FYI - Here's an exchange of messages between me & Todd Salzman of Importica. This will put to rest the rumors of the Classic's demise, once & for all! If you quote this in rebuttal to someone's claim that Gaggia is ceasing production of the Classic, please copy this entire message.
THX
Tex
-----Original Message-----
From: Todd Salzman [mailto:todd@importika.com]
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 7:46 AM
To: 'Robert Harmon'
Cc: 'Susan'
Subject: RE: Gaggia Classic question.
Hi Robert,
All is good with the Classic and we are receiving new ones. They were planning on discontinuing them but changed there minds so it is still 100% alive, as far as I know, and I have contact with Gaggia Italy every day.
If something changes I'll let you know.
Let me know anytime I can help!
Thanks
Todd
From: Robert Harmon [mailto:texas_coffee@earthlink.net]
Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 12:33 PM
To: 'Todd Salzman'
Cc: Susan
Subject: Gaggia Classic question.
Howdy Todd!
We keep getting asked about the status of the Gaggia Classic - is it being discontinued or not. Since it's not listed on the Gaggia web site I'm assuming that once current stock is depleted that's it, no more Classic?
Would you please let us in on Gaggia's future plans for our favorite espresso machine?
Thanks,
Robert (Tex) Harmon