Shiny® self-inking daters are designed to outlast most other comparable daters on today's market. Many other brands offer a maximum of 6 years until the year band expires. Only Shiny® daters come standard with a minimum of 11 years (ie: 2025, 2026, 2027.....2036). Also standard is the plastic protective band guard that virtually eliminates the possibility of stamp ink coming in contact with the skin when rotating the date bands. Try it for yourself today!