Popcorn Popper

My wife asked for and received a popcorn popper for Christmas from her mother. My personal feelings are that popcorn poppers have become obsolete for a reason - microwave popcorn is easier to make, easier to clean up and doesn't take up nearly as much space as this big popper. Frankly I think the $50 could have been better spent better but she doesn't want to here it. I suppose this will just take up space next to the bread maker that we've used twice in four years.