- The original single and double baskets. - An extra double basket.

- A triple basket (only fits in the bottomless portafilter as its so deep). - A blank basket used for cleaning.

This machine has been regularly descaled and backflushed and is in full working order.

Any one think that's to pricey I'm tempted until reading some of the prices earlier in the thread.

 

[JojoS]

Hi I just found a classic compared to what has been written in here seems a bit expensive but I'm totally new to the coffee machine industry being a total newbie I don't want to get ripped off. The deal is as follows £240 for

Gaggia classic - 2006 made in Italy version, not like the poorer quality version now available to buy.

The following upgrades have been done. I would recommend you do some reading around the internet to know why they are good.

- A PID controlling both brew and steam temperatures has been fitted. This includes an RTD PT100 temperature sensor replacement on the boiler for better accuracy. The PID massively reduces the fluctuation in the water temperature and allows you to accurately set the temperature you want for greater control.

- Replaced original steam wand with much better Rancilio Silvia v2 wand.

- The pressure is adjusted to 9 bar to improve extraction. Also included are:

- A quality heavy wooden tamp.

- The original portafilter.

- A bottomless portafilter.

- The original single and double baskets. - An extra double basket.

- A triple basket (only fits in the bottomless portafilter as its so deep). - A blank basket used for cleaning.

This machine has been regularly descaled and backflushed and is in full working order.

Any one think that's to pricey I'm tempted until reading some of the prices earlier in the thread.

Definitely a BARGAIN!

 

[ashcroc]

They tend to go for at least that much once a PID has been installed. It's not a cheap mod but improves temperature stability greatly.

 

[Grateful Ant]

Thank you so much for your help I just hope I'm not jumping to high the most complicated machine I've owned is a tassimo. Thanks again

 

[JoeBeanCounter]

From what I read, issue is that the new (2015 on) version uses poor internals, so looks good on the outside, but no 3-way valve, less serviceability, more plastic parts instead of metal. Best avoided.

 

[AAD44H]

Is there a new 2017/2018 model?

 

[limpetpete]

What's the going price for a used Classic? There's lots on ebay, gumtree, facebook but it's hard to know which deal to go for.

 

[cloughy]

What's the going price for a used Classic? There's lots on ebay, gumtree, facebook but it's hard to know which deal to go for.

£120-£150 or £170 plus for one with a PID. Best bet would be to pick one up on here as then you'll know it's been looked after [emoji1303]

 

[limpetpete]

£120-£150 or £170 plus for one with a PID. Best bet would be to pick one up on here as then you'll know it's been looked after [emoji1303]

Thanks cloughy, I'll keep an eye out for when one comes up