Typical Deals by Category
Budget Espresso Machines
15-30% offNormal price: $150-300
Example deals: DeLonghi EC155 ~$80, Breville Bambino ~$250
Worth it? Good deals, especially entry-level DeLonghis
Mid-Range Machines
10-25% offNormal price: $400-700
Example deals: Breville Barista Express ~$500, Gaggia Classic ~$380
Worth it? Best value if you find 20%+ off
Premium Machines
5-15% offNormal price: $800-1500+
Example deals: Breville Dual Boiler ~$1,300
Worth it? Rarely discounted - grab if available
Grinders
10-25% offNormal price: $100-500
Example deals: Baratza Encore ~$130, Breville Smart Grinder ~$170
Worth it? Excellent time to upgrade grinder
Accessories
20-40% offNormal price: $20-100
Example deals: Scales, tampers, cups, cleaning supplies
Worth it? Great for stocking up on supplies
Historical Deal Examples
Breville Barista Express
20-29% offRegular: $699
Deal price: $499-549
Frequency: Usually available
Breville Bambino Plus
20-30% offRegular: $499
Deal price: $349-399
Frequency: Sometimes available
DeLonghi Dedica
17-33% offRegular: $299
Deal price: $199-249
Frequency: Often available
Gaggia Classic Pro
11-22% offRegular: $449
Deal price: $349-399
Frequency: Occasionally
Baratza Encore
18-30% offRegular: $169
Deal price: $119-139
Frequency: Usually available
Shopping Tips
💡 Set Price Alerts in Advance
Why: Know the actual discount vs inflated MSRP
How: Use CamelCamelCamel, Keepa, or Honey extension
💡 Know Your Target Price
Why: Not all deals are actually good
How: Research historical lows before Prime Day
💡 Buy Machine + Grinder Together
Why: May find bundle deals or combine savings
How: Add both to cart, check for additional discounts
💡 Don't Forget Accessories
Why: Often deeply discounted, easy to overlook
How: Stock up on cleaning supplies, cups, scales
💡 Check Warehouse Deals
Why: Open-box items with extra discounts
How: Amazon Warehouse section, check condition ratings
When to Buy vs Wait
✓ Buy Now
20%+ Off Target Product
Significant savings on quality item
Buy - this is a good deal
Need Machine Now
Any discount better than full price
Buy if you've been waiting
Grinder Upgrade
Grinders rarely discounted this much
Prioritize grinder deals
⏸️ Consider Waiting
Black Friday is Soon
Often better deals than Prime Day
Wait if Prime Day is July and you can wait until November
Small Discount (Under 15%)
Not worth rushing for minor savings
Wait for better deal or buy when ready
Already Have Good Setup
Upgrading should be deliberate, not impulsive
Only buy if you identified specific need
Other Sale Events
Black Friday / Cyber Monday
Late NovemberOften best espresso deals of the year
Amazon October Prime Day
October (second Prime Day)Similar to July, sometimes better
Manufacturer Sales
VariousBreville, Seattle Coffee Gear, Whole Latte Love
Refurbished Deals
Year-roundSeattle Coffee Gear, Breville refurbished
