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Nostalgia OFP 501 Old Fashioned Popcorn Machine 1040 W 120 V 12 Cup Red

Last Updated: January 17, 2020 (Refresh Now)
6.0
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/10
Total Reviews
406
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Usage
 22
corn, kernels, bowl, butter, small
+32%
-68%
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" ...  You will have more kernels spit out then popcorn pop costing you a loss and much frustration.  ...  "
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" ...  Terrible buy, popcorn gets stuck in the machine and spits out un popped corn makes a mess every where.  ...  "
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" ...  Advertised as 12 cups, but it only makes between 1-2 cups of popcorn.  ...  "
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" ...  This means that the popcorn burns every time.  ...  "
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" ...  Doesn't work, burns popcorn while it heats & doesn't pop the corn.  ...  "
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" ...  CAN NOT USE BUTTER OR OIL .  ...  "
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" ...  I was very disappointed at the size and the quality of the popcorn  ...  "
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" ...  Popcorn gets stuck  ...  "
Ease of Use
 9
works, easy to clean, super, simple, set
+89%
-11%
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" ...  Super cute machine, easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  This is extremely easy to clean, and just as easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use . ... But is still great and easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  It is fairly simple to operate, and just as easy to clean.  ...  "
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" ...  It works perfectly if you are patient and follow the instruction.  ...  "
Cleaning
 8
oil, easy to clean, works, simple, set
+75%
-25%
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" ...  The cleaning part was easy but I had to leave it out over night because it kept dripping oil and I didn’t want to put back in box if it wasn’t completely clean and dry.  ...  "
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" ...  This is extremely easy to clean, and just as easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  It works great and is easier to clean since it uses no oil.  ...  "
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" ...  It is fairly simple to operate, and just as easy to clean.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a neat hot air popper, but not very easy to clean and somewhat difficult to use (and it doesn't make too much either).  ...  "
Family
 7
family, popcorn, grandson, daughters, bday
+100%
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" ...  The whole family is enjoying it.  ...  "
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" ...  My grandchildren can do this alone they love it  ...  "
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" ...  Daughters 1st bday party.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s so simple kids use it at least weekly  ...  "
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" ...  Very cute for kids party!  ...  "
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" ...  Me and my kids were very happy when it came in the mail.  ...  "
Price
 6
price, waste of money, gift
+33%
-67%
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" ...  Don’t waste your money.  ...  "
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" ...  Don't waste your money--very disappointed!  ...  "
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" ...  Big waste of money!  ...  "
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" ...  I wouldn't pay a dollar for this product.  ...  "
Size
 6
cute, bulky, smaller, small, size
+50%
-50%
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" ...  if don't take if off to dump it, and you try to tip it a bit the whole plastic top will fall off.  ...  "
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" ...  IT DOESNT POP THE KERNELS IT ONLY POPS HALF OF THEM YOU HAVE TO KEEP PUTTING THEM BACK IN ITS A LOT OF WORK JUST TO MAKE POPCORN THE ONLY REASON I GAVE IT A STAR IS BECAUSE YOU HALF TO.  ...  "
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" ...  The popcorn doesn't come out of the cylinder unless you take it apart, hold it upside down, and shake it.  ...  "
Design
 6
look, well, popcorn, looks, fun
+83%
-17%
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" ...  I used white.  ...  "
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" ...  DISPLAYS WELL AND RAISES QURIOS AH HASSS, JUST AMAZING TO REMEMBER OLD DAYS, ITS BUILT WELL COLOUR VIBRANT, FUN TOS USE THE GRANDS LOVE IT AND FUN TO LOOK AT.  ...  "
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" ...  It is cute.  ...  "
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" ...  This one is cute, but it does have a cheap-ish look.  ...  "
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" ...  It was super cute and appeared to be well made.  ...  "
Build Quality
 5
popcorn, hot, dump
+20%
-80%
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" ...  Made of very cheap plastic and had a few cracks on base upon arrival. ... The last bit of popcorn has to be dumped out by removing the burning hot outer cover. ... if don't take if off to dump it, and you try to tip it a bit the whole plastic top will fall off.  ...  "
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" ...  Incredibly cheaply made. ... We used it once and it broke  ...  "
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" ...  This is a cheap poorly made product that does not work.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 3
first batch
+67%
-33%
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" ...  First batch was perfect.  ...  "
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" ...  I have used this a handful of times so far and haven’t had any issues.  ...  "
Returns
 3
return, trash, needless, gift
-100%
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" ...  Waste of my money, I will try to return it.  ...  "
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" ...  Needless to say, I will be returning it.  ...  "
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" ...  Didn't work, and in the trash it went. ... Too much of a hassle to return.  ...  "

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