u/Candler_Park

Greetings:

I was searching the web for unusual designs of moka pots. To my surprise the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art is selling a Bodum Chambord style moka pot. Yes, Bodum, the famous manufacturer of the French Press.

Here is the link: https://store.moma.org/collections/bodum-kitchen-designs/products/bodum-chambord-stainless-steel-espresso-maker-dark-coral

Elsewhere it's sold under $20.in coral and blue at https://archersautocare.com/

There's a video with an all steel model from Seattle Coffee Gear from 13 years ago https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT--3Xf1GdM&t=1s

I don't see it currently listed on the Bodum web site: it may be a special item for the MOMA or it's discontinued.

Anybody have any experience with these, as it looks beautiful

Cheers.

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Greetings.

I know this has been asked a zillion times. Nonetheless from what I gather, currently in mid 2026 there are few choices for inexpensive original Nespresso type machines. At the low end, I do see that the original Nespresso Essenza and CitiZ machines are currently for sale on Amazon. But I understand that the L'Or Barista has been discontinued, which was very economical and that would have been closer for my price point of under $100..

So, my questions are:

1. On Amazon, there are many other 3rd party original machines, with good reviews, selling for under $100. Are they reliable or should I stick with Nespresso?
2. As for inexpensive 3rd party original compatible Nespresso pods, such as those on Amazon, do they cause problems with the current Essenza and CitiZ machines? Somewhere, I saw something about a gasket and leakage....
3. Is it work buying a "so-called" new or refurbished machine on ebay or taking a risk on a thrift store machine?

Again, i do apologize for asking these annoying questions, but I would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks again