Hi Fran, Thanks

Sounds like from what you're saying, that mailing in the warranty card is inconsequential because the warranty is based on the receipt (with serial #).

My guess then, is to insure later instrument ownership transferibility, to obtain a receipt that doesn't print the original purchaser's name, such as most big box chain stores do, and to pay in cash. This way the receipt can be safely transfered to whoever you want, be it for a christmas or birthdya gift recipient, or someone who buys it from you later on, right?