That is great you got such good treatment from Garrett, but there are probably more than a few old hands around yet would say that it took Garrett more than a little while to "wise up". I bought my first detector from Garrett in 69, and another in 78, and you can be sure their product and service back then was far, far from what you speak of. I went to Tesoro over 25 years ago and their excellent and friendly (and mostly always always free)service and "Lifetime Warranty" was in effect from their beginning.Tesoro was the "First and Only" Detector Company to have "Lifetime Warranty" and great/free service for many many years before Any of the others came to do so. That says Plenty about themselves and their product! They are all no doubt taking lessons now from Tesoro. It is Very Good that Garrett is finally opting to do the right thing for their customers, and their company/product. It is a bit sad that it took them so long to "wise up". Not to rain on your parade, but credit is due where it is due, and nuff said.