Francis Francis x5 - Anyone know where to get one?

[Tom P]

I love my Francis Francis X5 which has finally died after 5 years of 6x daily use minimum. I don't like any of the new models, particularly the ones with pods. Any ideas where I might find one? (Livid they stopped making it!) Or something similar?

[shmulibaby]

FWIW, I just purchased a gently used one on ebay, so that's always an option. May I ask what size tamper you were using? It seems like the basket is a 56mm but some posters on various forums note that they use a 57mm tamper. Which do you use? Thanks.

[Tom P]

I don't know the size, sorry! I just used the one that came with the machine... which I have thrown away now. That is excellent you found one! I looked when mine broke but there were none up. I hope you enjoy it. I loved mine.

[RichardM]

There is a refurbished X1 here - http://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/Fran...

eBay and CL are potential sources of used ones.

You might want to do a little research on machines in that price range / capability at a site like coffeegeek. Beware, parts can be a problem with older discontinued machines.

[chuckl]

It seems like you can use either pods or ground with the x7

[Eiron]

Keep an eye out at TJMaxx & Marshall's. Last Xmas they were carrying some FF! closeouts. The price was about 2/3 of normal retail.

[Pietime]

Hi,
I bought a refurbished espresso machine at http://www.kitchenkapers.com/refurbis.... It came with a limited warranty. The company offers great discounts & great service. Mine has worked for several years with no issues.