I started to write a response and only got aggrievated. The blame for all this is with the consumers. As consumers, if we would reject poor quality those companies would either have to change or go belly up. Maybe there is a new market segment opening up to produce quality replacement parts. Anyone think this new business would survive? I have a hard time believing it would. Supply and demand - the part pricing should not exceed what the consumer would be willing to pay for it.
My 2cents,
Andy