no comparison to the cheap plastic toys that you otherwise get anywhere. Of course, a little more expensive, but solid, well-designed mechanism. It takes about 2-3 attempts to get a feel for how tight to make the tobacco. Since the machine holds the sleeve until everything really is in it, what you pure stuffs, should the matter rather loose approach. The excess tobacco is cut and is ready for the next filling. (Have not had any broken at about 400 pods, or filled only up to half)
... Only the non-slip rubber base dissolves too easily from the body, not in use, but rather before or after the use ...