Alfroogy, what you say of this "in the USA only" thing? You ever had to warranty before? Luckily it doesnt really apply to me since I bought mine in the states so I do have the double lifetime warranty (though it makes for interesting shipping arrangements!). But if this is true, then you'll just have to double check with whoever you are going to buy the card from what their warranty on the card is going to be. And for the most part, if you stress test it properly the first few days you have it, and nothing goes wrong, it'll last a good few years