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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.
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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.
I got my Breville Bambino "used like new" from Amazon for $181 and guess what... it was not in "like new condition" and I called Amazon and they gave me $50 off... total paid was $181 plus tax less $50. NOW that's a deal. And I have been enjoying my AMAZING coffee ever since.
After all my research and I am sick and tired of the cheap machines which I have been using all my life... before you buy you should know
1. What the boiler is made of and if it is painted (many issues with painted boilers from the best companies... and that is why you should not buy used unless you know there were never issues)
2. It is nice to know how long it takes to heat your water. And if there is any way to make it hotter or cooler (+- one degree).
And personally, I just put milk in a glass and put it in the microwave, no interest in cleaning those wands... so I have no interest in getting the Bambino+. My brother who has a $1000 machine uses a manual frother such as this one...
https://www.amazon.com/SimpleTast...r=
And I personally do not like it when the coffee burr is part of your machine... I got this brand years ago and it is great and cheap, I had a Bodum before and it made more of a mess and broke after a year, got another one and it also broke right after a year.... this one is already 3 years old and has worked perfectly. If I put it to the finest setting, it is too fine for my expresso machine, so I dial it back two notches.
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So, my two questions to you is... is this boiler made out of steel, aluminum or copper and is it painted?
I got my Breville Bambino "used like new" from Amazon for $181 and guess what... it was not in "like new condition" and I called Amazon and they gave me $50 off... total paid was $181 plus tax less $50. NOW that's a deal. And I have been enjoying my AMAZING coffee ever since.
There are an increasing number of reputable brands playing in this space. The best option is still going to be buying machine + grinder separately, e.g. Breville Bambino (or the Gaggia Espresso Evolution, etc) plus a Baratza Encore ESP (or Turin DF54).
Frankly, in this price point and in just about any price point, the grinder is more important than the machine. You do not want to rely on the grinder in this machine. Buy an espresso-capable $200 grinder and you'll be able to make terrific coffee whether you're doing a pour-over using a $10 V60 or a $30 French press or a $250 espresso machine like the Bambino or Gaggia.
Don't waste your money on this.
Need to see a teardown to believe... and is it painted or not painted?
Buy a Nespresso and a milk frother, or invest in something like a Eureke Mignon grinder and a Gaggia Classic at a BARE minimum. You need pro-sumer grade for grinders and espresso machines for them to be worth it in the long run.
These are the easy-bake ovens of the espresso world. Don't waste your time and money.
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Why is it 5 times more money at Amazon... it is because this is "Paid Advertisement" this is obviously not a deal.
Buy a Nespresso and a milk frother, or invest in something like a Eureke Mignon grinder and a Gaggia Classic at a BARE minimum. You need pro-sumer grade for grinders and espresso machines for them to be worth it in the long run.
These are the easy-bake ovens of the espresso world. Don't waste your time and money.
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.
So, my two questions to you is... is this boiler made out of steel, aluminum or copper and is it painted?
I got my Breville Bambino "used like new" from Amazon for $181 and guess what... it was not in "like new condition" and I called Amazon and they gave me $50 off... total paid was $181 plus tax less $50. NOW that's a deal. And I have been enjoying my AMAZING coffee ever since.
After all my research and I am sick and tired of the cheap machines which I have been using all my life... before you buy you should know
1. What the boiler is made of and if it is painted (many issues with painted boilers from the best companies... and that is why you should not buy used unless you know there were never issues)
2. It is nice to know how long it takes to heat your water. And if there is any way to make it hotter or cooler (+- one degree).
And personally, I just put milk in a glass and put it in the microwave, no interest in cleaning those wands... so I have no interest in getting the Bambino+. My brother who has a $1000 machine uses a manual frother such as this one...
https://www.amazon.com/SimpleTast...r=
And I personally do not like it when the coffee burr is part of your machine... I got this brand years ago and it is great and cheap, I had a Bodum before and it made more of a mess and broke after a year, got another one and it also broke right after a year.... this one is already 3 years old and has worked perfectly. If I put it to the finest setting, it is too fine for my expresso machine, so I dial it back two notches.
https://www.amazon.com/SHARDOR-El...45&sr=8-10
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
Look, this is $50 on Temu... $50. That is not a big chunk of money.
Why is it 5 times more money at Amazon... it is because this is "Paid Advertisement" this is obviously not a deal.
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And stating why it is more expensive is just silly. This is PAID ADVERTISEMENT and is NOT A DEAL. Most paid advertisements are deals, just not this one.
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YOU ARE RIGHT.
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And stating why it is more expensive is just silly. This is PAID ADVERTISEMENT and is NOT A DEAL. Most paid advertisements are deals, just not this one.
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.
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