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Vincent Vandegans —
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2026-08-31
5 secondhand espresso machines worth buying on eBay right now
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Espresso machines hold their value well secondhand, but not every listing is a good deal. Many of the best-priced listings available to Irish buyers ship from Great Britain, so we pulled live listings for 5 well-regarded models and picked the best one currently available for each, based on seller reliability, price and condition.
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De'Longhi Dedica
De'Longhi Dedica EC680 - Black - Upgraded Steam Wand - Extra Accessories
€84.00
Compact and simple, a solid pick for small kitchens. Mechanically basic, which means less to go wrong secondhand.
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1. Gaggia Classic Pro
Gaggia Classic E24 With Gaggimate Pro
€975.70
A prosumer favourite because it's fully serviceable — replacement parts are cheap and widely available (often shipped from the UK), so a used unit isn't a dead end if something wears out.
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3. La Pavoni (lever)
La Pavoni Europiccola Lever Espresso Coffee Machine Pre-Millennium
€219.10
A manual lever machine for buyers who want full control over the shot. No electronics to fail, which is exactly why these hold up well secondhand.
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What to check before buying a secondhand espresso machine
- Seller location — a listing shipping from GB can still be a great price after delivery, but check the seller's stated shipping terms to Ireland before bidding, since GB-to-IE parcels can be subject to customs/import charges post-Brexit.
- Descaling history — ask the seller when it was last descaled; limescale buildup is the #1 cause of early failure.
- Boiler type — thermoblock machines heat faster but recover slower between shots than a boiler-based design.
- Grinder included or not — a built-in grinder saves a separate purchase, but is one more thing that can wear out.
- Availability of spare parts — prosumer models (Gaggia, Rancilio) are easy to get serviced; capsule machines usually aren't.
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Is it worth buying a secondhand espresso machine on eBay?
Yes, for mechanically simple or easily serviceable models — espresso machines have few parts that wear out, and a used unit at 40-60% of the retail price is usually a safe bet if the seller has good feedback.
Will I pay customs or VAT on a machine shipped from the UK?
Possibly — since Brexit, parcels from Great Britain to Ireland can attract import VAT and, above certain value thresholds, customs duty. Check the listing's delivery terms or message the seller before bidding if this matters to your budget.
What should I check in the listing photos?
Look at the boiler and steam wand for limescale/rust, check the drip tray for heavy staining, and ask for a photo of the machine actually running if none is shown.
Are capsule machines (Nespresso) a safer secondhand buy than manual ones?
Generally yes — fewer moving parts and no calibration needed, so the main risk is just cosmetic wear rather than a mechanical fault.
How much should I expect to pay for a used espresso machine?
Typically 40-65% of the new retail price depending on condition and model age — the exact figure on this page reflects live listings, not a fixed estimate.
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Vincent Vandegans
Co-founder & Managing Director, For-Sale network
Vincent co-founded the For-Sale network of secondhand marketplaces in 2011, after several years as a web strategy consultant specialising in SEO and audience acquisition. He has spent over a decade building tools that help people find genuinely good secondhand deals across millions of live listings.
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