hi, from my experience, for the REAL quality ones, you'd be looking at $1000+,
around $200 range, I've tried couple, price ranging from $60 - $250. more or less the same.
they make relatively OK expresso. but to make nice cuppaccino, it's the fross on top that matters. none of those machines I tried had the consistency in making fine fross. besides, it needs regular maintenance, and it's a pain in the Axx to clean the water tank and milk jug.
therefore, eventually I gave up and back to the basic, the stove top expresso maker. |