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I used a Gaggia Cubika that cost £50 off ebay for over a decade. I still rate it, but @rhb had a Gaggia classic going cheap so I couldn't say no!
I think starting cheap and enjoying yourself and the coffee is the best way. Where it gets tricky is when people are already espresso snobs/connoisseurs and then want to set up a rig at home that will produce the same shots as their local fancy coffee shop. That’s where the starter equipment needs to be a bit more spenny to avoid disappointment (but there’s usually quite a bit of disappointment anyway).