John Hon posted:" Sad situation. Not much you can do about...".
Yes, truly sad indeed. But which is sadder. That it's happening or the attitude of model railroaders, "that's the way it is today and nothing can be done about it"?
Obviously if we as a hobby have come to accept such flawed products from manufacturers that's likely what they'll continue providing. After all, no need for them to improve QC when their marketplace willingly accepts a lack of it!