I've just posted a question about a coffee maker. Wanted to post another about espresso machine as I want to get one of each and I know little about each. I've seen these machines go for $2000 plus. Way out of my price range. Even on Amazon I've seen some extremely expensive ones. I did find a few machines in my price range however. This one is the one I've been looking at.

any opinions? again i don't need the best. a decent one is good enough for me. thanks

Amazon.com: Alessi "9090" Espresso Coffee Maker: Apparel

I would still go with the bialetti type Italian stove top. Not sure of the cost in the US, but retail for as cheap as 12Euro in Europe. Ok, its not a "true" espreso maker, as it forces water under boiling temperature up through the grounds, not down wards. But produces good, consistant results if the coffee is frsh and correctly ground and dosed.

Espresso machine are unpredictable, I just read recent on a site
there it's really well defined.
site
Coffeecoast

What about Lavazza ECL or EPM, or very cheap Benotti Espresso Machine?
They are cheap and give you high coffee quality.
I don't know if I can post here url to online store where you can buy those machines at low price.

Regards,
dArF

Ooops, the link could not be found anymore...

Anyway, hope you were able to finally find your dream espresso machine!