New carpet; new tack strips?

[bmuir1616]

After a very long time, we are replacing the carpeting in the dining room and lining room. I am ripping up the carpet to make some repairs before the carpet guys install the new carpet.
Question: Do I rip up the old tack strips and have them install new tack strips?

Thanks,

Bill

[jhart]

I left the old ones in and the installer didn't have a problem.

[sweensdv]

If they're in good shape there is no need to rip them up and replace them.

[Bob Crosley]

Agreed. Unless they are broken, rotting from exposure to liquids or in some other way damaged, leave them in. They don't go bad over time, so they should be fine.