Craig's List - Las Vegas, NV: Gaggia Classic $125

[Tex]

I know nothing specific about this machine or seller. Caveat emptor!

The description is confusing: it either was just refurbed or it needs to be. Very simple machine to work on & parts are dirt cheap!

[yorel23]

Tex,
Where's the cheapest place to pick up a solenoid valve for these?  All the places I've found are around $60-$70 plus shipping.  He says that it has a "weak solenoid valve"  .  Does that make any sense or is he confusing it for something else?  By the way, he won't budge off $125.  Still a decent deal I think.  Especially if I can avoid replacing the valve.  Might try to have a look at it tonight.

[Tex]

3-way valve solenoids either work or don't work - there's no middle ground. I'd risk buying it and then do a bare to the bones cleaning of the boiler, 3-way, and OPV. After reassembly you'd most likely have a like-new machine. The solenoids are standard items, available at most parts suppliers.

http://shop.partsguru.com - http://www.cafeparts.com - http://www.espressoparts.com - and from Whole Latte Love.

If it was me, I'd get it; then PID it, replace the steam wand and tune it. It would make coffee equal to machines costing thousands more!

Check the link to the Gaggia User's Group for more info.

[Tex]

Tex,
Where's the cheapest place to pick up a solenoid valve for these?  All the places I've found are around $60-$70 plus shipping.  He says that it has a "weak solenoid valve"  .  Does that make any sense or is he confusing it for something else?  By the way, he won't budge off $125.  Still a decent deal I think.  Especially if I can avoid replacing the valve.  Might try to have a look at it tonight.

Did you do anything with this?

[yorel23]

Did you do anything with this?

The guy is super hard to get a hold of.  Last I knew, he still had the machine but was in NYC for a few weeks and would get back with me when he returned.  Maybe I'll shoot him another email to see what's up.