[Gumption]

I can't think of any other products that offer free replacements if your dogs chew them up or your children break them

You don't think very well. Ever hear of Craftsman?

[Paladin2]

Actually, I get free brake pads when the ones I previously purchased wear out. On some vehicles I've obtained 2 sets for free before the vehicle was put down.

Just like when I used to make a reel-2-reel tape of a new record I purchased so I could listen to it may times and still have a nearly pristine original to make another copy when the tape wore out, I have made copies of purchased CDs to use in the car and portable players so if (when) they get wrecked, they can be replaced at a reasonable cost.

Same concept, new hardware and media (sometimes the same content, paid for twice! - imagine that.)

[Jack Wilson]

You got me on that. There are exceptions, like the lifetime muffler guarantee. But in general, you gotta admit when it comes to popular consumer items, nobody is expecting things to be indestructible. Craftsman tools fill a certain niche in the market and you pay a little more than for brand x. A music publisher could offer a similar guarantee for its cd's if it wanted to, but I expect you would have to pay a premium.

[Prodigal Son]

You don't think very well. Ever hear of Craftsman?

D'oh! Bart! You don't even need a receipt! Good point.