Replacement Portafilter for Gaggia Classic

Krusty_Clown

The plastic handle broke on my classic's original portafilter and while removing the bolt to replace the plastic handle, I managed to shear the bolt. So.. Anyone have any suggestions on where to pick up a replacement portafilter that won't cost me a small fortune? I already have a bottomless filter which will keep me going until I get a replacement, but two other members of the household also use the Gaggia and don't fully appreciate the finer points of honing their tamping techniques and the results (including my own) can be pretty messy.

Looking at between €50 and €70 for genuine parts (paid €100 for the classic), so just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on where I might pick one up locally or online? Would definitely consider non-OEM if there were a suitable replacement. Thanks!

All My Stars Aligned

Any commercial portafilter should fit. I doubt that any B&M shop will stock them. Maybe eBay or coffeepot.co.uk.

https://www.coffeehit.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=portafilter

PPC

I picked up one of these a few years ago http://www.theespressoshop.co.uk/en/Gaggia-Pro-Single-Portafilter-Complete-7g-Basket/m-1993.aspx
Used parcel motel to bring the price down a bit.

Commercial portafilters will fit, but the locking wings are at a slightly different angle to the Gaggia ones so the handle won't be perpendicular to the machine when locked, not really a problem if you don't mind how it looks.