Have had and used mine a lot for 10-15 yrs self hair-cuts 2-3 X/wk. Only breaks were 1/4" comb-guide little lock tab after 4-5yrs; now, several yrs later, same thing 3/8" comb. Will be ordering the 2 new comb guides cheaply (< $10 w/ shipping). Since I got as gift, < $1/yr is OK by me! :)