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BG134217572 29/12/2021
HMMMM!! what can I say. I bought one of these in September but after 2 months use, it failed (overheating(. The dilemma was that I love this machine (I gave it a great review) as I live in Italy so know what good espresso is and have had machines including expensive Gaggia bean to cup ones for years). I can honestly say this model makes the best, most consistent and Italian coffee bar espresso standard of any of them. Well designed easy to programme, stainless steel not plastic, huge easy to fill water reservoir so less topping up. Given the Banggood low price the cost/benefit of returning repair was not good so I bit the bullet and reluctantly accepted a 35 euro refund on the original cost of 80 euros which was made within 2 days. To Banggoods credit they did this without the need to return the item and Customer Service response times were very good. Nevertheless, this obviously left me 45 euros out of pocket but I have gambled and bought a replacement. Even then, provided this machine is more reliable than the last it still makes the total cost 125 euros which is a) still cheaper than I have seen other sites selling them for and b) given the appearance, quality of output and ergonomics so still a bargain( my last Gaggia bean to cup was over 400 euros and nowhere near as good coffee) I will review again in 6 months. If the machine lasts two years I will not be un happy given the initial low price when you consider water and electricity are not a good combination and we do drink a lot of coffee. Regular descaling is essential and whilst the machine flashes to warn you after 500 cycles to descale, in a hard water area like ours I would do it every 30 days regardless. In summary.. recommended but based on experience with 1st machine failing after 2 months use with reservations. Hopefully I was just unlucky.
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BG134217572 15/09/2021
OK long review.. but worth the read. Firstly Banggood itself: First found them whilst browsing for a wireless Tx/Rx 4K HDMI wireless (my home cinema system u/floor HDMI lead to projector installed during ahouse renovation never worked. I came across a tech review for a Measy 4K HDMI wireless system which the reviewer/I had never heard of via Banggood, way cheaper than anywhere else. He took a risk but it arrived (after the usual delays from China) and it worked perfectly (as does mine) and continues to do so. That gave me confidence to try this machine from Banggood althoughprice/spec seemed a bit to good to be true. Also, I initially made an error when ordering failing to notice I was on Banggood.com and ordered it in US dollars via China. Living in Italy I could and should have ordered from the Italy site/currency in Euros, delivery taking only take a few days (which it did) rather than weeks from China. Now here is why I was really impressed. I went on 'live chat' expecting it to be difficult to resolve but got a instant connection to an agent who promptly cancelled the order for me and arranged the refund to enable me to reorder from Poland- The money, even more impressively was back in my CC account the following day. Now the machine: I live in central Italy and drink espressos daily and have done so for many years. I've had Gaggia manual machines, expensive bean to cup and currently a pod machine. None have ever produced coffee close to those in local bars . First impressions are this machine is far better made than its price suggests (much of it is stainless steel not plastic) than many expensive brands. What matters though is, genuinely, for the first time in my life, the coffee it produces, matches ANYTHING I buy from the bars and cafes here. Use the tamper provided. Most video reviewers don't but it makes all the difference. It takes a little practice to perfect but worth the effort. Cannot comment on reliability/longevity yet.
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BG134217572 EXCELLENT!

BG134217572 15/09/2021
OK long review.. but worth the read. Firstly Banggood itself: First found them whilst browsing for a wireless Tx/Rx 4K HDMI wireless (my home cinema system u/floor HDMI lead to projector installed during ahouse renovation never worked. I came across a tech review for a Measy 4K HDMI wireless system which the reviewer/I had never heard of via Banggood, way cheaper than anywhere else. He took a risk but it arrived (after the usual delays from China) and it worked perfectly (as does mine) and continues to do so. That gave me confidence to try this machine from Banggood althoughprice/spec seemed a bit to good to be true. Also, I initially made an error when ordering failing to notice I was on Banggood.com and ordered it in US dollars via China. Living in Italy I could and should have ordered from the Italy site/currency in Euros, delivery taking only take a few days (which it did) rather than weeks from China. Now here is why I was really impressed. I went on 'live chat' expecting it to be difficult to resolve but got a instant connection to an agent who promptly cancelled the order for me and arranged the refund to enable me to reorder from Poland- The money, even more impressively was back in my CC account the following day. Now the machine: I live in central Italy and drink espressos daily and have done so for many years. I've had Gaggia manual machines, expensive bean to cup and currently a pod machine. None have ever produced coffee close to those in local bars . First impressions are this machine is far better made than its price suggests (much of it is stainless steel not plastic) than many expensive brands. What matters though is, genuinely, for the first time in my life, the coffee it produces, matches ANYTHING I buy from the bars and cafes here. Use the tamper provided. Most video reviewers don't but it makes all the difference. It takes a little practice to perfect but worth the effort. Cannot comment on reliability/longevity yet.
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