I was impressed recently when I was able to get hold of a new rubber seal for my 2006 Gaggia expresso machine which as far as I can tell was only produced for a couple of years.
Turns out it also needs a new boiler element, which will cost me £27, rather than the £500 for a new machine of a similar spec.
@IanSudbery @capnthommo YES! This is right up my street. I've been rocking a restored 1952 La Pavoni Europiccolo lever machine every day since Feb 2008 and I love the fact that I can still buy every single spare part for it, and upgraded parts too.