Gaggia Classic Pro Northlakes Store QLD
Not sure about other stores but I assume they would be the same.
Probably one of the cheapest prices for a Gaggia Classic Pro on Ozbargain at $499
Stainless Steel version only.
Mod note: confirmed same price at Costco nationwide.
This is a silly and unnecessary comment. Common to see on OzB.
Don't downvote this. He's right. It's almost a monthly special
When has this been below $500 before?
For anyone curious, it's a coffee machine.
Thanks, I thought I was buying a slab of metal.
Might have to sell my bambino plus and grab one of these if available elsewhere.
A couple of upgrades are needed, but from what I've read, it's an amazing machine and lasts forever.
Yeah, would be nice if someone matches this
Just don't need to make two lattes in a hurry.
Well dont tell me that - I've been waiting on a deal for Bambino Plus - this has thrown another spanner in the works.
I think I just want easy coffee though none of the modding etc, hence Bambino
Get the Bambino. I have a Gaggia, and while its nice, I dont think I will be modding it. As a result the coffees I make vary wildly. If you just want a consistent coffee without much thought, Bambino is going to be a winner. Or alternatively the Solis Perfetta.
Bought a used bambino plus on FB marketplace for $300, I've seen them as low as $250. Seller used it a handful of times and couldn't get good coffee out of it and too much of a hassle for them.
Be sure to buy the single wall (unpressurized baskets) from Breville (extra $30 for single and double shot baskets inc. shipping).
Also make sure you have a very good grinder, I've gone for the highly rated manual grinder 1zpresso jx-pro (~$250), otherwise I would've looked at Eureka Mignon for electric (and a few hundred more)
The bambino doesn't do well with light roasts because it doesn't get up to high enough temperature unless you run 2 blank shots through a pressurized basket first. Some Redditor did some tests. I asked them to check the temperature running a shot immediately after running steam, but they'd already moved on / upgraded.
I'll keep my bambino for now as I'd rather focus on getting good espresso out without having to worry about learning to froth milk at the same time.
is it ar costco bundumba
Wondering the same thing
Sunbeam and Breville make far better machines but Target brands don’t match your scarfe.
yes and no… and depends on whether you want to go down the rabbit hole of espresso or not.
As a base model the Gaggia is decent but with a few simple mods it can deliver really top notch coffee on par with semi-pro machines.
I'm not sure about Sunbeam models, but I've had a few Breville machines - I would rate the Gaggia above the Infuser and Barista Express and probably Bambino, but not the level of the Breville Dual Boiler (which also can be modded into the equivalent of a $10k Slayer machine…)
Keen to know what mod makes it $10K Slayer machine….
Can you direct me please….??
There's a huge home barista thread. It's called the "slayer mod". You can get the BDB super cheap - I got mine for $600.
The slayer mod is "free". Just need to reroute some tubes. I've got a brass pump and opv installed as well so very similar features to expensive espresso machines. Maybe even better depending on use case - quick warm-up, arguably better temperature stability than an e61 head, etc.
I've also got spare orings which are what seems to give on Brevilles and am going to replace them every year - you would have to get an espresso machine serviced about once a year anyway.
It's actually a very cheap machine for what it is, even more so after a bit of modding.
I've linked the thread below.
Also keen, what mods can you do to the Breville Dual Boiler?
https://www.home-barista.com/espresso-machines/breville-dual…
Here's the big thread. You can do the slayer flow control he's talking ahout. It's free - no parts needed. Also recommended is the opv valve mod to adjust pump pressure, it can also be free hit risk breaking the original plastic opv.
I've done the above and also replaced the plastic with a brass pump.
You mean like Harris Scarfe?
Never heard of this brand, is it any good
It's one of the classics
Not just any classic. Classic pro.
I've had 2 Gaccias, both suffered broken heating elements just out of warranty. Repairs were done by an independant Gaccia contractor, took about 5 weeks. My current DeLongi has been going strong for about 3 years now.
Have you owned a Gaggia though?
Seems like they got the Gaccia thrown in with their Panaphonic TV.
Yeah I don’t know much about Gaccias.
What is the heat up time required for the machine?
General consensus seems to be 10-15 minutes.
I'll stick to my flair 58 for now.
The machine is ready to brew in about 30 sec but like all machines the best results are when the group head and Porta filter components are heated up.
I'm curious why people love espresso so much? Personally I just use a drip machine and much prefer the taste.
I have mine black though.
I'm curious why people love drip coffee so much? Personally I use a an espresso machine and much prefer the taste.
Different strokes for different folks I guess.
I find the taste….smoother I guess? Far from a coffee nut outside of not really liking instant coffee so I don't really know how to describe it.
I'm curious why people love coffee in general so much? Personally I drink tea and much prefer the taste.
I am not sure how many people drink espresso judging from watching the barista in the office space.
I like to drink them when I feel like a quick shot of coffee and/or to check the status of the machine/beans. They also taste far better for milk based drinks.
Maybe that's what it is, preferable for milk based coffees due to how much more concentrated it is.
I'm curious why people like the colour green so much? Personally I dress in blue and much prefer the colour.
I drink pour-over when I want something smooth, espresso when I really wanna taste the coffee and I love how they taste almost completely different.
Also in between them are things like the aeropress, moka pot, cold brew and so on for even more variety and fun :)
For those considering this machine - it is a machine and as such is completely manual. There is no special computer inside making adjustments and fine tuning the settings for consistency. If you just want to make a consistently decent coffee each day, I would recommend other machines. If you like experimenting and the idea of using a machine that behaves in the same way as a commercial boiler coffee machine, the Gaggia is for you.
Ive had mine for about 6 months now and am still getting used to pulling decent shots. The boiler pressure is about 15bar, so it can be hard to get a good shot. There are mods available to bring it down to 9 bar. Also the space under the group head to the drip tray is REALLY SHORT… you will not be able to fit a regular mug. It will not fit even a medium size KeepCup without having to remove the drip tray.
Well said. Your comment should be further up. This is definitely a machine for dedicated enthusiasts. I think even those who would consider themselves into good coffee at home may find this machine and the upgrades needed to consistently get good-to-great results too much of a hassle.
Completely agree. I have been trying so hard with non-pressurised baskets to get a consistent shot, because thats what ive been told will get me an authentic espresso shot with a good crema. I think ive pulled a few hundred shots through that machine in a non pressurised basket and gotten about 10 which were really good. The others were just coffee. I put the pressurised basket on this morning and had a go of it, and I got a decent result that I was happy with. Looking back on it, I should have just gotten a breville or sunbeam. That said, I do really love the look of the Gaggia in my kitchen. It is aesthetically in my opinion one of the better looking machines.
Totally agree. Also the milk frother Isnt the best, I've had better results from similarly priced breville. That said I've had mine a few years now and still love playing around with it.
i think the mods include upgrading the steam wand
https://www.google.com/search?q=rancilio+steam+wand+for+gagg…
Machine is garbage imo. I bought one a year ago the build quality is terrible. Depend on it daily and have dreaded sending it away for warranty.
That is a genuine bargain. Rare to see on OzB.