I was surprised by how light and cheaply made this popper seems to be. I thought the pot would be heavier, because popping corn requires a sturdy pot, otherwise the pot burns easily and can only be used a few times. So I've already made popcorn twice, very carefully, and there are some burns on the bottom of the pot that aren't lifting off, even after cleaning. I worry this won't last long, but maybe it will surprise me.