I did a lot of researching before purchasing this machine and I'm very happy with this purchase. It's easy to use and the popcorn tastes great, I would recommend getting the prepackaged Great Northern popcorn though, it's a lot easier and it tasted better than trying to measure and make our own. If you do make your own you have to get flavacol if you want that true movie theater popcorn taste and use coconut oil! Shipping was quick and everything was packaged very well and intact. What little bit needed to be put together was super easy, we were popping popcorn in a matter of minutes. It does come with some paper bags and plastic containers, the writing on the containers comes off easily but they're a nice added bonus, the kids enjoyed each having their own. It also comes with measuring spoons and a scoop but I found those to be useless because it didn't say what size they were. If you get the prepackaged portions you don't need them anyways. I would highly recommend this popcorn machine to anyone looking to make your own movie theater popcorn at home, it's a great addition to our family movie nights!!