Yes, I have heard the 5 year deal too. But I agree, it depends on how it looks.

If you are in the market for a new one, perhaps these new Rudy Project ones will come down in price. The Rudy Project Sterling comes in highly fluorescent colors:

http://www.e-rudy.com/index_inner_de...id=HL512101MUS

(page down and you will see the other colors)

But the price is off the wall. I have never spent more than $50 on a helmet. But those are soooo pretty!