i don't hold much stock in warrantees. i bought new thomas and thomas about 12 years ago, i sent warrantee in, well about 5 years ago it got broke so i sent it back to t&t, they told me they no longer make the rod but if i wanted a new one they would sell me one at 40% off, i paid over $500 for the one i had, they never even sent the old one back, needless to say i'll never shop t&t again