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Odyssey PC1200MJT Battery to Replace Optima

I installed a sealed Optima Red Top 35-910 in my car. The Optima failed, was replaced under warranty, and then the replacement failed, as well. The Optimas did poorly in cold weather and wouldn’t hold a recharge.
I purchased an Odyssey PC1200MJT because I need a more reliable sealed battery.
The Odyssey is just a bit smaller in overall size than the Optima, but apparently has more total plate size due to its conventional configuration.
The Odyssey has done well so far, but it is the warm season, so I cannot speak to cold weather performance.
However, the specs for the Odyssey are excellent. It is claimed to accept hundreds of charges without a problem (deep cycle), and to handle very cold conditions extremely well.
In regard to the purchase experience, this is the first time after several years of excellent service that I have been disappointed with Amazon.
The Odyssey qualified for Free Shipping, but I needed it sooner than the typical 5 - 7 days, so I paid an additional $27.00 for expedited shipping. My order clearly stated the total price including expedited shipping, but UPS showed 7 day shipping anyway! I don’t know if this was the result of a technical error or what, but I contacted Amazon immediately. Amazon did nothing to correct the problem and would not refund the additional shipping fee! Delivery took a full week.
As Amazon has proven unreliable, I will look elsewhere before making a purchase from now on.

Update (2/6/2012): I also found some auctions for this item here.

The featured review for this product, Odyssey PC1200MJT Automotive and LTV Battery, was written by LeGreatOne.

The average rating for this item is 4.3 out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.