Popperette and U-Pop-It

[bubba]

I like the U-pop-it style better after seeing them side by side. Thats a tough decision.. good luck.

[oldskoolcoinop]

For me, the U-Pop-It has a more 50's vending machine look, like the soda, candy and cigarette machines of the era. If I had one, there's no way I would sell it unless I REALLY needed the money. Good luck in your decision, I wish I had it to make. 

[Larry]

I think I am the only one partial to the Popperette.  I have seen both together and I like the Popperette better.  I like the forties look.  A lot of tiers and trim, plus the globe on top filled with corn tops it off.  The U Pop its look more like a gas pump or Coke machine.  Bob's Popperette doesn't have the usual stand with the trim, which takes away from the look a bit.  He has the other style stand, with the hinged door.  His is the second one that I have seen like that.

As far as watching one work, the U Pop It would be more interesting to watch. 

Does anyone have a video of a U Pop It working???

[Creighton]

Cool machines! Since they aren't being used take the cash and buy something that the entire family can enjoy.
Hope the sales go well!!
Creighton
 

[BrianB]

As a current owner of a Popperette and a restorer of both versions of the U-Pop-It/Minit-Pop I will have to say that from a purely looks basis I like the Popperette better for basically the same reasons as Larry.

As far as operationally, I like the U-Pop-It better. As the machine runs thorugh a cycle there is more to watch. Also, there is a whole lot less that can go terribly wrong with the U-Pop-It that would render the machine useless and looking at a lot of money to fix with the only exception being the Hot Plate which will fail regardless of what the operator does to it short of a direct hit by lightning or a serious over-voltage situation.

A video is one thing I don't think I have. Matt?

[SIGNGUY]

I'm on the fence too, I love the restored U pop it.. it looks great, but being a popperette owner, I love it as it provides some different shapes in my collection of "Square" shape machines and Gas pumps...They are both great machines, but if they aren't being used, or you just don't like them anymore, sell them off and get something else.. that is the great thing about this hobby,, soo much to want, hunt for and find..!

Larry and I both have videos of the Popperette working on You Tube, but can someone please post a video of the U Pop it working,, I too have never seen on in operation...

[MCarter]

Well guys i dont have a video. Maybe John can come down and film it post it for me.    I would keep the one you like the best.

[SIGNGUY]

They sure are a beautiful thing when all restored.. looks great Matt..

[Yarochrehc]

What the heck, I'd take either one of the machines. I really don't need another hobbie!!

[BrianB]

Another hobby?? These machines all fall under the ever expanding umbrella of "Things that take coins". In my book it's all in the same family. Therefore, the same hobby! See, isn't that an easier way of looking at it?