West Bend 82308 Stir Crazy® Popcorn Maker

Pros: Takes a few tries at first but makes the absolute best popcorn I've ever had.

Cons: Poor instructions give oily popcorn, bowl is not very strong or dishwasher safe.

The Bottom Line: The quality of popcorn you can get from the Stir Crazy far outweighs any cons I can think of.

Review: I saw the 6qt version of this popper in a store a while ago and decided not to buy due to the smaller size of the bowl. Suddenly I saw the 8qt version of the popper and started giving it some real thought. I now have the machine and after a few weeks of ...

Pros: Can feed a bunch in a hurry. Very few unpopped kernels.

Cons: After 20 years of use ... none that I know of. worth the price

The Bottom Line: Absolutely recommended. Many of my family members have used it for years and now many friends do as well.

Review: My family has been using a West Bend Stir Crazy for about 19 or 20 years. We are popcorn fanatics. We first discovered this popcorn maker based on a top review by Consumer Reports many years ago. We have been totally satisfied. Many of our friends to whom ...

Pros: Taste; Reliable

Cons: N/A

Review: My mother has used the same West Bend Popcorn Maker for as long as I can remember. When it came time for me to buy my own popcorn maker, I tried everything out there. The popcorn never tasted that great and it seemed the machines broke easily or didn't ...

Pros: The popper makes fantastic popcorn every time.

Cons: NONE

Review: This popper is fantastic and makes enough for the whole family. Almost every kernel is popped every time regardless of the quality of the popcorn. They make a smaller version that would be great for a family of two. Puts microwave popcorn to shame and ...

Pros: Better than microwave, almost equal to theatre-style poppers

Cons: Takes up more storage than air poppers, requires some monitoring

The Bottom Line: It makes a much better popcorn than either microwave, hot-air or manual oil poppers. It is also a fraction of the price of theatre models.

Review: First I think that popcorn lovers can be classified in: 1) Hot-oil movie loving popcorn lovers 2) those who like hot-oil and microwave popcorn 3) those who think oil & microwave popcorn is too fattening and so buy hot-air poppers If you are of the ...

Pros: Everything.

Cons: Strong smell after popping. Replacing the lid solves this.

The Bottom Line: Great machine for around $30.00. Don't pay more than that when you don't have to, but it is a great thing to have even if you don't love popcorn.

Review: I've tried every method of popcorn popping, and so far I'm liking this the best. It's quick, fun for kids to watch, easy to use, you can make as much or as little as you want, and the popcorn is good! I love that I can walk away from it and not worry ...

Pros: Makes good popcorn

Cons: Waste of money, too large, will not use

The Bottom Line: A decent enough product, but who cares. You will rarely use this machine.

Review: Wow, I love this engagement thing. There are parties where people provide you with gifts- some that ...