I couldn't buy one Lionel flat, for what I spent on three Menard's flats (on sale). So I DON'T expect the same quality, nor the same defect ratio. I'd only expect a refund if it doesn't meet my expectations; and Menards does that. (I can't even find a phone mfg. or provider that "flexible". "Buy to try" is the motto of the age imo 😯 )
Wanting a replacement before the first is returned is unrealistic. MOST returns require you to return it first. It's been that way my whole life.
Lets see... what other mfg sends you a new car before they see the issue first hand 🤔 none 
And at only twice the price 
It's not like the other mfgs. have never dropped the ball. I've seen new "junk" from all the bigger makers... who also have many years more experience at it.
Many here are sounding more like the infamous "lynch mob" refusing to wait for the investigation or trial. Menard's has addressed just about every issue pointed out so far. Why the sudden apparent "distrust"?
(too many 5am Westerns for me? 😁)
Pay "too much" and have 0 to worry about 
(or is it; Pay too much, and have 0 to worry about? 
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