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$30 Thrift store setup.
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$30 Thrift store setup.


I got the Flair for $25 (including the travel case!), the grinder for $2-ish, and the cup for $1. So far, I like the Flair and the cup. I've had a terrible time getting the grind right.

by JeremyLC

19 Comments

  1. Fiz101_

    oh noooo that’s a super terrible machine but don’t worry I’ll take it off your hands for the same price you bought it for, jokes aside DAYM my thrift store only stocks old board games

  3. Philipp-Vettore

    Wow nice! Congrats, that’s a great setup for that price

  7. Plus_Solid5642

    I do not have nice things to say outside of pure and unadulterated jealousy

  9. caffeine-182

    Damn holy shit. Looks brand new too. Nice find.

    No idea what grinder that is though. It might not be espresso-capable.

  10. The-Hand-of-Midas

    Damn, I’m considering buying a Flair 58 for $300 lol.

  11. Sharp-Ad-9221

    We have one of those and it pulls a killer shot. I modded ours by slipping a length of pvc pipe over the handle. It’s like now we have power steering!

  13. surfinduke

    I have this machine and love it. Free advice- don’t remove the pressure gauge by pulling from the stem. Always pull from nearest to the piston. You’ll still likely need to replace the stem periodically. I’m on my third one.

  16. tur1nn

    Honestly feel that a better find then a Gaggia or something because only an enthusiast would have one.

  18. noseclams25

    You should see my $100 thrift store Linea Mini

  19. NarcissisticEchoist

    You’ll need a scale to get consistent shots