could someone 'splain... Propane tank

So I wonder...

-what magically happens at 12 years ?
-how does one go about getting a tank recertified ?
-do they re-stamp the neck with new born on dating ?
-how does one go about getting rid of an old age tank ?
-does recertification cost more money ?
-does recertification buy me another 12 years ?
-am I going to blow the neighborhood up if I use it ?
-if it looks perfectly good, and functions appropriately...
why mess with success ?
-is there a penalty for extending the life cycle ?
-should I just shut up and go buy a new tank ?

Nothing, mine was out of cert for years until "Jose" said get it re-cert'ed or no fuelly. Comprenday?

I took mine to a propane place and they looked at it, checked the valve for leaks, slapped a sticker on it and said 15 bucks please.

Nope, with mine they slapped a sticker on it. (I now have my own stickers and stamps) :B

Throw it away or get it re-cert'ed. Mine was made in 1936 or something like that.

Yep, about 15 bucks / tank if I remember correctly.

Nope, 4 if I remember correctly. (not likely)

Doubt it.

They did not in my case. The guy asked me if I wanted a new valve on my 1936 tank. I said well, keep my 1936 American made valve on my tank or get a China valve put on........he smiled.......I think he got my drift. My old valve was left on.

Ya, they won't fill it.

An American made tank or a now China made tank. What do you thing I will say to do? :B

My 1936 made tank is made of like 3/16" plate. The new ones are made out of tin foil. Well, not really, but almost. :B