i purchased this detector about a week and a half ago new from a dealer.he sent in the warranty card.ive got the boxes anfd paperwork that came with it along with reciept.i used it yesterday for about an hour and a half.thats all its been used besides testing indoors.im a sovereign man and i knew that but figured id try another explorer..i want to trade for a sovereign gt..let me know..i can post pics later.ive dealt on here and the other forums as well..hope to here from you soon daniel>> [email protected] cell 3347018897