I have had things fall apart on me over here in Aus that I bought from GCCC, and I just took them back and they sent them away (which mean I was without some gear for a week) but they would end up either replacing the item, or giving me a store credit. At the end of the day we can't do anything, only agree or disagree with what you're saying. You're best off taking them back to shop you bought them and going through the warranty process.