Okay, this is a nice tool IF you- have all day to wash dishes (because it has wooden handles it's not possible to put it into the dishwasher without ruining it)- have a very spacious kitchen (you basically need a whole shelf in your kitchen cabinet to store it, and you can not put anything in it while storing, that would bend the 'whirly thing' inside)- have no problems buying a new one about every nine months (since it is aluminium it dents easily, it deforms under high heat and the (soft) material abrades during use, leaving more or less toxic residue in your popcorn)Overall, it is a nice little tool if you like to show off your 'style' by being a nonconformist, but if you want to have a practical, efficient, and smart tool, well then look elsewhere, your schedule/wallet/health/comfort will thank you.