This candy machine is perfect for our vintage style kitchen. We fill it with Holland Mints most of the time. I did have to look up a YouTube video to figure out how to make it turn without a quarter. Not too complicated once you know how. We have it set on the largest candy deposit and we usually get 5-6 mints per turn. Everything is metal, except for a few mechanisms on the inside,,, which are made of very thick, sturdy plastic. The clear globe is not glass, but a polycarbonate. I do not recommend putting firm gummy candies in this machine. (Sour Patch Candies, sour cherries, etc.) Sometimes a candy will get caught between the base and the dispensing hole as you turn the knob and get torn in half. The springs that keep the candy from falling out of the chute freely can get all gummed up and eventually the knob will get stuck and quit turning. However, this machine cleans up quite nicely with warm water. Just make sure all the parts are thoroughly dry when assembling back together. M&Ms, Skittles and Holland Mints have all worked well in this candy machine. All in all, very pleased with our purchase.