Oh joy, another "big business" move made by suits. I am less than impressed. I suppose it could turn out good, but I doubt that the accountants have planned it this way. I bought Craftsman tools to be able to go in to a Sears and get a new tool if I broke mine. I have done this once, but it means quite a bit to my purchase strategy. Perhaps the warranty will continue, but this smells like the accountants have taken control. I hope this is not the case.