BuyDig has
Cafe Bellissimo Semi Automatic Espresso Machine (Factory Refurbished, C7CESAS4RW3) for
$149.
Shipping is free.
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Note: This item comes with 90 Day Warranty and a 2-Year CPS extended warranty that will be auto-added to cart.
Features:
- Steam Frother: Get a variety of microfoam textures and thicknesses for lattes, flat whites, cappuccinos and more with a built-in steam wand that rotates in a 180- degree motion for control and convenience.
- 15 Bar Pump: This bar pump slowly increases pump rated pressure to draw out maximum flavor, giving you a beautifully balanced cup of espresso.
- Built-In Conical Burr Grinder & Adjustable Grind Size
- Hands-Free Grinding Cradle & Precise Dose: A 58mm portafilter with 19-21 grams of capacity delivers café quality, full-flavor espresso (13-15 grams for single; 18-20 grams for double). You can even customize your dosage through the SmartHQ app.
- Quick, Powerful Heating System: An energy efficient aluminum block boiler with an integrated copper coil delivers 1300 watts of power to heat water immediately and consistently, ensuring quality espresso every time.
- Cup-Warming Tray: This espresso machine comes equipped with a cup-warming grill located at the top of the machine to maintain the temperature and quality of each shot.
- Extra Large Water Reservoir: Enjoy more drinks with fewer refills thanks to a 95-ounce water reservoir. Easily remove it using the built-in handle to refill and clean it with ease.
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It has mixed reviews though. https://www.cafeapplian
To avoid problems with leaking, I would just refill the water tank in place and clean it on occasion, rather than removing it each time to refill it. Other people complain that the grinder stopped working after a few months. I would give it a shot if I were looking for an all-in-one semi-auto. If you do get a lemon and don't want to keep it, you have 45 days to return it, but the customer pays for return shipping (don't throw away any of the packing materials). It does come with a 2-year extended warranty for free though.
For the money, it's really impressive. The Cafe has an interesting feature. It uses an app called SmartHQ that allows you to control the volume, water temperature, and strength (I'm not sure how it does that). I could see being able to change the temperature and shot volume as handy. A huge 95 ounce water tank, low water indicator, PID temperature control, nice legit looking 58mm portafilter and tamper. It should come with four baskets, 2 pressurized, and 2 unpressurized, but I can't be sure. The owner's manual shows that it does. https://products-salsify.geappli
Also, it's not a discontinued model. It still sells for $579 on a lot of sites. At $149 there's nothing remotely comparable considering all it comes with and offers. It's an outstanding value IMO.
Note: There are 15 grind settings, not 5 as stated on BuyDig. Buy dig also has the weight of the machine as 14 lbs, it should say 24. After doing a deep dive into the specs of this machine, I think it's a great design. I wish I needed one. A lot of the complaints sound like bad luck, or user error in some cases.
Also, this model is effectively discontinued. Their current model (which is already somewhat "discontinued") was a grounds-up redesign and much better/more compact.
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They want a picture that I cut the cord. Will be sending that today since trash day is tomorrow.
Was contemplating whether to buy Walmart - noted it's sold by beach camera. Which is buydig too. Likely they are sending some good quality/looking ones thru Walmart as brand new.
I didn't like the experience so not planning to buy that either.
They want a picture that I cut the cord. Will be sending that today since trash day is tomorrow.
Was contemplating whether to buy Walmart - noted it's sold by beach camera. Which is buydig too. Likely they are sending some good quality/looking ones thru Walmart as brand new.
I didn't like the experience so not planning to buy that either.
I plugged it in just to see if it even works and it flashes all 4 lights (overpressure) no matter what you do. I'll be contacting Buydig to return or cut the cord and drop it in the trash can as well. Unusable garbage that they're trying to resell as refurbished. There was NOTHING refurbished about it.
Prob some fully furnished condo units being renovated and they got hold of these machines that are auctioned in bulk. Nothing refurbished about them. They are barely cleaned.
Someone thought they can make a buck out of this. Tagging along with a 2yr warranty that will never work.
Makes me wonder is the the new America
But appreciate the customer service of buydig that was understanding.
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It has been a few years, but I have purchased from Buydig and never had a problem. But this was blatant trash!
I was pretty pissed when I got it, so I hopped back on this thread, not surprised to see others experiencing the same bait and switch. I promptly sent them an email requesting a refund.
They got back to me same day and offered a $85 refund. I plugged everything in and it worked, so I am deciding to keep it. Shots actually taste pretty good.
I think this whole debacle could have been avoided if they listed this as "customer returned" or "grade d" rather than "factory refurbished". My expectation was this is clean, ready to use, which it was not.
TLDR - Product came dirty and looked heavily used, but worked. Requested refund. Got offered $85 to keep it. I took it, now becoming a $65 semi auto espresso maker.
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