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In the lower range you could find something like a Breville or a Baratza Encore.

Although I've been regularly fixing my Baratza grinder and Rancilio Silvia for years the fact is that disassembling hardware and tightening screws still looks slightly scary and dangerous.

A lot of people use a Baratza Encore ($150), but the stepped grind-size adjustments can render it impossible to dial in correctly.

My Baratza Encore stopped working after about a year or two of operation, and I sent it in for repairs.

It's a shame that Oxo doesn't sell replacement parts like Baratza does.

Now the big question - was Baratza cool to deal with?

You can find a Baratza Encore used for ~$100.

I have the Baratza Virtuoso and it has been rock-solid for years.

I've been using a Baratza Virtuoso grinder for 2 years now.

> Baratza I bought over a decade ago for $600 is $250 for similar build quality now.

Oh sure if you go up the price chart today, cheap grinders get blown out My point was the Baratza I bought over a decade ago for $600 is $250 for similar build quality now.

I ended up investing quite a bit in a Baratza machine, which is quite celebrated and very repairable, they sell replacement parts at reasonable cost, they even give you tips on how to extend longevity.

If you end up enjoying it and decide to step it up, you'll then want to grind whole beans fresh for the non-pressurized basket with an espresso-capable grinder, for which "good enough" manual options currently start around $60 for a Timemore C2, and around $170-200 for electric grinders like Baratza Encore, Breville Smart Grinder Pro, or Fellow Opus.

Baratza encourages repairs, builds them so they are repairable, and provides replacement parts for sale.

Baratza also sell replacement parts for their grinders on their web site, and provide clear instructions on how to install them.

Baratza Vario Coffee Grinder – Simply the best home grinder on the market.