[greglepore]

So, I'd look at a used Gaggia classic. Or honestly, the beginner machine that's been getting good youtube reviews is the little DeLonghi Stillosa ($100 on sale now) or Linea. They require some tweaking of the portafilter but are really good for what they are. You'll need a grinder, as important as the machine. Some good ideas here:https://coffeegeek.com/guides/feature-guides/best-budget-coffee-grinders-for-2025/ -the Baratza is around 100-150 and time proven.