Welcome Geoff, Jay and all new lifers 
The return on investment aspect makes me more careful crossing roads Geoff !
There was discussion by Danny about folding or sale in this thread. Ultimately I accept that the devs will do what they can, but there is a risk.
Iāve still got a pair of VTL Tiny Triode amps from the 80s that carried a ālifetime guaranteeā. I understand that the new VTL company under Luke Manley doesnāt support it. Doesnāt alter the fact that they are great amps that work fine and have given me a heap of enjoyment.