UPDATE: Bought a 2nd one just before the price increase. I would still recommend it, even at the much higher price. Short summary: Exceeds all expectations. Build quality and especially the stainless steel grinder outperforms ceramic burr grinders in the $80+ range. Actually grinds espresso grind fine enough and consistently to get great results, even from less expensive machines AND more demanding ones. Full story: I'm a coffee nerd, but not a rich one. I have used an expensive lever machine [La Pavoni] and a commercial grinder/doser [Macap]. But space considerations and repair costs led me to a more modest $199 pump espresso maker and common drip maker. Also a blade grinder Expensive espresso machines use a standard plain \"portafilter\" that depends on a good fine grind to produce the desirable \"crema.\" Cheaper machines use a pressurized portafilter to help make crema. Most lower-priced pump machines come with both inserts. I have never gotten the genuine crema using any affordable grinder until now, let alone one in this price range. So if you are not looking for a $600 espresso machine and a $500 grinder, GET THIS GRINDER and whatever maker you want, even a simple steam pressure powered one. This grinder will make any one work better. Grinds for other ways of making coffee are clearly displayed, you choose how many cups to grind. It is fairly quiet and does not make mess. Note that this is not a generic import that just says \"Grinder\" on the box and no company. The full VEVOR address and website as well as email is on the box. This is our second product from VEVOR that exceeded our expectations. Their bread maker is the other.
Derek Vander Hoop 
