So I have never used an espresso maker before so I must say I was a bit confused by the whole thing initially. 
Out of the box, this looks amazing. It's quite an attractive piece of equipment! 
Definitely READ the instructions if like me, you have no idea what you are doing!
Once I got the hang of using the espresso maker, I am in LOVE! 
If you love coffee house brews, you will definitely want one of these! I highly recommend it!