Product review (5 stars): Excellent product.  You roll the dice on shipping.
There are already numerous reviews on-line regarding the Sanyo BC1206.  It is clearly one of the best units for the price, so I won't add anything on that regard.  As other reviewers have noted, however, there have been problems with damage to the unit during shipping.  The packaging protects the corners of the unit with Styrofoam pillars but does not include Styrofoam panels to protect the sides.  Thus, the only thing between the sides of the unit and the rest of the world is a layer of cardboard.  That said, I went ahead and purchased one through Amazon since their shipping was $30 whereas Beveragefactory wanted $120.  I assume that BF wanted so much since they ship using a freight company while Amazon uses UPS.
The unit arrived in Colorado after four days, having shipped from Phoenix AZ.  The box was in good condition and there was no damage to the unit.  It is currently sitting in my den,  making an excellent addition to the family, and providing far more return on investment than either the dog or the cat.  If you don't mind the risk of damage during shipping, I highly recommend purchasing from Amazon.