Candy floss machines. DD really wants one, are they crap? And if not, where can I get one cheap?

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I seem to have said everything in the title . Any advice?

My dd also wants one , I imagine they will be crap unless spending a fortune so will probably give in and get cheapest on amazon !

They used to sell them on QVC (but no idea what the reviews are)
TBH on the demonstration they looked like a load of hassel for not much gain.

We've got a prima one. Never arsed to buy pink sugar but it still tasted good. Might get it out now I think about it! Was from Argos I think.

It does somehow leave a sticky mist of sugar over the counter...

I bought one for my friend who loves candy floss a few years a go from sainsburys.

We have both had a go and it's pretty easy after a few attempts, her 11 year old can do it.
I have friends that owns a sweet shop with a candy floss machine so got tips from them, there are lots of tips on YouTube as well.
The novelty will wear off, but the cheap ones work fine, there is one in Argos that looks the same as I bought years a go.

DS had one when he was young, it was when they first came out and it was crap. The motor burnt out very quickly and the candy floss wasn't very big. also the stuff has to be cleaned up afterwards. He had a Mr Frosty too and it was worse than that.

Maybe they are better nowadays....