New compasses will be unveiled at SHOT show. They are scheduled to be released April 1, 2007. At least 3 companies have new models ready for release. The new compasses will feature a programable adjustable declination feature.
By adjusting the declination to match the shift of Magnetic North the compass will not need to be replaced periodically
in order to keep up with the shifting of Magnetic North.
Declination data can be downloaded from online sources or automaticaly downlinked from LEO sattalite. Prices have not been announced yet, but are expected to be only slightly higher than the obsolete old style compasses. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Actually I think that the compass will seek Magnetic North, no matter it is. Maps and the rest of us need to keep up on the changes in declination.

Dave