The first one I bought from a thrift store, used, for $40 mostly to try out the machine and  I hoped it would last a few months.  It lasted 7 years (used everyday at least twice) and was ultimately destroyed by the Campfire.  We were then "homeless" for a bit due to housing shortage from that terrible fire.   We stayed with our daughter for a bit and bought her one (for us to use while staying there).  We then stayed with our son for o bit as well and bought him one too (so we could use it while staying there). And finally, we bought another one for us for our new home!  Life is too short to drink bad espresso or use bad espresso makers :) Absolutely great espresso maker!