Yes, I apparently am the veteran.

I bought my Axioms long before the web was as popular as it is now. I bought my AX3's in 1989-1990 when the only place to get them was retail. I also visited the Axiom plant in about 1990 when it looked nothing like it does today. I have pictures of the visit, but have them packed in storage.....hoping to get some time to find, scan and post them.

So, I guess the answer to the question of "How long after you registered did you buy" is -13years!!!!