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Electactic 20-Bar Espresso Machine w/ Built-In Grinder (CM8031)
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Amazon has Electactic 20-Bar Espresso Machine w/ Grinder (Deep Black, CM8031) for $259.99. Shipping is free.
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- Built-in grinder
- 20-Bar Italian pump
- Adjustable grinding time
- Versatile milk frother
- Detachable drip tray
- Removable 2.8-liter water tank
- Switching between modes is effortless
- Dimensions: 11.5" D x 13.03" W x 16.1" H
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Amazon has Electactic 20-Bar Espresso Machine w/ Grinder (Deep Black, CM8031) for $259.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to community member das1984 for finding this deal.
Thanks to community member das1984 for finding this deal.
- Note: Available to ship in 1-2 days
- Built-in grinder
- 20-Bar Italian pump
- Adjustable grinding time
- Versatile milk frother
- Detachable drip tray
- Removable 2.8-liter water tank
- Switching between modes is effortless
- Dimensions: 11.5" D x 13.03" W x 16.1" H
Editor's Notes
Written by RevOne | Staff- Our research indicates that this deal is $27 less (9% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $286.99 at the time of this posting.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
- If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
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I think it comes down to can you afford a Breville Barista Express? If you can swing it, you're better off buying the Breville that's $500 right now. Twice as much, for sure, but a design with a proven track record from a reputable company.
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This is a budget combo espresso machine aimed at milk drinks, with a built in grinder, steam wand, and a 58 millimeter portafilter that gives it a Barista Express style layout. The appeal is the all in one setup for making strong espresso at a lower price, but the grinder is the biggest concern and the finish looks cheap in photos. Longevity and service support are also questioned, with doubts about repair options and long term durability. It reads like a starter machine if you want the convenience, not the polish or lifespan of a premium model.
The machine uses a 58mm portafilter, which can fit a common espresso workflow.
The built-in grinder and included extras may produce strong espresso for milk drinks like cappuccinos and lattes.
The "Upgrade 2025" version is reportedly supposed to use a stainless steel build.
The brushed-metal look may be cheap, but the lack of a cheesy front label could keep the exterior more understated.
The brushed metal finish around the machine can look cheap in the photos.
The built-in grinder quality can be poor, which can ruin espresso even if the machine holds pressure.
The "20 bar" rating can be misleading because actual extraction pressure may be about half that figure.
Service and repair support can be hard to find for the "Upgrade 2025" brand, which can leave the machine with limited long-term value.
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Does Slickdeals (owned by a partnership between Hearst Corporation and the private equity arm of Goldman Sachs (West Street Capital) work with Amazon and major manufacturers, sure, but probably not in this case. Maybe, but the OP would have to confirm that. Not everything on SlickDeals is an advertisement, a lot of deals are "found" by people like you and me.
I love SD.net... it has saved me thousands. But I am not fooled to what it is.
I find Gaggia to expensive, so I went with the Breville Bambino. And Gaggia had real issues with paint chips coming off the boiler but the E24 is the copper boiler and should be OK to buy second hand... can not trust any other model second hand. I also would not buy a refurbished Gaggia... due to the amount of returns they got once the paint chip issue was detected.
Also, I don't see the difference between a $50 coffee burr or your $350 coffee burr... they both use the exact same process to break down the coffee beans. Perhaps, your machine can make the coffee beans even more fine... but the finest setting on my $50 machine is already too fine for my expresso machine... point is I don't need a machine to make it even more fine.
Say what you want... but every front page deal IMHO is an advertisement. And all twenty deals I posted have gotten taken down with the same bullshit that the vendor was not vetted.
I love SD.net... it has saved me thousands. But I am not fooled to what it is.
I have also dealt with having many of my deal posts rejected, and generally speaking, I just stopped posting deals. It was just too aggravating to spend the time filling the thing out, providing photos, etc., just to receive the same bogus rejection you mentioned from the mods. They have very weird rules. I understand if it's from some weird website, but if it's being sold on Amazon what the heck?
Now, if I do find something better I post it within threads, other than that I don't post actual deals as an "OP" anymore.
Around 2020, some users reported the group head finish peeling off on Gaggia Classic Pro units made in 2019–2020.
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In 2024, there were posts about chrome chipping off portafilters on machines about 2 years old.
And I specifically stated the E24 since there has not been any real issues with this model due to the brass (thank you for pointing out my error)( boiler. It is like we can't trust anyone anymore. I need to vet everything with every resourse in today's enviroment... it is crazy.
I have also dealt with having many of my deal posts rejected, and generally speaking, I just stopped posting deals. It was just too aggravating to spend the time filling the thing out, providing photos, etc., just to receive the same bogus rejection you mentioned from the mods. They have very weird rules. I understand if it's from some weird website, but if it's being sold on Amazon what the heck?
Now, if I do find something better I post it within threads, other than that I don't post actual deals as an "OP" anymore.
Google, Bing, Dictionary and Merriam Webster must be bad because I can't find what it means.
Merriam:
"densel"
The word you've entered isn't in the dictionary.
In other words...Slop on FP
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Unfortunately, for quality espresso gear you do need to spend. There are cheap options for espresso machines, and those cheap options are getting better every day, but you do get what you for...to a point. There is a point of diminishing returns in my opinion, but for anyone serious about getting started in quality espresso a "cheap" semi-auto like a Gaggia Classic Pro E24 https://www.wholelattel
The machine is one thing, but grinders are another. As a lot of espresso fans will tell you "The grinder is more important than the machine". That's true to an extent but it's not as difficult as it used to be to find a good grinder. You don't need to spend $500 or more for a good grinder. Amazon has 64mm flat burr grinders that have stepless adjusters for under $200, and conical burr espresso grinders that work just fine for under $100. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=flat+b...-left_1_19
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