Popcorn Machine and Cart.
Popcorn Cart by "Great American Popcorn Company".
Item number: 6040 GAP Full Pasadena
Purchase Date: 30 January 2009
Arrival Date: 5 February 2009
Condition upon arrival: Excellent
First I would like to say I am very satisfied with this purchase. But does this machine really deliver what was advertised. "Tommy" is without a doubt a spin doctor like Texas Auction. And writes one hell of a ad. So lets delve into the company, the product and how it all ties together.
The Company:
This seller has three ways in which to sell their products:
Ebay: eBay Store - eBay Store - Great American Popcorn: Table Top Bar Style, Full Popcorn Machine with Cart, Supplies, Parts, Accessories
Great American Popcorn Company: Great American Popcorn Company -- Antique style popcorn machines, countertop poppers and popcorn poppers with carts. Full line of popcorn poppers and accessories. - Home
Discount Tommy: Discount Tommy, photo equipment, popcorn machines, drywall equipment and more..
The prices for the same product on all three sites will vary. With shipping included in the price with both Ebay and GAPC. An example of this would be the machine I purchased. (Note - The ebay price seems to fluctuate.)
Ebay: $287.92
http://cgi.ebay.com/RED-ANTIQUE-STYLE-POPCORN-POPPER-MACHINE-CART-8-OUNCE_W0QQitemZ220355953848QQihZ012QQcategoryZ46592QQcmdZVie wItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262
GAPC: $339.95 Red Pasedena 8 Ounce Antique Popcorn Machine and Cart
Discount Tommy: $249.95 plus shipping $54.95 (total $304.90) Welcome to Discount Tommy
The Machine:
GAPC 6040. According to their website and ads this level machine gives you tempered glass, all metal gears, and whisper quiet. The company further states buying from them will give you thicker glass by 40%. Premium grade steel which is suppose to 30% thicker and safer packing.
(Note: I give the follow measurements in case someone else buys a competing product.)
Tempered Glass: yes (3mm)
All metal gears: yes
Whisper quiet: yes When this machine is on, you can barely hear it!!!
Wattage: 860
Steel: (1.5mm) This is dependent on were you measure the steel. The corner pieces that hold the glass are thick and sturdy.
Wheels: 457.2 mm high by 31mm wide (rubber)
Packaging and shipping: 91 lbs - The box upon arrival had many holes and tears. (Not unlike our pachi's) But the machine and cart arrived unharmed. All unpainted surfaces come with a film covering. (Always fun to remove)
Like I started off saying, I am satisfied with the purchase of this machine. The directions to put it together are a little lacking but goes together easy enough.
How it works:
The popping instruction state to place the oil into the kettle. Then warm the machine for 3 - 4 minutes. Followed by placing the kernels into the kettle. I modified this technique just a little by following the helpful hints posted here. I waited for the steam to rise (90 secs) then placed the 8 oz of kernels into the kettle. WOW...the whole process only took 3 - 4 minutes. At the end of which I had enough to fill 3 large bags.
For the first attempt I used canola oil which produces a very tasty popcorn, but left a little oily after taste. I have purchase several types and will be trying them over the next couple weeks.
**There is several machines on ebay that look very simular to this one. And also cost close to the same price.**
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