You know you've had a certification a long time when it's retiring.
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcpexams/status/examstoretire.mspx
Not sure if I will get another one yet or not. In the world of programming, I have noticed that certifications really don't seem to mean as much as in other career paths. Some may disagree with me on that statement and that is fine. But having the certification doesn't mean I am better at what I do over the next guy, and it certainly isn't a legal requirement for my job by any means.