It was an above average unit. At the time they had no where near as many models as they do now. IIRC -- it was the best or second best unit before entering the commercial type models. And about the same price as they are now at Costco.

In the end it's just a plastic box, vacuum pump and a seam sealer. Follow the directions, keep it clean and you should be good to go.

Will I purchase another unit when this one falls on its sword? Yes.

Whichever path you take I'm curious to hear how it works out.