Popcorn Buckets

jongig · 10-01-07, 04:52 PM

I really hate to start a thread for Popcorn Buckets but I just can't resist.

Where can I purchase these and which are the best?

I think I like the 46 OZ buckets?

I found a couple prices but can't figure out why the pricing is all over the place?

Thanks...

John

MidLife · 10-01-07, 07:55 PM

The 46oz size (at least in my house) is the single serving size. Not really a "bucket" - more like a cup or small tub. In fact, the 46oz is based on a drink cup, where the size is in fluid ounces. The 46oz size resembles a LARGE soda from a fast food store. These usually fit in the cup holders of theater seats. I have the 46oz and the 85oz and for the "pass-around" family 'bucket' I use a 130oz size. I even once had a 170oz bucket!

I use 32oz cups for younger viewers when we have slumber parties for the pre-teens.
I'm not sure what you mean about prices being all over the place?

MidLife · 10-01-07, 08:06 PM

Forgot a picture.

The 85oz is on the left and 46oz on right.
Oh, and the drink cups are 32oz for comparison..

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...f?t=1191283488

PamW · 10-01-07, 08:52 PM

http://www.gmpopcorn.com/products/Po...-Cups-Tubs.php

tlogan6797 · 10-02-07, 09:51 AM

I have the same ones pictured above in MidLife's reply. The 46 oz is perfect single servings for the wife and I. I beleive the 46oz is slightly more than you get in a standard microwave bag. But easier to add your own toppings (or not) and to dig into. The 85oz is perfect to share. Depends on where we're sitting while munching the popcorn.

I'd just do as many searches for them as you can stand and pick the best price you find. Don't forget to take into account the shipping costs.

Tom

interiorexpress · 10-02-07, 11:45 AM

Remember there was a thread for popcorn cups/buckets in Target couple of weeks ago.... Maybe you want to check that out

jongig · 10-04-07, 12:48 PM

Well I ordered 46oz buckets and they are the same as in your picture Midlife. I can't say I'm really happy with them and I'm sure it's just me but I find them very flimsy. I think I would have liked to have found a heaver 46oz bucket. I mean weight in the same way paper is sold by weight. They may be all the same but I would have liked to have found a better sturdier bucket.

john

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tlogan6797 AVS Special Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,165	I have the same ones pictured above in MidLife's reply. The 46 oz is perfect single servings for the wife and I. I beleive the 46oz is slightly more than you get in a standard microwave bag. But easier to add your own toppings (or not) and to dig into. The 85oz is perfect to share. Depends on where we're sitting while munching the popcorn. I'd just do as many searches for them as you can stand and pick the best price you find. Don't forget to take into account the shipping costs. Tom __________________ Tom Logan Everytime I reply the thread ends Need motivation? Get LOGANED http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1014847 An as-yet un-named theater designed by Big-WarrenP-BritInVA

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MidLife AVS Special Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,564	The 46oz size (at least in my house) is the single serving size. Not really a "bucket" - more like a cup or small tub. In fact, the 46oz is based on a drink cup, where the size is in fluid ounces. The 46oz size resembles a LARGE soda from a fast food store. These usually fit in the cup holders of theater seats. I have the 46oz and the 85oz and for the "pass-around" family 'bucket' I use a 130oz size. I even once had a 170oz bucket! I use 32oz cups for younger viewers when we have slumber parties for the pre-teens. I'm not sure what you mean about prices being all over the place?

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MidLife AVS Special Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,564	Forgot a picture. The 85oz is on the left and 46oz on right. Oh, and the drink cups are 32oz for comparison.. http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...f?t=1191283488

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jongig Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northeast PA. Posts: 391	Well I ordered 46oz buckets and they are the same as in your picture Midlife. I can't say I'm really happy with them and I'm sure it's just me but I find them very flimsy. I think I would have liked to have found a heaver 46oz bucket. I mean weight in the same way paper is sold by weight. They may be all the same but I would have liked to have found a better sturdier bucket. john