Timing is everything. This is true in coffee as in life. I have a schedule and am still in the research phase but am reaching the end of it.
Next phase is the negotiation phase. This is complicated by the fact that I just got the BGE.
In this phase, I have to make a case that, in spite of not using my current super-auto very much, I will use the planned machine more. I also know that the grill will need a 20 amp circuit and need to look at my circuit board to be sure of where the new machine will end up. I think step one will be to convince my wife that the espresso set up needs to be moved from its current location. Hence the emphasis on looks.
Then comes the purchase phase. Always the easiest if the groundwork is done well in the 1st 2 phases.
The only thing that will cause significant deviation from the Plan, will be a super buy on an acceptable machine. Carping from the peanut gallery will have no effect.